taxi4ballet Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 There is a blog run by a male dancer - www.davetriesballet.com - who (I think) also posts on this forum from time to time. Also, have you applied for any summer schools? even if the closing date has passed, it might be worth contacting the schools to see if they can squeeze a young man in! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 London Russian have a few older boys also one who started late I think about 16. If you ring them you could probably do class Evegny is the main teacher from Bolshoi like Primose said look at website. The boy on the photo regarding their next show is the one that started late! He is an amazing dancer . Good luck with your decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Have you looked at Centre Pointe in Manchester. It's only a train ride away from Leeds and the lady who runs it used to teach at Northern Ballet and is very good. They have some excellent dance classes and also do private tuition lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Another one to say "try Centrepointe". Matthew Koon trained there and with Northern Ballet Associates, then he went to ENBS and now has a contract with Northern Ballet, I believe. He wasn't a late starter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spax Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Hi, Don't wait for Ballet West call them. Tell them you emailed and was waiting for a reply.They don't bite! Their internet goes down a lot because of where they are! Edited April 30, 2014 by Spax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danseur96 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thank you all for your wonderful replies, they have been most helpful! As it happens I was contacted by The School of Ballet Theatre UK this morning and was offered a place on the 3 year course with a scholarship (50% reduction on fees)! Absolutely over the moon. I am still in the process of applying for The London School of Russian Ballet and Ballet West. And am still on the reserve list for Central. Does anyone have any opinions on the 3 schools in question? I.E. Which offers the best training etc etc. Again, thank you all so much for your help. I would be lost without you! Danseur96 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 My first choice would be Central followed by LRBS and then Ballet West. To me Central is up there with the other classical ballet schools. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danseur96 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 My first choice would be Central followed by LRBS and then Ballet West. To me Central is up there with the other classical ballet schools. Yes I agree. They seem to go from strength to strength each year. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Central has a very good graduate success list on their website. Look at CURRENT success achievements on gaining jobs, this will give you a good understanding of how good a schools training is. Good luck with your choices and may I wish you every success on your long journey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Congratulations on your offer from Ballet Theatre UK. As a new school there are obviously no graduates to look at but all schools must start somewhere. If you look at what their company has achieved in a relatively short period of time, it perhaps indicates what they can achieve and I am sure all members of staff will be fully committed to making the school a success - success being measured in terms of reputation for producing excellent dancers. Sometimes being in the first year of a new venture can be good. Out of the other schools you mention, I would agree with the first choice of Central. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well the worry hopefully for you has eased a bit as you now have your offer from Ballet Theatre UK. I too would personally go Central if the offer does come but otherwise at least you have a full time place for September. Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Congrats on your Ballet Theatre UK offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Swanprincess next year is definitely your year!! Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I sure hope so Busymum I am so grateful for all the support I've received through Ballet.co, you have inspired me to keep going & try again next year, thank you x 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dancer2027 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Congratulations on your btuk offer, do let me know if you are heading there this sept we might cross paths! I would take central if it came just because they have a lot of graduate success to their name. Also rambert are still auditioning, I heard of someone being offered an open class audition with their first year men, I'm sure if you got in touch they would let you Good luck x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rose Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Congratulations & good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaso Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi Have you looked at http://www.chantrydancecompany.org/ they are very good/. My DD has been in a workshop lesson with them and she totally enjoyed it. Hope you find what you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi, very well done on your achievements so far! Have you looked at The Hammond in Chester? Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmum Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Good luck for your future Danseur ! I had a male friend who took his first dance class at 19, he was dragged along to a class by his uni friends though having done some gymnastics as a young child no other dance experience. He was hooked, dropped out of his degree and danced and danced. Luckily a top teacher in his area spotted his potential, passion and determination and took him under his wing. He had an amazing career dancing with a top classical company and making it into his dream contemporary company a top UK one. His teacher always told him concentrate on your classical first for your technique and strength the rest will follow at the right time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w445403 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 We recently went for a few days to LRBS and were extremely impressed. There is lot of building work going on at present but from what we could see the facilities are going to be wonderful. The staff were extremely helpful and the pupils very friendly. The standard from what I saw was extremely high and there was a good range of ages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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