Syllabus

Future Movers

Where the next chapter of dance begins

The Future Movers Grade offers a rich foundation in contemporary dance, encouraging creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement. 

 

Supporting the Leap from Primary to Grade 1

Designed to bridge the gap between Primary and Grade 1, this syllabus offers a gentle yet engaging transition into more complex material. 

For the first time in their contemporary dance journey, students begin developing the building blocks of memorising material, discovering creative performance, and the ability to use themes to bring intention and meaning into movement. 

Learning Outcomes

Educational & Developmental

  • Builds memory, confidence, and creative expression 

  • Provides a gentle progression into more complex material 

  • Strengthens technical foundations for contemporary dance

  • Supports the development of coordination, rhythm, and spatial understanding

  • Links easily to other school subjects and ongoing dance training

Artistic Growth

  • Combines creative, technical, and performance-based learning 

  • Nurtures each dancer’s unique creative voice

  • Encourages intentional movement
  • Supports exploration of themes to bring intention into movement

  • Builds performance readiness   

Transferable Skills

  • Enhances focus, collaboration, and self-expression

  • Develops creativity and adaptability through guided exploration

  • Encourages peer-to-peer learning and teamwork 

  • Strengthens listening and communication skills within group settings 

Why choose Future Movers? 

This introductory-level grade is open to dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

For Students

A holistic approach to contemporary dance which balances creativity, technique, and performance within a supportive, confidence-building environment. 

Designed to be completed with fewer training hours across the year, this grade is it perfect for dancers with just one hour per week. 

Ideal as a culmination following completion of the Primary Grade, or as a stepping stone before starting Grade 1.

For Teachers

A time-efficient syllabus with six group exercises, fully supported with ready-to-go class plans, themes, and resources. 

Ideal for educators in primary school settings or those offering contemporary dance in short courses or 6-week blocks.

A desirable option for those teaching students with less time for their training or who are balancing dance with other commitments. 

Train to Teach this Grade

About the Course

Delivered online over four hours, this training equips practitioners with: 

  • A complete breakdown of the syllabus and movement material
  • Access to playlists, class plans, and theme inspiration 
  • Confidence to embody and deliver the material, whether you’re new to contemporary dance or experienced
  • All content and resources (included with the training cost)

Course Dates

First course: Sunday 19th October 2025
Training cost: £105 (including VAT)
Booking opens on 11th September 2025. This inaugural course is for Rambert Grades members who have registered their interest before 8th September 2025.

Who can teach this material?

The Future Movers training course is open to dance educators, early years practitioners and primary/elementary school teachers.

Register your Interest