Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Does anyone have any experience of either a DC taking part or have any of you folks out there been to watch this RAD event. DD gained a distinction in Adv1 and we are considering entering her (she and I). Hesitant for two reasons;First pressure of time with GCSE's, sixth form auditions and the preparation time, travel etc involved and second, the cost; its £72 to enter, plus you have to join the RAD, then for us there would be train, hotels and food while away, so it will cost several hundred pounds. This year they have added in an additional solo; the 'dancers own'. I am unclear if this replaces the set variation, its an additional option or they have to do both, its not too clear on the information so I have emailed the RAD. Any insights appreciated. NL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi Nana Lily. It sounds like you have to "give" an awful lot. EG,Time,Money,Effort. What do you "get" for your efforts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Well done to your dd ! My dd entered 2 years ago and it was a fab but expensive experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 The opportunity to dance a variation and or own solo with an audience, so performance experience, and the opportunity to take an on open class. The lucky winner will have an award of £1000 towards further training. If we lived in London or had a relatively easy commute it would be a much easier decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks Lildancer 96, so good to hear your DD enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ooh the £1,000 sounds good.! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi NL! I didn't know you were also considering it; DD didn't say! We're also thinking about it but having similar thoughts. I can't even work out for definite which is the right Coppelia variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Same here Regattah! All the youtube clips come up with the same variation, but not sure its the correct one 'Theme Slave Varie 3rd Variation'? Did find one of Osipova with different music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It is worthwhile and we really enjoyed the day - think my dd was one of only 2 non vocational that entered that year. The extra costs were travel and stay in London as had to be there very early, private coaching for the solos and we had to purchase a tutu skirt but would do it all again! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It says it's in 2/4 on the application form, but the YouTube clips that I find seem to be in 3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The odds of winning are higher now that RBS don't enter anymore as it was someone from RBS that won every year until they stopped doing RAD a year ago. My DD did PB a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it and I really enjoyed watching it. Given that there are so few competitions available in this country (my DD never did festivals), it was a really different and exciting experience. It was also good to see what DD was up against in terms of competition for 6th form places as it was year 11 audition year so gave her a good sense of perspective. My only disappointment was that there were no 2nd or 3rd places and no commendations, so it was literally just one winner and that was it. It was a boy winner and I was left wondering who they would have chosen from the girls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 There's another thread on this from last year: I don't know whether that will be any help, too? http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/6302-phyllis-bedells-bursary-competition-2014/?hl=bedells 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Can anyone confirm what upper age limit is for this? Says under 17 on the details so assume you can't be 17? Just trying to work out if could defer entry til next year for my dd- all a bit much at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Think it was under 17 but if I remember right you can't have taken your adv 2 so we had to do it in the qualifying year as she was due to take her adv 2 later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The entry form states to be under 17 on the 2nd march 2915. Hope this helps x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ok thanks so dd would be too old if waits til 2016 as will have just turned 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The entry form states to be under 17 on the 2nd march 2915. Hope this helps x this is supposed to read 2015 #fatfingers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 My DD also took part a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. I also wish there had been a few more awards in addition to the main £1000 prize. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 The odds of winning are higher now that RBS don't enter anymore as it was someone from RBS that won every year until they stopped doing RAD a year ago. My DD did PB a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it and I really enjoyed watching it. Given that there are so few competitions available in this country (my DD never did festivals), it was a really different and exciting experience. It was also good to see what DD was up against in terms of competition for 6th form places as it was year 11 audition year so gave her a good sense of perspective. My only disappointment was that there were no 2nd or 3rd places and no commendations, so it was literally just one winner and that was it. It was a boy winner and I was left wondering who they would have chosen from the girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 'My only disappointment was that there were no 2nd or 3rd places and no commendations, so it was literally just one winner and that was it. It was a boy winner and I was left wondering who they would have chosen from the girls.' This year there will also be a choreographic award for the 'dancers own' variation. An additional opportunity for some recognition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It is the 2/4 variation during the friends dance which starts with a sissone de cote. All the best yo those taking part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thank you balleqs. Will take a look on YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regattah Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thank you, balletqs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletqs Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 http://youtu.be/_zOWJOfepQ8 It starts at 5.00 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thank you Balletqs that's so kind of you to find this. NL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 As my dd is eligible for this we're toying with the idea of putting her forward but she has never done anything like this eg doesnt do festivals/ awards etc and it could be out of her league, despite being technically eligible. Has anyone been to the performances for this award before? Does it tend to be dancers who are all outstanding or is there a slight range? Not saying i doubt my dd of course but dont want to encourage her into sth that we would live to regret! Plus her dance school has no history of doing awards etc so no experience to draw on at the school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Chaperone everyone that I have spoken to says that it is a lovely day to take part in ,whether you win or not. My DD was hoping to take part this year but it clashes with school assessments, so it's not possible. Your daughter has a distinction,I would think that she will be perfect Let us know how she gets on if she enters ... and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for that encouragement Kat09. Feeling suitably reinforced to tackle the subject with dance teacher! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hope her teacher is proud of her achievement and supportive re:entering. It must be very difficult to get distinction at that level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hello, Did anyone take part last weekend? Unfortunately my DD wasn't able to enter as she had too many other commitments with GCSE Art controlled assessments taking place and sixth form auditions. Would love to hear how it all went. NL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mallinson Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Feature in Londondance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Lily Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thank you John. Many congratulations to the winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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