Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Is it OK to start a new thread as the old one is mostly about auditions/waiting lists etc for the elite ballet summer schools. Dd is going to the Hammond summer school again this year. She enjoyed it last year and this year wants to stay rather than commute. She is 11. Where are other children going. Dd has a couple if friends who do Sylvia Young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My dd will do two this year; LCB Performance Course as she rarely gets performance experience (and it's such a super week), and, later in the holidays, the RAD Summer School in Harpenden run by Mary Schon and Helen Brewer. Both non-audition, both great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My DD1 will do two as well, the Northern Ballet Academy in Leeds with audition and the Northern Ballet School in Manchester with no audition but a certain level is asked and a minimum age as well... Hope they're both great! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My dd will do the Yorkshire Scholars summer school again this year. It's non audition and great for ballet, contemporary and modern jazz. It's resedential and my dd has been attending since the age of 11 and loves it. So much to do and they are very well looked after. Got to say we did look at Hammond but it clashed with my holidays from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My DD is only 9, so not a big choice of summer schools. She's going to Sussex SS and I'd love to hear from somebody who's DD is going or has been last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 When is the Hammond one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hammond is last week of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 They ALL seem to be at the same time, late July/early Aug! You'd have thought the different schemes might liaise a bit! Dd will be limited this year because of our family holiday but will prob book a few days of the Harpenden one for her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 It might be due to staff availability. We always go on holiday at the end of August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'll know better next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 MIDAS summer course is in Birmingham from August 19-23rd. Not residential I'm afraid but there are good value hotels nearby. PM me or check websites for more details. Emily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 huddsballetmum, my two daughters are considering the york scholarship ss but are a little nervous. they have never gone to something like this before. they have no interest in going to vocational schools in the future. is this ss purely for dancers who wish to have dance a career or would 2 girls who are losing their love of dance a little be way out of their depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petipacat Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hi All, finally found my password to get back on the site.Just a bit of info about the Cecchetti summer school held at tring ,They are now accepting students aged 16-- 18 studying at intermediate level . I think this is a great idea as they want to accommodate those children who are not necessarily going into vocational schools but still love and enjoy their dancing . They have some great teachers this year too. Anyway I just thought i would let you know and you don't have to audition for this one . love petipacat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 We have experience of the Yorkshire Assembly (York Scholars - apparently because it started as the RAD Yorkshire Scholars scheme?) summer school. It has a lovely atmosphere and they seem to have I would think at least half, if not a majority, of children who don't aim to attend a vocational school at any stage but who simply love dancing and want to spend 4 days doing just that. Equally I think there have been children from Hammond etc who have attended and they have announced places secured at I think Bird and Laines by some of the oldest students at the end of the display on the last evening. Brenda Last has taught ballet to the older/ more advanced groups (my DD thought she was wonderful) and Gill Caplan also teaches ballet. They also have great contemporary and jazz teachers there. A great plus is the beautiful setting at Queen Margaret's school, Escrick - very peaceful and very Hogwartsish buildings! Activities such as swimming in the indoor pool, discos, barbecues etc were planned for the evenings. Younger ones (up to 14 I think) share in dormitories of 4 and older students are in twin rooms. Friendships were easily made with dorm-mates and with classmates alike and you can request to share with a specified friend or friends, so your daughters would be able to share a room, dancetaximumx2 ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 thanks legseleven. have spoken to my oldest who is now keen to do this summer school. waiting for the little one to decide now. happier knowing that there will be others who are maybe there for experience and fun rather than training towards a dance career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hi All, finally found my password to get back on the site.Just a bit of info about the Cecchetti summer school held at tring ,They are now accepting students aged 16-- 18 studying at intermediate level . I think this is a great idea as they want to accommodate those children who are not necessarily going into vocational schools but still love and enjoy their dancing . They have some great teachers this year too. Anyway I just thought i would let you know and you don't have to audition for this one . love petipacat Ooh, that is good to know. I have always felt that there is a bit of a gap in the market for girls like my DD who are still passionate and quite "serious" about ballet but with no aspirations to go to vocational school. Maybe there just aren't many youngsters in this category? Anyway, thanks for the info on this. She is going to the RAD to do the adv foundation exam course in August and I can't run to another summer course this year, but will definitely look into this one next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I know the Elmhurst one has been talked about before.....for the 11-13 year old summer school, do you have to audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I think the students attending Elmhurst summer schools for both age groups are selected from photos and application form only, but couldn't swear to that, would need to check on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes, you are correct for 11-13 one for sure. We sent application and photos at the end of last week and heard today that dd has been offered a place. She's looking forward to it already! Anyone else's dc's going? Would be good to meet some ballet.co.ukers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Do you think it's too late to apply if they are already allocating places? Where do you get the photos done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Karen, my DD has a place at the Elmhurst 11-13 Summer School. I believe she's the same age as your DD and we have a mutual friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Hi Lemongirl, I took the pics myself with he help of dd's former teacher. I am a decidedly average photographer and printed them at home. They showed the 4 positions required but were by no means great pictures. I think that as long as they show the poses required, so that turnout etc can be seen, that's fine. You can download application form from web site and it shows you what pictures they want. Loulabelle, thank you, I have sent you a pm xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 huddsballetmum, my two daughters are considering the york scholarship ss but are a little nervous. they have never gone to something like this before. they have no interest in going to vocational schools in the future. is this ss purely for dancers who wish to have dance a career or would 2 girls who are losing their love of dance a little be way out of their depth? Hi dancetaximumx2 Not sure how old your daughters are but I am sure that they would not be out of their depth. The York ss is for pupils who enjoy dancing and wish to improve. My dd had no intention of vocational school until this last year, but has really enjoyed the summer school. Everyone is very friendly, they are extremely well looked after, the food is fab (and my dd is picky) and they make new friends. If you would like your daughters to chat to mine before they decide pm me and I will exchange numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I spoke to Elmhurst today and they still have places available. Can I ask a question about it - do children who go tend to be local to Birmingham? We are in London so a bit of a trek but dd is happy to board. In a way I prefer that to a non-residential - less driving involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 thanks huddsballetmum. forms being posted tomorrow. it sounds fab, wish i could go. my girls are 13 and 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hi Lemongirl - my dd will be residential and I would imagine lots will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsapassion Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I dont know if anyone has heard of this amazing summer intensive .... I am full of admiration for these people and they do not charge over priced fees which some of us just cannot afford...highly recommendhttp://www.watkinsdance.co.uk/WatkinsDance-Summer-Course.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 My daughter is doing Prague Masterclasses - no audition, but minimum requirements and photo required. We have one day off, then go to Florence for the Joffrey Ballet School summer program, also no audition. We've never been to either so hope they are both worth the trek from Australia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Well both cities are fabulous! Hope you have time to explore.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I'm hoping I might be able to do the Bristol Russisn Ballet Sunmer School, which is non-audition, but it depends how much money I make from my summer job haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 thanks Janet My dh is coming along too, we plan on exploring - it will be like a second honeymoon for us, we do everything as a family so it will be strange to be out and about alone together 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatkinsDance Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi, We are holding a fantastic Summer Course from the 27th-30th July in London at The Rambert School (Isleworth - Richmond). The course is for Age 14-19, no audition required. The course is contemporary based including ballet. Over the four days they will have contemporary classes with the Artistic Director and classes in Ballet/WatkinsDance rep/improvisation/Cunningham technique/creative sessions/contemporary-african. Guest teachers include: Anna Watkins - Artistic Director/Choreographer of WatkinsDance Bawren Tavaziva - Artistic Director/Choreographer of Tavaziva Dance Holly Noble - Artistic Director of English National Ballet Youth Company, A.D dance company and founder of the F.C.C. Katie Cambridge - dancer of Tavaziva Dance and Artistic Director of youth company Shuffle at The Place Hannah Kidd - dancer of Richard Alston Dance Company Dancers of WatkinsDance The course costs £150 for the four days, Rambert is located right by the Thames very beautiful surroundings. Accommodation is not provided. At the end of the course 2 lucky dancers will be chosen to spend a week with the company in August. Please go to the website to download a booking form and email to: Jennifer Teale jennifer@watkinsdance.co.uk http://www.watkinsdance.co.uk/WatkinsDance-Summer-Course.html Hope to see some of you there, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask :-) Anna Watkins Artistic Director/Choreographer WatkinsDance www.watkinsdance.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Anna, Is the course residential? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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