Genée International Ballet Competition 2014

[Lildancer96]

My dd has had to withdraw from this competition due to injury and I now have tickets for both the semi finals and the final if anyone is interested, I have posted on the 'For sale' section of the forum.

Just wanted to say thank you though to all the lovely people on here who have sent private messages. Much appreciated

[2dancersmum]

So sorry to hear about your DD's injury.  I wish her all the best for a speedy recovery back to full fitness.  Such a shame for her.

[Kat09]

Lildancer96 sorry to hear your news and I know how you are feeling as my daughter will also not be dancing due to an injury. Very upsetting for our daughters but hopefully they will have other opportunities in the future. Wishing all who are dancing lots of luck and enjoyment xxx

[akh]

Best wishes to both for a speedy recovery

[Beth4ballet]

So sorry for both of your dd's......hope they recover quickly.

xx

[Fiz]

I am so sorry to hear this about both dds and I hope they make a rapid recovery. They must be so disappointed. Hugs to you all.

[sarahw]

I hope both dds are recovered soon - what a disappointing and stressful time for you all. So sorry.

[Lildancer96]

Thank you. Kat09 - am I right on thinking your daughter was doing the genee challenge this week ?

[Circe]

Also very sorry to hear of both your dd's injured at the start of term Kat09 and Lildancer and wish them both a speedy recovery. How frustrating.

[2dancersmum]

Same commiserations and best wishes to your DD Kat09

[Guest]

Hope they both make a speedy recovery it must be so so disappointing to have to pull out at this late stage. Sending my love to the both of them xx

[Kat09]

Lildancer96 yes you are right Genee challenge not THE Genee x Thank you everyone for good wishes xx

[Lildancer96]

So sorry to hear she can't go - hope she has settled well at her new school and is happy

[Kat09]

Thank you Lildancer96 - she is settled and really happy Her foot is on the mend and hopefully back en pointe soon - but not soon enough for this weekend

[Lildancer96]

That's great news - exactly the same here! Frustrating but more important to get them fit and healthy without risking further injury. Hopefully they will both be there next year!

[Balletdancer22]

Aw so sad for both girls but something will be just around the corner .

[JulieW]

Sorry to hear about their withdrawals.  My son had to withdraw from the only really big competition he went in for (the Cecchetti International Awards) due to an injury.  So disappointing as it was in this country, hotels booked, he'd had few other opportunities to be seen etc.  I admit the disappointment stayed with me for quite a while, and he seemed to get over it quicker than me.  Always the way!

 

I wish them speedy recoveries.

 

And good luck to those who are taking part either in the actual Genee competition or the challenge.

[DancingDays]

Very sorry to hear that your DDs have had to withdraw - what a disappointment for you all - but you're right not to risk further injury.

 

Hope they're both 100% fit again soon xx

[Amethyst]

Hope they both recover soon x

[charlie4dancin]

Sad news lil sending big hugs to your lovely dd xxx

[Harwel]

How incredibly upsetting for both DC and patents to have to pull out of such a competition. Long term physical health has to be the priority, but that must have been a very hard decision. Speedy recovery and hope you get another chance.

[HAIRBELLES]

What a shame for both your DDs , wishing them both a speedy recovery . It's a worrying time when they are injured , my younger dd has sustained a very bad injury this summer , I hope your girls are not too down about it , roll on next year !

[charlie4dancin]

Lildancer96 sorry to hear your news and I know how you are feeling as my daughter will also not be dancing due to an injury. Very upsetting for our daughters but hopefully they will have other opportunities in the future. Wishing all who are dancing lots of luck and enjoyment xxx

Speedy recovery to your dd too kat09

[balletqs]

Hope your dd is on the mend Kat09. Generally the challenge was enjoyed by all I think. Darcey was late apparently. The standard wasn't massively high this time although I believe level 4 was a pretty even playing field. Now unfortunately the 3 winners from the UK levels 1-3 cannot afford to go back to perform at the Genee finals next week as the RAD are not paying for them to go. Really cross! Any short notice sponsorship ideas??

[Kat09]

Hi Balletqs - daughter is on the mend thankfully and wore her pointe shoes for the 1st time in 6 weeks this week. What a shame the winners can't return to dance as I'm sure that it would be a lovely experience for them. It's probably a bit late in the day to try to raise sponsorship

[Guest]

Dance teacher said Darcey was late because the taxi dropped her I the wrong place and she couldn't get hold of the organiser so had to walk for an hour and a half to get to the venue!!☺️

[Jan McNulty]

Hope your dd is on the mend Kat09. Generally the challenge was enjoyed by all I think. Darcey was late apparently. The standard wasn't massively high this time although I believe level 4 was a pretty even playing field. Now unfortunately the 3 winners from the UK levels 1-3 cannot afford to go back to perform at the Genee finals next week as the RAD are not paying for them to go. Really cross! Any short notice sponsorship ideas??

 

You could try a kickstarter or crowdfunder appeal but you have to make a case for either.

[balletqs]

Yes think it is. I don't think they made it clear they would be responsible for funding their return. Such a shame. So glad yr dd is recovering well great news

Hi Balletqs - daughter is on the mend thankfully and wore her pointe shoes for the 1st time in 6 weeks this week. What a shame the winners can't return to dance as I'm sure that it would be a lovely experience for them. It's probably a bit late in the day to try to raise sponsorship

Edited September 19, 2014 by balletqs

[balletqs]

'Retweet' of Genee Finalists 2 boys, 10 girls. Unanimous decision. 2 ENBS girls, 1 Elmhurst girl and 1 Central boy I believe: @RADheadquarters: #Genee2014 Finalists: 4 of 12 Jessica Allison - Walker, Australia; Jessica Brown, Australia, Rachel Hickey, British; Uyu Hiromoto; Japanese @RADheadquarters: cont'd #Genee2014 8 of 12 Honoka Ishihara, Japanese; Mikaela Johnson, Australian; Vida Polakov, US/New Zealand; Lucinda Strachan, British @RADheadquarters: Cont'd #Genee2014 Isabella Swietlicki, British; Midori Yokomori, Japanese; James Parratt, British; Weslley Vitalino Carvalho Da Silva Brazil

[Nana Lily]

Finalists announced, fabulous to see there are 4 British students in the final, 3 ladies. 1 man. It's posted on the Genee FB page. Here is a link, hope it works. Good luck to all!

 

https://m.facebook.com/GeneeInternationalBalletCompetition

[Anna C]

I have merged the two pre-existing Genée threads.

[aussie ballet mum]

We had a friend from New Zealand who made it to the semis.

[Lildancer96]

Fantastic news for the finalists

All the competitors take part in the semi finals - they dance their chosen classical variation and dancers own after a week of coaching . Only those who make the final dance the commissioned choreographers piece .