Your DD's classmate may win everything but as Suzyszoo said, the RBS (and I'm sure other vocational schools and their associate programmes) do look for a particular body type as well as musicality and potential, so she may not be successful at JA auditions. 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. If you would like some help with the exercises for your video application, please see our video guidelines. Your daughter had the right idea Nancy! It certainly sounds as though she would be more than ready to do JA classes anyway! Auditions take place from November to January. The girl could not get herself to lessons by herself as public transport was poor and eventually she vanished from the school. It's only one audition for JAs - there will be a list of dates on the RBS website. Our site uses cookies. i would like to just let her enjoy the class and not mention 'results' in any way if thats possible, *goes off to keyword search as suggested now i know what to type in *. You can film your video application on a camera or a smartphone/tablet. I could come up with lots of 'reasons' but they would all be excuses really. 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. Candidates aged 12 applying for male training: 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. My ds has loved every minute and has made some lovely friends there and so have I. I had a message from one of the dads saying that my ds should do ok as he knew who he was. 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. All auditions are for courses which start the following September. Find out more about photograph requirements. All auditions are for courses which start the following September. Applications for our full-time and Mid/Senior/Advanced Associate programmes open in September and close in October. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. I heard a saying once that I try to remember, be nice to everyone when you are on your way up. 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.Junior Associate Auditions are held in May and are for courses which start in September. Junior Associate Auditions are held in May and are for courses which start in September. 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. They were in every competition and a lot of mothers and DDS were jealous. We seek young dancers with a passion for classical ballet and the potential and motivation to pursue a career in dance. Class vary in size, one is for Y4/5 and then a class for Y6. Should any parent require more information on joining the programme, please write in using the website of via Facebook. By the way, we also have a 'princess' at DD's dance school, there are a few of them about ;-) Losing to a younger fellow dance school student in a festival led to her bursting into tears on the stage. I may have given the wrong idea by my post. Five minutes maximum of pointe work (only if already taught) at the barre only: rises, relevs, in 1st, 2nd and 5th positions. For White Lodge, entry into UK school years 8, 9, 10 and 11. 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.!! 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. Published Jan. 15, 2023 4:55 p.m. PST. I know I will probably get told all this once we get reply to application but I've never been the most patient and am a self confessed control freak lol. Hair neatly groomed. 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. Alicia remembers vividly her own associate classes and has lovingly put a program together for our pupils. It's a funny old business really but to be honest you are better just focusing on your dc and her talents. Lots of warming up and stretching going on outside before hand, but my daughter was happy to sit and watch the 'stretchers' putting their legs up by their ears!! You'll find lots of advice here and you'll learn as you go along. I don`t even have a dancing child.!!!! 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. Quite right, its not like me to be so horrid actually, and I feel really rather sad and cross at myself. as JulieW has already said, be careful what you say on here as we would all be surprised at how many people we know if all identities were revealed. By They do audition quite a nber of children for not that many places but it is done sympathetically. However, she is not very tall for her age, and more muscle than slim, and was not picked to be a JA. 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). But the audition process is FUN and your daughter may be EXACTLY what they are looking for - so go for it! Audition Educator a new course on Dance Auditions from SemperOper Balletts Becca Haw. Candidates 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 also said that it is not a test of how good a dancer you are, but they are looking for the children that they believe are the most likely to benefit from this particular type of training and that that does include looking for particular things in how your body is built. OK am all read up I think couple of questions. I'm content to be very very proud she's even been asked to fill in the paper work to try. For dancers like Marina . My daughter was offered waiting list, but unfortunately a place never came up. There is a little speech given to them before they audition in which they are told not to worry, that not everyone can be picked but it doesn't mean they won't be picked later on, etc My memory is a bit fuzzy but others will know better what they are told I'm sure All that to say that kids know it is a competition of sorts. 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. Links to auditions on public sites such as YouTube or Vimeo should be unlisted or password protected, not private. Please copy and paste the url/link into your application form where instructed, this will allow the auditions team to watch the video online privately. Auditions will be held across the UK. do you have to wait long? Alternate weekends, they said the letters would be posted this side of Easter holidays so not expecting anything from them until end of march. Registered in England and Wales No 2490618, Not sure what to expect when you visit? 2. 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. There are lots of Princesses at many different schools. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. Please upload your video to a file sharing website and include the link in your application form, along with the applicants details. I was coming from the angle of some of the parents you meet along the way, and there are some but most are lovely. Cambrs (bends) sideways, forwards and backwards. 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). Royal Ballet Junior Associate Audition questions. 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. 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! 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. By 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. 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. We are unable to accept any late applications as the online application form will be unavailableafter the closingdate. I think so far the audition process has been a great life experience for DD we haven't regretted one moment. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. 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. 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! Our auditions are held at our centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Dundee, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nyyCia99hI. I think some people do it to show of a bit, or to try to pysche out the "opposition" but they are risking injury. that way if she gets a no, then she doesnt even need to know not sure if we'll get away with doing that guess lots of people talk about the outcome when there? Good Luck x. Hi Bou. Candidates aged 13-15 applying for male training: a close-fitting white t-shirt or leotard, mid to dark colour tights (no white tights, no dance shorts), white socks, black or white ballet shoes. Subtle/natural make-up only, if worn. We did our first audition for RBS on Sunday and DD enjoyed it very much! 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. 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. Helping the children to understand what is expected of them at an audition and within an associate class. Hi Bou and welcome! All classes are held on Saturdays with the exception of our Dundee, which run on Sundays. Just be aware that I have read that it is the more mature 8 year olds, who are thought to be capable of coping with intensive classes, who will be accepted. All eligible applicants will be offered a 1 hourauditionMay 2020. That means that sadly the large majority of applicants will be disappointed, even though their dance "careers" may have been very successful so far. guess she assumed it was just a letter from the teacher to me. Hair neatly groomed. 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. The Royal Ballet School is looking for talented young dancers with a passion for classical ballet. 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. RBS always like to see children in socks Bou. Hair neatly groomed. 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! The classes are generally on a Saturday every week or fortnight. We welcome applications from all, and no student should be discouraged from applying. 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. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. Taught by Royal Ballet school trained Alicia Sandercock. Have you checked out the JA tab on the RBS website? It's easy! Not getting drawn into that sort of thing is very sensible. You can choose the audition centre nearest to where you live. All young dancersaged 8 to 10 by 31 August 2017 (currently Years 3, 4, 5)whoapplyfor our Junior Associate programmewill be offeredan audition. 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. They do a short class audition, which you cant watch but the children seem to enjoy. Applicants are invited to audition together in age-appropriate classes which last 1 hour for Junior Associates. I don't know how long your daughter has been doing ballet but here is what happened to us regarding JA's. Please ensure that your whole body is in the frame of the video and you are dancing in a clear and safe space. I can honestly say there was no one liked that at dds old dance school. Left and right sides of all exercises must be shown unless otherwise stated. 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. The application deadline isMonday 23 March 2020. I think you were just voicing your opinion and I was saying take care on here, cross wires. Auditions will be held across the UK. 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). I'm sure you'll find lots of helpful advice here. 2017 - 2022 Wendy Sandercock Academy of Dance. :-), yeah thanks - it did cross my mind but i'm not too worried as like was mentioned before there are a lot about and a lot of dance schools in the area and nothing has been said that i wouldnt say in the open if needed, Hi Bou, I to am new to the forum. 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. If accepted, you join in September. Good luck xx. Applications for our Junior Associate programme open in February each year and close in March. Well you know more than me,anyway. I know many lovely dancers who have not been JAs but have been selected for other schemes, done well in exams and so on, and, most important of all, continued to enjoy their dancing. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. 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. Ballet Boost is a forward-thinking ballet school for gifted dancers aged 8+. 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. Royal Balled School: Junior Associate Programme Auditions and Requirements. They will ask for socks in the audition. 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. All uniforms can be purchased from our shop by visiting the shop page on this site or clicking the button below. Remember a possible no is not the end either. My daughter was offered waiting list, but unfortunately a place never came up. We did our first audition for RBS on Sunday and DD enjoyed it very much! 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. Admission to the programme is strictly by invitation only and our decision(s) are final. No point in hiding it from her. One enchanment of grand allegro (including tours en lair for male applicants). There would be no getting an envelope past my daughter without her knowing the contents! Auditions take place from November to January. 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. Please note that these stretches should not be bounced or forced. 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. 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. What about if you didn't have enough money, or time to attend lessons or just didn't think it was right for your daughter? By the way, have you considered other associate schemes eg Elmhurst or Tring? 01/03/2017 20:11. Classes run from September to July at nine centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Dundee, Eastleigh (Southampton), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Totnes. thanks for the replies - it seems very daunting. 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. 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. Is that where everyone is now There used to be a good bit of dance chat here in recent years. As I recall we auditioned in March and heard by July. They are invited each year to the Royal Opera House to watch a pre general rehearsal. Lots of warming up and stretching going on outside before hand, but my daughter was happy to sit and watch the 'stretchers' putting their legs up by their ears!! Splits (facing on diagonal splits with both right and left leg, box splits in second position). 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. You'll find lots of advice here and you'll learn as you go along. 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. Can I suggest you do a search using key words as there is already a wealth of information on the forum. 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. Stretching muscles before they are fully warmed is not a good idea. Less than six months after his first lesson we were at the JA audition,him knowing virtually nothing. I can think of two at my dd's main school. 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. Sign up for a new account in our community. Share. The audition is in the form of a class ( about an hour and a half as I recall) and is a fairly simple class with some basic exercises and stretches. Our Junior Associate Insight Days take place at our centres across the UK or online. 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. What to include in your video However I also saw the pressure on the mothers of the Princesses. They usually get a workshop once a year too. Junior Associate programmeis for girls and boys aged 8 to 10who want to experience Royal Ballet School training alongside their regular ballet classes. Hair neatly groomed, if long please tie back (no headbands). Dance City is a company limited by guarantee. This will allow the auditions team to watch the video online privately. Please position the camera in front of the applicant to show full height and breadth in plis and ports de bras. Please position the camera in front of the applicant to show full height and breadth in plis and ports de bras. I would try out for JAs and see how your daughter gets on. The preliminary audition takes the form of a classical ballet class tailored to each age group. 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