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| RAD Exams |
What are RAD Exams?
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 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.
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 approximately three days during the
RAD Graded Examinations (and Mock Examinations). Actual dates will be announced upon
notification from RAD.
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 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.
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 approximately three days during the
RAD Graded Examinations (and Mock Examinations). Actual dates will be announced upon
notification from RAD.
| 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 2010
Vocational Exams.
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 2010
Vocational Exams.
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/Presentation Classes 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 2010 Mock
Vocational Exams
students registered for the RAD Examinations/Presentation Classes 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 2010 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
| 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.
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.
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.
Who can take the RAD Exams?
Beginning with the Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 School Year, all students enrolled in our RAD Ballet Program 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.
What is a Presentation Class?
Students who do not meet the RAD Exam requirements will instead have a separate Presentation Class to present their work, but
they will not be graded.
When do students register for the RAD Exams/Presentation Classes?
RAD requires that registration for RAD Examinations/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.
Beginning with the Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 School Year, all students enrolled in our RAD Ballet Program 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.
What is a Presentation Class?
Students who do not meet the RAD Exam requirements will instead have a separate Presentation Class to present their work, but
they will not be graded.
When do students register for the RAD Exams/Presentation Classes?
RAD requires that registration for RAD Examinations/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.
"Training and Inspiring Dancers and Teachers of Tomorrow" |
MOCK Graded Exams (Pre-School through Grade 8)
All students registered for the RAD Graded Examination/Presentation Class 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 the exam process 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/Presentation Class 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 the exam process 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 the Contemporary Dance class 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 |