ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE EXAMINATIONS

Around the world, RAD exams are recognised for their rigour and quality. The RAD offers a wide range of exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Their focus is on creativity and musicality, providing opportunities to progress and achieve. It’s not just professional or young dancers who take exams; age is of no barrier to success. At any stage in your life you can develop your fitness, musicality and artistry.  

THE GRADED EXAM SYLLABUS Pre-Primary in Dance, Primary in Dance and Grades 1-8, provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills.  

VOCATIONAL GRADED EXAM SYLLABUS Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 provide and in-depth study of ballet and prepare students for a career in dance (age 11+).

Autumn exam session 2024

EXAM DATE: Date TBC

COACHING STARTS: End September -  beginning Nov approx

TIMETABLE - There will be no coaching during half term

PRIMARY4.15 - 5.00PM

GRADE 1 5.00 - 5.45PM 

GRADE 4 5.45 - 6.30PM

GRADE 5 6.30 - 7.15PM

GRADE 7 7.15 - 8.00PM