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Royal Academy of Dance - Ballet

For students ages 7 years to Adult

The internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance program is known for its standardized and quality dance education. Exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities by focusing on creativity and musicality, providing opportunities to progress and achieve. Graded and Vocational Graded exams lead to recognized achievement at a high level in dance.

Offering: 

Graded Syllabus

Vocational Levels

Graded 

Syllabus

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Graded and Vocational levels are internationally recognized ballet syllabus classes with a focus on ballet vocabulary suitable for the development of the child. The examinations offer achievement goals for the students. 

Grade 1 to Grade 8 incorporates ballet, free movement/ interpretive ballet, and character; suitable for candidates from 7  to 18 years in the class setting and available to adults at Raincity Dance privately. Successful candidates receive a certificate for the level, a results form, and a medal.

 

G1

Grade 1

7+ years

Grade 1 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year recital. Syllabus includes classical Ballet and Character work done in low heel shoes.  

Requiring 2 classes per week

G2

Grade 2

8+ years

Grade 2 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and interpretive Ballet and Character work done in low heel shoes.  

Requiring 2 classes per week

G3

Grade 3

9+ years

Grade 3 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and interpretive Ballet and Character work done in heeled shoes.  

Requiring 2 classes per week

G4

Grade 4

10+ years

Grade 4 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and interpretive Ballet and Character work done in heeled shoes.

Requiring 2 classes per week

G5

Grade 5

11+ years

Grade 5 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and interpretive Ballet and Character work done in heeled shoes.  

Requiring 2 classes per week

G6

Grade 6

12+ years

Grade 6 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and Free Movement Ballet and Character work done in heeled shoes.  

Requiring 2 classes per week

Not offered in the 2024-25 Regular Season.

G7

Grade 7

13+ years

Grade 7 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and Free Movement Ballet and Character work done in heeled shoes.

Requiring 2 classes per week

G8

Grade 8

14+ years

Grade 8 RAD Ballet syllabus class geared towards taking exam in addition to choreography for the end of year. Syllabus includes classical and Free Movement Ballet and Character work done in heeled shoes.  

Requiring 2 classes per week

Not offered in the 2024-25 Regular Season.

BALLET REP 2

Repertoire 2

12+ & Adult 

Royal Academy of Dance Discovering Repertoire 2 Syllabus. Syllabus including barre, centre, development exercises and a classical repertoire piece. Flat shoes or en pointe. Each level is divided into 3 optional exams. 

Not offered in the 2024-25 Regular Season

BALLET REP 3

Repertoire 3

14+ to Adult 

Royal Academy of Dance Discovering Repertoire 3 Syllabus. Syllabus including barre, centre, development exercises and a classical repertoire piece. Flat shoes or en pointe. Each level is divided into 3 optional exams. 

Vocational Graded Syllabus

Vacational levels Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2 incorporates ballet, contemporary ballet, and pointe work, and is suitable for candidates 11 years and over. The Vocational  levels aim to develop the technique, music and performance skills of the older ballet student to an advanced level, preparing them for a dance or dance-related career.

These higher levels are accepted as a measure of achievement by the vocational schools attended by most young people aiming to enter the dance profession. Successful candidates receive a certificate for the level, and a results form. Completion of these levels can be used towards high school credits throughout Canada. They are also highly valued by universities and other institutions offering degree courses and programmes in the performing arts.

IF

Intermediate Foundation Ballet

11+ years

Vocational level Ballet in preparation for examination. Introduction to pointe work. Students may progress to pointe work at different times. No recital choreography.

Requiring 2 classes per week

 

Co-requisites:

Ballet Technique 3 class

INT

Intermediate Ballet

12+ years

Vocational level Ballet and pointe work in preparation for examination. No recital choreography.

 

Requiring 2 classes per week

Not offered in the 2024-25 Regular Season (Inquire about private lessons)

Co-requisites:

Ballet Technique 3 or Technique 4 class

AF

Advanced Foundation Ballet

13+ years

Advanced Foundation level ballet and pointe work succeeding Intermediate ballet. No recital choreography.

           Pre-requisite: Intermediate Ballet

Requiring 2 classes per week

Co-requisites:

Ballet Technique 4 class

A1

Advanced 1 Ballet:

14+ years 

Advanced 1 Syllabus. Ballet and pointe work in preparation for examination. No recital choreography.

Pre-requisites: Intermediate Ballet

Limited classes in the 2024-25 Regular Season. (contact the office if interested in exam preparation)

Co-requisites:

Ballet Technique 4 and/or Technique 5 class

A2

Advanced 2 Ballet:

15+ years 

Advanced 2 Syllabus. Ballet and pointe work in preparation for examination. This level is expected to require over 1 year of preparation. Students may not all be ready to take the exam at the same time, the teacher will advise if modifications need to be made. No recital choreography.

Pre-requisites: Advanced 1 Ballet

Requiring 2 classes per week

Co-requisites:

Ballet Technique 4 and/or Technique 5 class

Pointe Technique 4 and/or Technique 5 class

SOLO 

SEAL

Solo Seal

15+ years 

Solo Seal Syllabus. Ballet and pointe work in preparation for examination. Offered only by private instruction.

Pre-requisites: Advanced 2 Ballet passed with distinction

Requiring 3 hours of training per week

Co-requisites:

Ballet Technique 4 and/or Technique 5 class

Pointe Technique 4 and/or Pointe Technique 5 class

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