Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus
Recognised for their quality, nearly a quarter of a million candidates across the globe choose to take dance exams with the RAD every year in over 80 countries.
The RAD offer a wide range of dance exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, focusing on creativity and musicality, and providing opportunities for progression and achievement.
Graded and vocational graded RAD exams and solo performance awards are awarded as qualifications accredited by most UK regulators To enter for RAD exams, students must study with an RAD Registered Teacher. Only RAD Registered Teachers are able to enter students for their exams and undertake regular professional development.
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Counterpointe is proud to be an RAD Registered School, boasting RAD registered teachers and an RAD examination pianist. Counterpointe is the only ballet school in the country offering classes in this format.
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Counterpointe RAD Exam Candidates wear official Freed of London RAD Examination Uniforms. Ballet shoes and tights can be purchased from Stage Door
Graded Exams –
Pre-Primary to Grade 5
From year 1 at school students are prepared for annual examinations giving students a goal to strive for and a sense of achievement upon completion of the exam.
All students who are successful at RAD exams receive a security enhanced certificate and a medal.
Vocational Graded Syllabus – Intermediate Foundation – Solo Seal
With a heavy emphasis on technique, these exams are designed for students who want to study classical ballet in greater depth. Counterpointe believes that each dancer is capable of reaching the standard required for the vocational examinations with the right combination of teaching and class time. Pointe work is introduced at Intermediate Foundation (Often during year 8 of schooling) and is a magical milestone for dancers to achieve.
Counterpointe offers a complete ballet education from a dancers first step to the vocational exams and beyond.