tutugirl Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Congratulations to all the dancers who took part in the Molly Lake Award today , I really enjoyed watching , especially the solos . Did anyone else off the forum go today. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I was there today tutugirl - loved watching everyone and thought that the winner was fabulous - what a lovely way to spend a Sunday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worktolive Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I also attended tutugirl. Fab day. Congratulations to all the dancers who presented themselves very well. The winner was a joy to watch. Such freedom of movement as well as technical ability. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Unfortunately I wasn't able to go, but the winner is such a gorgeous dancer and I have had the privilege to watch her develop over the last couple of years and I'm sure she has a very bright future. Would love to have seen them all as obviously all so young with lots of potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDad Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Fabulous day, the finalists selected from 42 entries were, Aimee Miles, Alexandra Oliff, Gabrielle de Souza Jacquet, Marina Fraser, Hannah O"Brien, Lawrence Elliott Natalia Watt, Cloe Shuffleton, Grace Swaby-Moore, Genevieve Eveleigh, Rhys Yeomans. The winner was Grace Swaby-Moore. I agree definitely a bright future ahead for her & I was very interested too hear that she has only just started Vocational Training in September i believe Tring Park. It was great to see all the male dancers from Tring and ENB. Fabulous talent fabulous day it was really nice to watch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The correct spelling is Aimee Marles, not Miles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 It was written incorrectly in the programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Did anyone from school of btuk take part dancingdad? Not asking for names, just interested to know generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yes dancingdad, Grace has been beautifully taught by her mum until going to Tring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Mods - please remove my last comment - too much information on a public forum. Wasn't thinking straight! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yes I know there was one from BTUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I believe majority were Tring, Elmhurst, two ENBS, def at least one from Central and one from BTUK. Youngest entrant and finalist from private school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacfairy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) There were also a few girls from regular dance schools whom I thought did very well alongside vocational students It was a very enjoyable day! Edited October 28, 2014 by lilacfairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 It was indeed a lovely day. Vocational children made up around half of the 40 taking part (42 numbers, 2 didn't dance on the day). Elmhurst, Tring, ENBS and Moorlands were there. If you add in those mentioned above from Centrsl and BTUK that comes to around 20/21 dancers, so there was a large contingent from non vocational schools. Well done to all, the class was fast paced and challenging and I enjoyed watching the wide variety of solos. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 It was a lovely day and a real joy to watch so many lovely young dancers ... We don't get to see them dance nearly enough! I loved it and it was well worth the drive up from Herts.... Though I will put glue on my lad's shoes next time so he doesn't fall over in his solo!!! Funny!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Kiwimum - your DS did brilliantly to recover - and it happens to the best of dancers !! Out of interest - of the 11 finalists : 5 Tring 2 ENB 2 Elmhurst 1 non vocational 1 - I'm not sure. - maybe also non voc . I thought the adjudicators were spot on , and it was indeed a lovely day - my only negative comment would be that people wandered in and out of the auditorium , with little regard for people dancing - whilst the music was still playing . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 1 of finalists was Central and only one non vocational. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDad Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Evie Sorry for the miss spelling of the finalist's name, yes i copied it from the program. :/ Kiwimum, your DS was great and his smile at the end was a sign of his enjoyment, he recovered so well. The day was truly enjoyable, there has been some chatter about non/vocational schools, please dont let this detract us from what was a positive and great day. The winner has only just gone to a 6th form vocational school (Tring) so i'm not sure if the vocational bit is relevant. The children who participated the day had great fun and the talent coming up is lovely to see. AED do alot of work to make these days happen. Sorry if ive gone "off topic" this blog stuff is new to me… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think amongst us teachers it is confidence boosting that we do a good enough job outside of vocational schools that our students can feel at ease amongst full time ones and be regarded as equals. so No negativity meant from me at all. Just nice to see a fair competition where everyone is allowed to give a good account of themselves and that it wasn't an exclusively vocational student final as some comps tend to be. It seems that all the students had a fantastic time and by all accounts it was a lovely day. So good to hear positivity!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Vocational or non vocational, the background of many of the dancers differs - some will have started their vocational journey at 11 others a mere 6 weeks ago - hats off to all the teachers involved in bringing their talented pupils to the standard that was witnessed on Sunday - I think that they all did themselves and their teachers proud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophika9899 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) So happy about Grace. I've watched her dance a few times and what moves you is that sheer joy she expresses and that lovely smile. She has such stage presence and is also ,my DD says, a lovely girl. Edited October 30, 2014 by sophika9899 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 There just aren't enough vocational places for the number of talented children out there. Many don't go pre 16 for a whole host of reasons. It is great to know that those children can be trained to a comparable standard as vocational children, so that they get as good a shot as anyone for a place post 16. There are positives and negatives to either route. But in the end those with the most talent, determination and luck will make it whatever choices they make along the way. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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