Name of course:
Grade 8 Examination – 501/1376/8 RAD Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 8 (Ballet)
Accredited status and level of qualification:
RQF Level 3
Mode of delivery:
This course is delivered on a face-to-face basis.
Hours of total learning:
Guided Learning Hours: 90, Additional Learning Hours: 40, Total Qualification Time: 130 hours
Number of credits:
13 – One credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning for the typical learner.
Mode of attendance:
This course is available part-time.
Duration:
This course progresses according to the student’s ability and rate of attendance.
Target audience:
11+ Years. There are no maximum age limits for any exams.
Language of instruction:
This course is delivered in English or Maltese, depending on the language preferred by our students.
Address where this course is delivered:
This course is delivered at: Dance Academy (DA), Vesta Business Centre, 63/1, Triq iz-Zaghfran, Attard, ATD 9013. You may see our Contact Us page to view the location on Maps.
Entry requirements:
There are no pre-requisites for this course and graded exams.
Structure:
This course is part of an internationally recognised portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance.
Learning outcomes:
The student will:
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate technique through the performance of a range of complex movement sequences and solo dances in ballet, character and free movement
- Be able to show awareness of musicality through the performance of a range of complex movement sequences and dances in ballet, character and free movement
- Be able to show awareness of performance skills in a range of complex movement sequences and solo dances in ballet, character and free movement
Teaching, learning and assessment procedures:
Students perform the exam syllabus and are assessed by the examiner, based on criteria outlined in the Assessment section in the RAD exams specification document available at this link: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/app/uploads/2023/02/10165309/Specifications-2023-100223.pdf
Successful students receive a result form, certificate and medal.
Grading system and pass rates:
The assessment procedures and grading system are available in the Markschemes section in the RAD exams specification document, which may be found at this link: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/app/uploads/2023/02/10165309/Specifications-2023-100223.pdf
Date of next intake:
This course is offered at the start of each scholastic year and may also be offered on-demand. You are encouraged to contact us for further details on phone number (+356) 99455096. Alternatively you may contact us by email at danceacademy1987@hotmail.com.
Fees:
Fees for this course are available upon request. You are encouraged to contact us for further details on phone number (+356) 99455096. Alternatively you may contact us by email at danceacademy1987@hotmail.com.
Registration method:
To register your interest for this course please fill in the contact form on our Contact Us page. We will then get back to you, provide you with further details and you will be invited to fill in the course application form.
Additional information, further learning opportunities and career pathways:
This course aligns with the RAD Syllabus and career pathways. For additional information, further learning opportunities and career pathways you may view the RAD exams specification document, which may be found at this link: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/app/uploads/2023/02/10165309/Specifications-2023-100223.pdf
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