Intermediate Foundation: Focus on variations CPD course

Mittwoch 2 April 2025 – Donnerstag 3 April 2025

10am-1pm AEDT each day

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Events Course Intermediate Foundation: Focus on variations CPD course

Booking Deadline:

Dienstag 11 März 2025

Event Date:

Mittwoch 2 April 2025 – Donnerstag 3 April 2025

Event Time:

10am-1pm AEDT each day

Location:

Available Online?

Yes

Who’s it for?

Dance teachers, Faculty of Education students

Fee:

RAD Registered Teachers $240 AUD
Current RAD FoE students $120 AUD
Non-members $360 AUD

Contact:

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In this practical course, split over two mornings, participating teachers will gain a detailed understanding of the steps and movements of each of the Variations at Intermediate Foundation level. Learning activities will focus on the development of correct technique through the progression of vocabulary, differences in music and style for each variation. The course will also provide the opportunity to discuss the related examination assessment criteria and exercises for the development of correct technique.

Aim

The aim of this course is to

  • Provide participants with increased confidence in teaching the variations for the Intermediate Foundation syllabus variations through enhancing their knowledge and understanding of technique, style and musicality

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • demonstrate physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the technique and movement quality in each variation,
  • demonstrate physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the correct style and performance elements for each variation, and
  • discuss musical interpretation.

On completion of the workshop, you will have the knowledge and understanding of:

  • approaches to help their learners develop excessive and confident performance,
  • the relationship between elements of technique, style, musicality and overall performance outlined above, and
  • the assessment criteria for Examinations (female and male).

Format

Livestream practical workshop via Zoom

Includes practical exercises, breakout rooms and opportunities to share your experiences with fellow teachers around the world.

Required resources

  • Clothing suitable for the practical elements
  • Computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, camera and microphone
  • Speakers or headphones
  • A safe space for the duration of the session

Recommended preparation

  • Familiarity with the Intermediate Foundation variations through the DVD and syllabus book
  • Study the vocabulary in the variations and refer to the Foundation and Progressions of Classical Ballet publication to ensure that teachers have an understanding on how the movements and steps should be executed

Tutor

Lindsay Ellman-Brown

Lindsay was born and raised in Zimbabwe and then moved to London in 1985 and trained at the College of the Royal Academy of Dance in London. Returning home to dance with the National Ballet of Zimbabwe, she also choreographed and produced full-length ballets for the company. Lindsay ran her own ballet school with over 250 students for 10 years in Zimbabwe before immigrating to Australia. She holds a Diploma and Licentiate from the RAD, as well as a master’s degree in Dance Teaching from QUT. Becoming an RAD Examiner in 1999, Lindsay travels extensively both nationally and internationally, examining and teaching.

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