Preparation for examinations and Presentation Classes

If you are a teacher preparing to enter candidates for examinations for the first time, or you require information about the correct procedure for entering candidates click here to download an Examinations Information Pack for Teachers.

It is important that students are well prepared for Examinations and Presentation Classes and that sufficient time is allowed for them to develop the necessary technical skills and artistic qualities required at any given level. These factors of time and attention are available to students studying with qualified Academy teachers who are trained to make informed decisions about a student’s ‘readiness’ to proceed.

Learning ballet requires patience and continual study over time. While self-motivation is a natural attribute for older students who have made personal decisions about the challenges and joys associated with classical dance training, younger students sometimes need a helping hand to appreciate the specific demands of dance training.

Graded Examination or Presentation Class
It is recommended that the commitment for students studying for a Graded Examination or Presentation Class should be a minimum of one class a week with extra coaching in the period leading up to the Examination/Presentation Class if necessary, particularly as the student progresses towards the higher levels.

Vocational Graded Examinations
Students studying for Vocational Graded examinations should expect to take a minimum of three classes a week at the lowest level increasing as student's progress towards the higher levels. The speed of development of individual students may vary and extra time spent, particularly when growth spurts occur, can only be beneficial in the long term. The Training Department offers intensive examination classes held around the UK. For more information please click here