

Introduction to Pre-Primary to Grade 5 Live Stream CPD Courses
Domingo 10 Maio 2026 – Sexta-feira 22 Maio 2026
Various times

Event Date:
Domingo 10 Maio 2026 – Sexta-feira 22 Maio 2026
Event Time:
Various times
Country:
Location:
Online
Available Online?
Yes
Who’s it for?
These courses are open to all ballet teachers. They are recommended for early career teachers.
Fee:
Members £115 | €134 | $156 per course
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218 per course
Contact:
These practical introductory courses will focus on the set exercises for Pre-Primary in Dance through to Grade 5. Teaching points, strategies and methodology will be discussed, and you will be provided with syllabus detail for the set exercises, with brief references to the examination marking criteria and running of the exam day.
Please note, the classical and character dances will not be covered in detail in the graded courses.
You can choose which courses to attend.
These courses will be recorded. A link to each recording will be sent to participants the next working day after the course finishes. Please ensure you book onto the course(s) before the start date of each course. Each recording will be available for one month.
Aims
The aims of the courses are:
- To learn the set exercises in the syllabus through explanation and physical participation,
- To improve participants’ understanding of syllabus expectations,
- To ensure accuracy of the settings,
- To reflect on appropriate teaching methodology relating to the set exercises, and
- To improve understanding of the logistical running of the exam and mark scheme, in relation to the set exercises.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the courses, you will:
- Have an understanding and knowledge of the set exercises of the syllabus,
- Have an understanding of the required technique for the set work,
- Be able to recall settings with accuracy,
- Be able to reflect on the most effective teaching methodologies when teaching the set work, and
- Have increased understanding of the expectations regarding the running of the exam with reference to uniform and format, as well as knowledge of the mark scheme.
Platform
These courses 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 of each course.
Resources
You will require the following resources:
- A computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, a camera, microphone and speakers
These are practical courses, please ensure you have space to move and have your camera turned on to actively participate.
Book now

Introduction to Pre-Primary and Primary in Dance
10 and 11 May, 9am – 12pm BST each day
Tutor: Ruth Henry BA Hons LRAD ARAD RTS
CPD hours: 8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Introduction to Grade 1
12 May, 9am – 4pm BST
Tutor: Emily Koschyk RAD Teaching Dip Dip LCDD ISTD DDE
CPD hours: 8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Introduction to Grade 2
14 and 15 May, 9am – 12pm BST each day
Tutor: Emily Koschyk RAD Teaching Dip Dip LCDD ISTD DDE
CPD hours: 8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Introduction to Grade 3
18 May, 9am – 4pm BST
Tutor: Emily Koschyk RAD Teaching Dip Dip LCDD ISTD DDE
CPD hours: 8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Introduction to Grade 4
19 and 20 May, 9am – 12pm BST each day
Tutor: Louise Jefferson
CPD hours: 8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Introduction to Grade 5
21 and 22 May, 9am – 12pm BST each day
Tutor: Louise Jefferson
CPD hours: 8 hours Time-Valued CPD
Further information
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 these activities, please contact the CPD Team, cpd@rad.org.uk.
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