Pointytoes22 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'm applying for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Modern Ballet course for Sept. 2015 entry. As the application is done through CUKAS, you have to write a 4000 word personal statement Could those who have applied to RCS/have experience of writing personal statements for dance give any advice on what is important to include? And is the personal statement really that important for this kind of course where so much is based on talent, physicality etc. at audition? Thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Pointytoes22 you may want to speak to the teachers at school that usually advise students applying to uni to give you some pointers. I am of course presuming you are still at school. There may also be advice on the ucas website. I am a teacher and have advised students myself so Please pm me if you need help though I have only advised on academic courses in the past but I am pretty sure its pretty much the same sort of thing. Dramascientist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 You may also want to look at the online Student Room for further discussion on this too if you haven't already- I just did a quick search there and there is some discussion around CUKAS applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taximom Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The 'count' is 4000 characters including spaces rather than words -that would be a book full!!!! PS are relevant but for music and dance at this level it is the audition that is the most important aspect followed by the PS. Get lots of advice from school and your teacher but make sure it is 'your' voice and passion that is heard through your writing. Heather Aka Taxi Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth4ballet Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Yes, when my dd applied last year, she just filled one A4 sheet with her dance achievements and ambitions. I agree with taximom that the audition is the important part. Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 thanks you everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amywatson98 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm hoping to apply for 2015 too pointytoes22, are you going to the open day in November? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hello Amy and welcome to the Forum. I do hope you will let us know how you get on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Amy No I'm not going to the open day because it's a long long way from home! I'm treating the audition as an open day, I've submitted my application now so I'm just waiting to hear when the audition will be x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Welcome to the Forum,Amy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amywatson98 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Will let you know how I get on pointytoes22! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Yes please do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Am I right in thinking the Modern Ballet open day was last Friday Amy? How did you find it? x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amywatson98 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah it was sorry! Yeah it's really nice! So modern and the studios are amazing. We got to sit in on some classes with was really helpful, quite intimidating but really good to see the progression throughout the different years. Yeah I really enjoyed it and will definetly be applying! Have you send away your application yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amywatson98 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 * which *sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yes I have I'm just waiting to hear the date of the audition now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayforward Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hello, Could other users advise me, I am finding the application a little confusing, you submit the actual application and pay online, but do you post the references and photos directly and where do you find dates of auditions? Someone mentioned that there is an audition taking place in London but I cannot find this online. Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacy Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hello the way forward, we have also sent the form off with the application fee, I spoke to someone from the RC admissions for dance and I was told there will be an audition in London on The 31st January. They took our details but did not yet know where the audition would be held. There is also a couple of dates for auditions at the RC in Glasgow, I think one date was the 17th January. We have not yet submitted the photos, my DD did the application, I think that is done separately on line. This is the same for references. All on line by email but I guess that can be done at a later date as we have not submitted the references yet. We wanted to go the Glasgow but don't think we can fit it in so hoping to do the preliminary audition in London. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Has anyone had their results from the audition in Glasgow on the 13th of December? X 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Did your dd audition that day Miracle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 No. Her friend did and hasn't heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Parent Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 The process for being informed is different for RCS as it is a conservatoire and part of the CUKAS. When you apply it is through an online system that you log in to and all of your information such as qualifications (academic and vocational), personal statement, referee info (actual references can be sent by email or posted from your chosen referees) is entered online. When you are offered an audition you receive an email from the school but all information relating to the audition is on your online account and you need to log in to get that information. This also applies to how you are informed about the results of your preliminary audition, ie if you are not offered finals, you will get an email advising you that your CUKAS account has been updated and you have to log in to your account and check to see what the status is of your application. You will then see the 'result' next to your DD's name, ie Unsuccessful, Conditional Offer, Successful etc. Our experience is that do not get an email from the school. Our result came through on CUKAS 4 days after the audition. I hope this is helpful to those who are considering applying or waiting for replies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I was also wondering if anyone has heard from rcs as they did say they would try get results out before Christmas, although tbh we knew we wouldn't hear till after. we're all anxious to find out x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Parent Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I was also wondering if anyone has heard from rcs as they did say they would try get results out before Christmas, although tbh we knew we wouldn't hear till after. we're all anxious to find out xHi Twiggy, did your DC audition on 13th? Have you logged into your CUKAS online application to see the result? We got ours 4 days after the audition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi Twiggy, did your DC audition on 13th? Have you logged into your CUKAS online application to see the result? We got ours 4 days after the audition. She did, she has been on cukas track regularly but there is no change, her friend has not hear anything either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Parent Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Oh I'm really sorry about that Twiggy but stay strong. I know the office is not back until 5th Jan so I would imagine nothing will change on the system until then. Maybe phone them on Monday? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don'taskme Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi interested parent, we're in the same boat as Twiggy, DD auditioned on the 13th, we've heard nothing and the status on CUKAS hasn't changed from the awaiting audition status. As this was a preliminary audition we were expecting contact directly from the school if successful as there isn't an option on CUKAS for final auditions, the options are more relevant for post final audition except if it's a no that is. We've emailed several times and they're not back until Tuesday 6th so we'll have to wait like everyone else, fingers crossed for all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I have my fingers crossed for all of us! I don't understand how my DD is so calm and patient i just want to know hahah! If I have not heard by the first few weeks in January I may phone them. May I ask interestedparent was your daughter offered a recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hello Don'taskme and welcome out of the lurking shadows! I do hope you will continue to join in. Good luck to your DD and to everyone else waiting anxiously to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amywatson98 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Twiggy can I ask how your dd found the audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We have also just put in RCS application for my dd and would be great to hear any observations about the audition anyone willing to share...was there an interview as well? All good luck to those anxiously waiting for outcomes! I am also waiting on university offers for my older dd as well as doing the ballet round for younger dd so appreciate how nail biting it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 hi, my daughter loved the audition, she had been there in the summer and was completely besotted so felt very comfortable going in. there were two girls from the school there ( a first year and a 3rd year) to help with the class. She had met one of them before so they had the chance catch up. These girls helped throughout the audition. the class was simple and of an easy level according to my daughter as the wanted to see clean technique but everyone came out exhausted! there was barre and stretch at barre, adage, flexibility and grand allegro also pointe. there were fifteen at the audition on boy, 14 girls. everyone was very friendly. afterward there was a talk from ms livingstone and a sort of Q&A. we were told the results would be out before xmas if possible but have not yet heard. overall my dd said that even if she didn't get in she would not be as disappointed as she may be as she loved her time there and really tried as hard as she could. the finals were described to us and sound much much harder! it is all day with contemporary and possibly some sort of choreo aspect. there will also be a interview and physio. no interview for the prelim. a good mix of vocational students, associates and local dancers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks twiggy that is really helpful, not least as I had not taken in that it is a two stage audition process. All sounds very friendly and accomodating as well as relatively small group. I hope there is a london audition though which would help keep the costs down for us. Hope you hear soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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