16 October 2024 - 17 October 2024 8 – 11am BST each day

Grade 4: Focus on Classical Dances Live Stream CPD Course

A practical course in which participating teachers will focus on the five classical dances within the RAD Grade 4 syllabus.

Aims

The aims of this course are:

• To provide a focus on the five classical dances within the Grade 4 syllabus and equip teachers with a secure base from which they can expand and develop their knowledge in relation to the dance syllabus content,
• To exemplify the required movements as notated in the publication, The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique,
• To provide ideas on methodology and development of the choreography found in the dances,
• To provide an opportunity for participants to understand the mark scheme and how these apply to the preparation of students for assessment: Examinations, Class Awards and Solo Performance Awards, and
• To enable participants to experience movements appropriate for the development of the technique, artistry and musicality required for the dances.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the activity, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the technique and movement quality in each of the dances,
• Demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the performance elements for each of the dances ,
• Show knowledge and understanding of the appropriate build-ups and development exercises relating to the dances to support the development of the technique artistry and music appreciation, and
• Show knowledge and understanding of the criteria relating to the dances within Examinations, Class Awards and Solo Performance Awards.

Dates and Times

This course will be split across two days:

• 16 October, 8 – 11am BST
• 17 October, 8 – 11am BST

You must attend both sessions. This course will not be recorded.

If you are booking outside of the UK, please check your time zone against BST (British Summer Time).

Platform

This activity will be hosted on Zoom. You will be sent details of how to join the activity within five working days prior to the start date.

Resources

You will require the following resources:

• A computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, a camera and microphone
• Speakers

This is a practical course, please ensure you have space to move in order to actively participate.

Recommended Preparation

Participants should have a working knowledge of the RAD Grade 4 syllabus, including the dances, and knowledge and understanding of the Specifications relating to Grade 4.

Tutor

Ruth Henry BA Hons LRAD ARAD RTS

Ruth graduated from the BA (Hons) in Ballet Education degree course, and attained the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance (LRAD). She currently works as a freelance ballet teacher in London, UK and the surrounding areas, and tutors on numerous RAD teacher training programmes, including the LRAD. Ruth joined the panel of RAD examiners in December 2021.

CPD Hours

8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Fees

Members of the Royal Academy of Dance receive discounts on all CPD activities.

How to book

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Contact

If you have any questions about this activity, please email cpd@rad.org.uk

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