Tulip Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I don't know about the five GCSE but then again most of them won't have known their exam results during auditions because they hadn't done them. I don't remember seeing anything about GCSE result in the information, so perhaps this is new out? I can imagine however that the student would have to require a good standard of English because the assignments that they have to do are not easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guesty Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Good luck to you all. Its a wonderful experience that you share with your dc. If they gain one of those converted places then their hard work begins! And as parents you need to be ready to let go a little. Prepare for the ride as they say. This forum is such a massive support system..use us and ask any questions you may have... Also remember before you start that schools have their own type of dancer that they are looking for. Just because you may get a no at one place doesn't mean anything. My dd got yes and nos but fate usually comes into place and she is flying, loving every minute of the place she is at now for sixth form dance. I would do it again tomorrow ...call on me if you want any help or advice and most of all enjoy it! There are many paths to achieve a dream...not only talent is needed ... drive and determination is a must. Its such a specialist field that we have to be so proud of our dc even going for it. Look forward, always be positive and cherish the special moments you will have with your talented kids! Keep us in touch! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 You do need 5 GCSEs to go to Central - its on one of the downloads about entry requirements but I was under the impression that 5 GCSEs is actually fairly standard for all of the schools. When DD applied I did not take much notice and pretty much skipped over this requirement as she would have had to fail over half her exams to not meet it and predicted grades (that do go application forms) were favourable. A friends DD is special needs however and the GCSE situation has been a real worry for them as she is only taking 5 GCSEs. I wonder too if the new Government directive that all students need to pass GCSE Maths and English, retaking if they fail will have any impact on the vocational schools. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 What about foreign students who don't have GCSEs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I imagine some equivalent to GCSE would be acceptable. I do feel for talented dancers who,may not be that academic though! When I was applying for Uni(I am reasonably academic ) we had to have Maths or a science even if applying to study on an Arts course And thank goodness for that science rule....because if Maths had been an absolute requirement I wouldn't have got in as I failed the old O level Maths twice....inspite of extra tuition. I just couldn't do Geometry...complete mental block. Now you would think someone doing dance would find this easy....spatial awareness and all that...but for me I was lucky Biology could be a substitute for Maths!! Good luck to all those with DC's applying for sixth form this year at any of the dance schools anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have to say my daughter and a lot of her friends at vocational school are very academic funnily enough. My daughter favourite subjects were maths, physics and the other sciences. Alas and a little sadly she has no interest in these subjects , her heart and determination is purely in dance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I hear you about maths, Lin! I went to a grammar school and my lack of mathematical ability was not popular. They had the attitude that because I was very good at some things, then I just wasn't trying with maths, which was idiotic. I went to university too but the science substitution for maths only worked in some places when I went in 1976, so it meant that Oxbridge was out and a few other places. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 My DS didn't get 5 GCSE's but was still offered a place at Central and Elmhurst. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 For overseas students it is the equivalent of 5 GCSEs. KathyG, my friend will be relieved to hear that. I had told her that if her DD is successful at audition they would be unlikely to refuse the place if she fails her GCSEs so it is good to hear about your DS as it is certainly clearly written on Centrals entry requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well I was never in the Oxbridge category! At that time you had to have Latin O level too to gain a place anywhere when studying Languages. This I managed to do in two years but after six years of Maths still no joy! I can't believe some of these schools would turn away a really good dancer just because they don't have five GCSE!! But times do change. It's a bit like when they tried to make nursing too academic(not to put down brainy nurses) but look at the situation now we're desperate for people who would really LOVE to do the job and have a passion for it....but another thread I feel. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 They ask for a head and shoulders shot in the Elmhurst Application form. Is this also hair in a bun or can it be more natural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 My daughters was always in a bun, good luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I would say a bun is most appropriate, it shows off the neck and as the girls will have their hair up in the audition, they will look more recognisable in their photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) I understand why you say a bun but I think they can look a little 'sparse' with their hair scraped back - but as you say Spanner and Pony, at least they may be more recognisable. Afterall the panel dont need to know what they look like on the weekends! Afterthought - if its a more musical theatre / contemporary style school then perhaps it isnt appropriate to have hair tied up - oh this is getting trickier by the minute! Edited September 30, 2013 by BankruptMum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I used a hair down shot in school uniform for the little head and shoulders shot on the application form as it shows a different type of photo. I based that on the fact that they've got all the ballet position photos in leo with hair in bun so they've got the aide memoire from those. Don't know if I did the right thing now...but sent the form off last week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) I'm sure either is fine, they aren't going to take a child or not take a child based on whether her hair is up or not in a small photo. My mum's mantra is 'dont sweat the small stuff' - grammatically incorrect but the sentiment is right. It will be fine. X Edited September 30, 2013 by along for the ride mum 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm sure either is fine, they aren't going to take a child or not take a child based on whether her hair is up or not in a small photo. My mum's mantra is 'dont sweat the small stuff' - grammatically incorrect but the sentiment is right. It will be fine. X Ha Ha...you're so right Thanks Along for the Ride Mum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've also sent dd's passport photo with hairdown, hopefully we will hear back soon with an audition date 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Is it only a passport photo with the forms or do we need a portrait photo the same size with the poses?I know on the form there is a place for a passport photo but in the list for photos they say a portrait photo and ballet poses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest balletmum16 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Could anyone tell me how often the children get a weekend off and parents are allowed to visit? Also, are they allowed their phones with them. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Could anyone tell me how often the children get a weekend off and parents are allowed to visit? Also, are they allowed their phones with them. Thank youBalletmum16, could you start a new thread asking about free weekends etc? It would be better to keep the audition date threads about auditions rather than life at school. Edited to add: I've created a thread here: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/4992-life-at-vocational-school-questions/ Many thanks, Spanner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Is it only a passport photo with the forms or do we need a portrait photo the same size with the poses?I know on the form there is a place for a passport photo but in the list for photos they say a portrait photo and ballet poses? i am just sticking a small passport size photo to the application form. The other photos I am attaching with paperclip - just the poses though. I don't think it matters that much as long as they can identify the girl on the form to the girl in the poses. I am going for hair down in passport size photo but pulled off her face. It is funny how each one of the four vocational school have different pose requirements. WHY? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda.ballet Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I think each school has a different style of training and looking at a variety of different features. Pas de chat your lucky if your DD is only applying to four schools, I am trying to talk DD down from the nine ballet courses she has requested we apply to, but she is having none of it... It's going to be an expensive few months, but worth I'm sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I sent in passport photo with hair down. All pose photos were sent with immaculate bun so they can see the next and shoulder line from those. ~Does anyone know when they will send the audition dates out? Just thinking about time off work and hotel booking etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I had an email today saying they wouldn't be sending out audition confirmations until next week at the earliest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad house Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi to everyone, Elmhurst have started releasing audition dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Got our audition date and booked our hotel. Just waiting for the final details now! Will anyone else be there on the 19th November? Fingers crossed for all those auditioning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet? Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Got our audition date and booked our hotel. Just waiting for the final details now! Will anyone else be there on the 19th November? Fingers crossed for all those auditioning. We're there 12th - will also need to book hotel or get up at 4am!!!! Received an email today with details. Good luck to you and yours Edited October 18, 2013 by Lifeafterballet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 We're there 12th - will also need to book hotel or get up at 4am!!!! Received an email today with details. Good luck to you and yours What time does it all start out of interest? Good luck my DD loved the Junior SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet? Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 What time does it all start out of interest? Good luck my DD loved the Junior SS.we have been asked to get there fore a 10.30 Registration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad house Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi were up there on the 12th too Very nervous :/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Oh the tension is mounting! Don't worry mad house.. It is a lovely day. I would recommend staying over if you can Lifeafterballet. The Ibis hotel is cheap but clean and modern. There are two in Brum and both are central and only a few bus stops from the school. Love this time on the forum and thankfully we have another year off auditions til it all kicks off again for us next year with upper and lower schools! Good luck with Elmhurst everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 The Travelodge by the cinema is awful, but the premier inn on Hagley Road was fine and only a 5-10 minute drive from school. Good luck everyone, I really can't believe it's a whole year since we were going through this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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