Harwel Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hi Sarahw. No worries at all. I think everyone has a valid point to make, and I certainly don't take any personal offence at comments posted about schools etc. some of the experiences others have received are worthy of note but in no way to be taken as damning of the school. People seem not to rate Tring highly as a classical centre, which is fine, but I think that is because it is Also so exceptional at performing arts in general. Those in the know, know. The training is there if the school suits the child. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Those Tring students *have* chosen to leave Tring for the RBS though (unless they have been assessed out, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Those Tring students *have* chosen to leave Tring for the RBS though (unless they have been assessed out, of course). Wow alieen...was this comment really necessary? Perhaps that's the reason why those "preconceived" notions of a pecking order exist!!!! So, is it OK to suggest that children may "choose" to leave RBS because they want a change of environment but heaven forbid the same might apply at other schools!!!!!! There is no escaping the fact that having RBS upper school on your CV will be fantastic and as has been said before by other posters, none of us would want our DC to give up the opportunity of having that...but is it really necessary to speak derogatorily of Tring in the process? As a Tring parent I take more offence at your comment above than any of the other comments seen in several different threads past and present over the last few days about schools / merits of / pecking orders. Why can't people just accept that not all schools will suit all people and that personalities will always hold a part in why a child either flourishes or struggles - alongside all the other elements that we all rationally know exist....talent, artistry, technique, performance ability, facility....the rest of the class cohorts' abilities, etc, etc. You simply cannot take away the fact that these Tring students have successfully auditioned for the RBS having trained at Tring Park and I think this is testament to the teaching / training / support they have been given (plus their own dedication, hard work and supportive families behind them). That's it - I'm off my soapbox now. I have refrained from joining in many of the "difficult threads" where opinions have made me think "What?!" but in this instance I felt I needed to. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaybackSapphire Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Here, here dancing days. My daughter would give her right arm to be at Tring, we are on waiting list, which is a great achievement. I've watched many shows at Tring and at the waterside theatre and I'm always blown away by the talent, hard work and dedication of the DC there of all ages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Dancingdays, you appear to have misunderstood my point. These talented Tring students feel that their training would be best continued at the RBS rather than Tring, which is fair enough. The RBS is one of the most famous ballet schools in the world and having it on your CV is very useful when it comes to auditioning for companies. The RBS has a very impressive graduate employment rate and the RB very rarely takes new graduates from anywhere other than the RBS. Those who don't get into the RB secure many of the contracts going at the other UK companies. Those are the facts, and that is why the vast majority (note: I haven't said all) of applicants would chose the RBS over any other school if they had the choice. I didn't say anything derogatory about Tring and the success of these three applicants is testament to the high standard of the training there. However, they have chosen (as is their absolute right) to leave the school for the RBS presumably because they feel that this will give them the best chance of a job after training, which is a priority once you are in upper school. I don't see why you have taken offence at any of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) The children who have been awarded a place at RBS US have certainly not been assessed out. They are considered, some of the best classically in their year group and if they want a shot at the Royal Ballet company (as EVERY other classical dancer in the world does) then pretty much, the only way to do that is go to RBS US. I believe the discussion about school 'pecking order' was limited to junior schools - with the discussions going on at the moment on this forum, it can hardly be doubted that Tring is right up there for classical training. They clearly don't have 24 classical dancers in each year group as it is also catering for other very talented performing arts students. But the point is, if someone has the breadth of mind to see it, if they have the right material they can train it. I think it gets more tricky at senior level as it is about getting a job at the end. Edited March 18, 2015 by Harwel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I had assumed that the Tring students who had secured RBS US places had not been assessed out but, as there is so much subjectivity involved in the audition process, it was always possible that the RBS saw something that Tring did not. I believe that Antony Dowson, a former dancer with the RB and former coach at ENB (the company), is a teacher at Tring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 He is indeed and trains the Upper school students at Tring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletdancer22 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Congratulations to everyone just goes yo show it is within reach of non vocational children . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Mr Dowson also taught the Final funding audition class; what a lovely experience for the auditionees. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Not sure, but I think he has also taught at their Easter school before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 You are right Taxi he has taught at Easter School and does teach in the 6th form. He is fabulous! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 It's a yes for my DS! Lovely to share it on the forum as I have been posting since he was in year 6. Delighted for Haggis, Looking forward to meeting Hambleton's DS. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Many congratulations,Belljul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Beljul and Hambleton, that is lovely news! Congratulations to all three boys! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Congratulations Belljul - fantastic news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Congratulations Belljul! I am already a big fan x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 That's lovely news Belljul. Many congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks All. As I am of your DC, Angel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Congratulations sonofbelljul! I almost feel I know you, it's lovely to follow your posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Congratulations to all 3 boys from our household and well done to the proud parents! xxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks pictures. Think we have both been on here for a while! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 And thanks everyone else xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks All. As I am of your DC, Angel Aw you made me cry again..thank you x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 So delighted for your lovely son, Belljul. Definitely one to watch in the future, IMHO. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Congratulations to the 3 boys!!!!! Fantastic achievement! And to their always supportive parents! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Why does my auto correct keep changing dd to ds! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Amazing news belijul, congratulations and very best wishes x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yes I think we have been following you since year 6 Belljul... Huge congrats from us and very excited to follow your ds next few years Well done Haggis and Hambelton too xx 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Fantastic news for your young men !. Personally thrilled for Belljul and Haggis , I've heard lots of great comments about your DS's. Well done to all who have secured places so far . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Congratulations to all the successes - a new exciting chapter in your life will soon begin. Heartfelt commiserations to those who didn't get the answer they were hoping for this time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks to everyone! Xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAX1.MUM Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 DS has a Dada offer from the Hammond. Two more funding auditions for Laine and Urdang to go at the end of April. Hopefully he'll be in a position to make a final decision by the beginning of May. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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