balletbean Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hi all. Has anyone heard from NBS after their audition on the 20th November? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 NBS = Northern Ballet School based in Manchester? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Oops. Yes. Sorry I’m so used to writing initials for the schools. 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, balletbean said: Oops. Yes. Sorry I’m so used to writing initials for the schools. 😒 I worked for an organisation that spoke almost exclusively in TLAs. People are always asking me what I am talking about! I've amended the title for people who don't understand the TLA! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I had to google 'TLA' 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Jane said: I had to google 'TLA' 😄 FLA, MLA ( not politicians ones) and ETLAs all add to the fun of jargon ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helbow345 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hi balletbean, we had a letter on Tuesday confirming that my DD has a place. We are relieved to say the least. Hoping you get accepted too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, helbow345 said: Hi balletbean, we had a letter on Tuesday confirming that my DD has a place. We are relieved to say the least. Hoping you get accepted too. I’ve sent you a private message. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellz Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Hi my daughter also got accepted. Am hoping to find soneine she auditioned with so she has a familiar face. I am new to the forum so please be patient with me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I have a DD in 3rd year at Northern Ballet School and I am happy to answer any questions on pm.x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Miracle said: I have a DD in 3rd year at Northern Ballet School and I am happy to answer any questions on pm.x Thank you Miracle, I would love to hear anything and everything you are happy to share, either here or PM. Has your DD stayed at New Medlock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletaddict Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 14/12/2017 at 20:23, Shellz said: Hi my daughter also got accepted. Am hoping to find soneine she auditioned with so she has a familiar face. I am new to the forum so please be patient with me Hi Shellz, I have an audition on the 5th Feb! I was wondering if you could tell me how long roughly the audition lasted as I have no idea when to book the ticket for a train home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletaddict Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 16/12/2017 at 15:57, Miracle said: I have a DD in 3rd year at Northern Ballet School and I am happy to answer any questions on pm.x could I have possibly have some info on how your DD has found Northern and more about the school please? I have an audition coming up and it's one of the places I really would LOVE to go to! any info would be much appreciated xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hello Balletaddict and welcome to the Forum! Good luck with your audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletaddict Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Jan McNulty said: Hello Balletaddict and welcome to the Forum! Good luck with your audition. Hello! this forum is excellent for information!! and thank you so much Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 17/01/2018 at 11:57, Balletaddict said: Hi Shellz, I have an audition on the 5th Feb! I was wondering if you could tell me how long roughly the audition lasted as I have no idea when to book the ticket for a train home! Hi. Audition started with registration at 11.45am. Seated in the little cafe at the school. Then met by very friendly staff for a tour of the school. About 14/15 students some with both parents but many just accompanied by the one. Tour incl studios and viewing a ballet and jazz class in session. Then the other associated rooms incl physio. Very relaxed. General Q & A session in their theatre by the Principal. About the school, funding etc. We had the opportunity to watch briefly a rehearsal of a PDD of the upcoming Nutcracker by the 3rd yr pupils. Return to cafe. Girls taken off to get changed for lessons. Parents in were invited to stay for the duration or visit the accommodation block nearby. 1hr Ballet 1/2hr Pointe. Slight break then jazz. None of the girls changed clothing for Jazz even though my DD had packed alternative black tights and coloured leotard. Majority wore black plain leotards a couple in the blue RAD leotard and my DD wore maroon. No embellishment or lace. We were all given a rough time to return. to the cafe. The girls came back and were gradually called individually for physical assessment then interview with Principal and Deputy. End of day was about 4.30pm. Sorry can’t provide info on trains as we had a taxi from the airport. 8 day wait for acceptance letter by post. We both loved the school, ethos and general vibe that we felt immediately upon arrival. Good Luck. 😊🙆♀️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Balletaddict I have sent you a pm.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletaddict Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 6 hours ago, balletbean said: Hi. Audition started with registration at 11.45am. Seated in the little cafe at the school. Then met by very friendly staff for a tour of the school. About 14/15 students some with both parents but many just accompanied by the one. Tour incl studios and viewing a ballet and jazz class in session. Then the other associated rooms incl physio. Very relaxed. General Q & A session in their theatre by the Principal. About the school, funding etc. We had the opportunity to watch briefly a rehearsal of a PDD of the upcoming Nutcracker by the 3rd yr pupils. Return to cafe. Girls taken off to get changed for lessons. Parents in were invited to stay for the duration or visit the accommodation block nearby. 1hr Ballet 1/2hr Pointe. Slight break then jazz. None of the girls changed clothing for Jazz even though my DD had packed alternative black tights and coloured leotard. Majority wore black plain leotards a couple in the blue RAD leotard and my DD wore maroon. No embellishment or lace. We were all given a rough time to return. to the cafe. The girls came back and were gradually called individually for physical assessment then interview with Principal and Deputy. End of day was about 4.30pm. Sorry can’t provide info on trains as we had a taxi from the airport. 8 day wait for acceptance letter by post. We both loved the school, ethos and general vibe that we felt immediately upon arrival. Good Luck. 😊🙆♀️ Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful! I'm very excited for the audition but also very nervous... but by the sounds of it, it sounds a very enjoyable day! Good luck to your DD, I hope the outcome is what she is hoping for!! and thank you Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Balletaddict said: Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful! I'm very excited for the audition but also very nervous... but by the sounds of it, it sounds a very enjoyable day! Good luck to your DD, I hope the outcome is what she is hoping for!! and thank you Xx Thank you. It was my DD’s first choice, first audition and offer. 😊🙆♀️ Good luck. 😃 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletaddict Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 hours ago, balletbean said: Thank you. It was my DD’s first choice, first audition and offer. 😊🙆♀️ Good luck. 😃 That's Amazing! Well Done to her😃 Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBallerina Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hi all, I just thought I would post this on this feed as this is the most relevant place. I had my NBS audition on Monday and found the experience of others useful in preparation and so here is a link to a blog post I have written on my experience on my ballet blog that I hope will be of use to some of you. <3 https://dancemoredances.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/northern-ballet-school-audition.html 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I enjoyed reading that thank you @WillowBallerina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie1304 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Really enjoyed reading your blog @WillowBallerina My DD is 18 as well and she is currently doing her A levels. She has applied for Rambert, LSC, NBS, Middlesex And Roehampton Universities. She has been offered a place at NBS which she has accepted, if she gets a DaDa award!! Unfortunately she didn’t get through to the second audition at Rambert but she really enjoyed every minute of the audition. Her LSC audition is this Saturday so your blog regarding this audition was very helpful. Thank you Good luck with the rest of your auditions and hope you get good news from NBS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBallerina Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Aww thank you @sarahw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBallerina Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thank you @Ellie1304 , I'm so glad that it was helpful! Good luck to her! Congratulations on NBS and will keep my fingers crossed that she gets a DADA - for me it would be the same if I received an offer. That's a shame about Rambert, I've gathered from those I've talked to about it is that it has been the hardest one they've been to and that not many get through on their first time auditioning. It's great to hear from someone else that's doing it at my age too as most people are yr11/12, wouldn't be cool if we ended up at the same place! Thank you for the wishes. Tell her to be relaxed about LSC as they were very calm in the process and the teachers were very nice. <3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helbow345 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 14/12/2017 at 20:23, Shellz said: Hi my daughter also got accepted. Am hoping to find soneine she auditioned with so she has a familiar face. I am new to the forum so please be patient with me On 14/12/2017 at 20:23, Shellz said: Hi my daughter also got accepted. Am hoping to find soneine she auditioned with so she has a familiar face. I am new to the forum so please be patient with me Have sent you a pm Shellz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 My 17 year old daughter has been accepted into the Northern Ballet School. We currently live in Australia and my daughter is considering moving to study there. She is hoping for excellent classical training, I would appreciate any information or contact from anyone who may be of help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Although there is some good training at Northern Ballet School with a variety of disciplines taught, recent graduates are finding work in more general dance genres and not classical ballet. Several other members of this board have direct experience of this school and may be able to add more. Edited July 16, 2019 by Pas de Quatre Sp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hello Chrissy, I have moved your post to the more appropriate "Doing Dance" Forum. I've added a couple of tags at the top of the thread. If you search on those previous threads discussing this school will be highlighted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellini Pointe Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hello . The majority of Northern Ballet School Graduates obtain employment in Cabaret, Musicals and on Cruise Liners. It is less well known for obtaining Classical Ballet contracts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellini Pointe Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 The standard of Ballet I have watched there has been high but not exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArucariaBallerina Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 When I auditioned there, the pupils attending said that they loved it, but they would not recommend it for a 'bun head' (if you were solely classical ballet focused and interested in a company career) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 My DD went to NBS some years ago, so my knowledge may be out of date now, but I can share my thoughts. It is true that the majority of graduates do not get work in classical companies, but that needs to be considered in the context that the intake is split into 'Classical Focus' and 'Jazz Focus', with the majority on Jazz Focus. I think there were maybe 6-10 girls on classical in my DD's year and 20 on Jazz. My experience was that the dancers they trained were employable and realistic about how to make a living as a dancer. A lot do cruise ship work, which infact is what my DD ended up doing, which can be a steady, reliable career with the added perks of international travel. I think that in my DD's year everyone who wanted to work as a professional dancer at the end of the course (which was most of them) was employed as a dancer within 6 months or so of graduation. I feel that Manchester is a great place for students. Not as hectic, big and expensive as London, but there is lots going on. And there is an International Airport near Manchester. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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