The Graded Examination Syllabus

The Graded syllabus consists of three different components; classical, free movement and character dance, see below for more information and the entry requirements needed for this examination and where they are held.

Classical
The Classical work is the foundation and the most important part of the Graded Syllabi.

Free movement
The free movement section incorporates movements in common with other dance styles such as natural movement, contemporary based dance and Greek dance.

Character dance
Character dance is the theatrical presentation of national dance using original ethnic dance and music which has been freely adapted for the theatre. There are three styles - Hungarian, Russian and Polish - and these were selected because of their historic importance in the development of the traditional full-length classical ballets.

Entry Requirements
Candidates are eligible to take a Graded Examination or participate in a Presentation Class as long as their age meets the minimum age requirement below. There are no upwards age limits on any Examinations or Presentation Classes.

Where do I take my examinations?
The Royal Academy of Dance holds Graded Examinations and Presentation Classes in the candidate's teacher's school worldwide or at Academy headquarters at Battersea Square.

Teachers are required however to provide a minimum of three hours work for their Examinations and Presentation Classes to be held in their own school; if they are unable to fill this requirement they can join with other teachers in their area. There is no minimum time limit for teachers entering candidates at the Academy in Battersea.

For details of how to find Academy headquarters click here

A number of schools in an area make up an Examination and Presentation Class tour. An area can be confined to a specific locality or extended to a county, province, state or even the whole country, depending on the number of candidates.

Qualifications
Each Examination candidate will receive a 'result form' which shows the marks achieved. These marks can be checked against the published assessment criteria in order to highlight the strengths of the candidate's performance and the areas that need improvement. Successful candidates will receive a Certificate bearing their name and level of attainment. Unclassified candidates will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Successful completion of the Academy's Grades 6, 7 and 8 Award provides eligibility for Affiliate Student Membership of the Royal Academy of Dance. These examinations can be taken in any sequence, and are now available to male and female candidates.

Graded Examination qualifications are accredited in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by QCA, DELLS and CCEA respectively, and can be included in candidates' Records of Achievement.

Success in the Graded Examinations can provide the building blocks to the Vocational Graded Syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance. All students however must take the advice of their teacher as to their levels of attainment and capabilities.

Recommended Regulation Uniform

The Academy's recommended uniform for both Examinations and Presentation Classes can be found and purchased by visiting www.radenterprises.co.uk

Entry Forms

Please click on the links below. Teachers accessing the below entry forms should e-mail them back to the Administrators once completed. If teachers wish to fill in forms by hand they should contact their Office for hard copies.

How to complete GEF1 and GEF2

GEF1

GEF2

GEF2 (5 pages)

Study Choice Forms

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Grades 2-7

Grade 8

Registration Forms

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Pupil Registration Form

Centre Registration Form