Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
leading international dance education and training organisation, delivering world class examinations in Dance.The Pre Primary and Primary Syllabi (for ages 5-8) focus on encouraging natural quality of movement and feeling, rather than form, developing students' physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and a range of sounds and musical styles, promoting self-confidence and social-emotional skills.
Working through Grades 1-8, progressively develops technical, musical and performance skills incorporating Classical, Free Movement and Character styles.
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The Vocational Grades (Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 & 2 and Solo Seal Award) introduce pointe work for females providing an in depth study of classical ballet, preparing students for a career in Dance whose examinations count towards GCSE, BTEC Dance and the new Creative and Media Diploma.
Serena Cundari ARAD, Dip PDTD, RAD RTS is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance.