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ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE
BALLET EXAMS 2026
EXAM DATE:
Monday 26th October 2026
EXAM VENUE:
Roseville Studio
St Luke's Presbyterian Church, 28 Lord St, Roseville
EXAM TIMES:
8:00am - 9:25am: Elizabeth W, Elizabeth L (Grade 4)
8:00am - 9:45am: Bianca X, Vera A, Olivia Y (Grade 1)
8:15am - 10:10am: Eloise L, Olivia W, Emilia V, Annabel W (Grade 3)
8:25am - 10:20am: Arielle C, Phyllis F (Grade 1)
8:40am - 10:40am: Tiya X, Swara V, Madeleine H (Grade 4)
MORNING TEA
9:15am - 11:15am: Naomi K, Hazel H, JoJo S (Grade 1)
9:35am - 11:35am: Charlotte M, Evie T, Dorothy S (Grade 2)
9:50am - 11:50am: Natalie C, Rachel W (Grade 1)
10:15am - 12:15pm: Chloe C, Zoe T, Adelaide Z, Nethumi G (Grade 3)
LUNCH
11:40am - 1:40pm: Myra W, Florence K, Isabelle T, Nika B (Grade 1)
11:50am - 1:55pm: Amelia L, Clara C (Primary)
12:25pm - 2:25pm: Eleanor G, Thea H, Olivia K, Miranda C, Khloe C, Thea J (Pre-Primary)
*Please arrive at the start time above. We've allowed approx 1 hour for students to change into their exam leotard when they arrive and warm up before the exam. You're welcome to drop your child off earlier if needed around taking siblings to school etc.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
Students may arrive in street clothes as they will change into their exam leotard on arrival. (tip: wear a zip-up top so that it can be taken off without messing hair)
You will need:
- ballet shoes (canvas or leather)
- water bottle
- hair brush, comb & hair gel or hair spray
- optional: light snack
EXAM HAIR:
Girls require a ballet bun for exams. Please follow this video (and make sure to have a practice before the exam day!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yG7Hcozrf8 . Our teachers are happy to help with hair on the day, but please arrive early if you need help and make sure to bring a thick hair band, hair pins and a bun net or purchase a bun kit through our shop. Your teacher will add a hair ribbon before you go into your exam.
EXAMINER:
Our examiner's name is Ms Kerr . The students will need to say 'Good morning / Good afternoon Ms Kerr' at the start of their exam and 'Thank you Ms Kerr, thank you Miss Anne-Louise' at the end standing with their feet in first position and arms either holding their skirt (Kindy & Yr 1) or in bras bar (Yr 2 +). We'll be practicing in class but a little practice at home always helps too!
DO PARENTS STAY FOR EXAMS?
This is completely up to you. Most parents drop their child off at the time above and collect them after the exam (the finishing time above) but if you'd like to stay and help your child change into their exam leotard and then either stay in the warm up space while your child goes into their exam or come back afterwards you're most welcome to. We will take group and individual photos of all students and will send them through to you on the day.
EXTRA EXAM REHEARSALS
Please make sure to save the extra exam rehearsal dates to your diary now. There are 2 Saturday rehearsals in term 4 + 2 days of holiday classes (click HERE to book into holiday classes now).
WEEKEND REHEARSALS
Weekend rehearsals will be held 17th & 24th October at our Roseville studio (St Luke's Presbyterian Church, 28 Lord St, Roseville). Please check your child's grade on your email exam invitation or on the exam times above. Weekend rehearsal fees are included in the exam entry fee and are compulsory for students to practice with their grade in the exam space. If your child misses a rehearsal due to illness you will need to book a 30 minute private lessons ($75) as a make up lesson. No refunds or credits are given for missed rehearsals.
Saturday 17th & 24th October 2026:
Roseville Studio - 28 Lord St, Roseville
Saturday 17th & 24th October 2026:
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Pre-Primary & Primary: 9:30am - 10:30am
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Grade 1 & 2: 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Grade 3, 4 & 6: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
HOLIDAY CLASSES
Roseville Studio - 28 Lord St, Roseville
Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026, 9am - 3pm (Kindy & Yr 1 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. Book here
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Regina :) info@sdga.com.au