ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE
BALLET EXAMS
EXAM DATE:
Friday 15th November 2023
EXAM VENUE:
Roseville Studio
St Luke's Presbyterian Church, 28 Lord St, Roseville
EXAM TIMES:
8:00am - 9:30am: Olivia H, Vera A, Arielle C, Phyllis F (Pre-Primary)
8:00am - 9:40am: Dorothy S, Evie T, Henrietta D (Primary)
8:15am - 10:05am: Livvy W, Annabel W, Zoe T, Chloe C (Grade 1)
8:30am - 10:30am: Lizzy W, Elysse T, Tiya X, Madeleine H (Grade 2)
9:00am - 11:00am: Elise C, Kenzie M (Grade 3)
9:00am - 11:25am: Addison H, Olivia W, Doris W, Nethumi G (Grade 4)
*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.
You will need:
- ballet shoes (canvas or leather)
- water bottle
- hair brush, comb & spray
- optional: light snack
EXAM HAIR:
Girls require a ballet bun for exams. 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 Miss Mairet. The students will need to say 'Good morning / Good afternoon Miss Mairet' at the start of their exam and 'Thank you Miss Mairet' 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 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 19th & 26th 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 ($65) as a make up lesson. No refunds or credits are given for missed rehearsals.
Saturday 19th & 26th October
Pre-Primary & Primary: 9:30am - 11am
Grade 1 & 2: 11am - 12:30pm
Grade 3 & 4: 12:30pm - 2pm
HOLIDAY CLASSES
Holiday classes will be held Thursday 10th & Friday 11th October 9am-3pm in our Roseville studio, 28 Lord St, Roseville. All students will stay from 9am - 3pm so please pack morning tea, lunch and a water bottle. Holiday classes are not included in the entry fee and are booked and paid for separately. Click HERE to book into holiday classes. If you will be away for the holidays you will need to book private lessons. Please contact Regina: info@sdga.com.au for available times.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Regina :) info@sdga.com.au