Happymum Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I just came across a short film on you tube (from 70s? 80s?) showing an audition to RBS (if I got it right, it's not in English) and a physio assessment at about 1:40. I just wondered if this is how it still looks like? All these measurements etc. Sorry, no idea how to post a link but if you search "ballet boy 23" on youtube you should be able to find it easly. I thought it might be interesting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Yes the physio part does contain many if the tests that were done on DS eg spine , frog turnout but I don't remember a measuring tape other than for height ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomin Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I can't help with your question but that clip did remind me a bit of a cattle market! I'm sure things are a little more child friendly these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Most of the tests done by the doctor/physio look fairly typical. The measuring tape was looking at leg length difference and is still done quite often, although not necessarily at the audition stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I can't help with your question but that clip did remind me a bit of a cattle market! I'm sure things are a little more child friendly these days! I hope so too I thought the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecatsmother Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Does anyone know who the person is doing the assessment? I hope that children are assessed more as children nowadays. I do remember some quite unpleasant tales during my time at ballet school and doing competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Have looked for this clip on Youtube but haven't found it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Sorry LinMM, the clip is titled "ballet boy 23" so should be easy to find if you type this in "search" window... Try again, it's very interesting. I don't know how to post a link :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks Happymum have now seen it!! At least they didn't have to be assessed bare topped as the girls did in one of the Vaganova School auditions.....a while back now...but you could tell they felt uncomfortable about it. I think some of these measurements can actually reasonably accurately predict height as an adult.....more important for the girls of course....as mine was in fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Really I didn't see anything untoward in this film The class part looked fairly standard and I thought the hornpipe a very good choice to show feeling for dance and presentation, particularly the finishing pose pretending to look through a telescope. The medical/physio assessment appeared to be taking place in private. When measuring the legs they were checking for any difference in length and the spine was then also checked for scoliosis as well as flexibility. The angle of both inward and outward rotation of the legs/hips was measured too. All of these tests are to ensure that the body is suitable for training. Even then injuries do occur, but they would be worse or more frequent if there were an underlying weakness. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I thought it looked fine.Sort of what I expected 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yes at least the physical examination was in private not in front of all the other applicants etc. They do have to look at the major joints like the hips and knees......all ballet schools do this I'm pretty sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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