Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It's in rooms, mostly twin I think but some singles (dd was disappointed to be in a single room last year) Dd wasn't wn pointe last year due to some hyper mobile issues. She is this year (she's 13 now) but there were other girls her age who wernt either. On the Friday parents are invited to a showing of work. This takes place in their thestre. Each group performed a ballet scene & one other dance (jazz, Spanish, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Last year my Dd got a single room with own bathroom and was very impressed with it. Also rated the food very highly and did not need the emergency biscuits. Only drawback is that the junior course is 3 days which she thought was too short. Luckily she is doing the senior course this year which is a whole lovely week. If you have not done Birmingham before by public transport, we have found the buses to be very expensive and a taxi from New Street Station costs about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 My DD will be 12 in Sept & she too is not 'en pointe' as yet & I expect many in the youngest group will be same so not worried! Has anyone had any course info through yet (timetable/faculty list/clothing lists etc)? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzingmatilda Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 ooh thankyou peanut, picturesinfirelight and nemo! That good re pointe not being an issue and DD won't be the only 12 yr old not having got them!. Haven't had anything else peanut since the initial letter offering place and all i have done is send the deposit off so expect we shall here all the lovely extra details soon. Really useful re accommodation too although I think DD would prefer to share or she may feel a little isolated but maybe they all pop to each others rooms hopefully so they don't get lonely. I think I am over-thinking it all as all a bit new to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi all you dancing mums! The evenings are fun too. Last year they invited 2 members of Birmingham Royal Ballet Company to visit - they danced for the children and did a Q & A for them afterwards. A really lovely touch that made this summer school very special. All my Dd could think of was coming back this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I've still got the info from last year with kit list etc. I'll dig it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly the Elephant Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 This may not be very useful but if you are arriving by train you could consider adding 'plusbus' to your train ticket. This enables you to unlimited travel on the bus. Which works out cheaper than buying an adult day rider ticket and you don't have to worry about having the right change! Admittedly not cheaper if its on your child's ticket as they will only be going one way! If you forget you can add it when you get to New Street. This is the link:- http://www.plusbus.info/jewelleryq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi all, Anyone who needs accomodation for 25th 26th and/or 27th in Birmingham, the jury's inn have a one day sale (today) family rooms with two king beds in, are £49 per night. Cheaper than the budget alternative!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Does that include breakfast? I paid £35 for Premier Inn but £49 is still a very good price. Edited May 27, 2015 by Picturesinthefirelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 No but you can buy breakfast on the day usually cheaper, it is nice hotel and with two king beds in each room. We are sharing with another mum and daughter so even cheaper!!! Free parking on street after a certain time. Really nice place with restaurants across the street overlooking canal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzingmatilda Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 anyone had the 'balance' request and further info yet? all the info above so useful too. I would be clueless without looking on this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Last year we got the info on 16th JUne but it didn't seen such a long wait as places were only confirmed on 10th June (application deadline was 31st may last year I think) It's a pdf so unfortunately I can't copy & paste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzingmatilda Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 ooh thankyou picturesinthefirelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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