Royal Ballet Junior Associate Audition questions. 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. 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. 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. Taught by Royal Ballet school trained Alicia Sandercock. I am not criticising you by the way, just saying be careful. All eligible applicants will be offered a 1 hourauditionMay 2020. Re socks/tights - your have to do whatever it says in the audition letter and I believe that's socks for JAs :-). All auditions are for courses which start the following September. Share. 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. Classes run from September to July at nine centres around the UK, in London, Birmingham, Bath, Dundee, Eastleigh (Southampton), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Totnes. 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. We travel to London to attend an audition, at Royal ballet school to audition for Mid associates programme. My daughter was offered waiting list, but unfortunately a place never came up. Please position the camera halfway between front and side for all other sections of the barre to show full range of movements. Royal Ballet Junior Associate Audition questions. My son dances at his local school with the most lovely little dancer you can watch - she floats and springs and has true X factor. Helping the children to understand what is expected of them at an audition and within an associate class. Less than six months after his first lesson we were at the JA audition,him knowing virtually nothing. I can honestly say there was no one liked that at dds old dance school. If you have any questions about our auditions, get in touch at [emailprotected]. 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 can choose the audition centre nearest to where you live. 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. Subtle/natural make-up only, if worn. We seek young dancers with a passion for classical ballet and the potential and motivation to pursue a career in dance. 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. One enchanment including sauts, changement des pieds and chapps. Royal Academy of Dance gives unprecedented access to its archives for the first time at the V&A to mark 100 years: new date announced! Assume once the form is submitted, we get a confirmation, but do you know how long it takes for that letter to arrive? Registered in England and Wales No 2490618, Not sure what to expect when you visit? 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. They are looking for potential, and a fair bit of that (though obviously not all) is related to physique. 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. 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). 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. But the audition process is FUN and your daughter may be EXACTLY what they are looking for - so go for it! I would thoroughly recommend your dd auditions. Exercise programmes devised and developed by the Royal Ballet School's physiotherapist. Get into the Xmas spirit with Matthew Bournes Nutcracker! 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. Once done, copy the url/link, and paste it in the application form with the password,this will allow the auditions team to watch the video online privately. It's a funny old business really but to be honest you are better just focusing on your dc and her talents. We also accept video auditions from international candidates who are unable to attend an in-person audition. The Royal Ballet School runs weekly classes for children at a small number of venues across the UK. Bou where in london would you have to go? We regret that we no longer accept DVD applications. Our site uses cookies. Hamstrings (sitting on floor sideways to camera, legs stretched forward in parallel, reach forward to touch toes). 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! 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? 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. I know you say you are not concerned but in my experience it is best to keep opinions under wraps. 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). 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. Please note that we will not accept any applications sent through as a zip file. 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. It's easy! Class vary in size, one is for Y4/5 and then a class for Y6. You will always get someone who thinks their dc is amazing but the proof of the pudding is in the eating as they say. Auditions are held in the Summer Term and are for courses which start in September. Good luck with the audition. 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! guess she assumed it was just a letter from the teacher to me. She was luckilyplaced on the waiting list and within a month offered another centre (which we accepted). 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. 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. For White Lodge, entry into UK school years 8, 9, 10 and 11. 08/03/2016 18:35. We are unable to accept any late applications as the online application form will be unavailableafter the closingdate. Royal Ballet School holds auditions across the UK and internationally. Good luck xx. 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 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 *. Our Mid and Senior Associate Insight Days are held at the Upper School, based in Covent Garden, 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA, UK, 2023 The Royal Ballet School |Registered charity no: 214364, Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme, An introduction to The Royal Ballet School System of Training, Enhanced ballet training with the view to a full-time vocational education, Dance with students of a similar age who share the same passion and drive for a career in dance, Centre work including preparation for pirouettes, Occasionally, Associates are asked to take part in productions by The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and visiting companies, All students aged 8-10 by 31 August 2022 may apply in 2022 while in current school years 3, 4 and 5, No specific experience we recommend speaking to your childs dance teacher if you are unsure, Ability to travel to your nearest Associate centre each day that classes are run during the academic year. Please upload your video to a file sharing website and include the link in your application form, along with the applicants details. About Us. 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! Have you checked out the JA tab on the RBS website? Entry into 1st, 2nd and 3rd year at Upper School (equivalent to UK school year 12, 13 and 14). 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. I could come up with lots of 'reasons' but they would all be excuses really. thanks for the replies - it seems very daunting. The experiences my DD have been thoroughly outstanding. I also think its really important to explain that not being selected for JAs doesn't rule out many other things. I don`t even have a dancing child.!!!! By With RBS you really can't second guess anything!!! If you have a look at balletcoforum.com there are many threads about associate programmes on there. The programme attracts students from as far afield as Newcastle, Nottingham and Liverpool, as well as many students from the Yorkshire area. I think you were just voicing your opinion and I was saying take care on here, cross wires. 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. You can downplay the outcome if you prefer but she will know there is one. 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA, UK, 2023 The Royal Ballet School |Registered charity no: 214364, Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme. Our auditions are held at our centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Dundee, Leeds, Eastleigh, Bath, Totnes and London. We seek young dancers with a passion for classical ballet and the potential and motivation to pursue a career in dance. January 28, 2014 in Doing Dance. 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. Applications for our full-time and Mid/Senior/Advanced Associate programmes open in September and close in October. 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. RBS always like to see children in socks Bou. No point in hiding it from her. Sometimes children who have done very little dancing are successful rather than those who 'win everything' or get very high exam marks. Take our 3D tour of the Dance City building, https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/apply/apply-to-become-an-associate/. 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. audition day.Daisy ballet training for flexibility https://youtu.be/Koa_7zXeGGULatest ballet training https://youtu.be/nYNW-vW2LsUMy ballet class with my friends on (other channel) https://youtu.be/omKpHXLPpekMy latest performance with my friends (other channel) https://youtu.be/wiWE-Yz0E9UInstagram https://www.instagram.com/margaritas_diamante/Music :Cupids Revenge - Ethereal by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100814Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Find out more about photograph requirements. Please note that these stretches should not be bounced or forced. 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. We welcome applications from all, and no student should be discouraged from applying. 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. It's only one audition for JAs - there will be a list of dates on the RBS website. To apply to the Programme: Visit Auditions page What to include in your video :-), 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. However I also saw the pressure on the mothers of the Princesses. Dancers are welcome to re-apply if they have auditioned before. Maybe because they didn't really go in for festivals & comps. Dance City is a company limited by guarantee. The Royal Ballet School is looking for talented young dancers with a passion for classical ballet. 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. Hair neatly groomed, if long please tie back (no headbands). 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. Book your Enlighten teacher training webinars with Royal Ballet School! 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. 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. 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. They will ask for socks in the audition. 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!! 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. There would be no getting an envelope past my daughter without her knowing the contents! They are invited each year to the Royal Opera House to watch a pre general rehearsal. You do not need to have the video filmed in a studio or filmed by a professional. Preliminary auditions are held in the UK and internationally. They do audition quite a nber of children for not that many places but it is done sympathetically. 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. Be mindful to keep your knees fully stretched. Applications for our Junior Associate programme open in February each year and close in March. The curriculum entails -. 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. If successful at the preliminary stage, applicants will be invited to The Royal Ballet School in London for final auditions. Published Jan. 15, 2023 4:55 p.m. PST. My dd will be 8 in November and has danced since she was 4. That means that sadly the large majority of applicants will be disappointed, even though their dance "careers" may have been very successful so far. I think so far the audition process has been a great life experience for DD we haven't regretted one moment. Cambrs (bends) sideways, forwards and backwards. 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. 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. ie we cant watch? There are lots of Princesses at many different schools. 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. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. I'm more than happy to support her thru itIF she was to get a place, and i guess her teacher knows this as she puts her in for a few competitions and i've always gone along with it, but i think we will reallyTRY to look at it as an 'experience' and nothing more. Admission to the programme is strictly by invitation only and our decision(s) are final. 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. 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. 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. To enquire further about auditioning for Scottish Ballet, please email auditions@scottishballet.co.uk. Good Luck x. Hi Bou. 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! Royal Ballet School - Applications for Junior Associates (8-10 years) Applications for Junior Associate auditions are now open. dont know about any other classes - this is all new to me - up til the envelope arrived with DD at the end of class, we've been happily trundling along to weekly normal ballet / modern classes with the occasional comp to attend with a ballet solo Bou, I would just be honest with her. It was a lovely experience which she really enjoyed. Please ensure that your whole body is in the frame of the video and you are dancing in a clear and safe space. In its search for the next generation of great ballerinas, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet held auditions in Montreal Sunday. 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. 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. We welcome applications from all, and no student should be discouraged from applying. All applicants are offered a preliminary audition. Find out which courses you are eligible for. 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! You'll find lots of advice here and you'll learn as you go along. You see, there's a lot of princesses about;-) Your DD sounds like mine in terms of gravitating towards older children and maturity. Splits (facing on diagonal splits with both right and left leg, box splits in second position). There are lots of amazing dancers out there, and as I said I have no expectations on the audition. Our Junior Associate Insight Days take place at our centres across the UK or online. I would try out for JAs and see how your daughter gets on.