kiwimum Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Feeling bleak 2 nite. DD offered place with DaDa at ENBS but, with all the other dancers in the family, don't know if we can help her follow her dream. Who would have 4 funded kids!!!! But we still face the same £33,000 ceiling for help. Arghhhh!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sorry to hear your feeling down.Im scared for the future too.I have 3 kids who want vocational schools.First one off this september and then next year and the year after!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancemad Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 My heart goes out to you Kiwimum! So hard to find the tuition top up and accommodation costs on a DADA award. At least on a degree course the student loans are available. Hope you are able to sort something out & congrats to your DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Do hope that you find a way to make this happen for her. The dada funding is great but still such a lot to pay on top. Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hi Kiwimum I've sent you a pm. hope it helps Oldermum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Kiwimum I really feel for you hope you get something sorted!! Cx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I hope it works out for you and your family. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thank you...am trying to organise a concert with dancing, singing etc. I have set up a facebook page to raise awareness of our plight. It would Making a Dream Come True for Lowri. Let's see how far we can get the message. You are in US Anjuli aren't you? That's pretty far. Please have a look and the page and if you can, like and share it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 So sorry,Kiwimum.I strongly believe in fate; so if something is meant to happen, IT will find a way. I know that`s no use to you at all right now, and probably think what a load of waffle. But i DO believe that if something is meant to be, it will be. Take care. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I think you are right too thequays ...I do believe in fate. But I intend to give her my best shot. She really does want to go to ENBS...so I can hold my head up high and say I tried. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Kiwimum, I`ve just been on Facebook, trying to find the page you mentioned.Did i get the F/Book page name correct? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Have liked and shared. I admire you being so proactive to help all of your children achieve their dreams. Fingers crossed xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Kiwimum, I`ve just been on Facebook, trying to find the page you mentioned.Did i get the F/Book page name correct? Thanks. Here you are: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Making-a-Dream-Come-True-for-Lowri/310727892332527 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I have liked and shared wish you all the best xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks Spanner.! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Good Luck Kiwimum, I agree that if it is meant to happen it will. Its a great idea to set up the FB page. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Great facebook page, best of luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janabiyah-Jane Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Fate often needs a helping hand and I think we have to work hard to achieve what we want.... Well done for trying your utmost to give your DD a great opportunity.... Wishing you all the best, I have shared the page and some of my FB friends have too one is in France... My thoughts are with you and I wish you all the luck in the world.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sharing your page and wishing your dd all the luck in the world - all being well this will be us in a couple of years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thank you...am trying to organise a concert with dancing, singing etc. I have set up a facebook page to raise awareness of our plight. It would Making a Dream Come True for Lowri. Let's see how far we can get the message. You are in US Anjuli aren't you? That's pretty far. Please have a look and the page and if you can, like and share it. Not only am I in the USA - but in San Diego - the extreme sw - my house is ten miles from the Pacific - Very far away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petipacat Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sometimes I could just cry ,I wish you all the best Kiwimum .I hate to think of the talented children that don't get a chance because of money ,I so wish I had bet on the grand national today x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I've liked and shared - good luck xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I would love to see the consert but its to far for me!! If you make a DVD of it i would love to buy!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Really hope it works out! She's done so well and really deserves to go. Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I have liked - and love the idea! Holding thumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I have "liked." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Liked from my household too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Toomuchtallent has made a good point,about making copies of the DVD to sell. I would buy one. If it helps, it helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I've liked too... Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancedizzy Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Kiwi mum we too were in a similar position last yr both my girls at vocational schools on MDS realistically we knew that in order for my eldest to continue she had to gain a place at an institution which offered funding via student finance releasing tuition and maintenance funds. The main schools being Central, Rambert and Ballet West. She fortunately gained that place and is studying for a BA in classical ballet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I was just wondering, if your dd boarded with other ENBS students at the accomodation that ENBS offer, would she not be entitled to a maintenace grant. I remember when my dd was offered a dada, it mentioned that for families on low incomes (I am not suggesting this is the case for you) you could apply for these grants. I know its really scarey when your children leave home to live in the big city, but the students seem to have a lot of support from the school. I know at least three other students who your dd knows who have also gained places at London ballet schools and will all be looking for student accomodation. Fingers crossed that your dd can realise her dream and from someone who knows how hard it is to get sponsorship well done for your efforts so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 On Dada you can only apply for maintenance grants if you earn less than £33,000. Which if both parents work is usually less (probably not by much) than you earn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yes we do earn a bit more than the threshold...but it is having 4 doing it at the same time ....especially as MDS is assessed on how much you can afford ...and quite rightly so..we should contribute. The problem is that they do not take account of DaDa outgoings so to have 2 MDS and 2 Dadas ( not the fees but the living expenses) is beyond an average family. I guess we weren't meant to be greedy and have 4 at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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