No name Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) Obviously I don’t expect RBS associates or anything, I’ve seen the kind of girls who get those opportunities, there’s one in my ballet school. This will be for Year 11 entry because I’m about to go into Year 10. I need to know the timeframe in which I have to apply, not too early. I’ll be 14, in Year 10, Grade 5 and a beginner en pointe at the time of application, and in Intermediate at commencement of the course, should I bother applying for associate classes? It needs to be somewhere in the Midlands too. I assume the answer is no but I’m just wondering, I guess. Edited August 11 by Papaja Mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La sylphide Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Is there a ballet boost associates near you? They offer a very good programme and have different levels within in each age range. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No name Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 17 minutes ago, La sylphide said: Is there a ballet boost associates near you? They offer a very good programme and have different levels within in each age range. I’ll check, thank you for the suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofdance Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Where in the midlands are you? Nicholsons school of dance is a wonderful ballet school in Birmingham. Annette Nicholson is a superb teacher and has trained many girls who then attend RBS, Elmhurst etc. I'm not sure about now but she used to have a ballet associate class on a Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Foo Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 When you go to an audition, you want to show your best self and your best work. You want to be in a position to provide a confident performance alongside some careful technique. Providing you are at the level to cope with the class, then why not? I think the class is an easy intermediate level. I wouldn't restrict yourself to RBS though. If you're from the midlands then there's lots to choose from I believe. I'm sure you'll get plenty suggestions here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I know that Shannon and Peter Parker used to run an associates scheme in the midlands, but it looks as if that isn't running any more, but I did find this one, where they are both listed as teachers. I have no personal experience of this, but my dd was taught by Shannon and Peter years ago and greatly respected them as teachers. https://midlandtheatreballet.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) Theres the Ballet Associates in Market Drayton, Staffordshire Youth Ballet. Graham Fletcher used to run an associate scheme in Leicester but I think that has stopped now. Best of luck! Edited by Moderator. Edited August 24 by Anna C Removed reference to BTUK. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Also look out for any youth performance companies. They can be great experience and great fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopelessMummy Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I thoroughly recommend the English youth ballet. Check out their webpage. They hold performances across the UK and have a short period of intensive rehearsals beforehand. They're really lovely and supportive and the bonus is you get to perform on stage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplitSoul Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) Where are you in the Midlands? MTB do an associate programme. As does Lisayne Ballet School in Sutton Coldfield. Both are excellent. Edited August 19 by SplitSoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopelessMummy Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Whilst not an associate programme, Sander (blommaert) is based in Birmingham and has a platform called ballet on demand which has vids that focus on various techniquey things e.g. turnout. Also, I think he does assessments/consultations which might be helpful to look into? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYR Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 I'm a bit troubled by the title. Don't sell yourself short like that; the worst that can happen is that you get turned down, but literally everyone who gets in is someone who applied! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flower Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 My daughter auditioned successfully for Elmhurst Associates for yr 11 entry with only grade 5, so I don't think it matters what grade you're on. I second the suggestion of English National Ballet for some extra coaching and experience. It does look expensive, but it isn't that bad if you work it out per hour. It's huge fun and open to everyone. Very best of luck with finding something that suits you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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