Exams quick guide
| Name of award | What? | Who? | Assessed? | Where?* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstration class (Dance to Your Own Tune) | free content, led by teacher | candidates age 2.5 to 5 years | no, the examiner only observes | AEC or RAV |
| Solo performance award (Grades 1-7) | 3 solo dances, at least 2 from exam syllabus | from age 7 | yes, as per award criteria | AEC or RAV |
| Class award (Pre-Primary in Dance to Grade 8 and Discovering Repertoire) | class award syllabus (a selection of exercises and one dance), led by the teacher | from age 5, Discovering Repertoire from age 12 | yes, a broad indication of standard rather than a detailed breakdown | AEC or RAV |
| Examination (graded, vocational and Discovering Repertoire) | candidates perform the exam syllabus | from age 6, Discovering Repertoire from age 12 | 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 | from age 15 | yes, by 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.
Our exams glossary explains other terms that you may not be familiar with.