tomuchtallent Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Have to admit it, Antalya is a fantastic place. Amandawhiter,If my dd gets into tring,maybe our girls could meet up when your on holiday here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandawhiter Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Tomuchtallent it is an amazing place defo sounds like a fab plan to meet up if you dd gets in fingers crossed for you xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Has anyone been given a date for January yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yes 21st Jan for dance, 10th Feb for MT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yes 21st Jan for dance, 10th Feb for MT. was it via email as we sent our application off a few weeks ago and we haven't heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Very nervously waiting(auditioned 15/10) still waiting to hear if dd has made it through to the funding audition the principal was away the week before half term so it has delayed letters being sent out until sometime this week, I'm sure I'm going to give the postman a heart attack this week lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Fingers crossed for you Dancing2003 x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Pas de chat the letter came by normal post but we replied by email because we are not in the UK. Hope this helps DS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 was it via email as we sent our application off a few weeks ago and we haven't heard anything. Snap! I was beginning to worry and it's only been a week for us so I'm glad I just read this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad house Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi dd there 21st jan for dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guesty Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Good luck all. Tring is a fantastic place. My dd loving it. Pm me if you need anything! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Mad house unfortunately our DDs will not get to meet after all, we can't have time off work for this audition as well as the MT one so Ms. Wood-Smith advised us to send DVD for this one but we will attend the MT in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad house Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Oh that's a shame drama scientist hope your dds auditions goes well . Good luck to everyone else auditioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Finally got the letter today dd has been offered a place but no funding audition unfortunately we do not have the money to send her fingers crossed for the next auditions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Well what an achievement for your DD!! She can feel very pleased with herself and hope this will add to her general confidence to help her get in somewhere else. One wishes Life could be fairer sometimes! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Echo Lin's sentiments - a huge well done to your DD and at least you know someone sees her potential. Good luck with the other auditions and fingers crossed that funding comes with the offer for the next one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thank you LinMM My dd is going to be very upset as Tring was her favorite but fingers crossed we get better news over the coming months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thankyou 2dancersmum x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesizzi Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Dancing 2003. Yes it will be hard when she had a favourite but good news she offered a place and hopefully that will bolster her confidence for the next audition. Fate takes a hand and we do not know the big plan for their lives, that is what i intend to say to my daughter when our time comes. Good luck. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Well unexpected things do happen sometimes. Have you double checked all possible Financial Grants and bursery possibilities? Looks like she will need a nice treat tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Congratulations to your DD Dancing2003 - it's great to know she got offered a place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hi LinMM I really don't know where to start re. possible Financial Grants and bursery possibilities? This is all so new to me if anyone has any advice on financial grants or burserys I would be most grateful I can't believe how upset she is, at least her dad was with me when I told her as I was crying too I know it's such a tough thing to do x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Oh dear I really am so sorry. These disappointments (even if we think they are achievements too) are so hard for young people to accept. I'm sure there is a whole thread on here somewhere about Burseries etc but have to go out now (to do a ballet class!) I may be able to find it when I get back. I don't know your daughter obviously but give her a hug from me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Dancing 2003, I do feel for you. My daughter is a would be actress and the competition and lack of funding is just as bad. I'm so sorry. Hugs for you both. x 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Sorry to hear your news dancing2003 I suspect many us will also face the same news in the next few weeks/months. However she was accepted and that is amazing news, it is very difficult to get into any of the big 4 so she must have what is required. I can imagine your frustration and disappointment I've thought this through so many times and have told DD to prepare herself for many ups and downs. I do think it is grossly unfair that 'if you have the money you can go' or for some schools the opposite 'if you don't earn enough money (or any money) you can go' but that is the general trend in life for many things. I think it should purely be based upon the rule 'if you have the talent you can go' then our country will produce its own talent. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I agree Pas de Chat. The vast majority trying to get into these schools will not have the level of income where Private School fees are not a problem. The problem is I think that then so many would qualify it would be difficult for the school to sustain itself.....as most of the funding one seems to be able to apply for comes from the Schools themselves. It may be worth applying to your own local Authority as there are some funds there for Dance training however it's unlikely to cover the full costs etc. there are some Private individuals who act as Benefactors but I can't find a comprehensive list. On the Internet if you just put in Dance funding and Bursaries(correct spelling at last for me) there are some useful web sites such as The Stage.....and Frequently Asked Questions etc. Once your daughter has got over the shock of not being able to attend her favourite place right now Dancing2003 then hopefully she will begin to see her achievement and get ready for the next audition. And presumably she can always try for Tring again at some point in the future.......who knows how circumstances may change and/or whether she may be offered funding by the school down the line!!! I am assuming your daughter is quite young still. Good luck to all others trying for Tring this time round. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 It may be worth applying to your own local Authority as there are some funds there for Dance training however it's unlikely to cover the full costs etc. there are some Private individuals who act as Benefactors but I can't find a comprehensive list. Very unlikely any local authority will have any funds. Even if you think well we're saving you money by not attending the local school the authority will reply if you're not at one of out schools we don't get the money for you! They then refer you to the MDS! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 http://www3.hants.gov.uk/arts-service/arts-funding/springboard.htm I fear you are mostly correct KathyG But it's odd schemes like the above connected to individual local authorities which may be of some help. But getting full cover for school fees is more unlikely it seems unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 To be honest, sad as it is, its such an expensive business being at a vocational school, unless you have secure financial support I wouldnt recommend scraping it together. It isnt the end of the road by any means not to go away aged 11. Make sure you are just as excited/positive about visiting secondary schools otherwise it could appear to be a negative experience if dance school doesnt become an option this time around. There just isnt enough spaces or funding for all of our talented children, they have to make cuts. Good luck for any future auditions. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Good advice I think Bankrupt Mum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks to everyone who has given advice she saw her ballet teacher tonight and had a big hug, we know this is going to be a tough few months just so hard when they are so passionate about dancing and you can't help them a bit more by making their dream come true at a school they love soo much, but hopefully with 4 more auditions coming up who knows what will happen. Good luck to everyone else over the next few months auditioning at Tring x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 We were in the same boat as you last year Dancing2003 though my DD is older and we didnt even qualify for MDS as we are not in the UK. I share your pain I was in tears too! Good luck for the rest of your DDs auditions, lets hope the news is better next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CouldDoBetter Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Another example that there is some funding out there for a lucky few ... http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10798045.Strictly_judge_awards___20_000_scholarship_to_Swindon_dancer/ ... sorry I have gone a little off topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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