Exams – quick guide
Exams, awards, content, assessment and venues.
| Type of award | What? | Assessed? | Where? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstration classes (Dance to Your Own Tune) | Free content, led by teacher | No, the examiner only observes | AEC or RAV |
| Solo performance awards (Grades 1-5) | 3 solo dances, at least 2 from exam syllabus | Yes, as per award criteria | AEC or RAV |
| Class awards (Pre-Primary in Dance to Grade 5 and Discovering Repertoire) |
Class award syllabus (a selection of exercises and one dance), led by the teacher | Yes, a broad indication of standard rather than a detailed breakdown | AEC or RAV |
| Presentation classes (Grades 6-7 and 8) |
Selection of exercises from the syllabus, led by the teacher (Grades 6 - 7) or the examiner (Grade 8) |
No, the examiner only observes, and for Grade 8, conducts the class |
AEC or RAV |
| Exams (graded, vocational and Discovering Repertoire) |
Candidates perform the exam syllabus | Yes, as per exam criteria | AEC or RAV |
| Solo Seal | Candidates perform three variations and a virtuoso finale for a panel of judges and an audience | Yes, by a panel of judges, an RAD examiner and a dance professional approved by the Artistic Director | RAV or theatre venue |
AEC – Approved Examination Centre, normally the teacher’s own studio.
RAV – RAD Approved Venue, premises provided by the RAD.
For detailed examination content, visit the RAD shop for syllabus books, DVDs, CDs and sheet music.