SplitSoul Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Anyone auditioning for this in Bham? It's next weekend and we haven't had any information! Time, place etc. Does anyone have any feedback on the programme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laburnum1 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hi my daughter is for yr 5 wondered if it’s actually worth is as if the yr4 children automatically move into year 5 I imagine there aren’t many spaces . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplitSoul Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 My daughter is also for Yr 5. I have the same question as you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecracker Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 My dd is a current yr 5 in Birmingham. There were definitely new children start in September and I know there have been children that have left. We have a friend who started yr 6 this yr too so I would definitely encourage you to go for it. My dd is really enjoying her time there xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermom Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) On 07/03/2023 at 11:04, Laburnum1 said: Hi my daughter is for yr 5 wondered if it’s actually worth is as if the yr4 children automatically move into year 5 I imagine there aren’t many spaces . Yes it’s worth auditioning there are usually some spaces x Edited March 9, 2023 by Dancermom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I loved Elmhurst Young Dancers when I was there. Each September there were four or five new children. Young Dancers classes consist of (or did when I was there) a 90-min ballet class followed by an hour of jazz (in yr 5 there was also Exercise.) There is a 15-min break between each class. The ballet classes were held in Studios 3, 4 or 5; exercise in 4 or 5, and jazz in studios 1 or 6. We rarely used Studio 7 because it was smaller. Teachers were lovely. I learnt so much at Elmhurst. It's not the right place for me anymore, but I love to write stories about my times as an Associate 🙂 Good luck to you and your child with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laburnum1 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 11/03/2023 at 20:22, Harriet said: I loved Elmhurst Young Dancers when I was there. Each September there were four or five new children. Young Dancers classes consist of (or did when I was there) a 90-min ballet class followed by an hour of jazz (in yr 5 there was also Exercise.) There is a 15-min break between each class. The ballet classes were held in Studios 3, 4 or 5; exercise in 4 or 5, and jazz in studios 1 or 6. We rarely used Studio 7 because it was smaller. Teachers were lovely. I learnt so much at Elmhurst. It's not the right place for me anymore, but I love to write stories about my times as an Associate 🙂 Good luck to you and your child with the result. Thanks for the reply the audition has been postponed due to the snow so isn’t until mid April now but will give it a go . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.wightman1 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Anyone have a child applying/auditioning for Manchester this year? My DD will be 8 in august, year 4 in sept. Just wondering if they still do the jazz classes or if it’s just ballet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.wightman1 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 07/03/2023 at 17:19, Firecracker said: My dd is a current yr 5 in Birmingham. There were definitely new children start in September and I know there have been children that have left. We have a friend who started yr 6 this yr too so I would definitely encourage you to go for it. My dd is really enjoying her time there xx Do they still do the jazz classes? I thought I read somewhere that they don’t do them anymore. Also DD would be in Manchester if she gets in so it might be different to Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecracker Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 hours ago, B.wightman1 said: Do they still do the jazz classes? I thought I read somewhere that they don’t do them anymore. Also DD would be in Manchester if she gets in so it might be different to Birmingham No jazz for the time she's been there which is a real shame. We were really hoping they would pick it back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.wightman1 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 @Firecracker ah that is a shame. I’ve just put her application in this morning. One month til auditions! How much are the fees for the year? Can’t find it on the website!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laburnum1 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I asked about cost on another forum they said around £160-170 per term (I think they meant half term ) as I’m sure it works out just under £30 per session . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecracker Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, B.wightman1 said: @Firecracker ah that is a shame. I’ve just put her application in this morning. One month til auditions! How much are the fees for the year? Can’t find it on the website!! This year's was three payments of £126. Best of luck to your dd, the audition is lots of fun in itself, so whatever the outcome it's a lovely experience. 🤞 xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.wightman1 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Firecracker said: This year's was three payments of £126. Best of luck to your dd, the audition is lots of fun in itself, so whatever the outcome it's a lovely experience. 🤞 xx That was my thinking! I’m not sure she’s ready as she’s so young for her year, but thought it would be a fun way to introduce the audition process in a low pressure way! 🥰 A lot of people have said they do frog pose on their back. I have NO idea what this is!! Do you? 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_ballet Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) @B.wightman1 you lay on your back and put the soles of your feet together so the legs end up in a diamond shape. It is meant to show rotation and aid flexibility in the hip area Edited March 30, 2023 by Thelittleswans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laburnum1 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Anyone going to the rescheduled audition this Saturday at Birmingham our time is earlier and there was more information in the email this time anyone know if it’s easy to park there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepineapple Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Is anyone auditioning for the extended young dancers? I was wondering whether you had received an acknowledgement email for your application? I applied a few weeks ago but only just realised I had no acknowledgement that it had been received. Thank you 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Hello @Bluepineapple and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepineapple Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jan McNulty said: Hello @Bluepineapple and welcome to the Forum! Thank you! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Bluepineapple said: Is anyone auditioning for the extended young dancers? I was wondering whether you had received an acknowledgement email for your application? I applied a few weeks ago but only just realised I had no acknowledgement that it had been received. Thank you 😊 I applied for my DD and received a confirmation that stated the year group I had applied for etc and it said to keep an eye on emails for any updates Still waiting for audition times. Website says it is on 20th May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepineapple Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 56 minutes ago, Dancer20 said: I applied for my DD and received a confirmation that stated the year group I had applied for etc and it said to keep an eye on emails for any updates Still waiting for audition times. Website says it is on 20th May Thank you so much, I'll email today to check that they have received my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofiadance12345 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Hi all, I applied for my daughter in Manchester, audition is 29th April, closing date 24th. Also received a confirmation of the application at the time of submission, but I haven’t received anything further. Do they normally send audition details out so late? Has anyone else received anything for Manchester yet? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Not got anything for Manchester either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Hello @Sofiadance12345 and welcome to the Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepineapple Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I've emailed and they were very quick to answer and confirmed they had received my daughter's application. They said information would be sent "in due course". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofiadance12345 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Ah no problem, thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, Bluepineapple said: I've emailed and they were very quick to answer and confirmed they had received my daughter's application. They said information would be sent "in due course". Glad you got it sorted, what year is your DC auditioning for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepineapple Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Dancer20 said: Glad you got it sorted, what year is your DC auditioning for? Thanks, she's auditioning for Y9, although I got the impression from reading their website that there is only one class for Y9 to 12? Or do they train in year groups like the younger ones? If there is only one class, there can't be many places available... What year is your DC auditioning for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 52 minutes ago, Bluepineapple said: Thanks, she's auditioning for Y9, although I got the impression from reading their website that there is only one class for Y9 to 12? Or do they train in year groups like the younger ones? If there is only one class, there can't be many places available... What year is your DC auditioning for? My DD is auditioning for Yr10. The website states yr 7-12. I can’t imagine they would have such a huge age range in one class. My DD is a current RBS Mid Associate and at her centre they have a class mixed yr7,8 and 9. It is so hard for the teacher (although she does a fantastic job) Not sure on spaces, I guess it depends how many are leaving 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepineapple Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dancer20 said: My DD is auditioning for Yr10. The website states yr 7-12. I can’t imagine they would have such a huge age range in one class. My DD is a current RBS Mid Associate and at her centre they have a class mixed yr7,8 and 9. It is so hard for the teacher (although she does a fantastic job) Not sure on spaces, I guess it depends how many are leaving 🤷♀️ I did wonder... it states that the class is 12.45 til 2.45pm, so unless they are all happening at the same time, there's only 1 group? Y7 and 8 audition separately from 9 and above though, so perhaps 2? If a seasonned Young Dancers' parent has the answer, I'd love to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skintdancemum Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Classes for young dancers are year group 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 13 hours ago, Bluepineapple said: I did wonder... it states that the class is 12.45 til 2.45pm, so unless they are all happening at the same time, there's only 1 group? Y7 and 8 audition separately from 9 and above though, so perhaps 2? If a seasonned Young Dancers' parent has the answer, I'd love to know! They have multiple studios so could have a few Extended classes happening at the same time. it seems that the younger year groups are separate 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Has anyone who is auditioning in Manchester next Saturday got any info yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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