sarahw Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hi there, Dc is thinking about applying to the Intermediate Associates. We don't know anyone who goes. Can anyone give any advice about class sizes, teaching quality etc? It looks great on the website. ... Thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hello Sarahw, My DD is currently in the Senior group at Northern Ballet and loves every minute of it! She has classes in classical ballet and body conditioning, contemporary and pointe/variations each week and says that she thinks there are about 25 in her class. The facilities are excellent, with beautiful light and spacious studios. I don't feel qualified to comment on the quality of the teaching myself, but she feels that she has made good progress, particularly in terms of posture and always comes away from a session saying that she has learnt something new. My DD had only done a couple of contemporary workshops before she started at Northern and found it quite challenging at first, but really loves it now. One highlight for her is seeing members of the company either practising in another studio or walking around the building. Although they do not have to re-audition, the associates have two assessments a year, one in February where any areas for development are highlighted and another in May. For parents there is a nice café in the building itself and all the many attractions of Leeds just a few minutes walk away! If there's anything else you'd like to know, please feel free to PM me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Gazelle, Thanks for that. That sounds fab. I'm glad your daughter finds it constructive - that's what I was getting at really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I don't have any first hand experience but I do know it's an excellent programme and the standard is very high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I have also been told that the Northern Ballet associates programme really is of very high quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks all. Will go for it then. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Sarahw - thought you might like to know there is an open day at Northern Ballet on Saturday 15th February. There are lots of activities going on during the day, including watching Associate classes. The details are on the website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Here's the link to the Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre Open Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thank you Gazelle. Will try and get there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I know that Northern Ballet offer a range of Open days prior to the closing date of application so that prospective students can have a look. We have been to a couple of open days and they have been good fun. I know a number of intermediate associates and a young lady on the CAT programme at Northern ballet and they all enjoy it and have improved immensely. It's well worth applying. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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