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The Royal Academy of Dance is an international teacher education and awarding body for classical ballet. It was established in 1920 with the aim of developing and maintaining the highest possible standard of teaching. This remains its objective today.

Teachers following the Royal Academy of Dance system encourage students to achieve their personal best in the understanding, appreciation and performance of classical ballet, Whatever age or stage they may have reached, students who study with the Royal Academy of Dance trained teacher can be confident that they are receiving a comprehensive, well structured are relevant education in Classical Ballet. They can be sure that they will be taught according to safe teaching principles and that they will be evaluated through progressively built graded examinations.

Inspire a sense of physical and mental confidence
Encourage good posture and bodily expression
Enhance language and communication skills
Encourage response to a variety of teachers and teaching methods
Develop social interaction
Provide insight into art forms associated with ballet and dance
Foster future audience

EXAMINATIONS IN CLASSICAL BALLET

Examinations offer students an opportunity to show their understanding of the work. They are open to all students studying the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and are tests of knowledge at specific levels. Students must meet the criteria set down for each level to enable them to confidently proceed to the next level.

Successful candidates will be awarded one of four classifications based on the performance seen on the day. The marks awarded by the Examiner will indicate to students, teachers and parents, the strengths of the candidate's performance, and the areas which require improvement.

The Royal Academy of Dance provides three syllabi in Classical Ballet: two examination syllabi, and one non-assessed syllabus. The two examination syllabi are known as Graded Examinations in Dance and Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance.

Syllabus content is structured progressively to ensure that the level of technical expertise required is within the grasp of the student A balanced, carefully planned programme of study is provided by teachers who have a sound understanding of the principles of movement and fundamentals of Classical Ballet. Classes offered are enthusiastically and sympathetically taught with the student's needs as a central basis.

There are nine grades of examination numbered progressively in order if complexity, from Primary to Grade 8 Award.