The vocational syllabus is focused on technique. You are assessed at every corner! This is a more in-depth study of ballet. The vocational syllabus was designed to prepare dancers who want to turn professional.
That means, it would serve as a good foundation for dancers to audition for vocational ballet schools. About a decade ago, somewhere around year the Royal Academy of Dance did away with upper age limits for ballet examinations. Truthfully, there is no real need for ballet exams for children or adults UNLESS they want to pursue a career in dance.
For adults who have no ballet background, but want to try for ballet exams may start with Grade 5 or Grade 6 from the graded syllabus, or Intermediate Foundation from the vocational syllabus. Traditionally, most adult beginners start from Grade 6 all around the world, because in the past, that was the only grade where there was no upper age limit for exams. Though it has been more than 10 years since RAD removed the upper age limit, studios around the world have difficulty adjusting to it.
Previously, the upper age limit was such a downer, it made me unable to go back to ballet class when I was a child, and many other people who had to stop ballet classes for a while like me. Preparing for the Grade 5 exam requires a minimum 2x a week commitment. Also at grade 5, there is also an introduction to pointework, Students are assessed by the class teacher before they can go on pointe.
Preparing for the Grade 6 exam requires a minimum 2x a week commitment. Also at grade 6, as with grade 5, there is basic pointework, which is not examined, Students are assessed by the class teacher before they can go on pointe.
The Grade 6 exam has the required minimum QCA points that can be included when applying for university. They must attain a very high technical level and know theory as well. The minimum age to take the intermediate exam, which includes some pointework in the centre as well as at the barre, is This level is equivalent to the apprentice level in a dance company.
The Cecchetti Advanced 1 syllabus is extensive and includes advanced level pointework. The Cecchetti Advanced 2 syllabus is equivalent to working in a ballet company at soloist level, the work is challenging and not suitable for drop-in classes.
Our ballet teachers are certified with the RAD. The Royal Academy of Dance RAD was founded in to set standards for dance teaching in the UK, today they have a presence in 79 countries, with 36 offices and approximately 14, members worldwide. There are more than 1, students in the teacher training programmes and more than a quarter of a million students are being examined in the RAD syllabi. Whether you are a beginner or have taken a break and wish to resume dancing ballet, we will do our best to fit you in.
Do not hesitate to contact us for a trial class. Our instructors will find a suitable placement for you. There is no pointe work in the graded syllabus.
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