balletmum20 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 My 8 year old daughter done her istd grade 1 exam today alone as no one else was ready for the exam, after her exam, her teacher was called into the studio, and the examiner told her teacher that my daughter was a very very special little girl, and that she has never ever seen a 8 year old dance as well as her, and that ballet dancers like her do not come along every day, and recommend that we what her in for the istd awards, does anyone know what these are, where they are and when the closing date is, our school has never done these before, so any help would be good! I am a very shocked and proud mummy right now, and my daughter does not even think she is very good! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 How lovely, balletmum20! Could she mean this? http://www.istd.org/events/courses/imperial-classical-ballet-junior-awards-2013/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 ISTD Ballet Awards, Children compete in the Grade which they have just passed so your DD would compete in Grade 1. Prior to the competition the teachers are informed which exercises the children will be required to dance and which class dance. The children dance on stage in a class format with a very friendly teacher guiding them through the class, if there are a lot of entrants then there can be 2 or even 3 groups with around 20 in each group. After all the groups have finished there is a short break before all the children are brought back onto the stage when up 10 per group are invited to re-dance in the finals after which prizes are award. It is a very enjoyable day and unlike festivals all the children are doing the same. Grades 1 and 2 usually take place in October in Radlett, Hertfordshire. It's a very good experience my dd used to attend and loved it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 We did istd awards about 18 months ago , I beleive it takes place in October. A lovely experience for my dd ( who has.never fancied festivals) as it is not high pressured , no costumes, choreography or make up to worry about. Done in their usual istd uniform and all doing the same. On stage in large groups. Dd wanted to do it again last year and actually didn't take grade three exam so that she would still be the right.grade for age group and could enter. In the end qe had to be elsewhere, oh well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thanks everyone, do you know if there is a closing date to enter? And how you have to enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Aw no wonder you are such a proud mummy balletm20, that was a huge compliment from an experienced teacher outside your dance school. Well done to her and good luck with her exam results which I have no doubt will have done very well in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 sorry not sure about entering i think dds ballet teacher gave us a form but it is probably on the istd website. I echoe what tulip said, lovely compliment, you must be very proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks everyone, and I'm still a proud mummy, I will look on istd website and see what they say, think this will be good for her xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISTD Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Hi balletmum20, That's excellent news! The best way to find information about our competitions and awards is via our website. Please contact Julia Beattie (Secretary to the Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty) at beattie.ballet@gmail.com to let her know that you're interested in entering your daughter for the Imperial Ballet Junior Awards in October. She will be able to provide you with the deadline and any other information you may need. Hope that helps! Edited June 10, 2013 by ISTD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thank you istd x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 My dd exam results came today, she got a distinction with 97 marks! Woooow proud mummy.com x 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Congratulations Balletmum20 sounds like you have a very talented DD there! Well done to her and I'm sure we all look forward to sharing your journey from now on! Dramascientist 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi just another question before I put the entree in, has anyone ever done these award before, do yo know what happens, do a lot of people enter, are they hard, Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquorice Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 We've done the Junior ones and Senior ones. There are maybe up to about 70 or so students per grade but they split them down into smaller sections of about 25 at a time so the stage isn't overcrowded. They are taught enchainments and get a chance to practice them with the teacher to make sure they all understand and then they dance them one row of children at a time. At the end they perform the exam grade set dance three or so children at a time. After this they will recall some for the finals which is basically doing the same all over again so the judges can get a closer look. It's a lovely day and my DD has made lots of friends along the way and it's the highlight of her year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 3 weeks away from the istd awards, anyone else doing them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 1 week to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Good luck to your little DD balletmum20. Hope it goes well. Let us know how she gets on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yes good luck to your DD hope you both enjoy the process and I have been enjoying hearing about the journey so far. Dramascientist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guesty Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Good luck. Its a great day! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Holding thumbs for your DD, balletmum20! Enjoy the day for itself and any success will be a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Does anyone who has done the Senior Classes which is usually held around March time remember what time of day the older girls dance? I have loyalty points to use up or I will loose them and thought of booking a hotel for the Awards next year but dont know whether to book for the night before or afterwards! My DD hasnt done it since doing the grade 4 comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It seems to vary from year to year. My dd did Grade 6/InterFound this year (and will do it again next year) she was in the first class at 9am (I think!) but there were a couple of classes per grade. We stayed in the Premier Inn the night before. Days seem to vary as well as she did grade 4 on a Saturday twice but that grade was Sunday this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ah my DD will be in the same grade! I wonder if the organisers would know what days etc, perhaps worth an email! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquorice Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 BankruptMum - They change it around each year so doubt they would know yet. I think we were on the Saturday last year (Grade 4) whereas previously we had been on the Sunday for the same grade. I stupidly went ahead and booked a hotel thinking it would be the same day too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hope all the Grade 1 & 2 junior ISTD ballet award competitors have a very enjoyable day. Let us know your experiences. Good Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Well the istd awards are done and dusted, so thought I would update you all My dd was in group c with about 25 in each section, an amazing day, and a really enjoyable experience, and really do recommend doing this, my dd was called back to dance in the final along with 25 other children, but was not placed, but what an achievement even getting to the final. As I say a really lovely day and really would do this again, everyone was lovely and my dd enjoyed every single moment x 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Sounds like a great day and well done to your daughter for getting to the finals. Fabulous performance experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Well done getting to the finals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 So lovely to hear your enthusiasm and I'm delighted your dd had this opportunity and got into the final. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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