There are seven Graded Exams ranging from Primary to Grade 6 and 10 Class Exams ranging from Pre-Primary to Class Exam 8..
Grade 1-3 = GCSE's graded D-G, NVQ's at Level 1.
Grade 4-5 and Intermediate Foundation = GCSE's graded A*-C, NVQ's at Level 2.
Grade 6-8 = AS/A levels, NVQ's at Level 3 – UCAS tariff points awarded.
Intermediate = AS/A Levels, NVQ's at Level 3 – UCAS tariff points awarded..
Pre-Primary in Dance – age 5.
Primary in Dance – age 6.
Grade 1-5 – age 7.
Grades 6-8 – age 11..
Grade 1-3 = GCSE's graded D-G, NVQ's at Level 1.
Grade 4-5 and Intermediate Foundation = GCSE's graded A*-C, NVQ's at Level 2.
Grade 6-8 = AS/A levels, NVQ's at Level 3 – UCAS tariff points awarded..
These two new grades replace the existing Pre-Primary and Primary grades in ballet.
The Academy has since launched new work for grades 1–5 The Graded Examination Syllabus consists of Pre-Primary, Primary, and numbered Grades 1–8.
Each grade incorporates classical ballet, free movement and character dance.
perform two dances which require the candidate to demonstrate all the above aspects of technique, music and performance.
In progressing through these Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, candidates are expected to demonstrate an increasing vocabulary of steps, and an increasing awareness and mastery of dance technique.
We are one of the leading dance examination boards in the UK and worldwide.
We conduct 120,000 examinations globally each year and offer a wide spectrum of vocational, recreational, and social dance exams to children, students, amateurs and professionals.
