JulieW Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I noticed on Facebook that the closing date for applications for the next intake is midnight tonight. Here's a link to their website: http://www.midas-dance.org.uk/ From the info and pics I've seen on their facebook group it looks like a worthwhile thing to look into 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w445403 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 We did the summer course last year and it was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribbons Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 My DD is starting in Sept (she's a Elmhurst PVP so doesn't have to audition) Going by the info & photo's on facebook we thought we'd give it a go! Would be great to hear from others who's DD/DS's have first hand experience of MIDAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I emailed the people that run it (she seems very knowledgable and we have similar values about health and dancers!) because one of my pupils has ability but there's not much in the Midlands once kids are too old for PVP's. She's going to do the audition so I'll let you know what happens! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Don't know if you also know of www.midlandsassociates.yolasite.com It is based in Newark, once a month. I think on a Sunday, again I think 10-4. They have also just announced a summer school. It is run & taught by Shannon Parker(San Francisco ballet,Northern Ballet) & Peter Parker ( Northern Ballet). Unfortunately, it's a bit too far for us to go. My dd's dance teacher who she goes to for extra classes told me about it & has been to view the facilities and recommended it. Think Shannon & Peter Parker are guest teachers at that dance school for some classes & also their summer school. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Gosh I didn't know that Newark was the Midlands! Isn't it almost Sheffield?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 It's nearer Nottingham so don't know if this counts as the Midlands??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 So that I don't get too confused, we are talking about two different schemes, aren't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I believe so - MIDAS is based in central Birmingham and has been running for a year. This other midlands associate is near Nottingham and seems new, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Think so, but they are also called Midland associates - don't know if the 2 are related??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 No they're run by different people - although it is a very similar name. Some say imitation is the best form of flattery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowblythe Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nottinghamshire is technically the East Midlands so stretching a point but still ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks, I just wanted to check. I'm easily confused! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancemad Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nottinghamshire IS firstly part of 'The Midlands'. 'The Midlands' can then be divided into Shire Counties and it is only at that second divide that Nottinghamshire is categorised as being in the 'East Midlands'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Don't know if you also know of www.midlandsassociates.yolasite.com It is based in Newark, once a month. I think on a Sunday, again I think 10-4. They have also just announced a summer school. It is run & taught by Shannon Parker(San Francisco ballet,Northern Ballet) & Peter Parker ( Northern Ballet). Unfortunately, it's a bit too far for us to go. My dd's dance teacher who she goes to for extra classes told me about it & has been to view the facilities and recommended it. Think Shannon & Peter Parker are guest teachers at that dance school for some classes & also their summer school. I'm not familiar with this associate scheme, but my dd has been taught by Shannon and Peter Parker at various stages in her training and rated them very highly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nottinghamshire IS firstly part of 'The Midlands'. 'The Midlands' can then be divided into Shire Counties and it is only at that second divide that Nottinghamshire is categorised as being in the 'East Midlands'. Ooops my bad - I'm a west midlander born and bred and geography isn't my strong point! :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribbons Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Don't know if you also know of www.midlandsassociates.yolasite.com It is based in Newark, once a month. I think on a Sunday, again I think 10-4. They have also just announced a summer school. It is run & taught by Shannon Parker(San Francisco ballet,Northern Ballet) & Peter Parker ( Northern Ballet). Unfortunately, it's a bit too far for us to go. My dd's dance teacher who she goes to for extra classes told me about it & has been to view the facilities and recommended it. Think Shannon & Peter Parker are guest teachers at that dance school for some classes & also their summer school. Thanks smallbythesea, This is not that far from me & it looks really good... I never knew it existed! Edited May 15, 2012 by Tippy_Toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is anyone else auditioning for MIDAS? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 This the first year, it's absolutely brand new which is why people may not have heard of it. Maybe they are telling people through schools where they are guest teachers which is where I heard it from. I also believe that Peter Parker teaches at York Scholars & they are probably hoping word will get around through their various contacts. When I was first told about it the summer school wasn't even on the website, so that is also quite recent in the last couple of weeks. It's just a shame it's so far away from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is it me or is £70 for 3 days summer school at the Newark venue cheap? Has anybody had anything to do with the midlands associates at Newark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is anyone else auditioning for MIDAS? Yes, my dd is . Does anyone know what the audition involves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Boogalou, I agree it's good value for money. I would be surprised if anyone has anything to do with midlands associates at Newark as this is a new associate programme with their first ever audition on 3rd June. Having spoke to them today, the associate programme also appears to be good value for money for 5 hours worth of classes. I am now reconsidering travelling all that way so dd may be auditioning after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The Newark Associate scheme does look very good, but is held in an out of the way village, so though quite near, too hard to get to for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 All4dancers From what I remember from when I spoke to them a while back I don't think it's much - a ballet class and a few stretches. As with most auditions I'm sure they're looking for potential. There is an admissions policy on their website that says they're looking for musicality, focus, ability to apply feedback and flexibility so my advice for my pupils will be to enjoy it, work hard and do their best! Good luck to your DD - how old is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thank you Dancerbabe82, she will be 12 next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w445403 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The Newark Associate scheme does look very good, but is held in an out of the way village, so though quite near, too hard to get to for us I thought the same, got all excited, looked at how to get there and, although it's not that far, it's definite no go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 It's good to know that there are more associate schemes out there, and that you don't have to live within 20 miles of a big city in order to find quality training. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkledust Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 How did everyone get on at the auditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 My pupil auditioned this morning I think - I'll see her next week so fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkledust Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I have sent you a PM dancerbabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerbabe82 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Has anyone heard yet? My pupil who went to the audition said it was pretty good - not too hard :-) They thought the teachers seemed lovely - apparently they "weren't serious and scary, they even made jokes"! and really tried to put the girls at ease which was good to hear. Pupil & mum were also really impressed with the facilities there... free parking, lots of waiting areas (and the cafe has really good hot chocolate according to mum!) and the studios are gorgeous apparently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkledust Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Just heard by email. A yes for my dd! There was a lot of jumping up and down in our house good luck to all those waiting to hear. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Congrats what good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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