Lildancer96 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sorry to hear that miracle but well done to your dd- I echo what others have posted on the forum . We are thrilled to have received a yes to finals :-) Lil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sorry to hear that Miracle - also a no for my DD too - urgh - have a feeling 2012 is going to follow a similar path to 2011 somehow :'( Well done to all those with a "yes"! F xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So sorry to those with a "no" :-(. Huge congrats and good luck for finals for those with a yes! Xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It's a yes for my dd to the y7 finals Delighted... Fran so sorry it was a no Well done lilidancer Cx 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sending big hugs to all those who didnt get the response they wanted today, keep remembering that as a proportion of all the gifted dancers in the UK the number of classical dancers these four main schools take is tiny - I'm sure they would love to take more. There will be other opportunities. To those who got a positive reply, enjoy your day at finals and a huge well done. xx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Fran - her time will come when the time and place is right. Don't be too downhearted. And that goes for all of you dealing with 'No' letters - things happen for a reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Huge congrats again chatlie4dancin and big hugs to Fran and her lovely dd x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I second that the NO's are awful... But as we have found out when one door shuts another one always opens BIG HUGS Cx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 hi miracle hope youre daughter is ok and will keep going as i always say never give up also charlie4dancin good luck at the finals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancersmum Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My dd also got a no lots of tears ! It's very hard knowing what to say for the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 All I would say is that it's just a "no" AT THE MOMENT, it's not a "never". There are so many reasons why people get a "no" at any given time, it could purely be down to not enough beds. It's not the end of the dream - just a minor delay. Xx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hello all - our No arrived yesterday Didn't want to tell you on the forum til now, because wanted DD to know before the internet did! Everyone: it's not a No, it's a Not Yet. This makes you strong. And of course well done, well done, well done to everyone who had a Yes! Big, big Congratulations and have a fantastic finals! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Congratulations to those of you with a yes for the finals and comiserations for those with a 'not yet'. Keep strong their time will come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisadebs Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Congratulations to all those with a yes for the finals! Have a lovely day Hugs to all those dealing with a 'no' letter. I don't think it's humanly possible not to be dissapointed, but as others have said, its not a reflection of ability or talent, but is often down to practicalities such as lack of beds. Hope all you wonderful and talented dancers stay confident and continue to enjoy dancing To anybody still waiting - hope the post comes soon..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Parent Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Ours was a 'No' too sadly but onwards and upwards, as they say. My DD used to the 'no's' and doesn't seem too dejected this time. She recently got into the Aylesbury EYB production of Sleeping Beauty so I reminded her of that and what she has to look forward to. Now wishing lots of success to all those Yes's for Finals........xxxxxxxxxx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Ours was a 'No' too sadly but onwards and upwards, as they say. My DD used to the 'no's' and doesn't seem too dejected this time. She recently got into the Aylesbury EYB production of Sleeping Beauty so I reminded her of that and what she has to look forward to. Now wishing lots of success to all those Yes's for Finals........xxxxxxxxxx My youngest DD is also doing EYB in Aylesbury! She's 11. Older DD was ill on audition day for that, so didn't go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hello I'm a new member - have been reading the forum with interest over the past couple of weeks whilst waiting for audition results. It has been really good to share experiences and know I was not the only one waiting for the postman! My DD got a yes for the finals at Elmhurst, still waiting for Tring to ge back to us from 16th Jan and at RBS on Sunday (Bristol) and Hammond on Wed. I hate this waiting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballet mad Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 yes the ballet world is hard as people tell me she good but always get no...... she a 11 year old who feels like it the end of the world well think it time she found a different hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Just want to throw in here - whilst it will feel like the end of the world to an 11 year old - there have been plenty of dancers who didn't go to vocational school at 11 who went on to have professional careers. And similarly plenty who did go to vocational school who didn't go on to be dancers. It's only the start of the road. Another word of wisdom my dd's teacher gave me was that it can be HARDER for those who don't get rejections early on, because when they do come, when they are 16/19/whatever they just don't know how to handle it. The first 'Nos' are horrible - for the child and for the parent. They often seem to get better at handling them as time goes on. I'm not sure that we do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My youngest DD is also doing EYB in Aylesbury! She's 11. Older DD was ill on audition day for that, so didn't go. In certain circumstances Miss Lewis will let people audition by DVD, so if your older DD still wants to do it you could email Miss Lewis to ask. My DD is also doing EYB at Aylesbury, it's a popular location! Lovely theatre. :-) Sorry to go off topic slightly. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Just want to throw in here - whilst it will feel like the end of the world to an 11 year old - there have been plenty of dancers who didn't go to vocational school at 11 who went on to have professional careers. And similarly plenty who did go to vocational school who didn't go on to be dancers. It's only the start of the road. Another word of wisdom my dd's teacher gave me was that it can be HARDER for those who don't get rejections early on, because when they do come, when they are 16/19/whatever they just don't know how to handle it. The first 'Nos' are horrible - for the child and for the parent. They often seem to get better at handling them as time goes on. I'm not sure that we do! Very wise words Glowlight. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celb Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 good news in this house 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutoo2much Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It has occured to me it would be better for DD to do few auditions between now and 16, just to get some rejection experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Just want to throw in here - whilst it will feel like the end of the world to an 11 year old - there have been plenty of dancers who didn't go to vocational school at 11 who went on to have professional careers. And similarly plenty who did go to vocational school who didn't go on to be dancers. It's only the start of the road. Another word of wisdom my dd's teacher gave me was that it can be HARDER for those who don't get rejections early on, because when they do come, when they are 16/19/whatever they just don't know how to handle it. The first 'Nos' are horrible - for the child and for the parent. They often seem to get better at handling them as time goes on. I'm not sure that we do! Wise words indeed. It is really upsetting when they get those "no" letters - and yes, many will go on, keeping trying and get in somewhere for sixth form and go on to be professional dancers. But being realistic - the majority will probably be more like my daughter and many of her JA friends - who had a lovely time and some wonderful experiences and then find something else that interests them and go in a different direction. So, no it's not the end of the world and it's not the end of a future dance career, but it may also be the start of something completely different. (I'm just glad my son stuck at it despite being assessed out of WL - I've had a whale of a time ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Well done celb , great news. Does anyone know roughly how many they take to 6th form finals and how many funded places there are? Many thanks Lil x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 It has occured to me it would be better for DD to do few auditions between now and 16, just to get some rejection experience! We have had loads but it doesn't seem to make it any easier x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeans Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Juliew, this is a refreshing dose of reality. The ballet world is very tough and very few make it to professional level even if they do get a whole string of yesses at a young age. There are undoubtedly some who get early setbacks and no letters that go on to succeed but I am afraid that sometimes the no letters are simply an indication that a child does not have the potential. This is also not the end of the world but I would suggest to anyone that gets more than the odd one of these that they get an independent assessment of their child's ability as this may save much heartache later on as expectations can then be sensibly managed. Also, I have learned the hard way that invites to the final are nothing to do with the availability of beds as the schools obviously want to keep their options open. if they see someone that they really like in the first audition they will want to see them again and It is only after the final audition that the schools start to juggle who they can and can't take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I don't think you'd be human if the "no"s were easier! :-). After all, as parents, it's gut wrenching when someone rejects your most beloved child; we want to protect them from hurt and harm yet here we are, delivering them into situations where a "no" is much more likely than a "yes"! But in real life, the people who've been through the mill tend to cope with change, rejection, disaster etc. much more capably than people who everything has come to easily and without testing circumstances. I know for the rare few, everything goes perfectly - perhaps they win at their very first festival, get outstanding results in every exam, breeze into an Associate Scheme, breeze into voc. school, never have an injury, graduate, get a contract with RB, become Principal....how wonderful for them - but when life, as it inevitably does - throws that first curve ball in whatever form, how will they cope? I'm convinced that by letting our children put themselves at risk of rejection early, we are giving them a valuable coping mechanism for adult life. Even if the only lesson we, and they, learn is "Don't take it personally". :-) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballettrain Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Last year there were about 60 girls at the finals for about 12 places (approx 8 funded)........for 6th form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We were told at DDs audition that they could take up to 30 for the 6th form, same as any other year but they rarely took more than 24. They aim for 50% male 50% female dancers but usually end up with more girls than boys. It was about 21 funded places in total. I don't know how many they take to finals first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Last year there were about 60 girls at the finals for about 12 places (approx 8 funded)........for 6th form Oh dear , very long odds then ! Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 In certain circumstances Miss Lewis will let people audition by DVD, so if your older DD still wants to do it you could email Miss Lewis to ask. My DD is also doing EYB at Aylesbury, it's a popular location! Lovely theatre. :-) Sorry to go off topic slightly. :-) Thank you Spanner - I didnt know that! will ask my DD if she would like me to ask Miss Lewis. Thanks again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Pleasure. She makes a point only to watch the DVD auditions on or after the audition date, but you're fine in that respect! Always worth asking. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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