sarahw Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Hi dancer 537 Welcome to the forum. It is very difficult to get into RBS. If you search on this forum under RBS you will find several threads. The current threads on lower and upper school auditions would be a good place to start.
Jan McNulty Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Hello Dancer537 and welcome to the Forum. Good luck with your quest to gain a place at RBS. Do keep posting and let us know how you get on. Here's a link to get you going! http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/5000-questions-about-upper-school-auditions/ 1
balletqs Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 They do an audition at the summer school but will only make a place if they really feel you are right for the school. But in answer to your question, yes if it is like other years this year, there is an opportunity to be seen. X
Pas de Quatre Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 I have had pupils go to Central summer school and really enjoyed it. Good teaching in caring environment. 1
Dreamy11 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Has anyone heard anything from the waiting list yet ?
angel Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I rang last week and they said middle of March. My guess is they'll do the school results first?
Dreamy11 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Sorry i meant waiting list places for the summer school or are we not likely to hear anything of no places come up?
angel Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 They did say they would let people know if a place has come up so an initial letter yes or no should come soon along with yet another 'would you like to remain on the waiting list of it's a no'
Dreamy11 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks angel. I wonder how many new girls get offered a place in the MA class each year and how many there generally us per class? Any current MA s know?
Dreamy11 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Whoops sorry posted the above post in wrong place! Edited March 13, 2015 by balletqueen
ballet_lyon Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 We received the expected march waiting list letter: all the places on the course have been filled. I need your help to make sure that I correctly interpret the following part of their letter: "Please do let us know if you decide to make other arrangements so we can remove you from the waiting list, there is no need to contact us if you wish to remain on the list." So, if I just don't answer, I will stay on the waiting list, right? I have to answer to be deleted from the waiting list. Did anybody here receive a positive waiting list answer? Thanks for being always so kind.
Flora Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 We received the same for our priority waiting list place. I have to say I thought the email was really considerate... Ballet lyon my understanding is there is no need to get in touch if you want to stay on the list. We've decided to put in place other plans so will come off the list once they are confirmed. DD is not disappointed as she is at the top end of the age range for WL and actually I am not sure she would have enjoyed a summer school with lots of younger girls.
Biscuit Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I applied for Covent Garden Summer Intensive, and got wait listed, but has anyone recieved their results yet?
Mae989 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 We got the same email no places, high acceptance rate etc. It's what was expected but I too thought the email was worded very nice and thoughtful. We've already signed up for an alternative SS so looking forward to that! 1
MumToTu Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Same for my dd too, though being a year 5, she only wants to do the residential summer school she is familiar with from her associate classes and see the ballet school. So we are going to remain on the list.... although I am not expecting her to get a place, as I can't imagine anyone would drop out after accepting, its far too good an opportunity to miss ☺
Legseleven Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 There's always hope, Snowflake - one year several children dropped out at very short notice as they were lucky enough to be chosen to dance with the Bolshoi/Maryinsky in London, thus freeing places for some on the waiting list. 1
Biscuit Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I haven't recieved my results yet. Do you think they forgot???
along for the ride mum Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Results were by email, could it have gone into your junk folder? I think I wod phone at this point. Good luck 2
Jan McNulty Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Hello Biscuit and welcome to the Forum. Do let us know how you get on. 2
Tulip Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Oh crumbs biscuit phone them as you may have a place to confirm by a set period of time? Love the name by the way ???? 1
Biscuit Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I recieved them this morning! But unfortunately recieved the same reply as everyone else: all spots filled, etc. I'm just glad I received them (no more waiting!), and I guess I'll try again next year!!! I wonder if anyone received a positive response... It is odd that people who are accepted and decide to accept their acceptance can get a full refund even if they dropout at the last minute as long as someone else takes their place. Therefore, people may accept their acceptance to the Royal Ballet Summer School even if they aren't sure if they will be able to attend. Just a guess though... So anyone wishing to stay on the list, don't let your hopes down!!!
vmmom Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 We received the same email but I removed my daughter from the priority list 3 weeks ago!! 1
Dreamy11 Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Same email for us, will remain on priority list for now!
Waitingmum Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I have just told them I no longer want to take my dds place up for summer school as my dd has unbelievably got a place at WL in September and I need to save my pennies!! Hope this means that someone else from here can go instead. 14
MumToTu Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Well done and congratulations to your dd waitingmum! 1
ZooZoo Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I think you made a good choice there Waitingmum - the summer school and actual school are quite different so it is probably better for your daughter to wait and join with other new starters in year 7. That's not to say that the summer school isn't great - it is. But oddly my DS was homesick at summer school (they have more free time) but not at actual school (no time to be homesick!) With hindsight we should have skipped the summer school due to the homesickness but of course most children hopefully wouldn't get that!
Waitingmum Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) I think you made a good choice there Waitingmum - the summer school and actual school are quite different so it is probably better for your daughter to wait and join with other new starters in year 7. That's not to say that the summer school isn't great - it is. But oddly my DS was homesick at summer school (they have more free time) but not at actual school (no time to be homesick!) With hindsight we should have skipped the summer school due to the homesickness but of course most children hopefully wouldn't get that! Thankyou ZooZoo that is great to hear as I do feel slightly guilty that my dd is missing out on an amazing opportunity and I realise how lucky she was to even get a place!! Edited March 20, 2015 by Waitingmum
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