Dance Exams
Extravadance has always valued a strong technical training program for our dancers which is why we educate and certify ourselves in the ADAPT, Acrobatic Arts, and RAD Syllabus.
Our realization that training just to compete and perform in the year-end recital is not enough for our dancers, especially when they don’t have that opportunity and we can no longer take it for granted.
We want our dancers to have a goal every year to work towards, and dance exams will be a great goal that they will have fun working towards and you as their parents will be able to see even more growth and developed technique in your dancers.
The RADSyllabus
What is the RAD Syllabus?
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a world leader in Classical dance education and training. They have been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better.
They are one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organizations, recognized internationally.
They empower people through dance education and enjoyment and believe that everybody should have the opportunity to learn to dance.
Why are RAD Exams Important?
Around the world, RAD exams are recognised for their quality, and each year, nearly a quarter of a million candidates across the globe choose to take their dance exams with us.
We offer a wide range of exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Our focus is on creativity and musicality, providing opportunities to progress and achieve. It’s not just professional or young dancers who take our exams; age is no barrier to success. At any stage of your life or career you can develop your fitness, musicality, and artistry.
The ADAPT Syllabus
What is the ADAPT Syllabus?
ADAPT (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers) is a certified “dance syllabus” offering yearly examinations in the dance disciplines of Tap, Jazz. We follow the syllabus in all of our jazz and tap classes
Why are ADAPT Exams Important?
- ADAPT examinations and the examination process encourages each and every student to work harder so they may achieve their best personal potential and through ADAPT training help them to maintain that potential throughout their dance training years.
- ADAPT examinations allow students to enjoy quality technical training, supporting good competitive values along with enhancing stronger performance abilities.
- ADAPT examinations are a “goal” setter. They are a memorable experience and present an opportunity for students to be critiqued and evaluated by professional dance master examiners on a yearly basis.
- ADAPT examinations offer certification and successful candidates receive graded certificates. High achievers also receive a special “Medal Of Merit Award”.
- ADAPT examinations and training will help students to build stronger character, integrity and lasting moral values for their future.
ADAPT Exam Attire
Female candidates taking the Junior or Pre-Intermediate Tap or Jazz examination must wear a studio leotard (details available in studio), Mondor suntan tights, hair in a bun with no bangs and the proper shoes. Intermediate candidates must wear a black leotard, black tights, hair in a bun with no bangs and the proper shoes.
Exam Results
There are two examiners critiquing four to six candidates in each examination class. ADAPT Examination marks are as follows:
| PASS | (60 – 66 percent) |
| PASS PLUS | (67 – 74 percent) |
| COMMENDED | (75 – 79 percent) |
| COMMENDED PLUS | (80 – 84 percent) |
| HIGHLY COMMENDED | (85 – 89 percent) |
| HIGHLY COMMENDED PLUS | (90 – 94 percent) |
| HONOURS | (95 percent & above) |
Successful examination candidates receive an ADAPT certificate along with an evaluation report. Students who receive a Highly Commended Plus mark also receive the ADAPT “Medal of Merit” for their high achievement. Examination results are final and each student’s evaluation is totally at the discretion of the ADAPT examiners. Students must successfully pass the third level of each dance division before proceeding into the next division.
Tap & Jazz Exam Levels
| Division | Levels |
|---|---|
| JUNIOR | 1 – 2 – 3 |
| PRE-INTERMEDIATE | 1 – 2 – 3 |
| INTERMEDIATE | 1 – 2 – 3 |
| PRE-ADVANCED | 1 Level Only |
| ADVANCED | 1 Level Only |
TheAcrobatic ArtsCurriculum
What is Acrobatic Arts?
Acrobatic Arts runs training and certification courses for dance teachers in the art of AcroDance. The program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in 5 divisions of AcroDance. These divisions are: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, pilates, physiotherapy and more, you will not find more comprehensive program. Simple and thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dance tumbling effortlessly across the stage.
Acrobatic Arts Exams and Results
The Acrobatic Arts examination process is designed to motivate dancers. Having defined and achievable goals is a proven way to motivate dancers to excel. Dancers work through twelve exam levels, each designed to create a well-balanced acrobat, including elements of flexibility, strength, balance, limbering and tumbling.
Examiners evaluate dancers against a set universal standard, allowing dancers and teachers to see where the dancer stands globally. During the exam, students can expect a class setting with the examiner directing the class and making notes throughout.