Miracle Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Are the London results out yet? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yes they have started to come out x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancerdad Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Good luck London and all those still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGirl Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 It's a no for us. Feeling really deflated and not looking forward to breaking the news to dd later. We went into this with very realistic expectations but admit to getting rather carried away by it all - the audition was such a positive experience and reading other people's excited posts following all the 'yes' emails had got me really hoping it all ended up leading us somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I was starting to wonder whether they had my email address correct, but it's a yes for my son. I know he will be so pleased. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Congrats to your son Neil that's lovely!!!! ☺️ Aww HappyGirl, big hugs to you and your DD maybe next year?xxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm sorry it's a "no" this time HappyGirl. But it's great that your DD enjoyed the audition. Maybe she'd like to try again next year. Great news Neil, well done to your DS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 We have short waiting list, so the wait continues x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 We have short waiting list, so the wait continues x I don't know how long the short waiting list is, but I know that places do come up - good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumofpinks Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Sorry that your DS received a no HappyGirl and I hope it won't put her off trying again. xx Well done on your SWL balletmum, fingers crossed that it will convert to a yes! Congratulations to your DS Neil, you must be very proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 It's a yes for my DD so excited x 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGirl Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Congrats to Neil and scoobydoo for the yes's. How exciting for you! Can I ask if this was your first time trying? And fingers crossed the waiting list pays off for you balletmum. At least there's still hope! I have yet to tell dd it's a no. I'm just hoping it doesn't knock her too much . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletsister Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 It's a no for my daughter. She's taken it very well and I'm just so glad to know either way. In some ways a no does protect us from going further down this highly competitive route. I know of a super dancer who did two years of JAs and didn't get mids. At least we won't be on that rollercoaster. We are stepping off and will carry on locally with summer school and maybe a few auditions for productions along the way. Enjoyment will be the main focus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletsister Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I realise reading this back it may sound a bit like sour grapes. It really isn't and I am very happy for all those who have made it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 No worries, we are amazed DD's first try and bless her she's just turned 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Congrats to Neil and scoobydoo for the yes's. How exciting for you! Can I ask if this was your first time trying? Second time for us. He was swl last year. Bear in mind that the odds are a lot more favourable for boys...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGirl Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Well done to your dd scoobydoo. You must be so, so proud of her - and she's so young too! So pleased your ds made it through after swl last year too Neil. Sorry to hear it's a no for your dd balletsister and I don't think your post sounds like sour grapes at all. I completely understand where you're coming from. This is just a small taster of how tough this path is. I've broken the news to dd. she had a little cry and is still a bit glum but I think she'll be ok. I'm hoping her ballet teacher will give her lots of encouragement on Saturday which will help! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Congratulations and commissions to our balletco family! To those on the waiting list - try to see it as an encouraging thing and then put it out of your mind. I had two sons who both got waiting list - one got in, went to WL and is now a professional dancer, the other didn't get in and is about to go to uni doing something quite academic. My daughter who got straight into JAs didn't get any further with the RBS and is now a happy vet student. You never know what lies ahead! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Balletsister, I'm sorry it's a "no" but you are right that enjoyment should be the main focus! And the older children are the more opportunities they will have - bigger choice of vocational schools, summer schools, master classes etc etc. Good luck to your DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Great news Scoobydoo! Congratulations! Well done to your DC balletmum20, SWL is a great achievement! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I love reading about everyone's journeys and opinions... Well done to the yes dc that's fantastic news, equally well done to SWL that too is an achievement and I hope the outcome of a place comes up to the no dc it's doesn't mean never or that you are not lovely dancers don't give up there is so much out there available for your children go and grab it!!! ;) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well done everyone, and if you have a no, you can audition again as its such a lovely experience, Does anyone know if places do often get offered from waiting list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well done everyone, and if you have a no, you can audition again as its such a lovely experience, Does anyone know if places do often get offered from waiting list? I have no idea how often it happens, but a child from my son's ballet school turned down a JA place a couple of years ago. As far as I know the school doesn't publish info about lengths of waiting lists or how often places are offered, so you can only go on anecdotal evidence. (The child I referred to above accepted a JA place for the current year and starts at WL in September) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Children do drop out of the JA programme... In our year 6 class, 2 children have left. Unfortunately, the wait list only applies until October, so if a child leaves after October, it's too late to join the class. However, at that time it's not long until you can reapply. From what we've experienced and noticed, if a child has the facility for classical ballet, having the determination to try again often leads to a 'yes' when applying to JA 's again. One child in our class was accepted from the wait list in to our current year 6 class when a year 5 child decided to leave before the start of year 6. Congratulations to all those with a yes! For those with a no or wait list, I would digest the advice in DrDances' earlier post. Priceless! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantabile Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hello, I'm new to the forum! My dd got waiting list again this year. Second time running! We just have to keep waiting and hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Welcome cantabile, I'm quite new to this too and congratulations on the waiting list, let's hope something comes of it and if not I hope you dd gets in next year!! She obviously has something they like to get on the waiting list twice xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry couldn't find a thread for elmhurst auditions.. But good luck to those auditioning today it's a lovely school and building is fab ! My dd has enjoyed it there for last 2 years .. And nothing to worry about its a very enjoyable experience xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Oh and of course fingers crossed for our dc today with their assessments my dd would love her final year there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Just realised the Birmingham auditions are next Saturday ! So good luck for next week and good luck for Manchester today xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeleftfeet Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Grumpy, ty. She's just gone in - with your, dr dances and others' advice which has helped calm her nerves a lot. Fingers crossed for this one and for all your appraisals!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Best of luck to them :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 She will love it let us know how she goes on xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeleftfeet Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 She enjoyed it! Despite doing same kind of exercises as RBS JAs audition she said it felt more relaxed. They didn't say anything about how or when results are delivered though so another wait starts...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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