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 Instructor Workshops RAD Exams Update
Some of our dancers travelled to Calgary for their RAD exams and/or attended workshops during Oct/Nov.
Dancers will be sent home with an information package and registration form regarding upcoming RAD
workshops to be held in February 2010. All dancers taking upcoming RAD ballet exams will be expected
to attend these Pre-Exam Preparation workshops. To ensure your dancer has a spot, please make sure
you complete and return the registration form promptly.
Mrs. Kelley, who will be teaching the workshops, is a very experienced RAD teacher and examiner from
Vancouver. Mrs. Kelley has had many students over the years, go on to become professional dancers, in
many first class international ballet companies. These workshops have always been an amazing
experience for our students.
Our exam session will be held between May 27th and June 3rd.
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 Instructor Workshops RAD Exams Update
Some of our dancers travelled to Calgary for their RAD exams and/or attended workshops during Oct/Nov.
Dancers will be sent home with an information package and registration form regarding upcoming RAD
workshops to be held in February 2010. All dancers taking upcoming RAD ballet exams will be expected
to attend these Pre-Exam Preparation workshops. To ensure your dancer has a spot, please make sure
you complete and return the registration form promptly.
Mrs. Kelley, who will be teaching the workshops, is a very experienced RAD teacher and examiner from
Vancouver. Mrs. Kelley has had many students over the years, go on to become professional dancers, in
many first class international ballet companies. These workshops have always been an amazing
experience for our students.
Our exam session will be held between May 27th and June 3rd.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EXAMS AND THE RAD!
LINK TO RAD WEBSITE
Royal Academy of Dance - Examinations
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