As well as the Royal Ballet School, other vocational ballet schools offer associate programmes, so it might be worth investigating those as well. Far from knowing what they are doing, the parents encouraging their children in the extreme stretching prior to auditions etc could well be doing more harm than good. Our Junior Associate Insight Days take place at our centres across the UK or online. She was luckilyplaced on the waiting list and within a month offered another centre (which we accepted). I can honestly say there was no one liked that at dds old dance school. However I also saw the pressure on the mothers of the Princesses. 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 10s and above. Candidates aged 13-15 applying for female training: a plain-colour leotard (not white, simple-style: no skirt, no frills, lace, high fancy neckline or multi-straps), pink tights, or a colour to match skin tone if preferred, soft shoes and pointe shoes (only for section 5). I do think that its helpful for them to understand the sheer scale of the numbers applying and that it's not the end of the world if they don't get selected. In its search for the next generation of great ballerinas, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet held auditions in Montreal Sunday. That's not to say that there is no chance for your DD and I understand that quite often children who get a 'no' at their first RBS JA audition are successful the following year. If their dd did not win - I was told by one Princess that anything less was not acceptable to the school, with a hint of tears and exhaustion in her voice - they were made to feel worthless. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. Not getting drawn into that sort of thing is very sensible. National dance, historical dance, natural movement and pointe work as appropriate to the students age and development. Sorry if that all sounds a bit negative, and of course I'm not suggesting that your DD definitely isn't going to get a place, but for many enthusiastic children the JA "no" letter is their first big disappointment and I think its worth giving some thought to how you might manage that. I know of 'princesses' who also auditioned and got no's year after year, it is based on potential, body proportions, not exam results and other succesess. Applicants do not need to prepare anything in advance and should expect to take part in a classical ballet class similar to that which they already attend regularly. Preliminary auditions are held in the UK and internationally. Hair neatly groomed. Hair neatly groomed. Simple chapp relev in 2nd and 4th, retir relev and relev pass, Find the camera icon with a plus and click on Upload video, When uploading the video or when you finish uploading, you can set the video to unlisted. All young dancersaged 8 to 10 by 31 August 2017 (currently Years 3, 4, 5)whoapplyfor our Junior Associate programmewill be offeredan audition. ie we cant watch? More from the Royal Ballet Associates Programmes, The Associate programme, created in 1948 by Founder Dame Ninette de Valois, nurtures young, talented students between the ages of 8 and 17 in pursuit of excellence in pre-vocational classical ballet training. Good luck with the audition. I have come across quite a few power mad parents but to be honest I just smile and try not to be drawn into conversation with them. 1 Bou Members 33 Location: Winchester Author Posted January 29, 2014 On 29/01/2014 at 12:13, JulieW said: Just a word of caution about referring to the girl known as "Princess" - this is an open forum and her mother or anyone else from your dance school might be reading. Hair neatly groomed, if long please tie back (no headbands). If you have a look at balletcoforum.com there are many threads about associate programmes on there. Videos should be no longer than 20 minutes. I didn't want to focus too much on physique issues as I was worried about her interpreting that as meaning "you aren't thin enough" but equally I wanted to her to understand that not getting chosen didn't mean that she was a bad dancer, or that it was as a result of her not trying hard enough or something. Thanks for your reply Pups_mum i've been thinking a lot about the way to deal with the 'no' letter tbh, thats what i'm expecting her to get but i guess her teacher must see something in her to bother putting her in, in the first place i'm hoping to be able to make out its just a class a bit like a competition (which she does quite a few of) and that there is no real outcome from going. Admission to the programme is strictly by invitation only and our decision(s) are final. The very last show she was in took place without the normal half a dozen routines from this child and I was told by a teacher that she was no loss and the family deserved no further consideration! Best of luck with the MA results. Take our 3D tour of the Dance City building, https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/apply/apply-to-become-an-associate/. Please upload your video to a file sharing website and include the link in your application form, along with the applicants details. It's only one audition for JAs - there will be a list of dates on the RBS website. If you would likeyour child to be included in one of the scheduled auditions below, pleasecomplete an online application form (available w/c 9 January), submitted with photographsand administration fee beforethe closing date of17 March 2017. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). One enchanment of grand allegro (including tours en lair for male applicants). This will allow the auditions team to watch the video online privately. DD was given a application form last night by her ballet principle to apply for audition for the RBJAs Just been trying to find out info about whats involved / how long the process is / how many audition etc etc. By the way, have you considered other associate schemes eg Elmhurst or Tring? Maybe because they didn't really go in for festivals & comps. Candidates applying for male training: wear a dance leotard or close-fitting white t-shirt, dance shorts or mid to dark footless tights, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. We offer UK-wide vocational ballet training on Sundays through our Associates Programme, a vocational alternative to Lower School through the Academy of Balletic Arts, plus private tuition, school holiday classes, refresher classes, and supplementary skills . Not an edifying sight in a 13 year old but perhaps an understandable reaction (although I would have been horrified if DD had done it) as she was so accustomed to winning. Thank you though, taxi. The programme attracts students from as far afield as Newcastle, Nottingham and Liverpool, as well as many students from the Yorkshire area. It's easy! Either way, its probably not worth stressing over too much as its something we cannot change. Auditioning is exciting but there are lots of girls in particular who all want to be a JA. Audition Educator a new course on Dance Auditions from SemperOper Balletts Becca Haw. Her ballet has come on in leaps and bounds, they do an awful lot of body conditioning and are expected to do exercises at home each eve also. i just get stunned everytime she acheives anything, certainly have no expectations of her, so long as she's happy and having fun i'm happy. rather than handed an envelope over. And congratulations on succeeding with the first step of the process (being recommended by your dance teacher). The other Princess's mother became seriously ill and her father refused to continue the grind of late evenings and weekend competitions as he was both tired out and worried about his wife. Hi Bou, the MA lessons take place at the upper school in covent garden (i think)!! I'm sure you'll find lots of helpful advice here. We also accept video auditions from international candidates who are unable to attend an in-person audition. My daughter was offered waiting list, but unfortunately a place never came up. As Mark Annear succinctly describes (see youtube link below), there are physical attributes the Royal Ballet School is looking for in terms on the students ability to undertake rigorous and intensive training as well as leg line and also the aesthetic attributes as ballet is of course, a performing art requiring considerable skill, grace and presentation. Subtle/natural make-up only, if worn. It is a lovely programme to be involved with and I'm happy to answer any questions. Daisy is a junior associate of the Royal ballet School, (after a successful audition) for the programme and having accepted a place - attends their brilliant system of training alongside her regular ballet classes at CBC Ballet (parent teacher/coach) We are here to audition again for Mid associates now. where in london would you have to go? The classes are generally on a Saturday every week or fortnight. Entry into 1st, 2nd and 3rd year at Upper School (equivalent to UK school year 12, 13 and 14). Links to auditions on public sites such as YouTube or Vimeo should be unlisted or password protected, not private. Exercise programmes devised and developed by the Royal Ballet School's physiotherapist. Hello, my dd's ballet teacher has recommended that she applies for the JA programme at the RBS because she absolutely has the right physique for it. Classical ballet based on The Royal Ballet Schools System of Training. Get into the Xmas spirit with Matthew Bournes Nutcracker! If accepted, you join in September. Be mindful to keep your knees fully stretched. Hamstrings (sitting on floor sideways to camera, legs stretched forward in parallel, reach forward to touch toes). I was coming from the angle of some of the parents you meet along the way, and there are some but most are lovely. I think you were just voicing your opinion and I was saying take care on here, cross wires. There would be no getting an envelope past my daughter without her knowing the contents! You may meet them again when you are on your way down. Semi-final auditions take place for those aged 10-11 years applying for female training in Year 7 at White Lodge, and for all Upper School students. Registered in England and Wales No 2490618, Not sure what to expect when you visit? As I recall we auditioned in March and heard by July. 08/03/2016 18:35. Find out more about photograph requirements. Go to Google Drive, click on New and choose File upload, Once the video is uploaded, right click on the video and select Get shareable link, make sure its set to Anyone with the link can view. The staff are friendly, and every child I know who has auditioned has enjoyed the experience, so its something to look forward to, not to worry about. 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