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| RAD Exams |
What are RAD Examinations and Presentation Classes?
The Royal Academy of Dance stresses that each student should have an achievable goal. This is
measured either by an annual RAD Examination or a Presentation Class.
The examinations and presentation classes are conducted by RAD Examiners who travel
internationally to RAD schools and provide an objective evaluation of each student’s progress.
Students must be made to realize that from the moment they enter the examination room to the time
they leave, they are “on stage” and must act accordingly. Observation of the examinations and
presentation classes is not permitted; only the RAD examiner, pianist and the specific students being
tested are allowed into the studio. We request that outside noise be kept to a minimum so that
students can remain focused and the examiner can work without distraction.
All exam scheduling is done by the RAD, not our studio, and exam/presentation class dates can occur
on school days. We apologize if this necessitates your student missing school for a partial day or full
day.
The Royal Academy of Dance stresses that each student should have an achievable goal. This is
measured either by an annual RAD Examination or a Presentation Class.
The examinations and presentation classes are conducted by RAD Examiners who travel
internationally to RAD schools and provide an objective evaluation of each student’s progress.
Students must be made to realize that from the moment they enter the examination room to the time
they leave, they are “on stage” and must act accordingly. Observation of the examinations and
presentation classes is not permitted; only the RAD examiner, pianist and the specific students being
tested are allowed into the studio. We request that outside noise be kept to a minimum so that
students can remain focused and the examiner can work without distraction.
All exam scheduling is done by the RAD, not our studio, and exam/presentation class dates can occur
on school days. We apologize if this necessitates your student missing school for a partial day or full
day.
| Two types of RAD Examinations in Classical Ballet are available to our students |
2) Vocational Examinations in Dance
The Vocational Examinations are for students continuing on to
professional training. Pointe work is included for girls at this
level.
The dates for the Vocational Examinations will be announced
upon notification from RAD. Each student registered for the
Vocational Examinations will receive a notification letter with a
specific date and time for her or his exam.
The Vocational Examinations venue will be held at a central
location for all Northern California students (usually at Susan
Hayward School of Dancing, Montara, CA).
Vocational exams usually take place in February or March.
Click here for more VOCATIONAL Exam info
The Vocational Examinations are for students continuing on to
professional training. Pointe work is included for girls at this
level.
The dates for the Vocational Examinations will be announced
upon notification from RAD. Each student registered for the
Vocational Examinations will receive a notification letter with a
specific date and time for her or his exam.
The Vocational Examinations venue will be held at a central
location for all Northern California students (usually at Susan
Hayward School of Dancing, Montara, CA).
Vocational exams usually take place in February or March.
Click here for more VOCATIONAL Exam info
Mock (Practice) Examinations are scheduled prior to the actual examinations to help prepare students for the exam/presentation
class experience. All students registered for the RAD Examinations/Presentation Classes must attend the Mock Examinations.
class experience. All students registered for the RAD Examinations/Presentation Classes must attend the Mock Examinations.
| Royal Academy of Dance |
To learn more about the Royal Academy of Dance (U.K.),
London, England, please visit their web site.
London, England, please visit their web site.
| Mock Exams |
1) Graded Examinations in Dance
The Graded Examinations are for students in Pre-School,
Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grade 1 through Grade 8
classes. The exams are scheduled by the Royal Academy
of Dance and are held once per year in the Spring, usually
in April.
For the Pre-School and Pre-Primary levels, the exam is
now called "Class Awards & Presentation".
We have requested that the exams be held on Saturday and
Sunday, but if that request cannot be honored, then the
exams will be held during the week with the first exams
beginning at 2:00 pm each day.
Approximately one month prior to the Graded Exams, each
student will be notified by email of the exact exam date and
time assigned by RAD. The exam schedule will also be
posted in the studio lobby.
The Graded Examinations will be held at Rachel’s Ballet
Mission Valley studio (MV - our second studio) at Las
Palmas Ave. and Mission Blvd.
The Graded Examinations are for students in Pre-School,
Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grade 1 through Grade 8
classes. The exams are scheduled by the Royal Academy
of Dance and are held once per year in the Spring, usually
in April.
For the Pre-School and Pre-Primary levels, the exam is
now called "Class Awards & Presentation".
We have requested that the exams be held on Saturday and
Sunday, but if that request cannot be honored, then the
exams will be held during the week with the first exams
beginning at 2:00 pm each day.
Approximately one month prior to the Graded Exams, each
student will be notified by email of the exact exam date and
time assigned by RAD. The exam schedule will also be
posted in the studio lobby.
The Graded Examinations will be held at Rachel’s Ballet
Mission Valley studio (MV - our second studio) at Las
Palmas Ave. and Mission Blvd.
The studio will be closed (no regular classes are held) for approximately three days during the
RAD Graded Examinations, Presentation Classes, and Mock Examinations. Actual dates will be
announced upon notification from RAD.
Students who do not meet the RAD Exam requirements will instead have a separate Presentation
Class to present their work to the RAD Examiner, but they will not be graded.
Beginning with the Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 School Year, all students who have enrolled in our
RAD Ballet Program and have paid the Flat Fee by Grade Level will participate in the appropriate
RAD Examination or Presentation Class. Drop-In students do not participate in exams or
presentations Students must attain the exam standard and attend the full number of classes per
week for their respective levels to participate in the RAD Exams. Some students will be required to
take private lessons or extra classes for exam preparation if work is weak in that level. All
students must have consent from the Ballet Director and instructors to take the RAD Exams.
RAD Graded Examinations, Presentation Classes, and Mock Examinations. Actual dates will be
announced upon notification from RAD.
Students who do not meet the RAD Exam requirements will instead have a separate Presentation
Class to present their work to the RAD Examiner, but they will not be graded.
Beginning with the Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 School Year, all students who have enrolled in our
RAD Ballet Program and have paid the Flat Fee by Grade Level will participate in the appropriate
RAD Examination or Presentation Class. Drop-In students do not participate in exams or
presentations Students must attain the exam standard and attend the full number of classes per
week for their respective levels to participate in the RAD Exams. Some students will be required to
take private lessons or extra classes for exam preparation if work is weak in that level. All
students must have consent from the Ballet Director and instructors to take the RAD Exams.
"Training and Inspiring Dancers and Teachers of Tomorrow" |
All students registered for the RAD Graded
Examination/Presentation Class must attend the Mock
Examination.
Schedules will be emailed to parents and posted in studio
lobbies.
NOTE: The Mock Exam will be accompanied by live piano
music and parents are invited to observe the Mock Exam.
This is your chance to see the exam process and how
much your student has progressed.
Dates: To Be Announced (usually in April)
Location: Rachel's Ballet, Mission Valley Studio
(MV - At Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
Examination/Presentation Class must attend the Mock
Examination.
Schedules will be emailed to parents and posted in studio
lobbies.
NOTE: The Mock Exam will be accompanied by live piano
music and parents are invited to observe the Mock Exam.
This is your chance to see the exam process and how
much your student has progressed.
Dates: To Be Announced (usually in April)
Location: Rachel's Ballet, Mission Valley Studio
(MV - At Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
| Dates & Details for the 2011 Graded Exams |
Getting Ready for the Exam - Helpful Hints from RAD USA |
NOTE:
No observations by parents of the actual exams.
Please be quiet as exams are in progress.
Dates: To Be Announced (usually in April)
Location: Rachel's Ballet, Mission Valley Studio
(MV - At Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
No observations by parents of the actual exams.
Please be quiet as exams are in progress.
Dates: To Be Announced (usually in April)
Location: Rachel's Ballet, Mission Valley Studio
(MV - At Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
| MOCK Graded Exams (Pre-School through Grade 8) |
| Graded Exams (Pre-School through Grade 8) |
To find other Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) studios in the
United States, please visit the RAD USA web site.
United States, please visit the RAD USA web site.
When do students register for the RAD Exams/Presentation Classes?
A portion of the Flat Fee by Grade Level paid at the time a student enrolls for the Fall/Spring School year is used to register the
student for the appropriate RAD Examination or Presentation Class. RAD requires that registration for RAD Examinations and
Presentation Classes be done in September in order to allow enough time for processing in London. The RAD processing has
changed and it now takes longer than in years past. We can no longer do last minute registrations.
A portion of the Flat Fee by Grade Level paid at the time a student enrolls for the Fall/Spring School year is used to register the
student for the appropriate RAD Examination or Presentation Class. RAD requires that registration for RAD Examinations and
Presentation Classes be done in September in order to allow enough time for processing in London. The RAD processing has
changed and it now takes longer than in years past. We can no longer do last minute registrations.
For the Mock Graded Examinations, a schedule will be
posted in the studio lobby with each grade level’s date and
time. Mock Graded Exams will be held at Rachel’s Ballet
Mission Valley Studio (MV at Las Palmas Avenue & Mission
Blvd). Please check your email and the studio lobby for
exact times by grade level.
posted in the studio lobby with each grade level’s date and
time. Mock Graded Exams will be held at Rachel’s Ballet
Mission Valley Studio (MV at Las Palmas Avenue & Mission
Blvd). Please check your email and the studio lobby for
exact times by grade level.
For the Mock Vocational Examinations, students will be notified
of the specific date, time and central location for their Mock
Vocational Exam (usually held at the Susan Hayward School of
Dancing, Montara, CA). Click here for more Mock VOCATIONAL
Exam info
of the specific date, time and central location for their Mock
Vocational Exam (usually held at the Susan Hayward School of
Dancing, Montara, CA). Click here for more Mock VOCATIONAL
Exam info