stillatit Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 gosh! this is OUR first audition so have no idea what s involved, what is MT auditions? i can say about my DD is that she has a good turn out, and def potential...but shes not flex...YET!! shes working at it! what time do you get there before the audition, and do you do hair before you arrive, or in changing rooms?? does any one know? its a floral street studios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 It says on the rb letter only to get there 30mins before the audition cause of space, what time is your audition, I normally do there hair before we get there, and have there dance wear on under there normal clothes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good lucK REEM just enjoy the day and tell your dd to smile and show them how much she enjoys dancing That's the most important thing yes? Cx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I did my dd hair before we set off and gave myself plenty of time to get it right so she was happy with it. She had her leotard under some jogging bottoms and just took them off when she got there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 MT is Musical Theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Where you have to queue up in the street outside the theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 They usually tell you in the letter not to arrive earlier than about 30 mins before the registration time as they have limited space- there's an M&S coffee bar just around the corner and a lovely Costa in Shelton street if you get there too early ! (You can easily do the hair there .) Most arrive with hair up already and "underchanged " ie leotard under the outdoor clothes as there are only a couple of toilets to change in ! The audition is very relaxed and is an enjoyable class - they all come out with big smiles afterward ! We come up by train to class every Saturday - iif you get to either Victoria or Charing cross rail stations you can easily catch the No 11 bus , get off at Southampton street and turn left and walk up through the market to floral street passing the Royal Opera House on the way ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I know it's easy for me to say now I'm well passed all this, but please try to relax. They're very young and this may or may not be the start of a very long journey. It's wise to be prepared, so there's been good advice here on doing hair beforehand and being "under-changed", also it's a good idea to take spares of things if you can. Otherwise, just try and relax so your child's not stressed and enjoy the day. Good luck everyone 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Reem it really is a great experience for your DD and its probably best to focus on that aspect rather than worrying too much. Having said this I can remember the first time my DD did the dancing competitions and I was almost throwing up even though she skipped onto the stage with a big smile on her face. These children seem to take it in their stride and don't forget there may be others new to the game as well. When my DD first auditioned there was a little one there who had the drawsting of her shoes undone and hanging out just before she was about to go in. I noticed and quickly tied them and tucked them in for her. Her mum looked pale and I asked if she was ok and she told me it was the first time she had done anything like this and she didn't have a clue, so you will not be alone. Don't worry if your DD is talented you will be an "old hand"soon enough! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 oops pressed the wrong button, best of luck to you and your DD, enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 MT is Musical Theatre. thankyou...of course it is!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 They usually tell you in the letter not to arrive earlier than about 30 mins before the registration time as they have limited space- there's an M&S coffee bar just around the corner and a lovely Costa in Shelton street if you get there too early ! (You can easily do the hair there .) Most arrive with hair up already and "underchanged " ie leotard under the outdoor clothes as there are only a couple of toilets to change in ! The audition is very relaxed and is an enjoyable class - they all come out with big smiles afterward ! We come up by train to class every Saturday - iif you get to either Victoria or Charing cross rail stations you can easily catch the No 11 bus , get off at Southampton street and turn left and walk up through the market to floral street passing the Royal Opera House on the way ! thankyou billyelliott, i hope to and fingers crossed for the day... we will be prepared and 30 min before..its a long time since i ve been to covent garden, in fact 10 years ago!!! i think we ll drive from kent, and try and find parking....well in time, i know its a night mare around there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Reem it really is a great experience for your DD and its probably best to focus on that aspect rather than worrying too much. Having said this I can remember the first time my DD did the dancing competitions and I was almost throwing up even though she skipped onto the stage with a big smile on her face. These children seem to take it in their stride and don't forget there may be others new to the game as well. When my DD first auditioned there was a little one there who had the drawsting of her shoes undone and hanging out just before she was about to go in. I noticed and quickly tied them and tucked them in for her. Her mum looked pale and I asked if she was ok and she told me it was the first time she had done anything like this and she didn't have a clue, so you will not be alone. Don't worry if your DD is talented you will be an "old hand"soon enough! waoooo that is amazing, im picturing everything as you wrote! YES you are ALL right.......RELAX.... i must!!! but really yes your right, we cant be the only ones...its only when you hear comments above you think to your self...OMG!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wow, you're brave REEM, driving into Covent Garden!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wow, you're brave REEM, driving into Covent Garden!! I KNOW !! but i m in london quite a lot, so i feel im more at ease if we drive down, we lived in not far from waterloo...so i know south - southwest london and can get round there quite easily.. it crazy i know....but its all for the BUNHEADS.. !! ha ha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 thankyou billyelliott, i hope to and fingers crossed for the day... we will be prepared and 30 min before..its a long time since i ve been to covent garden, in fact 10 years ago!!! i think we ll drive from kent, and try and find parking....well in time, i know its a night mare around there ... Have you thought about maybe parking the car in one of the zone 3 overhead tube stations car parks and catching the tube into covent garden? Parking costs a fortune as does the congestion charges, good luck and enjoy the day!! Ax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'm happy driving in London but would always get the train into Convent Garden except for Sundays. Much more straightforward and easier to judge timings. But your have to do whatever you're comfortable with :-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Have you thought about maybe parking the car in one of the zone 3 overhead tube stations car parks and catching the tube into covent garden? Parking costs a fortune as does the congestion charges, good luck and enjoy the day!! Ax actually brilliant idea amber21....i can park in kennington, as i pass that... great thanks for that..BRILLIANT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Indeed! It's far less stressful by train and the Covent Garden station is right on the doorstep of the ballet school ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It is easier to get off at Leicester Square and walk through to Covent Garden - unless it is pouring with rain! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Not if it means going past Jack Wills....kerching! ;-) Although with JA-age children it wouldn't be a problem. Try getting past that shop with a teenager! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooZoo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 We come up from the South and get into Charing Cross after an easy change at London Bridge. It's only a 10 min walk from Charing Cross station to Floral Street...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 by the way ladies and gents, once one auditions ..how long is the wait for the results? does any one know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hmm it's hard to remember exactly - seemed like ages - i think about 2-4 weeks, but they will tell you on the day when you can expect to hear from them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Try this thread from last year: www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/1188-any-junior-associate-results-out-yet/ And you might find useful info in these old threads too: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/160-rbs-ja-any-tips-for-a-novice-mum/ http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/554-ja-auditions-2012/page-3 http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/1001-question-about-rb-ja/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 We did Newcastle in April and were told sometime in July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofmydepth Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 We went to Birmingham and were told results would be beginning of July but more than likely it would be quicker. Apparently last years were out in June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yes we got our Birmingham results before my dd auditioned for elmhurst which was 23rd June so hopefully be around that time again cross fingers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 so i remember reading a thread once some one has written, about the way it work ..i wonder if any one remembers.. some thing about.. entry in to year 4 is difficult, entry in to year 5 ..../ entry in to year 6 or 7 is easier, as the RBS edit on students... something like that.. BUT I JUST CANT REMEBER where this conversation was!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Add I've said before, there really is no point thinking about your statistical chances of getting in. You have no influence over it, your child is either what they're looking for (and have space for) or isn't, all you can do is take the opportunity to audition and then wait patiently for the result. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillatit Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 yeappp , you are absolutely right julieW ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I get the impression that if a child is exactly what they are looking for, they will find a space. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Add I've said before, there really is no point thinking about your statistical chances of getting in. You have no influence over it, your child is either what they're looking for (and have space for) or isn't, all you can do is take the opportunity to audition and then wait patiently for the result. I agree with you Julie, but I think that knowing a bit about the statistical chances does help to prepare children, and is of some comfort to those who don't get chosen. I think that knowing that 9 out of 10 (or whatever) don't get a place does help them get things into perspective a bit, particularly if they are used to being a big fish in a little pond at home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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