My 8 yr old dd's ballet teacher has suggested that she audition for the royal ballet school junior associates programme. 12 boys and 12 girls. However she was given a book about ballet by Darcey Bussell for Christmas and has become obsessed with the idea of going to the Royal Ballet School. so many people had said no you don't do pointe at preliminary auditions. Try not to worry about the other auditionees, just go and treat it like a workshop. I didn't even know it was just an ordinary class so that has brought down some of the nerves. She can't imagine not doing modern and jazz and everything else she does. Sorry, typo! For children between the ages of seven and eleven, the Royal Ballet offers a junior school program meant to get you started on your path to success. I'm happy I could help... DD does not do syllabus work so I can't answer your question... She's in her 7th year of ballet if that gives you a point of reference... What about you? Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. Junior Associate programme is for girls and boys aged 8 to 10 who want to experience Royal Ballet School training alongside their regular ballet classes. Hard work and dedication have paid off for 22 aspiring young dancers participating in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Dance Track scheme, with two being offered coveted places on The Royal Ballet School’s Junior Associates programme and 14 on the Elmhurst Ballet … Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. Don't go in stage make up but just whatever you would normally wear for everyday. Has anybody got any experience of this? Clearly we're very proud of dd as she's obviously showing some promise and I can see it would be an amazing opportunity but it also fills me with fear as it is a completely alien world to me and one I'm sure would be viciously competitive and require huge time and financial commitment. I have never been able to do box and there were many girls unable to do any of the three so don't worry. Her daughter is very committed, very much for her ballet and her mother says that no matter how hard they work it is never enough. There are other associate programmes as well tho: Elmhurst run a good one near us, and the RAD run one too. I didn't think so... No, you are correct there is only one audition for SA's. There was a time when we thought it would never happen, but last week my daughter finally got her chance to shine in her audition for a Junior Associate place at the Royal Ballet.. DD successfully auditioned for SA 2 last year. When ds auditioned they saw just under 1000 children and there were just under a hundred spaces available I believe ( figures quoted by RBS) so not great odds! Associates Programme. Payments can be made via bank transfer, standing order, cheque or using a credit or debit card. Audition Tips for The Royal Ballet School Hi Odette Thank you for your tips on help and advice for auditions. Some girls are used to wearing them in SA classes or for RAD exams. Dd never auditioned & would never have got into JAs. But it is not something to be entered into lightly and will certainly not be an easy ride. The RAD have a college. She's very academic. Dds friend does enjoy the school, and whilst she has suffered from the odd spate of homesickness, she will make it work as she truly wants it. All auditions are for courses which start the following September. Junior Associate Auditions are held in May and are for courses which start in September. Shocked is an understatement! It's one establishment, and they are very particular and ruthless. The application process was so much easier than the Royal Ballet – just a short form to be sent off by post and two photos. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Our dance school head would never have got into JAs, let alone RBS, but was head girl at RAD. As I think I've mentioned in the past, RBS run a workshop called JA for a day which it would be worth taking your dd to. Prime Minister to make an announcement tonight at 5 p.m. To tell them to find their own way to the airport in a foreign country, To think we’ll constantly be compared now (SIL), Read what Mumsnetters thought of Cicaplast B5 repairing balm, Share your tips for keeping your children’s skin comfortable through the winter months, Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. I would definitely give her the chance to audition if she wants to, there is nothing to lose. It does make me realise how much of an alien world all this is to me though! I had never heard those figures re the 1000 for 100 places before, but that makes sense. It is a good oppurtunity. The audition is a normal ballet class. My DD also has an audition for Senior Associates early Feb. Try to impress with your musicality and perfomability along with your technical prowess GOOD LUCK!! This is because the boys he looked up to a couple of years ago went there. For many children it is great, and even if they don't make it is have provided something very valuable to them. x. It was the first audition she'd had at RBS. You can wear leather, canvas, satin, whichever you like. Audition – Freelance Artist Call Out If you are a dancer and are interested in joining Scottish Ballet, then keep an eye out for any forthcoming details of auditions, which will be posted here. For dd1 it would not have been right. Apply online here. Thanks for all the great answers and explanations! Thanks everyone! Contact The Royal Ballet School +44 (0)20 7836 8899 [email protected] Cost is a factor but if you think about the cost of any other activity they may take up such as horse riding then the associate course is not unreasonably expensive. MaisyMoo123 Wed 08-Jan-14 22:25:30. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions and we will try to answer. Our Mid Associates are in School Years 7, 8 and 9. My son began ballet lessons in September 2011 and in December 2011 was put forward by his teacher to audition for the Junior Associates (his audition is on 9th May) He has been dancing for a year but up until Sept was doing contemporary and then was selected by his teacher to move into ballet. Dd1s friend who she has grown up with and always danced with went in September. The class goes very fast but exercises are really quite simple. Has anyone else had any experience of just ticking the SA box but then being offered a final audition for White Lodge because I really wish I had ticked both boxes now! Also what should I wear and what about makeup? Auditions take place in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Letters also state no make up although some girls wear a minimal amount. (they allowed us to bring water into the audition) It consisted of the 'judges' looking at you from different angles (front, side, back, first position and plié), a barre with plies, tendu, ron de jambe, and developpe and then there were simple stretches (chest to knees, right split into box split into left split), there was then a port de bras, adage, allegro some very simple pirouettes and lots of jumping including split leaps. Bring your pointe shoes as you may be asked to wear them. Lovely day, everyone was very relaxed and friendly - no pointe work, she wore soft blocks and a favourite leotard. Those successful at the preliminary audition will be invited to a final one held at WL. They all learn several audition pieces too. Hi Maisymoo. Whatever, all that seems a long way from where my head is at. Also, with regards to cost, there is help available if your on a low income. Ds will audition for JAs, but has already told us that he plans to audition for Elmhurst at 11. When you first go in you stand in front of one of the judges and do things such as plies and tendus and standing side on. They go solely in the audition. Your child has to really want it. My 8 yr old dd's ballet teacher has suggested that she audition for the royal ballet school junior associates programme. The panel are looking for physique, good technique, flexibility but not super duper flexibilit, musicality and a love for dance. Yet it is not the end of the line. Of course many will have felt like this, but the majority not. And do I need pointe shoes? That wasn't my intention. I am so nervous that all the girls there will be supper flexible and amazing at ballet. The odds are MASSIVELY stacked against her. The RAD dont have a full time school - just after school & holiday courses. Enjoy the experience and good luck. A girl we know has just left after year 9 (her choice not assessed out). Could you please give me any advise on … My daughter was offered finals for yr 10 entry and her friend (who had only ticked SA's) finals for yr11. I'm really not sure what to make of it. I can totally see how you would end up getting swept along with it all until it becomes the be all and end all. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Good luck with your decision. Going there definitely puts all your eggs in one basket! Pointe is included at final auditions however. Classical leotard is what they prefer and definitely satin shoes. Your local Associate Centre is: Dartington Hall, Totnes Applications close on 17th March 2017. Obviously if your DD is 'horrified' by only doing ballet then it wouldn't be the place for her, but really I think you should stop being so anti-RBS when it seems you have no first hand experience. January 3, 2014 in Doing Dance, Hi, I have an audition for the royal ballet school in a couple of weeks for senior associates and I don't have a clue what's going to happen. I would just try and make sure that I'd your dd does go down that route that she is aware they assess out regularly. I would stick to what you are used to. She won't, because she really, really wants it, but its not an environment that I think is healthy for a young, vulnerable girl. I have done quite a few royal auditions and did the SA audition two years ago. This is page 2 of 6 (This thread has 147 messages.). I am not saying they are taken into much consideration, but they are looked at. Try not to worry about the other auditionees, just go and treat it like a workshop. Obviously if you are not necessarily committed to ballet then it is probably not the best option.However auditioning for JAs and attending if successful would give a child an insight to how RBS works and if they did feel that committed to ballet and RBS. From across the world, not just the Uk. Your personal details will be treated in strict confidence and will not be passed on to any other organisation. The final audition was at WL and was mixed yr groups. I would be grateful of any information or tips. There is a final audition for SA?! I'm wondering if I should take that as her answer to whether she'd like to go to the audition or whether I should tell her so she can make her own mind up. Dd was horrified when she said they only do ballet. 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