Ballet Exams and what they mean for you and your child
The Graded Examination Syllabus
The graded syllabus consists of three different components; classical, free movement and character
dance. These syllabi begin at the level of Pre-primary, which is followed by Primary and then range from
Grade One – Eight.
The graded examinations are an achievable goal for the majority of students in which the ballet teacher
will determine when a student is proficient enough at their level to achieve this goal. Success in the
graded exams can provide the building blocks to the vocational graded syllabus depending on the student’
s capability.
The Vocational Graded Syllabus
Students wishing to study for the vocational graded syllabus should have the type of body that can respond
to demanding study. Students must be able to concentrate for long periods of time and be able to accept
and welcome constructive comments and corrections.
The Vocational Graded Exams begin at Intermediate Foundation and continue as follows; Intermediate,
Advanced Foundation, Advanced One, Advanced Two, Solo Seal Award.
Presentation Classes
Presentation Classes enable teachers to offer all students in their school a target to work towards,
irrespective of their physical ability or pace of learning. Each Presentation Class is based on the work from
the relevant Grade and content is a reduced form of the Grade syllabus examination. Presentation
Classes are of particular advantage to students, who for one reason or another may be unable to prepare
for a full Graded Examination.
RAD Exams:
Some of our dancers will be participating in the upcoming RAD exams on May 27 - June 4th. These
students will be emailed their exact exam times in due course. All dancers should make sure that their
entire ballet uniform: bodysuit, character skirts & ballet/character shoes, stockings, socks, etc.. are in
good order. If you need to purchase a replacement bodysuit, shoes, etc., please do this soon, rather than
leaving it to the last minute.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EXAMS AND THE RAD!
LINK TO RAD WEBSITE
The Graded Examination Syllabus
The graded syllabus consists of three different components; classical, free movement and character
dance. These syllabi begin at the level of Pre-primary, which is followed by Primary and then range from
Grade One – Eight.
The graded examinations are an achievable goal for the majority of students in which the ballet teacher
will determine when a student is proficient enough at their level to achieve this goal. Success in the
graded exams can provide the building blocks to the vocational graded syllabus depending on the student’
s capability.
The Vocational Graded Syllabus
Students wishing to study for the vocational graded syllabus should have the type of body that can respond
to demanding study. Students must be able to concentrate for long periods of time and be able to accept
and welcome constructive comments and corrections.
The Vocational Graded Exams begin at Intermediate Foundation and continue as follows; Intermediate,
Advanced Foundation, Advanced One, Advanced Two, Solo Seal Award.
Presentation Classes
Presentation Classes enable teachers to offer all students in their school a target to work towards,
irrespective of their physical ability or pace of learning. Each Presentation Class is based on the work from
the relevant Grade and content is a reduced form of the Grade syllabus examination. Presentation
Classes are of particular advantage to students, who for one reason or another may be unable to prepare
for a full Graded Examination.
RAD Exams:
Some of our dancers will be participating in the upcoming RAD exams on May 27 - June 4th. These
students will be emailed their exact exam times in due course. All dancers should make sure that their
entire ballet uniform: bodysuit, character skirts & ballet/character shoes, stockings, socks, etc.. are in
good order. If you need to purchase a replacement bodysuit, shoes, etc., please do this soon, rather than
leaving it to the last minute.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EXAMS AND THE RAD!
LINK TO RAD WEBSITE
Royal Academy of Dance - Examinations
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