southerndancemum Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hope someone can help!! There seems to be two different sets of photos required for the audition application: One here (which the application sends you to) http://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/training/auditions/photograph-requirements-full-time/ and one on the second page fo the form - not sure the link will work and cant post a photo (easy to get to by putting in name and dob tho) http://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/training/auditions/junior-associate-audition-application-form/#gf_59 really confused!! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It's the first set. But just a heads up sorry don't mean to interfere if ur dd is at Tring they don't allow auditions for RBS or have they changed their policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It looks like they have added a picture for ja applications. A front facing one. I would just email them to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It's the first set. But just a heads up sorry don't mean to interfere if ur dd is at Tring they don't allow auditions for RBS or have they changed their policy? Is it they don't allow their pupils to audition for associate schemes? I know of a number of students who have moved from Tring to WL and Elmhurst over the years so they must have been in the audition process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 She's only at the cba not at the school itself but I will check unless anyone knows that makes a diff? Thanks for the help on the pics x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 There are lots of dancers in the CBA who are also JA's/MA's etc. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks Loulabelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 First post! Hello and we are also applying and it's our first time! Good luck! Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Welcome to the forum, Petalviolet! :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi! I've been reading and learning so much from this forum it's a godsend to a non dancer like me I can't tell you! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Welcome to the forum,Petalviolet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Southerndancemum, Loulabelle, my daughter is a JA and attends CBA, when we accepted the places we informed them both of our daughter's intention to attend both, and so far haven't had any problems x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi Petalviolet - glad it's useful - I have found the same as a non dancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you for the lovely replies! Sometimes I find it hard talking to anyone about my daughter and ballet in the real world. Either they don't know where I'm coming from when I say I've been googling tutorials on ballet buns and can't find the right pins anywhere (3 different styles till we got the right ones are you kidding me?) or why that's driving me crazy as it's for the Day as a JA and I'll be damned if all that hair is coming down, I have ONE JOB please can I get that right OR I feel I'm going to bore them to death or make them roll their eyes. The few people I do know who have danced have given me wonderful advice but don't have children or not dancing children which is a sadness for them so I have to exercise a bit of discretion. No one knows (apart from her teacher) that we are applying for the JA Associate scheme at my daughters ballet school because I know there are three or four girls who came with us for the JA Experience Day who weren't encouraged to apply and I'm sure people here will have coped with that scenario but I just don't want to stir anything up especially when it's more than likely we won't get in! I may be boring you all in the future I apologise in advance! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you for the lovely replies! Sometimes I find it hard talking to anyone about my daughter and ballet in the real world. Either they don't know where I'm coming from when I say I've been googling tutorials on ballet buns and can't find the right pins anywhere (3 different styles till we got the right ones are you kidding me?) or why that's driving me crazy as it's for the Day as a JA and I'll be damned if all that hair is coming down, I have ONE JOB please can I get that right OR I feel I'm going to bore them to death or make them roll their eyes. The few people I do know who have danced have given me wonderful advice but don't have children or not dancing children which is a sadness for them so I have to exercise a bit of discretion. No one knows (apart from her teacher) that we are applying for the JA Associate scheme at my daughters ballet school because I know there are three or four girls who came with us for the JA Experience Day who weren't encouraged to apply and I'm sure people here will have coped with that scenario but I just don't want to stir anything up especially when it's more than likely we won't get in! I may be boring you all in the future I apologise in advance! I totally understand where you are coming from with your comments. I've found so much help on here (we've only been on the rollercoster a year). One thing i will say is you will soo realise who your true friends are, the ones that accept without question when you let them down at the last minute about things due to a rehearsal or audition etc.. however, i do find dance mums tend to be the most organised and have diaries planned well in advance good luck to you and your DD with the process xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think it's probably safe to say that none of us on here get bored of 'ballet stuff'. Frustrated maybe, bored no. Welcome and enjoy. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you so much and for letting me hijack thread didn't mean too!! ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ah sorry I thought you meant she was at the full time school at Tring. Oh well then that all sounds fine. Good luck ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks all. I spoke to the school and they said to oar the ones in the application form in case anyone else has same issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletnewbie Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hey Just after some advice regarding ja application photos. We have just had ours done with a photographer arranged by the ballet school ( pushing it fine with the closing date so close I know) and well they weren't what I was expecting. There is a shadow behind my daughter in everyone that makes it look like she is wobbering. Are shadows the norm?? Think I may be more gutted that I can't have one put on a canvas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) I find that using a flash produces unwanted shadows, so I always turn it off, and use the computer to brighten if necessary. Edited for spelling Edited March 11, 2015 by Pas de Quatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Balletnewbie The photos are always very stressful. If your teacher has seen them and thinks they are okay then I would use them. Remember these photos have a different purpose to usual - to demonstrate physical attributes not necessarily be the most beautiful photos ever. I would say most people take their own photos with or without the help of the teacher. So I'm sure yours will be fab. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletnewbie Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thank you both, problem solved! The size of the photo had been reduced to small. The MB has been increased and I'm a lot happier. Now time to complete the form. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Good luck Balletnewbie!! Get that form done and dusted and let the excitement begin!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmith263 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 These pictures are a nightmare this is the first time for us and we have already done them twice! now for a third attempt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Don't forget that they're chosen from the audition not the photos, so don't worry too much (although I do understand you wanting them to be the best they can be) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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