R.A.D BALLET
R.A.D Ballet Examinations
Elite Dance Project follows the renowned Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) syllabus for all our Classical Ballet based classes and examinations. The R.A.D is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world and features exquisite music and beautiful new enchainments to challenge today’s ballet students. Whilst many students commence ballet simply for enjoyment and fitness, many students go on to sit ballet examinations.
What are the benefits of sitting a ballet examination?
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Having a goal to work towards
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Attaining a higher standard of technique, musicality and performance
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Receiving recognition from the world’s largest ballet examining body
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Receiving a report, certificate, and medal in recognition of achievement
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Gaining confidence and increasing enjoyment in dance
Elite Dance Project sits all its examinations towards the end of the year, usually in the October/November session. In order for students to reach their personal best, there are several requirements you must meet before being considered to sit an examination.
Why Choose Ballet?
Ballet helps your child:
Physically
Increase bone density
Improve coordination and rhythm
Improve fine and gross motor skills
Improve posture and deportment
Develop flexibility and balance
Develop long, lean and strong muscles
Learn about proper health and nutrition
Emotionally
Develop and improve listening skills
Develop and improve focus and concentration
Build confidence
Develop passion
Become culturally enriched
Channel their emotional energy into a creative outlet
Socially
Develop teamwork
Develop patience and respect for taking turns
Learn to follow instructions
Develop musicality and rhythm
Develop a sense of pride in their own work
Develop lifelong meaningful friendships
Examination Requirements
Pre-Primary
Students must attend weekly Kindy Transition class
Primary
Students must attend weekly Primary Ballet class on Monday afternoons
Graded Examinations
Students must attend 2 weekly ballet classes of their grade
Stretch/Conditioning classes are not compulsory however are strongly encouraged for exam students.
Vocational Examination
Students must attend 2 weekly ballet classes of their grade and 2 weekly pointe classes
Stretch/Conditioning classes are not compulsory however are strongly encouraged for exam students.
All students must attend additional holiday ballet workshops and exam-preparation classes.
IMPORTANT: The final decision of exam entry is at the discretion of your child's ballet teacher and the Director of the Studio. You may be required to pay your exam entry fee, coaching classes and private lessons in advance. Please note that the exam entry fee, coaching classes and private lessons are all additional costs on top of term fees.
If you would like your child to be considered for an examination please first speak with the studio directors, who will then discuss this with your child’s ballet teacher.
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