PrincessandtheFrog Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi, could anyone tell me any info on the English youth Ballet and what happens at the audition such as do they ask you to leave during the audition etc. Many thanks!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aballetlife Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 hiiiiii the EYB audition is a class. there is two groups, one for ages 8-11 and the other 12-18 (i think!) as the class is mixed ages it is set at a general difficulty level, probably around inter foundation for the senior group. i don't know about the younger age group, sorry. in the class you do everything you would as normal so plies, tendus, adage, allegro etc. its just all in the centre. the children have numbers and are in lines in numerical order and the lines are swapped after each exercise so everyone is seen, its very organised! for allegros and such they're split into groups of around 5-10 from what i can remember. and no, no-one is asked to leave. although Miss Lewis who watches the audition will call out the numbers of some children and ask them to do another usually more advanced enchainment, this is to finalise who will get the scholarships. at the end everyone is asked to sit down and the numbers are called out of those children who got in. however many children who dont get in on the day are offered reserve places as people often have to drop out. the class itself is a great experience and one of the most important aspects is to perform - its an audition for a performing opportunity so the technique isnt as highly concentrated on (obviously it needs to be at a good level but if you smile enough they might not look at your feet;) ) sorry this is such a long answer, so i hope its useful in someway!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 They usually take about half from each audition, and parents watch the whole process as that's part of their 'Performance Experience' ethos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessandtheFrog Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thank you very much taxi4ballet and aballetlife! Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Here's a thread which may come in handy: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/5256-english-youth-ballet-eyb-frequently-asked-questions/?hl=%22english+youth+ballet%22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Its a great experience. My DS is currently doing Sleeping Beauty. X 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggy13 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Eyb auditions last night, was so proud when dd got a half scholarship 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Congratulations Meggy13. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Great news, well done to your dd meggy13 Did you enjoy watching the audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggy13 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Found it completely nerve wracking!!!! Especially the scholarship choosing ....they had to do so much extra pieces ....my heart was pounding!!! Lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Found it completely nerve wracking!!!! Especially the scholarship choosing ....they had to do so much extra pieces ....my heart was pounding!!! Lol I know the feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggy13 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Has anyone on here been through the eyb coppelia experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Congrats to your DD meggy13, I am sure she will have a fantastic time as EYB is a great experience. Which ballet is she doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggy13 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Coppelia pups mum, have you any experience of that one ....x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Sorry I missed where you said Coppelia! Yes, my DD did that one when she was 12 or 13. She was a Little Friend and a Prayer en Pointe and really enjoyed it. How old is your DD? The best thing about EYB in my opinion is that whilst there are always a few higher profile parts, generally for the oldest students, there are no bad parts and everyone gets a good amount of time on stage and can be seen. There are some gorgeous costumes in Coppelia and the dances are all lovely so I am sure you and your DD will have a great time. The first rehearsal is the casting and you will find out which part she has then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aballetlife Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I've done coppelia twice! i love the ballet and music, and i agree with pups_mum some of the costumes are gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessandtheFrog Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thank you for all the replies and congratulations meggy13. I am going to audition for sleeping beauty. Even if I don't get in, it will still be fun and good experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeycollins Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 My DD did Coppelia last year (age 11) she was a Little friend/ prayer was all en pointe which was a challenge as she'd only been doing pointe for a year and never performed en pointe before. Was a fab part but sore feet by the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylou62 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Try lemon juice on feet to prevent blisters.....smells lovely too Xx Dd also did 'Coppelia' aged 13. She was a Morning Hour and Czardas also on pointe (she was very tall). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeycollins Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Not heard that one before Jaylou62! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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