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Welcome! This page serves as a one-stop resource for all details related to the RAD Ballet Exams. Here, you’ll find important dates, preparation guidelines, packing lists, and communication policies to ensure a smooth exam experience. If there is anything that I have not covered here please do not hesitate to send me a WhatsApp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5Important Dates<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Exam Registration Deadline: 1 September 2025
EXAM DATE: WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2025<\/strong>
Mock Exam: TBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mock exam information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please click on the link below for all information regarding Mock examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here for mock exam information>>><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exam timetable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcdcExam process, requirements & visual standards for exam attire
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Attire Requirements<\/span><\/strong>:
> Ballet Shoes: Clean and well maintained
> Ballet Stockings: No ladders, rips or stains. The correct pink stockings
> Leotards, skirts & character skirts will be fitted during class time – invoices will follow in the exam month for exam attire hire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to buy ballet shoes or stockings we do stock them, there is limited stock so please to avoid disappointment. Orders can be done by completing the link below \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dance Attire order form- Click here >>><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udce9 School Letter Request Form
If your child requires a letter for school, please complete the form below:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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School Letter to leave early for exams – Click here to complete >>><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf92 Packing List & Where to Buy Essentials<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Ballet Shoes
\u2705RAD Grade 1 Ballet – RAD Grade 5 Ballet please ensure that you have your character shoes
\u2705 Ballet Stockings
\u2705 Leotard\/Tunic
\u2705 Hair Accessories (pins, nets, hairspray, hair gel, brushes, combs, hair spray) – these items can be purchased from Dischem & Clicks. Please can l ask for all the hair items to be brought in a bag so we can pack all the items away when we are done with the dancers hair.
\u2705 Water Bottle
\u2705 Snacks (non-messy options)
\ud83d\udeab No nail polish, no jewelry<\/strong> – please remove all earrings from the girls ears prior to the exam.
\u2705 A ballet bag to keep all the dancers things together

**If you are ordering any hair items or clothing off of Shein or Temu please ensure that there is enough time for it to get here.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For dancers who have their hair done at a salon please can we have a bun or braids or their natural hair that would be able to be placed in a bun and well secured on the day as we need to have the girls hair out of their faces <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Non-Viewing Policy:<\/strong> Parents may not observe the exam to ensure a focused environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Parents are welcome to sit and wait in their cars whilst the dancers are getting ready and having their hair done before the exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Please pack in a change of clothes and shoes for the girls to change into after their exam. Please pack in a warm gown or jacket – something that wont go over the girls hair after it has been done. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcde Exam Day Communication & Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • All questions must be sent before:<\/strong> 20 October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • On Exam Day:<\/strong> Only WhatsApp messages<\/strong> (no phone calls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Community Help:<\/strong> Parents can assist each other in the group chat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u23f3 Punctuality<\/strong>!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u26a0\ufe0f DO NOT BE LATE!<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f
      Arriving late may jeopardize entry into the exam.
      Dancers are to please arrive at the time indicated in red on the exam timetable sent via the Whatsapp group (1 hour & 15 minutes before the exam) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Side Note:<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
      If someone other than you will be fetching or bringing dancers to exams and needs to be added to the WhatsApp group, please let me know by today so I can include them. Alternatively, you can forward all relevant information to them so they are prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We know the girls are going to to do us proud and we hope they enjoy the fruits of their hard work \ud83c\udf40\ud83c\udf40\ud83c\udf40\ud83c\udf40\ud83e\ude77\ud83e\ude77\ud83e\ude77\ud83e\ude77<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If any of the girls would like to put in a final practice at home, please use the videos posted on the class bands from the mock exam and the additional practice we had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Thank you again for your continues support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83c\udfc5 What Happens After the Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83c\udf1f On Exam Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • After the exam, students will exit the exam room and have a few photos taken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • They will then return their leotard before heading home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udcc8 Progression to the Next Grade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Once the exam is completed, students officially move up to the next RAD exam grade<\/strong> and will begin preparing for their new syllabus in class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udcdc Certificates & Medals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • The RAD processing time for certificates and medals is approximately 6\u20138 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • As soon as any updates are received, I will share the information and post an announcement<\/strong> to keep everyone informed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Once certificates and medals arrive, they will be handed out during class time<\/strong> alongside a short recognition moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udcf8 Photo Sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Pictures from the certificate handout will be taken and shared on WhatsApp &\/ Band<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Parents are also encouraged to share their own photos in the group so we can celebrate everyone\u2019s achievements together!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Ballet exam class vs school grade<\/h3>
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              We\u2019ve had a few questions about ballet grading, so I wanted to clarify: Ballet grades do not match school grades. Because the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an international syllabus, it follows age and developmental benchmarks that differ from school systems around the world.
              Here\u2019s a quick guide:
              \ud83e\ude70Pre-Primary Ballet = School Grade 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83e\ude70Primary Ballet = School Grade 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83e\ude70RAD Grade 1 Ballet = School Grades 1\u20132<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83e\ude70RAD Grade 2 Ballet = School Grades 3\u20134<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              And so on\u2026
              To check which class your dancer is currently in, please refer to the Class WhatsApp Group name, Timetable or the exam letter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

              does my child need character shoes?<\/h3>
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              Character shoes are only required for RAD Grades 1 – RAD Grade 5 (typically School Grades 1\u20136, ages 7+),<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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