ponklemum Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Hi all, I thought it would be useful to start a topic where we can collate the application/audition requirements for upper schools because it will soon be upon us. Also any insight from those who have recently been through these auditions would be appreciated. Does anyone know what the application requirements are for Central and Rambert. Ie what photos they are looking for and any other helpful information. (It doesn’t say on their website) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanwings Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Both Rambert and Central are generally just an application form with a headshot prior to preliminary audition. Obviously subject to any alteration this coming year. Theres another thread with possible prelim/final audition dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thank you. I want to get photos done over the holidays so want to be as prepared as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba11erina Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 For Rambert (and I think Central) you have to write a personal statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFCballet Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 16 hours ago, ponklemum said: Thank you. I want to get photos done over the holidays so want to be as prepared as possible. Do you think it is important to get professional shots done please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 We got professional shots done, but only as my daughter and I tend to argue if I try and do them! Never had it done professionally before, but it was worth it for us. Lots of her friends didn’t though so it’s definitely not expected. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFCballet Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 hours ago, margarite said: We got professional shots done, but only as my daughter and I tend to argue if I try and do them! Never had it done professionally before, but it was worth it for us. Lots of her friends didn’t though so it’s definitely not expected. Thank you! This is a very good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I think that it is more important to get your dance teacher's help with the photos, rather than a professional photographer. Or at least seek their advice on which photos are the best to submit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanwings Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, glowlight said: I think that it is more important to get your dance teacher's help with the photos, rather than a professional photographer. Or at least seek their advice on which photos are the best to submit. Just to add, there are a number of photographers who specialise in audition photos, they are often ex dancers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 No need to get professional shots, but do make sure you cover all the different poses. There are often differences in arm positions, or other variations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaramum Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Theres no need to get the professional ones if you are happy doing them or can do them with your dance teacher. If money isn't a major object then get them done professionally but find a proper dance photographer. Kate Frost is great if you can get in with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 51 minutes ago, Tiaramum said: Theres no need to get the professional ones if you are happy doing them or can do them with your dance teacher. If money isn't a major object then get them done professionally but find a proper dance photographer. Kate Frost is great if you can get in with her. We used Kate Frost and were very happy with the results. Always done pictures myself (sometimes with help from ballet teacher) for lower school/ intensives in the past, but having professional shots done for Upper school was the right decision for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Photography by ASH (one half of whom is ex-ENB dancer Amber Hunt) are superb photographers for audition shots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 25/07/2023 at 12:37, JMFCballet said: Do you think it is important to get professional shots done please? We didn’t, I’m not sure it’s also that necessary as they can expensive. Try asking around friends & family. A friend of ours teaches A level photography so offered her services. A few odd looks from the cleaners at school though as my DD held the poses against the only blank wall in the art Dept, which happened to be the corridor but can’t complain as the photos were great and got where she wanted to be. It can be as simple or as complicated as you want to be but realistically the success at the audition is not based on the merit or how much someone paid for their photographs. It’s simply a supporting aid to the whole audition process. ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBelle Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 We've just been through the application and audition process. We chose to get professional photos done (we used Kate Frost too and were very happy). For us, using a professional took the stress away - I didn't have to struggle to find a blank wall, worry about whether my photos were of good enough quality/in focus etc. and it took away the risk of arguments! We have always done our own photos before. But, for us, it was the right thing at this stage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relevé School of Ballet Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 On 25/07/2023 at 12:37, JMFCballet said: Do you think it is important to get professional shots done please? Seems to be becoming the more common think nowadays but it’s not necessary. Make sure your DDs teacher helps with photos though as schools are looking for correct placement and technique. If you can afford professional photos though then they do look lovely and are nice to keep for the memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La sylphide Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 On the topic of photos does anyone have any idea on ideal leotard colour for pictures? Someone’s recommended a degas one to us but we weren’t sure if certain colours are better for the audition pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just a plain neutral style, in a colour that suits the dancer's skin tone, and slightly higher cut in the leg accentuates leg length. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhereToNow Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 It will depend of skin tone. My DD is very very pale, was going to wear her coral degas, but it looked washed out in photos. if you are taking them yourself, take a few practice shots in different leos. A professional photographer will probably ask you to bring a few options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 How far in advance do photographers tend to get booked up? My dc is going into Year 10.....want to be prepared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La sylphide Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 hours ago, sunrise81 said: How far in advance do photographers tend to get booked up? My dc is going into Year 10.....want to be prepared DD is auditioning this year and we started contacting photographers a couple of weeks ago, they all had just started booking for audition shoots. We decided on photography by ash in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Don’t know where you are but highly recommend Kate Frost in Birmingham, would definitely get booked as soon as you can as it takes a few weeks to get photos back too 🫣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum5678 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 DS's dance teachers were happy to do his in their studio... might be worth asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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