Tring Park Associates

[Lemongirl]

 

Dd is thinking of trying for Tring Park Associates on Saturdays.  She's tried a few times for the CBA and hasn't got in so thought she'd try for the associates in the meantime.  Plus she's quite keen to try tap, jazz etc

 

She got a place for the associates about 3 years ago but we couldn't let her do it as the timing was difficult.  Now I know the non-syllabus ballet class for her level is later on, it's more do-able.

 

I'm sure it's very well taught and she'll gain a lot from the classes.  Does anyone have any personal experience of the associates?

 

Also, regarding the travel.  As anyone with dancing dc (plus siblings) will know, I do a LOT of ferrying around during the week and more when dd is doing something like EYB.  I want to try and keep travel to a minimum at the weekend to have some time with my other dds.  The train line to Tring goes quite near our home so I had this idea perhaps she could go to and from herself.  I know the station at Tring is too far to walk but I thought she could maybe get a taxi or someone could drop her at the station after her classes.  But I don't know if that's expecting too much of her.  If she did it, she'd start in January, she will be 13 in May so is used to travelling to and from school herself.

 

Do you think this is feasible?

[Lildancer96]

We use the same taxi firm from Tring station all the time and they are very reliable - we always prebook rather than using the rank at the station x

[Dancer's Driver]

Which firm do you use, if you don't mind me asking ? Not had to use one yet but probably will do after Half Term.

[Lildancer96]

Will pm you the details tonight

[Bondmum]

 

Hi,

I am after some advice.

My DD is 6 years old and currently at a good local dance school. She is doing classes in all areas of Performing arts but this is taking up a lot of our time. She attends x2 classes every day after school with lots of hanging around.

I am an ex professional dancer and can see she has a great deal of potential (without being bias 😉 ) 

Tring Park is approx. 1.5 hours drive from us but I have been looking at the Saturday class programme and it would allow her to do all her classes in one go. I would keep her at the local school for a few classes if this is possible ? 

What are peoples experiences with TPA while continuing at their local dance school ? Is it worthwhile? Would it enhance her progression or overwhelm her ?

She has a lot of energy and loves her dancing so I am not overly concerned that she would not have the stamina . I am hoping she can have a more relaxed week if we were to move a few disciplines’ to the Saturday at TPA. 

Do TRP associates allow dancers to take part in festival etc. with their own local dance school?

Any advice would be greatly received.

[Pas de Quatre]

To be honest I think every day is too much for a 6 year old. She should have free days when she can go to the park, go swimming or just play with friends. A couple of days with your local school supplemented by TPA would be plenty, but the local school may not be happy with her dropping classes.

[Ruby Foo]

I completely agree with the above advice. In my opinion at 6 yrs old, a child should have plenty free time to relax and socialise and do stuff like Rainbows/ Brownies. They already have a structured day at school so it’s important  for their brains to have time to free play where they do whatever suits them.

We have first hand experience of the teaching at Tring Park and I can’t praise it highly enough. The associates come very highly recommended too. If it means your child gets more space during the week then I can’t see why she wouldn’t go ahead.