JulieW Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ask them ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Having a dd in year 6 and seeing how usually over subscribed schools still have places I wonder if its because 01/02 was a low birth year (everyone wanted millenium babies) Dd has a late audition next week for a school that still has year 7 places. It's a long shot but if you don't at least try you'll never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Pasdebourree15, you could always plead ignorance and apply anyway on the basis that it wasn't there when you first looked at website I guess they are saying that because they don't want to trawl through another few hundred applications, if Mr P is selecting from photographs. That said, how many dc's are in Huddsballetmum's position I wonder - based upon the number of applicants they had this year, one would think the majority of dc's considering vocational school would have applied first time round. Would have been nice if the audition was also extended to all finalists, although as already mentioned, many of them have been snapped up by other schools. And then of course there is summer school to pick from too! interesting times ahead! Best of luck Huddsballetmum, how lovely to be given a second chance when you thought it was too late, shall be keeping everything crossed for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 oh and good luck picturesinthefirelight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friends Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 They could look through the videos they took during the auditions again in case they had missed anything first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Wonder if they've been through all the summer school applications? The photos they are asking for are the same as for that and very similar info on the forms. There will be lots of students going who didn't apply for vocational this year. Also wonder if there are MDS awards available for the spaces? Edited May 17, 2013 by Loulabelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 There can't be all that many who haven't auditioned already. My dd had an off-day when she auditioned, so quite glad she's doing their summer school now!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Its only my opinion , but , as a teacher , even if a child is unwell , or has an off day , so to speak , the experienced panel can still assess the child properly , as their physique ( which lets face it , has a lot to do with it ) doesnt alter , neither does their facility / flexibility to any great extent .(Unless injured , of course ) . Therefore it would be of little point re auditioning if already refused a place , as it would be a double knock to a childs confidence .These schools have years of experience and I am sure they know what they are about . Better to set out your stall straight away , in my opinion, rather than having to plough through hundreds of applicants again . At the end of the day - when you're in the company you'll still have off days !! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 tutugirl, have sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Is there a formal opportunity to audition full time for elmhurst at elmhurst summer school or is it just that they have 'talent scouted' in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 No idea, although by all accounts people sometimes get offered a place at RBS after their summer school. Who knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I guess we can find out this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swe Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 If your child was having an 'off day' or unwell on the day of audition, whilst I agree the panel would have a good insight into the dancer's abitilties, this may affect the child's performance. You won't shine outside if you are not shining inside. As long as a child is happy to re-audition knowing they may still be refused a place, in my view, they should go for it. I hope your dd sparkles at summer school Taxi4ballet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooZoo Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Billyelliot - if you don't mind me asking (please say if you do), why do you think your son was not offered a place at WL due to body size/proportion? I thought my son looked similar to yours, but I have never thought that my son was particularly different to any of the other JAs........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Suzyzoo I sent u a PM ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I know of lots of children rejected at one audition and then offered a place several months or a year later - across all the schools. Admittedly, 3 months might not make much difference but it could. Auditions are not perfect on either the auditionee or auditioner side of things. Sad that they have ruled out previous auditioners from this year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Can anyone tell me how long the auditions last and what time they start? If dd is lucky enough to get audition I have dilemma as audition date is same as 1st night of Oliver production at home, and as she's playing Nancy I can't let her back out! Birmingham is 2-3 hours from us dependent on traffic. Oh dear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 For finals earlier this year dd was in geoup 2. registration was at 9:45 physio till12: break then ballet class till 2:30 tour of school 2:30 till 3:45 Guess you could skip the last bit x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I think our final audition for year 7 started at around 10am - there was about a 2 hour class during which we were asked to drop them off and go off until 12 pm and then come back for a guided tour . Then followed a physio assessment that took ages because there were so many of them ! We didn't leave till 4 pm It may well be shorter if there are fewer candidates . There was a later group of candidates that were for older years. All in all it was a whole day affair ! It would be worth sending an email to Briget Creaton - the administrator - she is very helpful ! Briget.Creaton@elmhurstdance.co.uk Hope that helps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Many thanks along for the ride mum and billyelliott. Your help has been invaluable. If we could get away for 4 that would be fine. That's assuming that dd gets an audition in first place. I don't want to count my chickens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Good luck huddsballetmum I hope it's good news Cx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 sorry about the abrupt nature of my reply, i was trying to reply quickly as I should have been out the door to collect dd from class. Good luck for both audition and Oliver for your dd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks everyone for your good wishes and great advice. This is our first application for vocational school and dd has heartbset on elmhurst. I will keep you all posted! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasdebourree15 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Fingers crossed for your DD Huddsballetmum! Hope everything works out what year is she auditioning for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dea Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Fingers crossed for all of you, we are waiting for associate results as dd is desperate to get in to Elmhurst with a view of carrying on through to year 7 and beyond!, scary stuff though, so much to consider!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Fingers crossed for your DD Huddsballetmum! Hope everything works out what year is she auditioning for? Fingers crossed for your DD Huddsballetmum! Hope everything works out what year is she auditioning for? Don't ask how I managed to do the quote twice - technical ineptitude I think. She is auditioning for year 9 Pasdebourree. I have never wanted her to go away to school, but have to realise that it is not my decision and if she is lucky enough to be successful then I will just have to swallow it. Thanks for your good wishes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Hi everyone, Is anyone out there going for year 7 at the extra audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Heard that someone who auditioned earlier this year is being allowed to audition again. Worth asking/applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Heard that someone who auditioned earlier this year is being allowed to audition again. Worth asking/applying. Do you know if this person has a special circumstance Ribbons? I'd love to give it another go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Not that I know of, but you never know what conversations they've had with the school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Were you thinking about re-applying? It could be worth phoning them up, you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackqueen Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hi dd is applying for the first time at Elmhurst. I hate to put her through auditions but she is determined. I will keep you posted how it goes. Nice to know their class/studio is very nice. They are probably choosing from photographs those who will audition. This is ever so stressful don't know how other mothers cope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 All the best ! The most stressful bit is getting there and on time , so make it as easy on yourself as you can , they Are nice and relaxed and friendly there is nothing to stress about ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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