SwaybackSapphire Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hi lemongirl, she is 13 and in dorm 9, literally opposite dorm 7. X DD having an amazing time. Lemongirl, have pm'd you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Mine is 12 (this week-end) but she hasn't told me what dorm other than the fact it has about ten beds in it! She's lov'in it but I suspect she will be very tired in the car on the way home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie ballet mum Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 My dd had an amazing time. She learnt so much. She Loved the residential. And the care the teacher took with the students was very special. The houseparents where very helpful. Dd thought I was one of the best summer schools she's ever been too. She attended week 1 but would have dearly loved to do week 2. ( maybe next year). She's still talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Lemongirl my dd is in dorm 7 too! She loves it but has barely contacted us this week!! Having far too much fun. She is the 10 yr old in the top bunk! I am really looking forward to Friday. My dd has already said she wants to go for 2 weeks next year x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Busymum - my dd told me that they are down to 6 girls now in dorm 7 as one wasn't well so moved into the houseparent's room and not sure about the other one. Dd's been phoning each evening with an update, she's having a great time. Apparently there was a lot of bed swapping and putting mattresses on the floor the other night! They're all having lots of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 For anyone who did Week 1 - what time did they finish on the Friday? The performance is at 3 but then I suppose they have to pack up etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabesque1 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 My daughter did week 1. Their suitcases were packed and ready in the reception area when we arrived. I think we left around 4.30/4.45ish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkledust Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 My daughter did week 1 and as arabesque1 said they were packed and ready to leave straight after the performance. Just remember to allow plenty of time for traffic. I allowed an extra hour for a two hour journey and it wasn't enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks Lemongirl. No news from my dd again today! It's a good job she didn't try to call as I took DS to the Steven McRae talk at RAD headquarters. We have only just got in. It was fantastic! Well worth the trip but I am not looking forward to another long day tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing dd and the performance and hopefully, eventually hearing all about the week from her and not here! Ha ha So pleased they are having a great time. I will have DS with me tomorrow, he is 7, but very small! Would be good to say hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I really enjoyed the end of summer school display. The children looked like they have all had a fantastic time, worked hard and achieved lots. I hope it continues to be a huge success for the OPES team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Have you seen that the photos are now online? I agree, I hope that it continues to be a huge success. My dd is determined to go for 3 weeks next year! We shall have to discuss that one. She is very excited that Peter and Shannon are on Got to Dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Oh yes - 3. Weeks were mentioned a number of times on the way home!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Such a great idea to do three weeks as we are so behind in this country for Ballet Summer Schools! In America they often start mid June for 6 weeks! Can you imagine how great they will after three weeks with that level of teaching and small class sizes. I'll have to start saving now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance*is*life Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 If you had to get there by public transport, does anyone know how? Train to Nottingham and then??? Or is there a nearer station where you could get a taxi?? It sounds really good and considering it includes all meals as well not that expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 There is a train station in Retford which is only 5 minutes away from Ranby school. It may be that you would get a train to Grantham and then a connecting train to Retford? It really has been a fantastic summer school, great standard and my ds says everyone was really lovely. Hope the trains work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 How do you view the photos? Is there a password? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 http://www.photoboxgallery.com/twoashes/collection?album_id=2736674776 That's the link. Hopefully it will work. There isn't a password so all the photos should come straight up x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandsfoot Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If you had to get there by public transport, does anyone know how? Train to Nottingham and then??? Or is there a nearer station where you could get a taxi?? It sounds really good and considering it includes all meals as well not that expensive.Retford is the nearest train station and is on the East Coast mainline from Kings cross. It takes 1.5 hours from London. The school is about 4 miles away, it is on a bus route but I suspect the bus stops in Ranby village which is just outside the school grounds. A taxi would be easier. There is also a train station in Worksop which is about 15 minutes away. It is linked to Sheffield but that is a much slower train route. It depends where you are coming from.My daughter went the second week. She learnt quite a lot and had the chance to do some pointe work which she has just started. The show at the end was amazing especially the older ones. I think they worked hard. My daughter did not board as I have family nearby ( hence knowledge of travel) and as she is a bit shy found it difficult to make friends however the other girls seemed really nice though and there was a friendly atmosphere. The teachers were good and kind and my daughter really enjoyed the lessons and I think it was a very high standard. Also I agree it is good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splits Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hi, my daughter (11 years) is keen to attend the second week at Opes 2015, she doesn't know anyone else going. Is anyone else attending without a friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singing4dancers Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My dd does know a few others going but I'm sure would be happy to make contact. She is 13 though (yr 8) For safety reasons I do monitor her email & social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae989 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My DD will be 11 and going on week 2. Very excited and hopefully will give a little insight into being away from home too???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae989 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Forgot to say she doesn't know anyone either! I'm sure they will all be BFF's within the first hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splits Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thats good... hopefully they will put girls on their own in the same dorms? I'm sure they will have a great time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 i am going week 2 and although im 17 id be more than happy to keep an eye out for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaBetty Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'm going in week 3 - anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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