| Teaching Courses | Look, See, Observe and Reflect: This course is offered at four different levels as follows:
All teachers of classical ballet particularly those who have students studying the Academy's Graded and/or Vocational Graded Syllabus will benefit. This course aims to increase teachers observation skills with reference to the assessment criteria for Graded or Vocational Graded Examinations. The course will include:
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| Developing Musicality in Students Unit 1: Duration: One day All teachers of classical ballet will benefit from the course. It is strongly recommended that attendees have a knowledge and understanding of basic music terminology. The course aims to provide teachers with strategies to develop musical awareness in their students, enabling them to translate their aural interpretation into expressive movement. The course will include:
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| Developing Musicality in Students Unit 2: Duration: One day All teachers of classical ballet will benefit from the course. It is strongly recommended that attendees have a knowledge and understanding of basic music terminology. The course aims to provide teachers with strategies to develop musical awareness in their students, enabling them to translate their aural interpretation into expressive movement. The course will include:
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| Themes & Ideas for Teaching Graded Students:
Duration: One day All teachers of classical ballet will benefit from the course, in particular teachers of young students. The aim of the course is to provide teachers with creative and innovative ideas to complement and support the teaching of young students. The course will include:
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| A Guide to the Transition from Graded to Vocational Graded
Examinations: Duration: Half day Teachers of classical ballet who have students studying for Graded and Vocational Graded examinations will benefit from this course. This course will provide teachers with a knowledge and understanding of the purpose of the two different examination pathways and the approach to teaching. The course will include discussion on: The difference between the Graded and Vocational Graded examination pathways:
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| Fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique Unit 1 and 2:
Duration: One day All teachers of classical ballet will benefit from this course. The course aims to provide teachers with a deeper understanding of the content of the Academy's book, The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique, on which the course is based. Course Content Unit 1 The course will include:
Course Content Unit 2 This is a practical unit. The unit will be in the form of an extended classical ballet class in which teacher participation is strongly encouraged in order to re-visit and 'feel' in the body, basic classical technique. A selection of movements and steps will be analyzed and vocabulary will be discussed where appropriate. There will also be discussion on issues related to teaching Please note it is not necessary to attend unit 1 before unit 2 |
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| Creating Effective Enchaînements: Duration: One day All teachers of classical ballet who wish to improve their ability to arrange free enchainements will benefit from the course. The course aims to develop a systematic, but thoughtful and creative approach to devising free enchainements for Vocational Graded classes, up to Advanced Foundation level. Course content: The following topics in relation to free enchainements will be discussed and clarified:
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| Use of Music in Teaching: Duration: One day All teachers of classical ballet will benefit from this course. The course aims to provide teachers with a basic understanding of the music requirements for class work and how to communicate these to a pianist. Course content:
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| Introduction to Teaching Basic Pointe Work Duration: Half day All teachers of classical ballet, particularly those who teach students who are beginning pointe work. The course aims to provide teachers with a knowledge and understanding of how to introduce pointe work to young students. Course content: Advice on the different types of pointe shoes available:
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| Effective Teaching of Pointe Work Duration: Half day All teachers of classical ballet, particularly those who teach students at Intermediate examination level. The course aims to provide teachers with a knowledge and understanding of how to introduce pointe work to young students. Course content: Technical and physical requirements for pointe work at Intermediate level including:
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| Syllabus Courses | Introductory Courses: These courses help you to gain knowledge and understanding of the Academy's examination syllabi and equip you with ideas for ways in which to teach them. Courses offer invaluable assistance for any ballet teacher working with the Academy's syllabus. The course aims to provide teachers with a knowledge and understanding of the Academy's syllabi. Graded Syllabus Courses
*Note: Day 1 & 2: Pre-Primary to Grade 2 Day 3: Grade 3 Day 4: Grade 4 Day 5: Grade 5 Teachers who are learning the work for the first time are strongly advised to attend the full five day course. Vocational Graded Syllabus Courses
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| Revision Courses: Revision courses are designed to help refresh details and enhance your approach to teaching. A good working knowledge of the relevant syllabus is required. All teachers of the Academy's examination syllabi will benefit from the course.
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| Free Movement and Character Revision Course: These specialized courses offer in-depth study and ideas for methods of teaching the Free Movement and Character sections of the Academy's Graded examination syllabus.
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| Student Classes | Student Classes are offered at both the Graded and
Vocational Graded levels. They provide an opportunity for teachers to
observe student classes, taught by an experienced Royal Academy of Dance
examiner/tutor while giving students an opportunity to participate in
a detailed overview of the examination requirements, in preparation
for the examination sessions. Enrolment for these classes are on a first come, first served basis, with preference given to examination candidates. A maximum of five students from each school for each class will be accepted. We strongly encourage teachers and students to take advantage of the opportunity to consolidate knowledge of syllabus details and examination criteria. |
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| Teacher Discussions | Teacher Discussions are a follow-up to the observation of student
classes and are ideal for those wishing to discuss the examination criteria.
It is advised that those attending these sessions bring their copy of
Handbook for Teachers. |
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| Pre-School Dance Curriculum Workshop | Open to both RAD and non-RAD teachers, this workshop brings a practical approach to teaching pre-schoolers. Learn the aims and objectives of the Pre-School Dance Curriculum. View a class and discuss, then participate in a group session to share, invent and expand upon creative ideas based on fundamental principles of cognitive, motor and social development. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lessons / Student Classes / Discussions *By request only |
Private Lessons: G ive teachers an opportunity to clarify technical points one on one with an RAD examiner/tutor that may need reviewing and to develop specific skills at a time and location convenient to them. |
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| Student Classes with Optional Discussion: While instructive to teachers, Student Classes with optional Discussion following the class, are especially helpful in coaching students as the syllabus class is tailored to the particular grade level and technical emphasis of the teacher's choice. |
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| Small Group Courses: These are ideal for dialogue for small groups of teachers (maximum of five) who would like to request particular topics or courses of their choice. |
