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by songbird
Tue May 14, 2013 11:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Is there a definitive list of the age colleges take from?
Replies: 63
Views: 41010

Re: Is there a definitive list of the age colleges take from

Reynolds Performing Arts Reynolds Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 in Performing Arts Creative Practitioner Diploma Level 4 ISTD major vocational qualifications CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Exercise and Fitness CYQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training ...
by songbird
Thu May 09, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Applying for 2013
Replies: 441
Views: 324704

Re: Applying for 2013

well done to your dd for dada at laine we have heard lots get their results today sadly we not had a letter either way yet which is so aaaahhhhh/....
by songbird
Tue May 07, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

We therefore believe that continuing to support these talented but not academically gifted young people outweighs the disadvantages of DaDA students not being able to apply for a student loan.

So how did they arrive at the point of view that when your talented your not academically gifted - !!!!
by songbird
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Performance Preparation Academy
Replies: 9
Views: 12674

Re: Performance Preparation Academy

i understand that the 3 year course is run by Gerry tebbut who was one of the main people responsible for musical theatre at GSA up until they amalgamated with the University of Surrey - shortly after that time PPA who were using the same premises were told they could no longer use the premises (up ...
by songbird
Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Applying for 2013
Replies: 441
Views: 324704

Re: Applying for 2013

totally totally agree they should do what makes them happy and enjoy opening any doors that open for them - dd choose the course that she felt suited her best she followed her heart... no matter which we our kids go even the non performing children will probably re train a number of times during the...
by songbird
Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Applying for 2013
Replies: 441
Views: 324704

Re: Applying for 2013

My dd did a one year course at the london school of musical theatre she was one of about 4 who got in at 18years old the rest had either worked professionally or had attended well regardedmusical theatre degree or music courses such as chichester cumbria even one from a 3 year italia conti and one r...
by songbird
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

[People seem to be sticking at the over 70k issue basically over 50K joint you need to be able to find at least 3k a year more at some schools plus living cost at least 6k a year - and its based on the money you earn before tax if someone had 70k net coming into the house with the higher rate of tax...
by songbird
Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

Shame to see what was a genuine debate get stirred up like this - it reads a bit like someone is enjoying making a stir which is such a shame as if we cant support each other hear then those outside of performing certainly wont have any sympathy . I for one think its great that lower income families...
by songbird
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

There are a still a lot of people unaware how this might impact them in the future ... The means test is very unfair If there are two working parent in the same house who are paid via PAYE and therefore cant offset their tax etc via self employment or business they could loose out on funding but som...
by songbird
Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

Thanks for stating the link Jay lou -..... I am so upset about this ( even though we dont know yet if our child would even get a DADA ) we do have a offer of a place - .......the reason i am so annoyed is I took on a full time job thinking that if awarded a dada we would have to find the money for a...
by songbird
Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

also if it looks at 2011-2012 earnings or 2012 -2013 and if once awarded it carries on for 3 years or if it is assessed every year based on earnings cause if so if you circumstances change for the better you could loose out ?
by songbird
Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: DaDa Funding for 2013-14
Replies: 132
Views: 103440

Re: DaDa Funding for 2013-14

DOes anyne know if the sliding scale looks at gross or net income / pensionable or taxable pay ?
by songbird
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:07 am
Forum: Subjects of Debate
Topic: Am Dram Problems
Replies: 28
Views: 23772

Re: Am Dram Problems

playing Devils advocate perhaps as both the girls who were originally together are very strong sperformers perhaps they felt they needed one in each group to help carry the others and to impress the paying audience . I know its hard but now committed the strengh of character she has to find by carry...
by songbird
Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Applying for 2013
Replies: 441
Views: 324704

Re: Applying for 2013

I think GSA must have changed a lot when dd auditioned for 2011 intake the first audition consisted of being seen by a panel of independant specialist people who cast for the industry it took at least a couple of hours and then those who get to recall go for two days .. one of the reasons dd took in...
by songbird
Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Dance section
Topic: Poor DD is all post virally-so no dancing-how will we cope?
Replies: 23
Views: 14888

Re: Poor DD is all post virally-so no dancing-how will we co

perhaps Urdang would postpone to feb half term if they do one? Iagree with cancelling competition as they come with mental stress not just the physical - if e feels up to going on the week then let her as she will have fun but summer schools do tend to be fast paced as they like to show a taste of w...