BankruptMum Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Anybody else at Swindon on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 No we'll be in Staines in a couple of weeks time even though we live in Swindon!! ISTD Tap Awards for us this Sunday, hence the trip to Staines for Janet Cram. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Staines is lovely!!! Where in Staines is the comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParentTaxi Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Not us - Modern Theatre not DD's area of strength as she's a ballet girl at heart. 6 members of her school will be there, though, and another 6 at Star tap 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Not sure why the ISTD have put a Janet Cram regional on the same day as their tap competition..... hey ho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 No we'll be in Staines in a couple of weeks time even though we live in Swindon!! ISTD Tap Awards for us this Sunday, hence the trip to Staines for Janet Cram. Good luck! Â Â That must be frustrating - good luck for both comps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Lovely competition today, the Premier section were praised on their talent and told they were all capable of going into the industry. They put five through to the finals, my DD being one of them. So proud, good luck for those competing at the other regionals ???? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Congrats to your DD BankruptMum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParentTaxi Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 4 of the 6 entered went through from their sections from DD's dance school (4 - of whom 3 went through - were in Juniors, other 2 - of whom 1 went through - not sure which class) so pride all round. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Noticed they have reverted back to their original venue at Cecil Sharpe House - anyone know why the change last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littledancers Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 My dd will be doing the Janet crams for the 1 st time this year , don't really know what to expect , what happens , is she a bit young ? You know , all those questions !! Any guidance great fully received !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We did it for the first time last year and DS was just 10 - he loved it ! The children are separated into different sessions by age . There was a large class led by a lovely teacher where the children are arranged into lines that rotate and sequences are taught bit by bit . Once the whole thing is learned the lines rotate and a couple of chances are given to perform , sometimes line by line and sometimes one by one. Boys have slight variations . Several of these sequences are learned so it's good to be able to pick up and remember sequences if steps quickly ! Then they perform a solo of their choice . Good technique and control is important as well as musicality as you might expect , not neccesarily amazing flexibility! At the end the panel call out who is to go through to the final, who is specially commended and a class winner is also awarded . That's all I can think of off the top of my head ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 The feedback from the Swindon heat was they didn't want dances packed with tricks, it was about good control, technique and musicality. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 And quite honestly, the few times I've watched heats (and a couple of finals) I've been completely "wrong" when guessing who would go through/win, so I've got no idea what they're looking at! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Me too JulieW! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hope everyone had a great day at regionals today, anyone any idea how many are through to finals from each venue & age group. Well done to finalists, hope the rest enjoyed the experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Believe 8 girls, 4 boys from Junior and 5 girls from Prem (not sure about Senior) at the Swindon heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudmum Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My dd was in the senior section at Swindon - 4 girls were put through. Dd not one of them but really enjoyed the whole day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littledancers Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Can anyone tell me what the average age is for the junior section ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My DD did the Junior section at 9,10 and 11. She looked very small and young at 9, I would say the average age is 11ish. Â She is doing the Senior section for the first time this year at just 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littledancers Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My DD has just turned 10 . Hoping that she won't look too much younger than others . I don't know what to expect really . 1st timer !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Good luck to your DD, hope she enjoys herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Have a great time, it's a great competition. The age boundaries are on the Janet cram Istd web page, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Have a great time, it's a great competition. The age boundaries are on the Janet cram Istd web page, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Very happy to report that my DD got through to the Senior finals today and also won the class prize in her group. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Good luck to all those who've made it to the finals on 8th x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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