Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 With such knowledgable people on this forum, I would like to ask your advice and opinions on the training offered by English National Ballet School vs Elmhurst Upper School. Thank you for your help in anticipation. Living the Dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 That's a tricky question to answer as few people have experienced both - although I know a couple of students at Elmhurst who went to ENBS and came back again who might be able to comment. From a personal point of view, my son chose to stay at Elmhurst for upper school rather than go to ENBS (despite the temptation of being nearer home and in London where lots of his non-Elmhurst friends are) as he was so happy where he was, a small class of boys, great teachers and Desmond Kelly in charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thank you JulieW your comments are very helpful. I was interested in what was going to happen once Desmond Kelly was no longer Artistic Director of Elmhurst, but I believe Robert Parker will be excellent for the school and hopefully create better links to BRB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I think Robert'll be great. The students seem to love him and he appears to have a vision of how he wants things to go. We're sad to be leaving..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck to your DS and thank you for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Apologies for my rather vague reference to Robert's "vision" - just re-read my post!! I can't find the article where he was interviewed about it at the moment. Anyone else?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 What is his full name??thank you xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 With such knowledgable people on this forum, I would like to ask your advice and opinions on the training offered by English National Ballet School vs Elmhurst Upper School. Hello - has you dd/ds been offered places at both? Where does he/she dance st the moment ? Lil Thank you for your help in anticipation. Living the Dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sorry living the dream - not sure how I managed to get my post in the middle of yours! Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi Lildancer96, yes my DD has been offered places at both schools. She's at full time vocational school at the moment and has been there for 5 years (since Year 7). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 How exciting and well done ! Which way are you thinking of going and how long do they give you to decide? Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thank you Lildancer96 and not sure which way to go, hence my post. It's going to be a very difficult decision, but ultimately I think it will be her decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi Lildancer96, yes my DD has been offered places at both schools. She's at full time vocational school at the moment and has been there for 5 years (since Year 7). I didn't think Elmhurst letters were out yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Don't envy you and I hope she makes the right choice. Do you have long to decide? Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I didn't think Elmhurst letters were out yet! If you haven't heard today, you should hear either tomorrow or the day after at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Don't envy you and I hope she makes the right choice. Do you have long to decide? Lil Not sure how long she has to decide as DD has the letters and forgot to ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck to everyone x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I think WL kids get their offers before the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Has anyone not from WL heard from ENB yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck to your DD with her decision. I'm sure in terms of training it must be a win win situation. I'm guessing this one will be done to her gut feeling of which suits her as obviously the schools are very different in atmopshere and location and the acommodation too. A huge well done to her for having this decision to make in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck to your DD with her decision. I'm sure in terms of training it must be a win win situation. I'm guessing this one will be done to her gut feeling of which suits her as obviously the schools are very different in atmopshere and location and the acommodation too. A huge well done to her for having this decision to make in the first place. Thank you 2dancersmum. I think you are right, she will know what is right for her, although as a parent my concern is accomodation. ENBS it's hostels or flats and Elmhurst it's boarding house for first year, but really all she wants to know is which will be best for her training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 So hard - let us know what she decides. Lil x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 So hard - let us know what she decides. Lil x I will and thank you to everyone who has commented on my post. I have never done this before, so was a bit nervous in case no one responded to my question. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 That has been my concern with some of my DD's applications this year too. She didn't apply for ENBS but we are familiar with the school and building. At least your DD has been living away from home to know how she copes with that aspect. Really it is more of how independent she wishes to be. Elmhurst may be a boarding house but I believe they can still get meals at the school (I think?) whereas ENBS she has to be more self sufficient. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Oh we're a nosey and opinionated lot! No chance of no response! LOL. And we love to hear about people's successes. Seriously though, congratulations to your dd. I think you could look at employment rates for female graduates as an indicator, but I wouldn't use that as your sole deciding factor because both are top schools, and what is most important is whether the school suits your dd. Personally I'm a great believer in gut feel on this kind of thing! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Oh we're a nosey and opinionated lot! No chance of no response! LOL. And we love to hear about people's successes. Seriously though, congratulations to your dd. I think you could look at employment rates for female graduates as an indicator, but I wouldn't use that as your sole deciding factor because both are top schools, and what is most important is whether the school suits your dd. Personally I'm a great believer in gut feel on this kind of thing! Thank you glowlight and your have just put a smile on my face and also good idea to look at employment rates, I will be looking at these tomorrow. Off to fetch my footballing son now LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancemad Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Comparing the female graduation records will really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Where u feel at home is important too I think. you'll do ur best where u feel happiest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 One of the things which we liked about. Elmhurst was that they can still get all of their meals at school as parent of ds who would live on junk this was a plus. ENBS was our last choice of schools just didn't feel right. At Elmhurst he has thrived and loves it. But for girls they do seem to be doing something right, Ruth Brill just getting BRB and can't think of the other girls name but doing well in ENB company. ENBS just felt very small not enough students 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celb Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Congratulations to your DD Living the Dream , what a fantastic situation to be in having a choice. I cannot offer any advice on this question tho' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 LTD - about to send you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Oh we're a nosey and opinionated lot! No chance of no response! LOL. And we love to hear about people's successes. Seriously though, congratulations to your dd. I think you could look at employment rates for female graduates as an indicator, but I wouldn't use that as your sole deciding factor because both are top schools, and what is most important is whether the school suits your dd. Personally I'm a great believer in gut feel on this kind of thing! Gut feeling, definitely. But personally I would start by looking at graduate employment. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutoo2much Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Does she want to do A Levels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now