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Graded: entry requirementsStudent course guide
The Royal Academy of Dance offers a wide range of courses, classes and workshops for young people
Graded: entry requirements
Candidates are eligible to take Graded examinations, Presentation classes or Class awards as long as their age meets the minimum age requirement below.
There are no upper age limits.
| Examination or Presentation class level | Minimum age requirements |
| Pre-Primary in Dance | 5 years and over |
| Primary in Dance | 6 years and over |
| Grade 1 | 7 years and over |
| Grade 2 | 7 years and over |
| Grade 3 | 7 years and over |
| Grade 4 | 7 years and over |
| Grade 5 | 7 years and over |
| Grade 6 | 11 years and over |
| Grade 7 | 11 years and over |
| Grade 8 Award | 11 years and over |
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