Examinations

Childrens' Examinations have been devised to engender a sense of worthwhile achievement for children who dance for recreation and children who wish to make

dance a career. Grades from Pre-Primary upward progressively develop children’s technical ability, giving them a sense of dance combined with a sense of natural grace and poise, also appreciation of dance and its relationship to music. In Ballet they perform short classical variations and national dances, and are encouraged to develop their imaginative qualities through the use of mime.

At Sally Johnson Academy of Dance we encourage our students to take examinations provided by the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. The child's teacher decides when a child is ready for an exam. This is usually after four or five terms of study. It is essential to have a good knowledge and understanding of the syllabus and additional coaching classes are provided before the examination to ensure the child is confident. We are aware that for various reasons some children are unable to take examinations and of course these children are moved up to the next grade when appropriate.

Examinations take place about three times a year and we have an extremely high pass rate:

RAD Ballet Results -

A huge congratulations to all the students who took there ballet exams in November 2010. All the results were exceptional and worthy of all the hard work put in by both teachers and students. Certificates and reports will be given out as soon as we receive them.

A special mention should be made of Sophie Ard who achieved distinction with 100% in her Grade 6 exam which is a first for the school. Well done!!!

Other excellent results include Brooke Rumbold and Rachel Humphries who both achieved 99% in their Grade 6 exam.

Congratulations also to Louis Scrivenor with 91% for Grade 4 and Amber Adams 90% for Grade 5

SUMMER EXAMINATIONS

Many congratulations to all our students who took Grade & Major examinations this summer.

100% pass rate was achieved with some excellent results.

Top marks go to the following students who gained the highest marks .

Saffron Armstrong 91% for Adv 1 Modern.

Sarah Best 91% for Intermediate Modern

Libby Kenley 90% for G6 Modern.

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BALLET EXAMS NOVEMBER

Preparing for the exam with help from our volunteers