Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)

Primary is 1 lesson per week, increasing to 2 lessons per week for exam preparation.

Grades 1 to 5 students are required to attend 2 Ballet classes per week to ensure correct knowledge and performance of the exam criteria. Exam students also need to attend 1 Pilates class per week

The schools average graded exam result is 92%.

The syllabus has 3 sections

Classical Ballet
Free Movement
Character

Vocational / Major Grades; Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced students are required to attend 3 Ballet classes, 1 Stretch & Strengthen Class and /or Pilates & 1 Pointe class per week.

These classes are necessary to prepare the student for Pointe work and the Major exams. Students not able to attend all these classes are still very welcome however; entries for examinations will not be possible. Exams are held twice a year in May & October; students are invited to enter for their exam when they have reached their full potential in that particular grade.

The schools average vocational exam result is 82%.

About the ROYAL ACADEMY of DANCE

The Academy’s patron is HM Queen Elizabeth II
RAD membership supports the advancement of dance and includes professional dancers, teachers, students, benefactors and friends.
The Royal Academy of Dance is a registered charity # 312826
The RAD is the worlds leading organization in Classical Ballet teaching.
A Global organization involving approximately 13,500 members across 83 countries.
35 RAD offices worldwide, with 182 examiners.
212,350 children take RAD examinations each year

Photography by Terry Cullinane

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The Macarthur Ballet Studio : Classical Ballet Classes : Ballet Lessons : Campbelltown : Ingleburn

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)

About the ROYAL ACADEMY of DANCE