Lilac Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Sorry bad phrasing. Our application was a bit later going in as when I saw post on here and realised it was a summer school that DD could do date wise, she was on a school trip in France so had to wait for her return to do photos! She was thrilled when I told her. She I soften a no or waiting list Swanprincess so do keep trying. Others we were going to try were Central, Bird or laine Theatre Arts who do accomadation and a dance orientated course. Now we are just fingers crossed for Pre Seniors at Central for next years associates. Going to an audition at The place next week as a possible alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Any ideas when Central are sending out assessment results? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Autumn days Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 They have just had auditions for senior school, miracle, so they may take priority!! Fingers crossed for a good result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 My DD did the Junior SS at Elmhurst last year so happy to provide some feedback. DD was 11 at the time and found the classes enjoyable but very easy. The children were grouped according to age not ability which she found frustrating and the show they did for parents on the lady day was disappointing. They split the DC's into groups and only a couple actually did ballet, the rest did very questionable Contemporary, jazz, national and character work all based on Copeilia. The Contemporary and the jazz groups looked the same to me. They stayed 2 nights but only really had one and a half days classes and then the parents show, I didn't think it good value for money. This year the price has gone up for the same amount of time, not worth it in our opinion so DD not applying this year. Sorry to be negative but I believe a different view is useful. DD did enjoy being at Elmhurst though and did quite enjoy the classes (few though there were!) and is looking forward to apying for the senior SS next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Lady??? Should be 'last' blasted predictive txt on my phone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) I didn't notice that the price went up. Thank you for telling us Loulabelle... I have to agree with Loulabelle about the show, especially since I was able to compare with the end show for the Senior SS... But for a first SS, 3 days was good. dD was hoping it would be longer this year though! Edited April 1, 2014 by afab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 My ds thoroughly enjoyed the senior summer school last year ! He was taught by brb dancers and the AD. The "sharing of work" at the end was very well put together and the standard was very high ! He is going again this year ! Dd is 13 so too young to do the senior one ! I believe you have to be in year 9 and 14 years of age to apply ! I don't feel that she would get much out of the junior one as it would not be much different from her normal class but a lot if fun I bet ! Last year was the first year they have had a junior ss so I feel it's a bit if a work in progress ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 DD2 did the senior SS at 13 last year. Maybe because she dances quite a lot of hours a week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 thank you for sharing all your experiences. Very helpful to read different points of view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 It's a yes for Dd for SS 11-13 yr old course! Very happy for her. This must be our 'something good around the next corner' that people talk about on this forum. I've been hoping it was true 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 little DD had a yes for this today 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Have paid deposit for senior course after receiving the initial Yes. Any ideas when we hear more? DD very excited about! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 We have just let place go on senior course so hopefully someone will get some good news on reserve list this week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 We've not hot around to applying yet. It says the closing date is 30 May. Wonder if its too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I thought DD was doing OPES or are you keeping options open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Was going to apply to both especially as Elmhurst is at the very end of the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yes that's what I thought. Like a 'back to school' class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yes here for my DD it was by email . It was for junior . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dancer2027 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Picturesinthefirelight, i emailed in to the registrar before applying asking if it was still worth applying late. She said yes places are still available or might become available. 2 weeks later I got an offer for seniors summer school, defo worth applying for and did it 2 years back, fantastic experience! I was never formally put on the waiting list, or wasn't told about it, but the email came through asking for a deposit the day after. I assumed it was a standard email sent to people a while back when offers were first made, and they weren't going to withdraw the offer after a day! Anyway got the cheque sent off quickly and looking forward to a great week Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusster Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 It's a yes for Dd for SS 11-13 yr old course! Very happy for her. This must be our 'something good around the next corner' that people talk about on this forum. I've been hoping it was true Hi Piccolo. It's a yes for DD too! Great to know there will be a friendly face there with her . Any news on MAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi Fusster, that's fantastic news! Dd will be so pleased! No news on MA's but I've done the maths. We'd need a miracle. All is not lost though ;-) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Just looking at the application form. The diagrams are a but sketchy. Dd took a look & seems to think she knows exactly what to do but I'm not sure if they are meant to be taken in leotard, tights. & ballet shoes or in bare legs/feet. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Also all our floors at home are carpeted. Is that ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 For the senior SS dd wore leotard, tights and pointe shoes. Her teacher took them on my camera in the dance studio. What poses does it ask for for the Junior course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Just front back & side views then one with the foot pointed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I took Dd's pics in the local dance studio. She had bare legs and bare feet. It did the trick! I think a hard floor would probably show off the arch of the foot better (although what do I know?!). Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I could move the kitchen table out I guess & use the kitchen floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yes, for those I would go with bare feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Also is a black & white picture ok as I don't have access to a colour printer. I thought if I took the photo on my phone I could email it to work & print it off there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guesty Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 First year i sent them all on one word document! Dd still got a place so i think getting the right position is more important than the setting and where theyw have been taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 You can print in colour at somewhere like a supermarket that does photos - they've usually got machines that you just plug your card into. I may have missed you saying so, but do I presume you can't use your dance studio and help of teacher? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 "Plug your card into" What card? - sorry I'm not very technological. Do you mean a USB lead that plugs into a PC from my phone? I could ask dh to borrow a studio at work perhaps but he's so tied up with his own rehearsals at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Or it might be easier if I went out & bought a cheap camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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