RAD ballet syllabus is introduced at 4 years old where they begin with learning the pre-primary syllabus There is an attention to detail when learning the basic steps and the progression is paced to improved and build technique before introducing new vocabulary. The syllabus is designed to motivate and encourage students of all ages and levels of ability, through a systematic measurement of progress and attainment.
The objective of the RAD Syllabus is to:
• articulate parts of the body
• demonstrate awareness of positions of the body
• perform with an awareness of space
• demonstrate control
• demonstrate co-ordination
• demonstrate elevation
• demonstrate use of appropriate movement dynamics
• respond to the elements of music
• perform expressively
• perform a sequence of simple steps to depict a story
• confidently recall the settings