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Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Advanced 1 and 2 (Female) CPD Course

Sunday 2 February 2025

10am – 5pm GMT

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Event Date:

Sunday 2 February 2025

Event Time:

10am – 5pm GMT

Location:

Available Online?

No

Who’s it for?

This course is open to all ballet teachers. It is recommended for mid-career and experienced teachers.

Fee:

Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199

Contact:

cpd@rad.org.uk

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A one-day practical course in which participants will gain an understanding of how to teach the Advanced 1 and 2 (Female) syllabi. Learning activities will focus on the understanding of appropriate development exercises to encourage an accurate interpretation of the criteria used in the mark scheme of the examination.

Aim

The aim of this course is to discuss and develop strategies and development exercises to support Advanced 1 and 2 (Female) students in their learning, understanding and embodiment of the syllabus work.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will:

  • have a greater understanding of the technique required at both levels,
  • have greater knowledge of the relevance and interpretation of the assessment criteria in selected exercises and variations, and
  • have a greater understanding of how to best support learners in their development of the necessary physical, musical and artistic demonstration to achieve the requirements of the assessment criteria in the examination.

Venue

KTCo Studios, Castle Donington, DE74 2UT

Recommended Preparation

Participants should have knowledge of the exercises and variations of the RAD Advanced 1 and 2 (Female) syllabi.

Tutor

Sarah Dickinson BA Hons, ARAD, LISTD, FIDTA

Sarah trained at the Hammond School and Royal Academy of Dance, where she was part of the first cohort to complete a degree in Classical Ballet. Sarah has a wealth of experience in the Performing Arts industry, having taught in many of the leading dance institutions in the UK.

In 1995 she was appointed as a Tutor and Examiner for the RAD, serving on the Board of Trustees for 10 years, several of which were as Chair of the Artistic Committee. Through her work as an international lecturer, External Examiner, and Adjudicator she has travelled extensively; coaching students for examinations and preparing them for international ballet competitions, along with delivering CPD courses to teachers.

As Head of Ballet at the Northern Ballet School, Manchester, she understands what is needed to produce elite artists and believes passionately in giving an education and voice to the next generation of dancers.

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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If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please contact the CPD Team, cpd@rad.org.uk.

Contact

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact the CPD Team, cpd@rad.org.uk.

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