The only boy from our JA group to make it to White Lodge finals was only successful on his third attempt to get into JA's. 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. We did our first audition for RBS on Sunday and DD enjoyed it very much! We seek young dancers with a passion for classical ballet and the potential and motivation to pursue a career in dance. Hi Bou, my daughter auditioned for JA at 'the point' in Eastleigh a few years back, when she was 8. I heard a saying once that I try to remember, be nice to everyone when you are on your way up. They will ask for socks in the audition. 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA, UK, 2023 The Royal Ballet School |Registered charity no: 214364, Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme, Tendus (4 front, 4 side, 4 back and 4 side), Battement tendu jet (glisss) (4 front , 4 side, 4 back and 4 side), Grand battements en croix (in 4 counts for each movement). Ballet Boost is a forward-thinking ballet school for gifted dancers aged 8+. She has just auditioned for Mid Associates which means going to London but once again had a lovely day, just awaiting the results of this now! I think that for girls, there are something like 10 applicants for every one JA place, and of course they are all children whose own teachers have identified them as having potential. The curriculum entails -. As a result of all this i have now met an ex-JA and she is amazingly graceful - just cant see DD being like that LOL. Taught by Royal Ballet school trained Alicia Sandercock. Hamstrings (sitting on floor sideways to camera, legs stretched forward in parallel, reach forward to touch toes). Bou Classical ballet based on The Royal Ballet Schools System of Training. No applicant will be disadvantaged for not having previously learned steps or terminology and should ask the class teacher to explain and demonstrate anything they are unsure of. Helping the children to understand what is expected of them at an audition and within an associate class. Sign up for a new account in our community. Junior Associate auditions will be held in May and June 2017 at Royal Ballet School centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London.. All young dancers aged 8 to 10 by 31 August 2017 (currently Years 3, 4, 5) who apply for our . The RBS know what they are looking for and your DD has just as much of a chance of being what they are looking for as any other child - just treat the audition as a lovely day out when she can show the panel that she loves to dance and if she's successful that will be a bonus. Please ensure that your whole body is in the frame of the video and you are dancing in a clear and safe space. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. I don't know how long your daughter has been doing ballet but here is what happened to us regarding JA's. If you have any questions about our auditions, get in touch at [emailprotected]. We will need access to your video for some time, so please do not use any time-limited links or file sharing services that require downloads. Auditions will be held across the UK. I would advise some gentle expectation management beforehand, and try not to let it become too much of a "big thing", if you know what I mean. For White Lodge, entry into UK school years 8, 9, 10 and 11. We could make exceptions for a student to join the class who does not fully meet our criteria but from our experience, probably will not meet the Royal Ballet Schools own selection, audition and entrance criteria. It's easy! Stretching muscles before they are fully warmed is not a good idea. Candidates aged 12 applying for female training: a plain colour leotard with no skirt or frills, ballet socks, bare legs (no tights) and pink ballet shoes, or a colour to match skin tone if preferred, and pointe shoes (only for section 5). Our classes are designed to achieve and provide the maximum chance of success at auditions and are continually evolving in order to meet the demands of the audition process and Assocaites Programmes. On the suggestions from everyone on here, we've had a big chat and DD is super chilled about it all which I think will make me feel same. Subtle/natural make-up only, if worn. In its search for the next generation of great ballerinas, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet held auditions in Montreal Sunday. 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. No point in hiding it from her. However I also saw the pressure on the mothers of the Princesses. 01/03/2017 20:11. Some parents were involved in the stretches and obviously knew what they were doing, I on the other hand had no clue on what was expected of them. Our Junior Associate Insight Days take place at our centres across the UK or online. Take our 3D tour of the Dance City building, https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/apply/apply-to-become-an-associate/. There was nothing sinister at all but it made me think. I wasn't aiming the comment " be nice to people on the way up etc" at you. They are invited each year to the Royal Opera House to watch a pre general rehearsal. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. As a school providing the Pre-Associates Programme, we MUST adhere to and follow not only the designated curriculum which leads to audition at the Royal Ballet School BUT also follow guidelines on audition / selection criteria. Please position the camera in front of the applicant to show full height and breadth in plis and ports de bras. thank you both, thats made me feel MUCHbetter i admit to feeling there wasnt much point even trying when i saw the other girl get the envelope (they all call her Princess for a reason - dont get me wrong, she is an amazing dancerbut she knows it too if you know what i mean), Even if we were 'allowed to talk about it' there is no way we would talk with her as she will already have decided she will get in thats why i came on here as there's no one i can talk to about whats involved and what to expect so REALLY appreciate you all taking the time out to answer my questions and ease my concerns, so plan then - forget all about it til the week before (fat chance LOL) then go for day out where she has a competition but the outcome doesnt matter, and a lovely lunch somewhere. Please upload your video to a file sharing website and include the link in your application form, along with the applicants details. This will allow the auditions team to watch the video online privately. Applications for full-time and Mid/Senior/Advanced Associate programmes open in September and close in October. Hammond may be too far for you to travel - although I think their classes are ?monthly, so may be possible? Candidates applying for male training: wear a close-fitting white t-shirt or leotard, mid to dark colour tights (no white tights, no dance shorts), white socks, and black or white ballet shoes. As well as the Royal Ballet School, other vocational ballet schools offer associate programmes, so it might be worth investigating those as well. 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. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. I'm content to be very very proud she's even been asked to fill in the paper work to try. I think so far the audition process has been a great life experience for DD we haven't regretted one moment. You will get simple, clear instructions on what to do on the day, and if our experiences are anything to go by, its all very well organised. You may meet them again when you are on your way down. 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). With RBS you really can't second guess anything!!! Good luck xx. Hi Bou, the MA lessons take place at the upper school in covent garden (i think)!! Please note that these stretches should not be bounced or forced. You do not need to have the video filmed in a studio or filmed by a professional. Please position the camera halfway between front and side for all other sections of the barre to show full range of movements. I would try out for JAs and see how your daughter gets on. Hair neatly groomed. RBS always like to see children in socks Bou. All applications received by the closing dates will be offered an audition class. We welcome applications from all, and no student should be discouraged from applying. where in london would you have to go? The School aims to invite all Associate students to attend one pre-general rehearsal at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden during the year, In addition, we invite students to attend a workshop held at the Upper School to enhance their training. 2017 - 2022 Wendy Sandercock Academy of Dance. 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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Maybe because they didn't really go in for festivals & comps. rather than handed an envelope over. I think some people do it to show of a bit, or to try to pysche out the "opposition" but they are risking injury. Areduced Earlybird audition fee of 35 will be applicable up to 12 February and then the Regular audition fee of 45 applies until the close date. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. Happy to try and answer any specific questions, good luck. Should any parent require more information on joining the programme, please write in using the website of via Facebook. You can also send a CV to Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE. About Us. Once you find your file, upload it, right click on the file and click Share, Select Anyone with the link and make sure to set a password and expiry date. Royal Ballet School holds auditions across the UK and internationally. There is much debate about precisely what they are looking for, and I don't think anyone can define it exactly, though I am sure they know it when they see it! saw one of the other girls getting the same looking envelope at class last night and she wins EVERYTHING so if anyone is likely to get placed, it will be her. btw, i assume they go in alone? As I recall we auditioned in March and heard by July. Hair neatly groomed. 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. Classes run from September to July at nine centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Dundee, Eastleigh (Southampton), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Totnes. Five minutes maximum of pointe work (only if already taught) at the barre only: rises, relevs, in 1st, 2nd and 5th positions. One enchanement including sauts, changement des pieds and chapps, Adage must include grands poses and a tour lent/promenade in either la seconde or arabesque. It's only one audition for JAs - there will be a list of dates on the RBS website. There is a huge amount of information about the Royal Ballet School and the audition process on the 'Doing Dance' section of Balletcoforum.com and there's always several current threads about auditions. That is not to say that as the student grows, develops and matures in skill, ability and physical excellence under our tuition and guidance, the selection criteria will not be met at some time in the future but of course, that would be for us to decide based on the Royal Ballet Schools own criteria that may be in force at a later date. Pirouettes may be from 5th, 2nd, or 4th position, but must be done on the right and the left sides, en dehors and en dedans. We welcome applications from all, and no student should be discouraged from applying. Our selection criteria is based on our considerable experience and in order not to disappoint any student who has aspirations to gain entry as an Associate, our strict selection criteria MUST be followed to the letter and in all respects. Links to auditions on public sites such as YouTube or Vimeo should be unlisted or password protected, not private. They were in every competition and a lot of mothers and DDS were jealous. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Look fwd to reading about your results. The preliminary audition panel usually consists of two or three people, including one of our Intensive Courses and Auditions Artistic Managers and members of the Artistic staff. International video applicants must complete an online application form to include photos and fee payment together with a video link uploaded within the application form to be submitted by the closing day of all applications. Splits (facing on diagonal splits with both right and left leg, box splits in second position). The application deadline isMonday 23 March 2020. 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. Stretching muscles before they are fully warmed is not a good idea. Good luck xx, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Furthermore, one should appreciate that although we may deem the student acceptable for the Pre-Associates course and indeed the student may pass the audition process itself, it does not mean that the student will be awarded a place on the Royal Ballet schools Associate programme(s). That means that sadly the large majority of applicants will be disappointed, even though their dance "careers" may have been very successful so far. You'll find lots of advice here and you'll learn as you go along. We hold annual auditions for our full-time and Associate programmes. Subtle/natural make-up only, if worn. We did our first audition for RBS on Sunday and DD enjoyed it very much! January 28, 2014 in Doing Dance. guess she assumed it was just a letter from the teacher to me. Please position the camera halfway between front and side for all other sections of the barre to show full range of movements. Three months after starting his teacher suggested the JA audition. We seek young dancers with a passion for classical ballet and the potential and motivation to pursue a career in dance. Hello Bou.Welcome to the Forum. Our team are looking for dancers who show potential, artistry, musicality and a love for what they do and demonstrate an aspiration to pursue classical ballet as a profession. There is nothing you need to do to prepare as such, and I think it helps to understand that pretty much everything they are looking for is outside of your control. Royal Ballet Junior Associate Audition questions. Royal Balled School: Junior Associate Programme Auditions and Requirements. We also accept video auditions from international candidates who are unable to attend an in-person audition. They do a short class audition, which you cant watch but the children seem to enjoy. 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. All you have to do is type in RBS Junior Associates at the top right of this page where it says Search,and there is a wealth of information from parents who have been there,done that and worn the T-Shirt.!! Alicia remembers vividly her own associate classes and has lovingly put a program together for our pupils. Is that where everyone is now There used to be a good bit of dance chat here in recent years. All applicants are offered a preliminary audition. Auditions take place from November to January. Of course it is unlikely that she would get in but there's no way you could say no if they were succesful is there? Alternate weekends, they said the letters would be posted this side of Easter holidays so not expecting anything from them until end of march. Best of luck with the MA results. At some point we all have to lose and I suspect it's better to know that from an early age. To put things in perspective there are many thousands of applications each year but less than 10% of applications meet the criteria, pass the audition and awarded a place. Certainly don't make any assumptions though - your DDs teacher wouldn't have suggested it if she didn't think that she had potential, and previous success at festivals etc is definitely no predictor of who is selected for JAs, so don't let the other girl put her off. Left and right sides of all exercises must be shown unless otherwise stated. Share. 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). 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. Many parents on there have dc's who have previously auditioned, or are auditioning this year, so will be able to help Add message Share Report Applicants should not feel anxious about the content of the class or worried if they encounter steps or terminology they are not familiar with, but be prepared to participate, give things a try and enjoy the experience. Final auditions will be held following successful preliminary or semi-final auditions, and the panel will consist of the Artistic Director and members of the Artistic staff. Video Audition Requirements - The Royal Ballet School Video audition requirements International video applicants must complete an online application form to include photos and fee payment together with a video link uploaded within the application form to be submitted by the video closing date. Our uniform for the Pre-Associates class is a white leotard with a pink belt for girls and black shorts and white tee-shirt for boys. The Pre-Associate programme is a structured course for gifted students to prepare them for auditions such as Royal Ballet Junior/ Mid Associates and other vocational schools. The class lasts between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes and includes a gentle warm-up. My daughter was offered waiting list, but unfortunately a place never came up. Pirouettes from 5th position (only if already taught), Achilles (standing in parallel sideways to camera and bend knees with heels remaining on the floor), Hamstrings (sitting on floor sideways to camera, legs stretched forward in parallel, reach forward to touch toes). Candidates applying for female training: a plain-colour leotard (simple-style: no skirt, no frills, lace, high fancy neckline or multi-straps), ballet tights (pink or a colour to match skin tone) or ballet socks as preferred and ballet shoes with elastic (no ribbons). Good Luck x. Hi Bou. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nyyCia99hI. What I basically told my DD is that it's a lovely opportunity for those who get selected, but that it is very, very popular and that a lot more girls want to do it than there are places available, therefore to be realistic about the chances of getting in. All applications received by the closing dates will be offered an audition. watch in these cinemas this November, Venice Biennale Dance Young Choreographers to Watch, Review: Alexander Whitley Dance Companys Anti-Body, Prima ballerina Natalia Osipova presents Force of Nature in NYC, Subscribe to The Wonderful World of Dance Ballet & Dance Podcast. The JA's are an amazing experience! 2. Sign up for a new account in our community. Scottish Ballet endorses the International Audition Pre-Selection (IAP . Applicants are invited to audition together in age-appropriate classes which last 1 hour for Junior Associates. It is a lovely programme to be involved with and I'm happy to answer any questions. Assume once the form is submitted, we get a confirmation, but do you know how long it takes for that letter to arrive? Has anyone got experience of the Eastliegh auditions and socks vs tights? Entry into 1st, 2nd and 3rd year at Upper School (equivalent to UK school year 12, 13 and 14). Quite right, its not like me to be so horrid actually, and I feel really rather sad and cross at myself. Exercise programmes devised and developed by the Royal Ballet School's physiotherapist. I also think its really important to explain that not being selected for JAs doesn't rule out many other things. The Royal Ballet School is looking for talented young dancers with a passion for classical ballet. It's easy! If successful at the preliminary stage, applicants will be invited to The Royal Ballet School in London for final auditions. 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