RAD (Royal Academy of Dance)

For those who prefer a structured way of learning with pre-set goals, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) classes are a great way to work on your technique. The RAD is an international association that has been offering dance syllabus in Australia since 1920. In these classes you will learn a syllabus and work towards completing an exam. You may also choose to join the classes but not the exam.

RAD classes are enrolment based and run in line with ACT school terms. When signing up for RAD you are committing to a 10 week term. You do not need to complete the exam but know that the option is there.

The cost of the term is $220.

Please enquire if you would like to find out more about the exams and which level is right for you.

Students must attend both classes if they intend on doing their exam.

FROM FEBRUARY 2025 THESE CLASSES WILL BE CLOSED TO NEW STUDENTS

DISCOVERING REPERTOIRE LEVEL 2

The program includes well-known classical repertoire, meaning students will learn and dance choreography that students may have seen on stage, set to music that they know and love. The programme is based on modular assessment, to enable students to learn at their own pace. Students will learn two units:
Unit: Class – barre and centre

Unit: Variation
This is suitable for confident Advanced Beginner+ students, or students who have completed Grade 5/Intermediate Foundation exam

INTERMEDIATE

Intermediate is suitable for dancers who have completed their Intermediate-Foundations Exam or are attending Intermediate/Advanced drop-in classes. 

It may be suitable for some strong Elementary dancers.

Please note this syllabus includes pointe work.

Students are required to attend both classes in order to do their exam.

ADVANCED 1

Advanced 1 provides an in-depth study of ballet, continuing to develop technique, music and performance skills in complex settings. This syllabus is suitable for Intermediate-Advanced dancers.

To sit an examination you must have completed RAD Intermediate or equivalent. Advanced Foundation is also desired but is not required.


*Please note this syllabus includes advanced pointe work.