ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE
BALLET EXAMS

Our Ballet classes follow the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus, the world's largest ballet organisation. We're proud to offer RAD Class Awards, Exams and Solo Performance Awards, with an external RAD examiner visiting our Roseville studio each November / early December. Exact dates are confirmed about a month beforehand.

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If this is your first exam: RAD exams are such a special experience and something so many of our dancers look forward to each year! Over 80% of our ballet students choose to participate and we have a 100% success rate. Almost all our dancers walk out of their exam asking, "Can we do that again?!" . For our younger students, their teacher will go into the exam room and can help guide /show them where to stand for their dances and all RAD examiners are experienced ballet teachers who create a warm, encouraging atmosphere to help children feel relaxed, confident and proud of what they've achieved. They're such a positive experience!

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HOW TO ENTER

Entries are booked and paid for via our online shop. Please write your child's name as you’d like it to appear on their certificate in the "make a note" section.

 

​Entries are now & close on Saturday 25th July (9pm).

 

Late entries cannot be accepted by RAD, so please don’t delay.

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ARE THERE EXTRA EXAM REHEARSALS?

To participate in exams, students must attend:
✔ Two weekend rehearsals: Saturday 17th & 24th October
✔ Two days of holiday classes (or private lessons if away)
✔ Their weekly Ballet class

These rehearsals help students practice in the exam space (they are assessed on spatial awareness), refine technique and build confidence performing their dances. If your child misses these extra rehearsals they will not be able to participate and the exam fee will be forfeited.

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WEEKEND REHEARSALS (included in the exam fee)

Roseville Studio - 28 Lord St, Roseville
Saturday 17th & 24th October 2026:

• Pre-Primary & Primary: 9:30am - 10:30am

• Grade 1 & 2: 10:30am - 12:00pm

• Grade 3, 4 & 6: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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If your child misses a rehearsal due to illness, a 30-minute private lesson ($75) will be required to catch up. No refunds/credits for missed rehearsals.

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HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS (not included in the exam fee)

Roseville Studio - 28 Lord St, Roseville
Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026, 9am - 3pm (Pre-Primary & Primary students have the option to attend 9am - 12pm, or are welcome to stay for the full day from 9am - 3pm and we will have a fun afternoon of arts and crafts while the older students continue to practice their exam dances)
✔ Pack morning tea, lunch, and a water bottle
✔ Holiday workshop costs are booked separately and not included in the exam entry fee - Book here
 

If away, private lessons must be booked. Email Regina: info@sdga.com.au​ to organise.

 

PRIVATE LESSONS

Most students don’t require extra lessons, as all exam content is covered in weekly classes, the two weekend rehearsals, and two days of holiday workshops. However, if additional practice is needed or your child has missed lessons or rehearsals, private lessons are available:

• 30 mins – $75

• 60 mins – $95
  📩 Email Regina: info@sdga.com.au

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HOME PRACTICE

Even a quick weekend practice can boost confidence & retention and help your child perform with confidence. Please feel free to ask Regina which dances your child is practicing for their exam and we're happy to send you the info.

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​EXAM FEES​​​​​​​

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