There is less to report today as everyone is frantically readying themselves for tomorrow’s marathon. On stage, each candidate will present their classical variation, followed by the contemporary pieces. This will take us from 9.45am until 6.30pm. After which, the jury will deliberate. The list of those progressing to the final round is available two hours later.

Saturday is always the hardest day of the competition for it is not only lengthy but emotionally draining. Note to self: Bring plenty of tissues.

Cathy Marston is with us today for the first time.  What a rare privilege it is for the candidates to receive coaching and advice from a choreographer of such renown.

STOP PRESS.   Our youtube channel is the 31st most viewed channel in the world right now (that translates as more than 50,000 views in one day!).

Just wait until the recording of the final round is made available on Monday.   I swear we’ll present Avatar with a challenge for audience figures!