Worktolive Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 In your children are interested in ballet then look at the Yorkshire Ballet Scholarship centres four day summer school based at Queen Margaret school, Escrick Park. York from Mon 4th Aug to Thurs 7th Aug. They offer ballet, contemporary and jazz for children from 9 years to 18 years. The list of teachers this year are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 My 10 year old daughter and her friend are doing this summer school, it will be the first time they have stayed away from home. The girls are very excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hi shygirlsmum My dds friend is going to ,it sounds fantastic, I only wish my dd could go but she is already doing another summer school that week ,I thought it would of been nice to go with her friend ,and with the pool and other activities that,s on ,as well as fantastic teachers, Your dd and friend are very lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thank you, yes it does look like a wonderful opportunity for them. The serious side of dance is new to me and my dd but she can't get enough at the moment so when she asked if she could go i was surprised. As my login name suggests dd has always been very shy and reserved but her friend is a real live wire and giving my dd so much confidence. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worktolive Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Dear shygirlsmum I am sure your dd will love Yorkshire Assembly. It is very friendly and as well as having excellent tuition they also have fun and make lots of new friends. One of the activities they have in the evening is swimming in the swimming pool which is in the grounds of the school. The food is amazing as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Ha ha, im glad you mentioned the food, my dd has a health appetite and had asked me about food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 My DD has been for the last 3 years and absolutely loves the summer school. The staff are fantastic, including the house mothers who look after the children in the evenings. It's a beautiful location to dance in and my DD has made fabulous friends. We are not going this year as it clashes with a summer school she is going in London. I am going to miss the wonderful performance. Enjoy ladies! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hello Worktolive and welcome to the forum! Keep on posting! And Shygirlsmum please let us know how your daughter gets on! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rose Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Anyone that's got previous experience of this - how intense is this ie how many classes / how long etc dd wants to do this, but has things booked in weeks prior to this summer school so wanted an idea of what's involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNutcracker Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 We're also not going this year due to work commitments but my daughter has done this for the past 4 years. She has absolutely loved it! The teaching is fantastic, all staff are friendly and approachable and the setting is stunning. It gave my daughter a real insight into what it would be like to do full-time training, but in a fun and safe environment. Her technique improved hugely. The children dance all day but have the evenings free and activities are provided. Everyone is very well cared for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worktolive Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Dear everyone There are still a few places available on the residential summer school at Yorkshire Assembly which takes place at a wonderful girls boarding school called Queen Margarets in Escrick York for any children 9years - 18years who loves ballet and would like to dance for four whole days being taught by amazing teachers who are all ex-dancers themselves.My DD has been many times and is now at vocational school in London but is going again this year. The closing date was 20th June but they are taking late entries up to the end of June. Check out the website www.yorkshireballetscholarshipcentre.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 May I ask how much it costs and if boys can go? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worktolive Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Dear Miracle The cost is £395 boarding for the four days or £220 as a day student for the four days or £60 per day. Yes boys can definitely attend as we have some boys from Elmhurst attending and we have Stephen Williams from Central school of ballet teaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Gosh it is only £600 for two weeks as a non boarder for The Royal. It is fantastic some summer schools offer scholarships, which clearly is very helpful financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worktolive Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 £600 for 2 weeks as a non boarder at the Royal might sound cheaper but then you have accommodation and travel costs on top of that which could be another £600 if you are not able to travel in everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Works out well for non boarders though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Yorkshire assembly is £220 for non boarders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 But for only four days. I wasn't having a go by the way. SS are all expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akh Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 But for only four days. I wasn't having a go by the way. SS are all expensive. They do get a lot of dancing on this summer school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I dropped DD off at SS today, the grounds are stunning and the house mothers very friendly. DD and her friends sure to have a fabulous time, I'm looking forward to Thursday to see what they have learned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNutcracker Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 She will have a truly wonderful time. We missed it so much this year. :0( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Shygirlsmum I wonder who your dd was. I have just got back from YBA and I have to say all the girls worked really hard and did an absolutely fantastic job of the final performance (or at least the dress rehearsal I saw!). I felt very privileged to be there and witness a huge amount of top quality teaching and learning packed into just four days. Well done everybody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Jete Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Wasn't the 'show' amazing? 14 different pieces shown in total, don't know how they did it in just 4 days but it really was wonderful. Well done to everyone involved. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rose Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 The performance was brilliant today, & very polished considering short time they had to learn it all. My dd had a great time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 My DD was in the junior group, i would usually identify her as the red head but there were two in the group. DD was the tallest one. i would agree it was a lovely demonstration, a really friendly nurturing environment with some beautiful dancers. DD has chattered away about all the friends she has made and she is already making plans for next year, she has offered to contribute her birthday money towards the cost i have a very happy little girl. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballethfgirl Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 My DD was in the junior section and had a fab time at the summer school. She said the teachers and housemothers were all lovely and really helpful. She hasn't stopped chatting about the friends she met. She is also planning on going back next year. Performance was lovely and nice to see a variety of dance styles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Oh I'm so glad to hear it I know who you mean now shygirlsmum - your dd was on my corridor! Sorry about the lost shoe - we did do our best to find it! And now I know some of you are on here I can keep up with how the girls are getting on. A big well done to them for working so hard and it was a real pleasure to see them enjoying themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I know this is a long shot ! between DD and her friend they lost Black capezio leotard Pudsy bear street dance t-shirt One Bloch pro-arch ballet shoe, size 2 1/2 Navy blue BBO leotard size 2 (it is named) I have a BBO leotard with the name Alexa in If anyone comes across and extras I am happy to pay postage for the returns. Thanks xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Ha ha, our posts just crossed ☺ Brand new ballet shoes too !!! She lost jazz shoes last week Are you involved with organising, if so "Thank you" it was a fabulous experience for both DD and me. Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 My DD was in the junior section and had a fab time at the summer school. She said the teachers and housemothers were all lovely and really helpful. She hasn't stopped chatting about the friends she met. She is also planning on going back next year. Performance was lovely and nice to see a variety of dance styles. Hello Ballethfgirl and welcome to the forum. I do hope we will hear more from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rose Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 My dd was in inters a. Fullcontretemps - from posts on other threads i think i know who you are. One of 2 that go to same dance school, but i don't think you currently do any of same classes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 DD is so happy, she just had a phone call from one of the friends she made at SS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) t_rose I know which two you mean, and one of the juniors is from that school too. I'll have to be careful what I say now haha! shygirlsmum I was house mothering, so not directly involved in organising but will pass on your thanks to Miss Sharon edited to add, actually t_rose, the two girls could be from either of the schools I dance at as there were two from each in Inters A and one from each in juniors. But I can guess which it probably is. Edited August 8, 2014 by FullContretemps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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