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No one criticised the teaching if you back to the thread you will see what was actually written. Then again the thread was locked because emotions were running high by a lot of people. I don't remember anyone criticising the teaching standards.

Fingers crossed for them.

Fantastic news haggis, what an amazing achievement

The ones who still want to continue must be good as they get snapped up by ENB, Central and Elmhurst and ofcourse the other schools. A lot of them as has been said have gone on to become a part of top ballet companies. For these students who clearly did have potential, why weren't the offered a place at US. I know some were better suited to other schools which has been explained, but that would be the students decision. I suppose the truth is The Royal want the very best candidate that they can get and you have done amazingly well to secure a place in the US. However when the government were investing in our dancers and would have continued to do so, why didn't The Royal believe I these successful dancers? Mine is just a question and I'm not out to cause any arguments. I'm just glad that these students were able to secure a place at another school where they were able to continue in achieving their dreams. Saying that at Royal it would have been a MDS at other schools it is either a DaDa or government student loan. My heart truly does go out to these parents.

Best wishes everyone.

It's difficult as children grow and develop at different rates. There are times when one leg is slightly longer than the other leg, sending balance all over the place. So it may seem at aged ten they appeared more secure, then puberty sets in.

Oh crumbs biscuit phone them as you may have a place to confirm by a set period of time? Love the name by the way ????

My Dd said the same as you aileen, things change.

I also believe that everyone is allowed to voice their oppinion, concerns etc so long as they are not being hurtful or offensive. The figures do appear harsh for whatever reason, therefore people are going to question decisions. The ballet world is a very harsh world and most of us know this and I'm sure it does get even harder. I can imagine that sometimes it is hard to get of the roller coaster even when the student wants to. It's a very difficult time of year right now and emotions are running very high. This forum has always been a great support to all its members. However people shouldn't be put off voicing their opinions, concerns and questions.

There are soooo many talented dancers applying for upper schools, not just from our own country either. To gain a place your children must have to be very talented. With assessing out etc from other top schools the competit is so fierce. Does Paris opera take anyone into their school who is from outside France?

I wasn't meaning that MDSs were wasted, more about looking at why these students are no longer suitable for upper school training and yet they are good enough for top schools such as ENB. I wish all of these young kids all the best of luck with their lives.

I truly believe that they are good enough but others have auditioned who they consider to be better for reasons non of us will probably know about. Well done to the student that were kept, but they must be upset to be losing so many friends whom they have lived with for quite a few years, a bitter sweet pill.

My daughters friend went on to train at ENB after White Lodge, she was always beautiful to watch with that lovely RB training, but she has absolutely thrived at ENB and I know that she will do well.

I wonder why the government don't investigate, after all a huge amount of money has been used to support our most talented dancers. I believe the government should be asking why suddenly so many student at White Lodge are no longer suitable for upper school, and also who are being offered places for upper school and why?

I suppose they say that they keep them throughout the last two years for GCSE exams, but thing like body shapes etc change. But surely a majority of student don't change?

Yes it is very sad. Why are nearly all of them no longer allegedly suitable for upper school training at the Royal? What is wrong with home grown training? This discussion arises again and again. Why aren't schools who take the most talented more loyal to their students. My heart goes out to these kids. If it's one or two who are no longer suitable for a schools regime of training then fine, but to not take the majority through, strange???

Huge hugs to you all. Thankfully I have never experienced this awful condition. There is now a lot of discussions and education about this illness.

Good luck everyone, you've all done well already by getting a final audition x

It's a very strange world, the dance world. It gets stranger and stranger as the years go on. I wouldn't even bother trying to work it all out, because it doesn't always make sense. at all.

Just remember that there were very very few MDSs. There are still auditions to complete. Your children really do have so much time to get into vocational schools. If they don't get in to one this year then you get to enjoy them for another year and you will be financially better off. Big hugs everyone and keep going.

Thank you twodancersmum. I haven't thought how emotional Jonathons graduation will be, and I hate crying in front of strangers. Oh no control will be needed in bucket loads.

I wouldn't normally share such personal news on the forum, but this news is so fantastic perhaps I will. I am ver proud of all my children the three of them are such lovely lovely people. Last year my middle son Jonathon was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer of the lymphatic system. We were all horrified and scared, not knowing what was ahead. However Jonathon refused to take almost no time off uni, he is studying computer science at Liverpool university. He carried on going for radiotherapy and then going straight back into uni. This week he announced that he has just passed all of his exams on track for a 2-1 with a possibility for a 1st. I really really could not be more proud of him. He has been through hell but just kep focussed. Jonathon is now in remission and doing very well. He will graduate this year and will no doubt move away from home to start his career. All my children even though they live away from home have been amazing with how they have supported each other. Proud mother and father.

It's white and gold. My husband says it is blue and black, but I know my colours????

Just started reading this part of the forum and it has been so lovely reading about your non dancing children. Lots of very proud moments.

Congratulations to your daughter two alarums, fantastic news. During royal ballet SS in Covent garden, all students were invited to audition for the school. During the SS the teachers get to see how the students follow instruction, perform etc, and if they have the physique they require for their training, then a student could get a good second chance at auditioning.