RAD Discovery Session: Pre-Primary & Primary Contemporary Dance

1 April 2025

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Explore Pre-Primary & Primary Contemporary Dance for Ages 3+

Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teachers and Members are invited to an exclusive Syllabus Information Session with Hannah Kidd, Head of Education and Examinations at Rambert Grades.

Tuesday 1st March 2025

10.00 (BST/London) 
11.00 (CEST/Amsterdam)
17.00 (AWST/Perth)
20.00 (AEDT/Sydney)

Free to attend. Booking required.

About the Information Session

Designed for students aged 3+, the Pre-Primary and Primary Contemporary Dance syllabus offers three foundational grades, providing a clear and structured pathway into contemporary dance, leading up to Grade 8.

This session is specifically forballet teachers trained in the RAD syllabi who are interested in delivering contemporary dance for young students. Whether you’re new to teaching contemporary or looking to refine your skills, this syllabus offers a structured approach that aligns with the high standards of ballet education and supports students growth across all essential physical and creative skills.

The session includes:

  • The ethos, structure, and educational benefits of the syllabus
  • How contemporary dance training complements and supports ballet and broader dance training
  • An introduction to the training course and discounted membership
  • Guidance for teachers new to contemporary dance

The next Syllabus Training course for this syllabus will take place online on 17–18 May 2025 for dance teachers in the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

Discover the syllabus

The perfect starting place

Three Ofqual-recognised Contemporary Dance grades, suitable for all from 3 age and over:

  1. Creative Movers
  2. Pre-Primary Contemporary Dance
  3. Primary Contemporary Dance

Children are supported to develop physical skills, improve communication, harness musicality, foster creativity and grow in confidence. 

This syllabus provides teachers with a fully-accessible and inclusive framework that facilitates the growth and development of all children. 

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About the next course

Creative Movers, Pre-Primary and Primary Contemporary Dance

Saturday 17 May 2025 at 9.00-12.00 (BST/London) / 18.00-21.00 (AEST/Sydney)
Sunday 18 May 2025 at 9.00-12.00 (BST/London) / 18.00-21.00 (AEST/Sydney)

£265
Rambert Grades membership required

Hosted entirely online, this course will give you all the tools to deliver Contemporary Dance classes across three foundational grades (Creative Movers, Pre-Primary and Primary) and will qualify you to enter students into examinations. 

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