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. My 8 yr old dd's ballet teacher has suggested that she audition for the royal ballet school junior associates programme. That said. Of course many will have felt like this, but the majority not. All applications received by the closing dates will be offered an audition. You don't HAVE to be a JA to audition for the school. Contact The Royal Ballet School +44 (0)20 7836 8899 [email protected] Shocked is an understatement! There were about 11 girls across both yr groups including many from abroad and a few boys. This is page 2 of 6 (This thread has 147 messages.). Try to impress with your musicality and perfomability along with your technical prowess GOOD LUCK!! I'm really not sure what to make of it. Good luck to everyone auditioning and I hope this is useful to you. 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. The National Ballet School's audition tour landed in Calgary seeking Canada's next great dancer. The RAD also do what are called ACE classes, which run for 4 months, one lesson a month on a Sunday. What is the Associate Division? Every child who applies is offered an audition. From across the world, not just the Uk. As was another of our teachers. Also do you have to wear soft blocks? I can totally see how you would end up getting swept along with it all until it becomes the be all and end all. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions and we will try to answer. Enjoy the experience and good luck. 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. Op it dies sound as if the commitment would be too much for you but I agree with talking to her about it.With ds I had two older boys but now I've got dd plus a toddler so I couldn't fit it all in. The panel are looking for physique, good technique, flexibility but not super duper flexibilit, musicality and a love for dance. Thanks for telling us about your audition experience. The audition goes very quickly and you dob't do any pointe work (though most people take their shoes anyway). I am kind of feeling a bit better about it now I know some of the details. Sorry, typo! Dd never auditioned & would never have got into JAs. Only 5 surprises me. It can be amazing and I think all the children that I know who have been JAs have enjoyed it. They run Junior Associate classes for children in Years 4, 5 and 6, Mid Associate classes for children in Years 7 to 9 and Senior Associates for Year … So the audition is the same whatever box you tick. Senior Associates continue their classical ballet training with additional classes in contemporary dance, repertoire and conditioning. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. Try not to worry about the other auditionees, just go and treat it like a workshop. Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. They go solely in the audition. Our Junior Associate programme is for girls and boys aged 8 to 10 who wish to take class with The Royal Ballet School, alongside their regular ballet classes. Hi Primrose. Obviously her dance teacher thinks she has potential or she wouldn't be suggesting it. And even if your assessed out by them, there are other schools and other companies. Junior Associate Auditions are held in May and are for courses which start in September. Junior Associate auditions are held in May at our centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Dundee, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London. It is this second audition where they look at the girls on pointe. Learn More The Academy of Balletic Arts (ABA) provides talented dancers aged 11-16 with a vocational alternative to Lower School. You then do a port de bras, adage, 1 or 2 pirouette exercises and some allegro. Dd loves her ballet and we've been taking her to lessons since she was really little but it has never been thought of by her or us as anything more than a nice hobby. She ticked the box for WL as she thought she had nothing to lose by doing so. I had the SA audition in Birmingham this week, it was a quite simple audition but very tiring so make sure you have plenty of water! MaisyMoo123 Wed 08-Jan-14 22:25:30. As someone else said, the practise of assessing out every year can be very stressful for young girls who are encouraged to think its the whole world. The panel are looking for physique, good technique, flexibility but not super duper flexibilit, musicality and a love for dance. The class is probably about intermediate standard, but it is not too difficult and the teacher is happy to go over it. Whether a child is a JA or not is not that important when it comes to auditioning for vocational schools either. I say this as an ex JA and RBS pupil, my sister was also an RBS pupil, however interestingly by early twenties we had both given up ballet and pursued more academic careers. Minimal make up. so many people had said no you don't do pointe at preliminary auditions. You are still being assessed on potential,they are not looking for perfection. Yes, DS was offered finals after only auditioning for MAs. Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. There are other ballet companies that are very good, but RBS want a particular type and look of dancer, if you don't fit this it does not mean that you cannot be successful as a ballet dancer elsewhere. They told us on the audition insight day that there is no pointework at the preliminary audition, only at finals. It is a big commitment, but I would definitely not rule it out without speaking to your dd about it. Remembering competition is especially tough for girls as there are so many applying. MaisyMoo123 Wed 08-Jan-14 22:25:30. I have never worn them before. If we were to send dd to the audition then it would not be with a future career in mind. If your dd is passionate about her ballet, and is showing promise, then this really is the route she needs to consider going down. 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 … Junior Associate (8-10 years) audition dates 2021 That wasn't my intention. Dd's teacher says she knows what they're looking for (she's ex RBS herself) and that dd fits the bill. Could you please give me any advise on … Good luck with your decision. But it is not something to be entered into lightly and will certainly not be an easy ride. just wondered if you had had your SA audition yet and how you got on ??? wrong body type & not flexible enough. 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.. You can wear leather, canvas, satin, whichever you like. Payments can be made via bank transfer, standing order, cheque or using a credit or debit card. The Royal Ballet School runs weekly classes for children at a small number of venues across the UK. Applications and auditions (including Insight Days) Public events School news Ways to support the work of the School *The Royal Ballet School operates in accordance with the Data Protection Act. If your dad's dance teacher is former RBS she will know what she is talking about. 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. Her teacher suggesting this has come as a complete bolt out of the blue. The RAD dont have a full time school - just after school & holiday courses. 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. And only about 5 GCSEs. Established in 1998, the Associate programme enhances the training of the many excellent dance schools in the north, giving students the opportunity to work in our vast studios with wonderful pianists, and to share a building with the Company's professional dancers. Take advantage of the Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps program. I think the point to me is that even though being a JA and/or going to RBS might not turn out as planned if they decide that you are not turning out to be what they want, if you want to be a ballet dancer it is very unlikely that you will have lost anything by going through the process and then going elsewhere if necessary. Based in nine centres across the UK, the course is designed to augment an individual’s current training while introducing them to The Royal Ballet School’s System of Training, alongside other gifted children who aspire to a career in dance. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. JAs is not something you do for fun. Thanks for all the great answers and explanations! You will be given a number and placed in line and then do a regular class. Hi Docs and Dancing. There is a final audition for SA?! And I think we paid £25 for the four classes. Another thing I'm wary of is the fact that they are obviously looking for a certain type. Dd often says that she loves her lessons but openly admits that she doesn't think she wants to be a ballerina and would prefer to just dance for fun. Also what should I wear and what about makeup? 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. She is a performer and does not want to go down the very singular route that RBS would involve. Experience of successful SA's is very varied so it is all about potential. Good luck to all. It's easy! I think the Royal Academy of Dance is a much healthier environment for ballet dancers. 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? Or the Birmingham Royal ballet (Elmhurst). Thanks afab! Why you think only young girls and not boys would be bothered by the yearly assessments is a very odd comment. All the girls had pointe shoes with them. Theatre Streams & Videos The Royal Opera House is offering a programme of free online broadcasts via Facebook and YouTube of ballet and opera. Those successful at the preliminary audition will be invited to a final one held at WL. She's 8 and way, way too young to set off on a blinkered path. The company holds auditions in Glasgow usually every two years for various levels and the auditions are open to all classically trained dancers. Royal Ballet School Senior Associate Auditions. Fair enough. If you are a decent dancer you will get work eventually if that's how you want to work.With ds I did all the festivals ,JAs, extra classes and privates.He danced for a short time then became a chef!With dd who is good at ballet particularly, I've just stuck at class's, low key festivals for fun. I was very shocked and didn't fully understand how huge it was (rather stupid looking back) I didn't make a big deal of it but I did discuss it with him and he said he wanted to audition and it went from there. Auditions take place in the Autumn and Spring Terms. I am talking at 16, not 11 pictures. There is no pointe work either. Bring your pointe shoes as you may be asked to wear them. Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. They both had their preliminary audition on the same day. It is a good oppurtunity. The Royal Ballet often use their associate programme to talent spot the region’s best dancers and may invite them to audition to become a full-time pupils in the future. The more I read, the more I think that this route would require a huge dedication that I'm just not sure we have. Junior Associates are young dancers aged 8 to 10 who train with The Royal Ballet School at their 8 centres around the country, alongside their regular ballet class. Say good luck to your daughter from me afab and good luck to anyone else auditioning for SAs. As junior associates of the country’s premiere ballet school, they will train alongside other gifted dancers from West Yorkshire. Many very talented dancers wouldn't be looked at twice at RBS, but can have very successful careers with other companies. He is currently 7! Invoices for Associates classes are issued in August and December, with any uniform grants being applied to the first invoice. Thanks for all the answers! I think my situation was similar with my son except that he had only been doing ballet for a matter of months when he came home from his regular dance teacher with a letter to audition for RBS. Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. Dh teaches post 16 only so has an insight into the audition process at 16 & has been on panels. Also workshops are always a good thing to do with the RAD as they have some exceptional teachers and are fun. My 8 yr old dd's ballet teacher has suggested that she audition for the royal ballet school junior associates programme. Don't go in stage make up but just whatever you would normally wear for everyday. 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! Hi, have raised this on a different thread but thought I'd start a new one specifically on this topic. The closing date was just four days away and the auditions three weeks later. 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. Presumably they to have the right body AND the talent. It's one establishment, and they are very particular and ruthless. This can occasionally include children who were auditioning solely for SA's but who they see potential in for full time training. And then the year groups at white lodge have 24 children. Looking back over this thread I can see that I have sounded negative about RBS. My dd has done these and loved them. DD successfully auditioned for SA 2 last year. The most important thing is to relax and show that you love to dance. Our dance school encourage dancers to take their DDI exams as its another string to their bow and can be a nice filler for performers between jobs. I didn't even know it was just an ordinary class so that has brought down some of the nerves. thoughtsplease I am not anti RBS, I reiterate I believe ds1 could be 'right' for RBS and will encourage him to explore his own potential, with the possibility of RBS. When my dd did her preliminary audition for Elmhurst they had to do some pointe work. Hi Maisymoo. Junior Associates Menu The Junior Associate course of study includes ballet, body conditioning, character and creative movement. This is why I am so wary of it to be honest. Really interesting to read all your posts. I believe they do a Q and A and it would give you some indication of whether or not your dd would enjoy it. Sign up for a new account in our community. I am so nervous that all the girls there will be supper flexible and amazing at ballet. I didn't think so... No, you are correct there is only one audition for SA's. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Preparation for auditions for full-time vocational training is also provided to ensure students are ready to take the next step to a professional dance career. For many children it is great, and even if they don't make it is have provided something very valuable to them. Try not to worry about the other auditionees, just go and treat it like a workshop. Thanks. I have moved your query to the Doing Dance section where members are more likely to be able to help you. Good luck to all auditioning in Birmingham this week. Oh of course I forgot there was more than one centre. Maybe you are on the same day! The program is free, and it provides training from professionals in the field. Including; Peter and the Wolf, The Royal Ballet, 2010 – 27 March 2020, 7pm GMT; Acis and Galatea, The Royal Opera, 2009 – 3 April 2020, 7pm BST; Così fan tutte, The Royal Opera, 2010 – 10 April 2020, 7pm BST 12 boys and 12 girls. The content varies slightly according to the centre you take it at and what the panel asks to see on the day. Having watched many of our senior dancers audition they all take with them to auditions portfolios with latest exam grades and head shots/ full length pictures. I'm just saying that its not the only thing that matters either. No, you don't need to wear soft blocks. After that you are given a barre space and just dance through the usual exercises, the teacher says and demonstrates everything and if you are unsure you mustn't worry about asking. 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. I heard the level would be about intermediate so I am hoping the exercises won't be too hard as some of the stuff in intermediate is not really hard but fast... Hi docs and dancing - I hope that I can set your mind at rest a little. Dd was horrified when she said they only do ballet. Do you know if this happens also at the SA only audition, the one that is not on the same day as the WL audition? Both my daughter and her friend got a no for full time (they took 2 girls) but got SA places. Her friend applied for SA place only. Yes, for some I am sure it is the experience of a lifetime. Pointe is included at final auditions however. They also only do Ballet and character dance. 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. They are looking for the right body shape and potential rather than current talent. I am glad that dds school still do vocational grades (I believe RBS has stopped doing them) as it makes applying for a DDI or RAD teaching diploma easier & is another string to the bow. I think a very small amount amount of Spanish too but no modern, tap or commercial styles. 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. Posted By Sarah Mummy on May 14, 2015 | 32 comments. My DD also has an audition for Senior Associates early Feb. Welcome to the Forum, Balletlife. Thanks everyone! When is yours? 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. 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! My daughter was offered finals for yr 10 entry and her friend (who had only ticked SA's) finals for yr11. Mid, Senior and Advanced Associate candidates were this year invited to submit a preliminary video audition in late 2020 or early 2021. Letters also state no make up although some girls wear a minimal amount. She also does lots of other things including being part of a theatre group and singing.She wants to do musical theatre/holiday entertainer so this is right for her. Mum only happy for me. Thanks! Classes run from September to July at nine centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Dundee, Eastleigh (Southampton), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Totnes. Vocational school students don't even take graded exams though some have their students take the vocational grades mostly because you need them if you want to train as a teacher later on. It was the first audition she'd had at RBS. Moral of the story is to be prepared. my audition is in Manchester on the 22nd of January but it's good to know that the exercises are fairly simple. Also, with regards to cost, there is help available if your on a low income. For dd1 it would not have been right. The audition is a normal ballet class. Our Mid Associates are in School Years 7, 8 and 9. Royal ballet school junior associates (147 Posts) Add message | Report. Applications for our Junior Associate programme open in January each year and close in March. I'm guessing they all have their merits and if you're serious about a career in dance and have the talent then you will find the right path. Your personal details will be treated in strict confidence and will not be passed on to any other organisation. Our Mid Associate programme is for girls and boys aged 11-13 who wish to take class at The Royal Ballet School, alongside their regular ballet classes. She writes to dd regularly and has had a few times when she's wanted to quit. What is it like doing a childrens ballet audition in London? The application process was so much easier than the Royal Ballet – just a short form to be sent off by post and two photos. The RAD have a college. (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. Matthew Bourne is an excellent example. And do I need pointe shoes? Our dance school head would never have got into JAs, let alone RBS, but was head girl at RAD. Talent alone is clearly not enough.I'd probably tell your DD what the opportunity is, but without making a big deal out of it. I'm really not sure what to make of it. 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. They don't look at exam results at all. Any extra info would be great as well xx. I was talking about pointe work in RBS auditions only since this is what was specified in the thread title. Everyone else will be nervous too, don't forget that xx. My 8 yr old dd's ballet teacher has suggested that she audition for the royal ballet school junior associates programme. Even RBS doesn't solely take JAs, or even take very many from the JA program. I'm not at all bothered about whether exams matter or if one syllabus will detract from another. We also have several girls who want to yeah rather than perform themselves. They all learn several audition pieces too. My point exactly. As you say, it is easy to be carried away, but on the other hand she may be resentful if she finds out later that she had a special opportunity and it was not discussed with her. Associates Programme. They often roughly group by age and often line them up on the barre according to age. It just feels a bit like a factory and I wonder if they are only picked if they are the right look and shape rather than showing real talent? The audition is a normal ballet class. If you are in grade 5 or Intermediate foundation then you shouldn't have any problems. She's very academic. The standard is greatly varied and there were some girls who hadn't covered some of the steps like jetes. I have said many times that I will be auditioning Ds1 for JAs when he is old enough. Yet it is not the end of the line. A girl we know has just left after year 9 (her choice not assessed out). Audition Tips for The Royal Ballet School Hi Odette Thank you for your tips on help and advice for auditions. Dd will do 9 GCSEs. Going back to the OP- I would advise perhaps doing the JA for a day thing then seeing what her dd thinks. My daughter was an MA applying to be an SA. She can't imagine not doing modern and jazz and everything else she does. ... Royal Ballet School Auditions 2020 Theme . Of course it is not all that matters, and of course they are ruthless they want the best ballet dancers that suit them. Her mother has said she wouldn't put another child through it. My 8 yr old dd's ballet teacher has suggested that she audition for the royal ballet school junior associates programme. She probably would have got into JAs but didn't start dancing until she was 12. However, some auditionees will also be auditioning for full time training at WL and the audition is the same one. This predictive text is getting on my nerves it's meant to read dd not dad. It does make me realise how much of an alien world all this is to me though! It is up to you what you would like to wear. We had never considered anything like this and didn't even know it existed until last week! The class goes very fast but exercises are really quite simple. My daughter was an SA. Ds will audition for JAs, but has already told us that he plans to audition for Elmhurst at 11. Sparkly mommy sorry but I disagree vocational schools do not take grades passed into account when selecting dancers for upper school. Not with my daughter at the moment so can only tell you our experience. Yes sparkly. Sorry thoughtsplease your right, boys are just as susceptible to the yearly assessments, and unhealthy atmosphere. Going there definitely puts all your eggs in one basket! I have done quite a few royal auditions and did the SA audition two years ago. She would not have enjoyed JAs, I am fairly certain of that. (Elmhurst is a similar school to the Royal Ballet, also in Birmingham, which holds weekend ballet classes for talented dancers.) Classical leotard is what they prefer and definitely satin shoes. I'd really welcome views and opinions to help me get my head round it! Me and DSis pregnant. I have never been able to do box and there were many girls unable to do any of the three so don't worry. All auditions are for courses which start the following September. Sparkly so a friend of your daughter has spent 1 term at White Lodge, presumably the first time she has boarded anyway, and is not happy there, but this is not a reflection on ALL the other children who have been through the process. I am auditioning for the lower school for the Royal Ballet and I was lucky enough to get a private audition. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I meant dd's dance teacher not dads. During the year students have the opportunity to learn some of Scottish Ballet's repertoire taught by Company dancers. 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