Graham School of Dance || Examinations

At Graham School of Dance, examination results are consistently excellent, with a 100% pass record in all dance subjects. These standards are maintained by the dedicated and highly qualified and experienced teachers in the team. Pupils are encouraged to take examinations, though they are not compulsory, as they give the child a goal to aim for,a great sense of achievement upon passing, and are a valuable base on which to
record successes and progress. They help pupils to grow in confidence and self esteem, and indeed aid the ‘whole child’ in all areas of his/her development.
DANCE At each teacher’s and the Principal’s discretion, pupils are invited to enter for Royal Academy of Dance examinations in Ballet, and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing examinations in Tap, Modern, and Jazz , when they are ready. In Ballet, some pupils may be invited to take their Presentation examination, also run by the RAD, rather than the full examination. Examination sessions are held termly. Where one class per week is taken, a second weekly coaching class must be taken in the examination term, in order to reach the very high standards set by the accrediting bodies of the RAD and ISTD. Private lessons are necessary in order to be entered for vocational RAD examinations.

DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE Pupils are entered for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations for Drama, with solos, duologues andgroups in Acting, Verse & Prose, Devised Performance, Reading for Performance and Mime. Pupils are prepared for LAMDA Musical Theatre examinations as soloists or in groups.

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