What is The Royal academy of dance?
With over 13,000 members' spread across 79 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is the leading international dance examination board specializing in classical ballet. RAD was established in London, England in 1920. It received its Royal Charter in 1936. The Royal patron of the RAD is currently Queen Elizabeth II. Initially formed to improve the standard of classical ballet training in the UK, RAD has become one of the world's leading dance education and training organizations.
The basic style of the RAD is known as the English style of ballet, formed by merging various methods (Italian, French, Danish and Russian) to create a new one with higher standards. A well-known aspect of the RAD method is the attention to detail when learning the basic techniques of ballet.The general thought is that if enough time is spent achieving the maximum level of technique before introducing new steps, the easier it will be for students to learn harder steps.
Training Programs:
The RAD offers two training programs, both of which are suitable for both male and female students. Each program represents a complete system of dance training and includes a series of examinations.
At DancEtc we will be offering the following levels:
Grade 2
Grade 3/4
Intermidate Foundations
Pointe
DancEtc students will test at the end of the year at a Certified RAD testing facility.
You will be required to purchase extra dance wear & shoes for this class. Please ask us exactly what you will need.
For more information on RAD please visit their websites at:
