All auditions are for courses which start the following September. Be mindful to keep your knees fully stretched, Back (lying face down sideways to camera, place hands on floor next to your shoulders and slowly stretch arms so back is arched). Auditions will be held across the UK. My DD has been a JA and is in her 3rd year. And she may well be exactly what the RBS are looking for! You can also apply for funding if needed too and isn't frowned upon. 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA, UK, 2023 The Royal Ballet School |Registered charity no: 214364, Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme. I may have given the wrong idea by my post. Auditions will be held across the UK. Well you know more than me,anyway. Our auditions are held at our centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Dundee, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London. 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. If accepted, you join in September. All uniforms can be purchased from our shop by visiting the shop page on this site or clicking the button below. Best of luck with the MA results. We hold annual auditions for our full-time and Associate programmes. Our auditions are held at our centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Dundee, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London. Each year we welcome young dancers, in studying in year 3 to 10 at academic school, to attend our Junior, Mid and Senior Associate Insight classes. Stretching muscles before they are fully warmed is not a good idea. 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. 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. One enchanment including sauts, changement des pieds and chapps. Cambrs (bends) sideways, forwards and backwards. Left and right sides of all exercises must be shown unless otherwise stated. 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. OK am all read up I think couple of questions. Please upload your video to a file sharing website and include the link in your application form, along with the applicants details. It is a lovely programme to be involved with and I'm happy to answer any questions. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. ), Legseleven - your post made me laugh out loud - this totally describes Princess btw, even her mum calls her this so i'm not being derogatory, i just have a different interpretation of the meaning, I've never seen her lose anything yet but imagine it would be the same reaction, DD currently does 2hr classes twice a week after school and has always been very old for her age - doent mix very well with her age group as she 'just doesnt get them and why they have to be so silly' (her words not mine - i've never grown up, but i dont think the stamina would be an issue for her. Admission to the School is based solely on potential in classical ballet, not personal circumstances or academic ability. We are unable to accept any late applications as the online application form will be unavailableafter the closingdate. 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! Dancers are welcome to re-apply if they have auditioned before. Royal Ballet School holds auditions across the UK and internationally. 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 . You can also send a CV to Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE. 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 . 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 eligible applicants will be offered a 1 hourauditionMay 2020. Alternate weekends, they said the letters would be posted this side of Easter holidays so not expecting anything from them until end of march. 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 Published Jan. 15, 2023 4:55 p.m. PST. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. thanks for the replies - it seems very daunting. 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. Please note that we will not accept any applications sent through as a zip file. Exercise programmes devised and developed by the Royal Ballet School's physiotherapist. To apply to the Programme: Visit Auditions page To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. You can downplay the outcome if you prefer but she will know there is one. I heard a saying once that I try to remember, be nice to everyone when you are on your way up. All classes are held on Saturdays with the exception of our Dundee, which run on Sundays. The Royal Ballet School is looking for talented young dancers with a passion for classical ballet. You'll find lots of advice here and you'll learn as you go along. If you have any questions about any of the above please email our web team at [emailprotected]. 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 *. It sounds like she is a smart little girl who will understand the situation. Upper School semi-finalists will be asked to provide a video of classwork after their successful preliminary audition. 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! 08/03/2016 18:35. All auditions are for courses which start the following September. For what it's worth, my top tip is to try not to overthink things and to treat the audition as a fun experience in its own right. Five minutes maximum of pointe work (only if already taught) at the barre only: rises, relevs, in 1st, 2nd and 5th positions. 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). I was coming from the angle of some of the parents you meet along the way, and there are some but most are lovely. 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. Royal Balled School: Junior Associate Programme Auditions and Requirements. 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. Thank you though, taxi. All applications received by the closing dates will be offered an audition class. There was nothing sinister at all but it made me think. Auditions take place from November to January. 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. 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!! 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. It's a tricky issue in a way, and when we received the "no" letters I did worry about how to explain things to my DD. For White Lodge, entry into UK school years 8, 9, 10 and 11. We regret that we no longer accept DVD applications. All applicants are offered a preliminary audition. Registered in England and Wales No 2490618, Not sure what to expect when you visit? The preliminary audition takes the form of a classical ballet class tailored to each age group. All applications received by the closing dates will be offered an audition class. 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'm not sure you are going the best way about it if you allow me Bou Let me explain. Happy to try and answer any specific questions, good luck. Our site uses cookies. You can film your video application on a camera or a smartphone/tablet. 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. You may meet them again when you are on your way down. National dance, historical dance, natural movement and pointe work as appropriate to the students age and development. This Associate Programme is for students in academic years 5-11, who attend regular ballet classes with their home teacher and who are looking for a complimentary training programme. Junior Associate programmeis for girls and boys aged 8 to 10who want to experience Royal Ballet School training alongside their regular ballet classes. Hi Bou, the MA lessons take place at the upper school in covent garden (i think)!! Find out more about photograph requirements. Here are some useful links , https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/associate-programme/, Associate Program and Audition Livestream Q&A, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nyyCia99hI, Contact : wendysandercockdance@gmail.com. Learn more about our use of cookies: Cookie Policy, The Royal Ballet Schools new digital intensive courses available worldwide, Unite for Ukraine Special Gala by UKs top dance schools, Russell Maliphant, Choreographer & Artistic Director looks back over his career and towards 25 years of Russell Maliphant Dance Company. It's only one audition for JAs - there will be a list of dates on the RBS website. You do not need to have the video filmed in a studio or filmed by a professional. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. 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. What to include in your video 01/03/2017 20:11. Applications for our Junior Associate programme open in February each year and close in March. Look fwd to reading about your results. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. 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. The girl could not get herself to lessons by herself as public transport was poor and eventually she vanished from the school. 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. 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. The class lasts between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes and includes a gentle warm-up. Hammond may be too far for you to travel - although I think their classes are ?monthly, so may be possible? 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. 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. 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. By They were in every competition and a lot of mothers and DDS were jealous. There would be no getting an envelope past my daughter without her knowing the contents! The JA's are an amazing experience! We are so delighted to have our Associate students back in our nine Associate centres across the UK.While our Junior Associate students were taking classes f. Our Junior Associate Insight Days take place at our centres across the UK or online. I could come up with lots of 'reasons' but they would all be excuses really. 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. Helping the children to understand what is expected of them at an audition and within an associate class. We also accept video auditions from international candidates who are unable to attend an in-person audition. They do audition quite a nber of children for not that many places but it is done sympathetically. Should any parent require more information on joining the programme, please write in using the website of via Facebook. My daughter says she wants to audition but it's such a big commitment in terms of time, money etc, I wonder if it is worth it? It is nothing to be intimidated by, they are lovely and it is a special day out for the children, just try to relax and enjoy! One enchanment of grand allegro (including tours en lair for male applicants). 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. 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. 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. 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. Entry into 1st, 2nd and 3rd year at Upper School (equivalent to UK school year 12, 13 and 14). Can I suggest you do a search using key words as there is already a wealth of information on the forum. Junior Associateauditions will beheld in May and June 2017 at Royal Ballet Schoolcentres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London. Naturally non-selection on our programme, may lead to disappointment both from parents and students alike and this is regrettable. I'm sure you'll find lots of helpful advice here. We did our first audition for RBS on Sunday and DD enjoyed it very much! My daughter was offered waiting list, but unfortunately a place never came up. The Royal Ballet School runs weekly classes for children at a small number of venues across the UK. 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. Has anyone got experience of the Eastliegh auditions and socks vs tights? My ds fell into ballet (long story) by accident. One of the parents of a super bendy boy, when enquiring how long my ds had been dancing said " never mind, he can always try again if he doesn't get in" well, he did get in and her super bendy boy never did appear at the classes. 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. Links to auditions on public sites such as YouTube or Vimeo should be unlisted or password protected, not private. Classes run from September to July at nine centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Dundee, Eastleigh (Southampton), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Totnes. 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. We did our first audition for RBS on Sunday and DD enjoyed it very much! Royal Ballet Junior Associate Audition questions. 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? 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. 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. Applications for our Junior Associate programme open 21 February 2023. They will ask for socks in the audition. Admission to the programme is strictly by invitation only and our decision(s) are final. Good luck xx. And congratulations on succeeding with the first step of the process (being recommended by your dance teacher). Your daughter had the right idea Nancy! Hi Bou and welcome! As I recall we auditioned in March and heard by July. Sign up for a new account in our community. Stretching muscles before they are fully warmed is not a good idea. 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. Dance City is a company limited by guarantee. 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. I think you were just voicing your opinion and I was saying take care on here, cross wires. 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). 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. 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. Every weekend was given up to competitions and dance auditions. If you would like some help with the exercises for your video application, please see our video guidelines. They are invited each year to the Royal Opera House to watch a pre general rehearsal. Hair neatly groomed. 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.!! They usually get a workshop once a year too. 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