Examination
Board
We offer examinations
in classical ballet suitable for everyone from young children
starting out in dance classes to students aspiring to become
professional dancers. There are no upwards age limits on any
examinations or presentation classes and a syllabus has been
designed for both male and female candidates at all levels.
The Royal Academy of Dance stresses the
importance of every student having an achievable goal. This is
measured either by an Examination for students studying the Graded
or Vocational Graded syllabus or the option of a presentation class
for Graded students.
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New Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in
Dance Syllabi
In January 2009, the
Examinations Board launched two new syllabi, which have been
devised to provide a strong foundation for future dance
training, appropriate and relevant to young children today. Fun
to do and rewarding to teach, Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary
in Dance will help to develop children’s physical skills,
stamina, creativity, expression and musicality.
The new syllabi will be examined from September 2009, full
details on the content, general information and examining body
rules and regulations can be found in the Specification:
Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance.
Click here to read more.
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The Graded
Examination Syllabus
The Graded syllabus
consists of three different components:
• Classical
• Free Movement
• Character
Click here for more information
on the syllabus
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The Vocational Graded Syllabus
The Vocational Graded syllabus is the
continuation of classical ballet from the Academy’s Graded
Syllabus where pointe work for females is introduced for the
first time.
This syllabus has been designed to give the necessary
training to students wishing to study seriously with a possible
view to following a career in dance or dance related subjects.
Click here for more information on the
syllabus.
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Examination and Presentation classes
Examinations offer students a challenge to show their understanding of the work. They are open to all students studying the Graded and Vocational Graded Examination syllabi and are tests of knowledge in relation to the level in question. Click here for more information.
Pre School Dance Curriculum Demonstration classes
A demonstration class provides students studying the Pre School Dance Curriculum with the opportunity to perform to an invited audience that includes parents/guardians of the participating children as well as a Royal Academy of Dance examiner. Click here for more information
Qualifications
We have produced a framework to place our examinations in context of other qualifications, click here to read more.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Royal Academy of Dance is an equal opportunities organisation and has a policy of open access to Examinations and Presentation Classes for all candidates. Students with a temporary or permanent disability/condition who require reasonable adjustments to be made to enable them to perform to the best of their ability, can contact the Examinations Department or their National Administrator who will where possible make these arrangements. Click here for more information
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