LVC Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) Hello. I was just wondering if anybody can share any information on the JA audition. We have purchased the insight classes online but just wondered if anybody had any other tips please. Many thanks. Edited April 16 by LVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Hello @LVC and welcome to the Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 My daughter has her audition in May but is really nervous due to getting a no from Northern Ballet and her confidence being knocked. She got a recall after first set of auditions but wasn’t chosen ultimately and whilst she is usually a very resilient child, it has hit her a bit harder than expected. (I think because a close friend of hers got in and they got excited at the prospect of going together) Does the fact that the Northern ballet said no pretty much guarantee the RBS will too? I know there is no way of definitely knowing but I know RBS is the hardest to get into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Hello. I know two people who got a no from elmhurst young dancers and a yes to royal ballet associates so you never know! Also we got a no in year 3 for JAs, but got in in year 6 off the swl and then offered mids for year 7....so just because its a no it doesn't mean it will always be a no. My dd was upset but it made her more determined to try again. Xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Foo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, Dancing_Mae said: My daughter has her audition in May but is really nervous due to getting a no from Northern Ballet and her confidence being knocked. She got a recall after first set of auditions but wasn’t chosen ultimately and whilst she is usually a very resilient child, it has hit her a bit harder than expected. (I think because a close friend of hers got in and they got excited at the prospect of going together) Does the fact that the Northern ballet said no pretty much guarantee the RBS will too? I know there is no way of definitely knowing but I know RBS is the hardest to get into. It certainly doesn't mean that your daughter doesn't have a good chance of getting into RBS but a lot of this is down to confidence and physique. It all depends who's there on the day and can come down to minute details. If it's a no, then it doesn't mean much at all, just that somebody else had 1mm more in something. It's tricky for young students to understand that, I know. When a child is super confident then they tend to show themselves off and their work to their best. Let your daughter know that she doesn't need a school to tell her how lovely she is and to go in and show her self in her very best light. Have lots of fun, listen carefully to the teacher and music, lots of smiles and enthusiasm, stand tall, eyes up and have lots of fun being a jellyfish or whatever it is this year. Everyone seems to enjoy the audition a lot! Making sure your daughter knows she'll find joy in dancing whether she gets a place or not is key. Because that's the truth - JA's is not everyone's taste and it lasts just a few years. My daughter got a straight No from her first associate audition ( not RBS) she was very disappointed but later went on to become a RBS full time student. For better or worse . It's all swings and roundabouts. Good Luck 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernDanceMum Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 We attended the Leeds audition yesterday, our first experience of JAs. My daughter seemed to enjoy it and didn’t appear nervous and seemed confident about the experience. She did however let slip after that she pulled her ballet sock up during the class and was told not to, surely she wouldn’t be struck off for that?! I was surprised at how very similar everyone appeared, she didn’t stand out as under experienced in any way when they were all waiting. There was also a couple wearing tights, bright pink socks, fashion leotards - I’m presuming they look past all that for whatever they are looking for? Just wanting to admonish myself of any mum guilt!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Hello @NorthernDanceMum and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Foo Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 7 hours ago, NorthernDanceMum said: We attended the Leeds audition yesterday, our first experience of JAs. My daughter seemed to enjoy it and didn’t appear nervous and seemed confident about the experience. She did however let slip after that she pulled her ballet sock up during the class and was told not to, surely she wouldn’t be struck off for that?! I was surprised at how very similar everyone appeared, she didn’t stand out as under experienced in any way when they were all waiting. There was also a couple wearing tights, bright pink socks, fashion leotards - I’m presuming they look past all that for whatever they are looking for? Just wanting to admonish myself of any mum guilt!! Don't worry yourself! It sounds like she had a fabulous time and danced beautifully. They are only little so they are not going to exclude your daughter for pulling her sock up! If you've got the potential they are looking for ( not every school looks for the same things!) you can turn up in a bin bag and be accepted. Professionals can spot potential a mile away no matter what you're wearing. Having said that it is preferable wearing something very plain in a colour that suits you if you can - don't want anyone thinking they should actually wear a bin bag haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 It may simply have been a comment meant to reassure your dd that it didn't matter if her sock slipped down a bit, rather than a telling off. A common occurrence in ordinary class is for a child to become worried about the draw strings on their shoes when sitting down for point & flex and start fiddling with them! I second all the above posts, a simple plain leotard without criss cross straps or insert panels is best. At insight days they say a colour is good to help identification, and try to have photos taken in the sames leotard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 @NorthernDanceMumwhat did you daughter do in the audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Hello @Jellybean and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Audition done for my little one. Fingers crossed and praying her dreams come true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVC Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Hi @Jellybean I hope your daughter enjoyed it. My daughter has her audition this week. What did they do in the audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 @NorthernDanceMum I wouldn’t worry about it. There’s kids who go with Lacey leotards, flowers in there hair etc even though your not supposed to. My daughter’s friend auditioned last year and wore a leotard which was Lacey and they weren’t supposed to wear and got in. So they definitely over look things like that. Everyone looks for different things, but iv been told they are looking at body measurements, musicality and turnout. Some kids maybe amazing dancers but not meet something else they are looking for. Theres no way of really knowing and all your child can do is try their best and if they don’t get in try again the year after. My daughter got a no last year and got to the final round at Northern ballet. I sometimes wonder if maybe she’s too short, as she’s very small for her age x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 @LVC My daughter said it was leaps, ballet positions, straddle and they were told to move their arms like a tree in the wind. I’m guessing they are looking at their flexibility, musicality, turn out and measurements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVC Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 (edited) Thank you @Dancing_Mae I hope your daughter had fun. What were the majority wearing tights or socks or was it a mixture? Thank you for your reply Edited May 14 by LVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 @LVC She loved it! She was less nervous this time because she knew what to expect. Even though it’s an audition it’s made to feel like a ‘normal’ ballet class for them and most children came out smiling and positive. Majority wore socks including my daughter, but there were some in tights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyNEDancer Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I am not sure whether it has changed, however when my daughter auditioned for JAs (about 3/4 years ago now), they asked for all children to wear socks. They asked them to remove their socks and shoes in the class as they liked to look at feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Do we think we will find out next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVC Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 I think they said beginning of July in the email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 If it follows the same pattern as previous years, it’ll be the week of 10th June when we hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Yeah I remember it being June last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniewilder Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Bump . We just finished audition yesterday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Hello @Minniewilder and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniewilder Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Sorry to ask something a bit off topic . those 2 companies renting the same venue in twickenham Rambert : cecchetti & ballet boost But which one to choose ? Anyone have some insight ? Super grateful I am planning for backup if got a no from RBJA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dance5678 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Minniewilder if you ask this as a new topic you will get more answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniewilder Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I did . No answers . lol . no worries . good luck to everyone I heard result out soon after 15th June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) My daughter does Ballet Boost in Manchester. She did it in their junior class which she was valuable as she was quite inexperienced and had moved schools but now she is mid and has not enjoyed this year. Whatever the outcome for JAs we will be leaving Ballet Boost as I feel she is best investing her time and my money in something she enjoys. Edited May 29 by Jellybean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akh Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 10 hours ago, Jellybean said: My daughter does Ballet Boost in Manchester. She did it in their junior class which she was valuable as she was quite inexperienced and had moved schools but now she is mid and has not enjoyed this year. Whatever the outcome for JAs we will be leaving Ballet Boost as I feel she is best investing her time and my money in something she enjoys. Yes very important to enjoy classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniewilder Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Thank you for your insight . we have a boy . So far they ask for video audition …. Which I am not quite used to it.. I think I d rather a real life audition ….. has anyone felt the % admission into RBJS for boys and girls are any different thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dance5678 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 I'd say the % was the same, I had friends of very talented boys who were not accepted to RBS for the first or second year but were for yr5 for one and yr6 for the other. It seems they don't just take any boys they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniewilder Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 He said : gallop Demi pile etc etc during the group lesson . Maybe year 5 most kids busy with 11 + exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colman Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 13 hours ago, dance5678 said: I'd say the % was the same, I had friends of very talented boys who were not accepted to RBS for the first or second year but were for yr5 for one and yr6 for the other. It seems they don't just take any boys they can get. We've had plenty of rejections when younger - my son didn't meet the body shape requirements pre-adolescence, which seems to me to be the primary basis for selection for RBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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