Young Ealing Foundation Award Ceremony 2025
Meeting Point
Ealing Christian Centre
268 Northfield Avenue London
W5 4UB
Date & Time
25th September (Thursday)
3:30 pm
Dear Parents,
Please read the following information carefully from top to bottom and check it regularly, as updates may occur.
The Young Ealing Foundation Award Ceremony is a prestigious and much-loved event among Ealing residents. We are proud that our students have been selected to perform.
👉 If you need an official letter for your child’s school (for early leave or authorised absence), please let us know—we will prepare it promptly.
Here’re few key points you need to be aware of
General Information
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Please do not dress your child in costume at home.
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Children must arrive wearing leggings and a ballet leotard.
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Children must wear a front-zipped or buttoned cardigan/jumper over the leotard (a ballet cardigan is best).
- Underwear must not be visible under the costume. Skin-coloured seamless panties (available at Primark) are recommended.
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Hair must be styled in a neat ballet bun at home. Use hairspray or gel to smooth baby hairs. The forehead, neck, and ears must be clear of hair. Please, take a moment to see BALLET BUN TUTORIAL
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Hairpins and hairnets must match the child’s hair colour.
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No nail polish, jewellery, earrings, or fashion hair accessories are allowed. Even small earrings will need to be removed.
Costumes
We will be using the same costumes from the Polish Festival performance.
If you don’t yet have a costume, please follow the PayPal link info@emballetschool.co.uk to pay the £40 deposit (includes an £8 non-refundable fee). We recommend using the ‘friends and family’ option, which allows us to process refunds more quickly.
We will return the refundable portion once you return the costume in good condition. If you damage the costume, we will keep the full deposit.
If you prefer to pay by card, use the button below. Please note that if the payment was made via bank transfer, the refund may be delayed. We kindly request that you refrain from using cash as a method of payment.
Rent CostumesNotes for Parents
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Please support your child’s preparation—a neat, professional appearance builds confidence.
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Remind your child not to run around the venue or go out of Elena’s sight. They are representing our school and must behave as professional young ballerinas.
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Due to scheduling difficulties, we have cancelled the online rehearsal planned for Wednesday, 24th September at 7:00 pm. Please encourage your child to practice “Waltz of the Scarves” at home using the link with the music. Practice link here. Thank you for your understanding.
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Parents can come with us inside the venue before the performance. Free tickets must still be reserved in advance, and family and friends are warmly welcome to join and support our dancers!
Please, follow the Eventbrite link to reserve your tickets.
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Makeup
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Please do not apply makeup at home (including lipstick or eyeshadow).
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All performers will have uniform stage makeup applied after the stage rehearsal.
What to Bring
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Costume (in original packaging). Ensure your child knows their costume number.
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Ballet tights (correct size, clean, no holes or snags).
- A water bottle.
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Ballet shoes (cotton or canvas only—no leather). Shoes must be clean, elastic removed, and fitted with pink ribbons. Below is a picture showing how the ribbons should look. If you need help attaching them, Elena will gladly assist.
Contact us if you have any question
A Finale Word
The Young Ealing Foundation Award Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for our children to shine. We are incredibly proud of them and look forward to an inspiring performance.
Please be aware that we will not be available to address any requests or issues on the 25th September If you require a new ballet shoes or ballet tights, we kindly ask you to make arragement beforehand and consider obtaining them earlier.