Flora11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks to all your support! Congratulations to all yeses. We got a Selected Waiting List for Summer School too! About 20 minutes after the WL no. Too much in one day! I feel quite exhausted! Keep smiling everyone! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Brilliant news Flora11!!! So pleased for you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thank you so much Lema. Any news for your dd? Were you London too? And your dd Happymum? Surely Bath results are out? More crossed fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Bath results are out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 No we were Birmingham so I suspect we will have to wait till next week, darn weekends lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooZoo Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I am sorry to hear of the nos posted here and wish you all luck for the future. Congratulations to the yeses! Irishballetmom I am surprised, actually, that your daughter did not make finals having seen the video you posted on another thread - she certainly has the "look" for Royal in my (ballet uneducated though) opinion. I think it goes to show how tricky it is for year 8 when there are so few places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I'm sorry to hear about the "nos". I kept checking my emails constantly from 12:00 and I'm pleased to say I have just received a "yes" for my DD for WL finals! I'm very proud of her - she has now Tring and RBS and Elmhurst finals :-) 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishballetmom Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 What a lovely thing to say ZooZoo! I would say with us it is the number of hours she has dancing, it was only two hours a week up till this September, if she is being compared to current year 7s dancing daily at White Lodge I am sure she is well behind that standard, but we are working on upping her hours and will see how the dream progresses. She still is as obsessed as ever and very pleased with her wait list spot, I like to think seeing her in person at audition helped that! We are happy we did it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congrats Happymum! Poor you Lema, still waiting! The waiting is the worst bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishballetmom Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations and well done to all the yeses! And for all of us with nos, it is just a no for now and what an amazing and brave thing our DCs did by even auditioning, I know I couldn't have done it at my daughters age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonrothbart Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It was a no for us for finals in yr 9, she was a little upset having made the finals in the previous two years, and maybe got a little carried away. She is fine now though, and will soon be going to a full rehearsal with MA's at ROH, so that will ease the blow too. Priority waiting list for SS, with hundreds of others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonrothbart Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Sorry forgot to say, very well done to all the ayes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations to your DD Happymum, I have followed your journey with interest since your first post after your DDs grade one ballet exam all that time ago. She obviously has something special with all those finals! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodore Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations Happy Mum. You are in exactly the same position as we were 2 years ago. DS went on to be offered YR7 places at Tring Elmhurst and WL. He is now gearing up for appraisals for yr 9. The worrying doesnt get any easier. If anything it gets worse as now his friends, girlfriend and teachers plus his second home are all at WL. Sorry to all the children who did'nt get the news they were hoping for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well done Happymum! I thought so :-) A no for my dd but she has summer school so is very happy about that. Well done to all the yes's and keep going everyone else! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well done Happymum! I thought so :-) A no for my dd but she has summer school so is very happy about that. Well done to all the yes's and keep going everyone else! Thank you Piccolo :-) Sorry it was a no for your DD, it's so tough for Y8, isn't it. Great news about Summer School though - they might still change their mind after seeing her dancing there :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations to your DD Happymum, I have followed your journey with interest since your first post after your DDs grade one ballet exam all that time ago. She obviously has something special with all those finals! Thank you Dramascientist! I have absolutely no idea what I could have writen all that years ago! Actually I thought I joined the forum much later then that... Time flies by! I'm now officially addicted to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations to your DD Happymum, I have followed your journey with interest since your first post after your DDs grade one ballet exam all that time ago. She obviously has something special with all those finals! Thank you Dramascientist! I have absolutely no idea what I could have writen all that years ago! Actually I thought I joined the forum much later then that... Time flies by! I'm now officially addicted to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well done to the yes's and fingers crossed next time for the no's. Do we have any DDs on the forum who have been offered finals for year 9 and 10 (going into these years)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Happy mum, which year is your daughter at the finals for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Happy mum, which year is your daughter at the finals for? She is trying for year 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Will look forward to seeing you at the finals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie2011 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well done to your dd Happymum. She has done really well. See you at elmhurst and royal ballet school finals! It will be lovely to meet you and your dd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well done two ballerinas too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hy all, it's a no for y8 too.......and selected waiting list for summer school. It's the third year on SWL, so we have no hope anymore.... DD is actually devastated, even if she knew how hard it was for y8....She didn't cry, she just closed the door of her room behind her and didn't want to speak about it anymore.....Then she came out saying that she didn't want to go to her ballet class as it was useless, she will never go anywhere, she will never be a dancer, she will never have another chance.....Of course I tried to tell her what I have read and learnt from the forum and from your own experiences, but, at the moment, it seems to be worst: she said "these are only mums who try to console, we must be realistic mum, I will never be able to make it". I felt so sorry for her..... Then she prepared her bag and went to the ballet studio..... Congratulations to all the yes, I wish your DC all the best for their future, and for the "no"......I hope their disappointment could turn in strong determination to not give up..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Zacharovitti, I can imagine how awful you must be feeling. I'm sorry. Maybe leave your DD to sort out her feelings over the next few days. But then let her know that yes, we are maybe mums who want to console, but many of us are also mums who have danced or taught and are mums of dancing children (recreational, vocational and professional) who understand the challenges our kids face at every turn. The advice on this forum is so supportive, but also full of common sense and experience. I'm happy to hear that she went back to the ballet studio - your girl clearly has a strong spirit She'll be fine. Hugs. x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Massive congratulations to your dd happymum, 3 finals is an amazing achievement and you must be very proud!! Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirouette26 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Massive hugs for the no's, fab news for the yes's!! It's definitely an emotional roller coaster!! It brings back fantastic but scary memories from last year!! My DD got to finals for Tring, Elmhurst and Royal????. Yes it's a brilliant place to be, but if you think waiting for letters is traumatic now, just wait for finals!! Hold onto your seats, because you're going on a massive ride!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandsfoot Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Zacharovitti, I can imagine how awful you must be feeling. I'm sorry. Maybe leave your DD to sort out her feelings over the next few days. But then let her know that yes, we are maybe mums who want to console, but many of us are also mums who have danced or taught and are mums of dancing children (recreational, vocational and professional) who understand the challenges our kids face at every turn. The advice on this forum is so supportive, but also full of common sense and experience. I'm happy to hear that she went back to the ballet studio - your girl clearly has a strong spirit She'll be fine. Hugs. x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandsfoot Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hy all, it's a no for y8 too.......and selected waiting list for summer school. It's the third year on SWL, so we have no hope anymore.... DD is actually devastated, even if she knew how hard it was for y8....She didn't cry, she just closed the door of her room behind her and didn't want to speak about it anymore.....Then she came out saying that she didn't want to go to her ballet class as it was useless, she will never go anywhere, she will never be a dancer, she will never have another chance.....Of course I tried to tell her what I have read and learnt from the forum and from your own experiences, but, at the moment, it seems to be worst: she said "these are only mums who try to console, we must be realistic mum, I will never be able to make it". I felt so sorry for her..... Then she prepared her bag and went to the ballet studio..... Congratulations to all the yes, I wish your DC all the best for their future, and for the "no"......I hope their disappointment could turn in strong determination to not give up..... I am so sorry to hear this and know how you feel. My daughter also had a no and there were some tears and "nothing good happens to me". It is particularly hard when others she knows get a yes. This will be our 4th no from the RBS, I am not sure why she puts herself through it but you have to admire persistence. I like to support her however I don't want to be a delusional parent either and be realistic with her. I don't really know what they are looking for and while she does well in her ballet exams and at festivals (so she must have some talent) I can see at the auditions when they are warming up that there are some very gifted dancers with the desired physical proportions and I just think we are just not really in the same league. I console myself with the "she performed well" but I suspect that everyone gets this! She would most dearly love to be an MA more than anything but this is her last chance and as I have followed this forum in the past we did not get the "strongly being considered for MA's" that I know others have got so I am not holding out much hope and preparing myself. Can I just say a really big well done to all those who have got a yes. I know that this can be the beginning of a very tough journey however it is in itself a great achievement so enjoy the moment- My husband likens it to getting into the Manchester United first team! if you want a football analogy Congratulations 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Sandsfoot sorry to see that your daughter didn't get the news that she was hoping for. 4 attempts at RBS shows how tenacious she is and I am sure that she will bounce back from this disappointment again. RBS is only one route to follow,there are many more and they might just be a better fit for your daughter. Have you looked at other Associate programmes? I don't know where you are based but maybe have a look at Cecchetti,Central School of Ballet,Tring CBA and South East Scholars. If you are based elsewhere perhaps others on the forums can help with suggestions. My daughter was an SA with RBS and not all the girls came through the RBS Associate programme. After a couple of years training somewhere else,if she wanted to she could try for RBS again. Good luck to you both and all best wishes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisiblecircus Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hy all, it's a no for y8 too.......and selected waiting list for summer school. It's the third year on SWL, so we have no hope anymore.... DD is actually devastated, even if she knew how hard it was for y8....She didn't cry, she just closed the door of her room behind her and didn't want to speak about it anymore.....Then she came out saying that she didn't want to go to her ballet class as it was useless, she will never go anywhere, she will never be a dancer, she will never have another chance.....Of course I tried to tell her what I have read and learnt from the forum and from your own experiences, but, at the moment, it seems to be worst: she said "these are only mums who try to console, we must be realistic mum, I will never be able to make it". I felt so sorry for her..... Then she prepared her bag and went to the ballet studio..... Congratulations to all the yes, I wish your DC all the best for their future, and for the "no"......I hope their disappointment could turn in strong determination to not give up..... So sorry to read of your "no" Zacharovitti, it's so difficult for year 8. I'm sorry your daughter was so upset. It's understandable because even if you know the chance is small, you can't help thinking of the possibility of being chosen. If your daughter's studio is the one I think it is (you have given some hints in your previous posts) she is really getting the very highest quality of training and her dream is far from over. When I was her age, I had not even started ballet lessons, but I still made it to vocational upper school and went on to dance professionally. There are other schools out there, but even RBS is not out reach for the future. Well done to everyone who got a yes, and to everyone who got a no, don't give up, there will still be plenty of opportunites to follow your dream! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyOhBoy Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Congratulations to all the Yes's so far, and so sorry to hear about the other No's. Sandsfoot, sorry to hear about your No. My DS also got the "performed well" comment, but didn't get a "strongly being considered for MA's", although in fact the MA is what we were really hoping for (didn't really ever, ever, expect a WL place!). I am a bit taken aback in reading your post as I didn't know that they wrote that on some of the e-mails. I was consoling myself that we were still in the running for consideration for a MA place but now I guess I was wrong! Does anyone else have any insight into this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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