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5 Questions To Ask Before Deciding On A Ballet School
1. Did you "see" your teacher's diploma? Is it a diploma or a certificate? Or nothing?
2. Is the teacher a highschool or a university level graduate?
3. Does the "displayed" staff really enter the ballet classes?
4. Is there written proof of proficiency on the ballet systems?
5. What is the success rate of certification exams?
Royal Academy of Dance
We are honored to meet the highest standards in ballet training through the Royal Academy of Dance - RAD certified teachers and its internationally accredited training techniques:
• RAD offers well defined paths and attainable goals for “all” students at different skill and development levels.
• The progress of students can be easily monitored and enhanced due to its transparent syllabi.
• RAD is a safe, motivating and “a positive experience” approach to ballet teaching.
Coordinator, April E. Sayin is one of the best teachers that RAD network can offer with a rare RAD “Professional Dancers Teaching Diploma” with “Distinction”. She is also a conservatory graduate from Russia and holds a BA degree in ballet performance, with a teaching experience of more than 30 years.
What makes RAD different?
High standards: Certified teachers, international syllabus, and independent examiners.
Continuity and predictability: Same syllabus over all RAD schools and teachers in 85 countries.
Attainable targets for all:
• RAD offers not just one, but three different types of examinations – Graded Exams, Class Awards, and Solo Performance Awards.
• All the exam options are structured to accommodate growing bodies and all stages of a student’s development.
• It is always ultimately for the benefit of the student having a positive experience.
What does it mean to be a Registered RAD Teacher?
The RAD is committed to producing the best teachers in the world:
• Teachers are held to the highest standards in dance education and training.
• All RAD teachers go through rigorous training to be certified.
• It is mandatory for all Registered RAD Teachers to do Continuous Professional Development (CPD) every year to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
• All teachers registered with the RAD adhere to the vision, mission, and values of the RAD which are stated in the Code of Professional Practice for Teachers.