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| RAD Exams |
Annual Royal Academy of Dance Examinations in Classical Ballet are optional,
though recommended. If examination is to be attempted in the Spring, students
must meet the Exam Attendance Policy (see below) and achieve the Exam
Standard. Participating students must have consent from the Ballet Director and
instructors.
The exams 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 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.
though recommended. If examination is to be attempted in the Spring, students
must meet the Exam Attendance Policy (see below) and achieve the Exam
Standard. Participating students must have consent from the Ballet Director and
instructors.
The exams 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 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.
| Two types of RAD exams 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). Click Here for Dates & Details
of Vocational Exams.
Vocational Exam Attendance Policy – To meet the Vocational Exam Attendance
Policy, students must attend four classes per week during the school year for that
particular level (Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation,
Advanced 1, Advanced 2).
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). Click Here for Dates & Details
of Vocational Exams.
Vocational Exam Attendance Policy – To meet the Vocational Exam Attendance
Policy, students must attend four classes per week during the school year for that
particular level (Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation,
Advanced 1, Advanced 2).
Mock (Practice) Examinations are scheduled prior to the actual examinations to help prepare students for the exam
experience. All students registered for the RAD Examinations must attend the Mock Examinations.
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.
Vocational Exam (usually held at the Susan Hayward School of Dancing, Montara, CA). Click here for Dates & Details of Mock
Vocational Exams
experience. All students registered for the RAD Examinations must attend the Mock Examinations.
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.
Vocational Exam (usually held at the Susan Hayward School of Dancing, Montara, CA). Click here for Dates & Details of Mock
Vocational Exams
| Royal Academy of Dance |
Learn more about the Royal Academy of Dance (U.K.), London, England, please visit their web site
To find other Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) studios in the United States, please visit the RAD USA web site
To find other Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) studios in the United States, please visit the RAD USA web site
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.
Graded Exam Attendance Policy - To meet the Graded Exam Attendance Policy,
students must attend the maximum number of classes per week for that particular level
during the school year. For example, Pre-School (4 yrs old) students must attend once
per week; Pre-Primary through Grade 2 students must attend two times per week; and
Grade 3 through Grade 8 students must attend three times per week.
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.
Graded Exam Attendance Policy - To meet the Graded Exam Attendance Policy,
students must attend the maximum number of classes per week for that particular level
during the school year. For example, Pre-School (4 yrs old) students must attend once
per week; Pre-Primary through Grade 2 students must attend two times per week; and
Grade 3 through Grade 8 students must attend three times per week.
| Mock Exams |
1) Graded Examinations in Dance
The Graded Examinations are for students in Pre-School (4 yrs old), 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.
For the Graded Examinations only: 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.
The Graded Examinations are for students in Pre-School (4 yrs old), 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.
For the Graded Examinations only: 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.
All exam scheduling is done by the RAD, not our studio, and exam dates can occur on school days. We apologize if this
necessitates your student missing school for a partial day or full day.
The studio will be closed (no regular classes are held) for two or three days during the RAD Graded Examinations (and Mock
Examinations). Actual dates will be announced upon notification from RAD.
Costs associated with taking the RAD exam include Exam Registration Fees and Pianist Fees. Exam Registration Fees vary
depending upon the class level of the student and Pianist Fees vary depending upon the number of students participating that
year.
necessitates your student missing school for a partial day or full day.
The studio will be closed (no regular classes are held) for two or three days during the RAD Graded Examinations (and Mock
Examinations). Actual dates will be announced upon notification from RAD.
Costs associated with taking the RAD exam include Exam Registration Fees and Pianist Fees. Exam Registration Fees vary
depending upon the class level of the student and Pianist Fees vary depending upon the number of students participating that
year.
"Training and Inspiring Dancers and Teachers of Tomorrow" |
MOCK Graded Exams (Pre-School through Grade 8)
All students registered for the RAD Graded Examination must attend the Mock Examination.
Schedules have been 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 what the exam process is and how much your student has progressed.
April 22, 2010 - Thursday
Location: Rachel's Ballet Mission Valley Studio ( MV at Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd).
April 23, 2010 - Friday
Location: Rachel's Ballet Mission Valley Studio (MV - at Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
Graded Exams (Pre-School through Grade 8)
NOTE: No observations by parents of the actual exams. Please be quiet as exams are in progress.
April 24, 2010 - Saturday
Location: Rachel's Ballet Mission Valley Studio (MV - At Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
All students registered for the RAD Graded Examination must attend the Mock Examination.
Schedules have been 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 what the exam process is and how much your student has progressed.
April 22, 2010 - Thursday
Location: Rachel's Ballet Mission Valley Studio ( MV at Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd).
- No classes at both MG and MV Studios on this date.
- Students not taking exams can make up classes on another day.
- Jazz/Hip Hop students can attend a make-up class on Tuesday at the MV studio with Contemporary Dance from 3:45 -
5:00pm.
April 23, 2010 - Friday
Location: Rachel's Ballet Mission Valley Studio (MV - at Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
- No classes at MG studio.
- No classes at the MV studio, except A2 Class will be held later at 8:15-9:45pm.
- Students not taking exams can make up classes on another day.
Graded Exams (Pre-School through Grade 8)
NOTE: No observations by parents of the actual exams. Please be quiet as exams are in progress.
April 24, 2010 - Saturday
Location: Rachel's Ballet Mission Valley Studio (MV - At Las Palmas Avenue & Mission Blvd)
- No morning classes at the MV and MG studios due to the RAD Exams.
- We will still have all of Ms. Coreen's Saturday classes starting at 1:30pm to 6:00pm, but they will be moved to the MG
studio for today only. - Students not taking exams can make up classes on another day..
| Dates & Details for 2010 Graded Exams & Mock Graded Exams |