Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Exam came to Malaysia. Normally the exam will last 6-7 days in the month of April or May in Malaysia. My duty as a pianist is to play the dance music for their  exam.

Just like the ABSRM exam for musical instrument, RAD has an world wide reputation for ballet training excellence. This Graded Examinations are for students in Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grade 1 through Grade 8 classes.

4 dancers in a group.

Differentiate them by the color- pink, blue, white, yellow.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles.  In order to become truly proficient in dance, ballet training is a must.  For dancers that want to be serious about their dance technique the RAD exam program is the best fit. Dancers involved in the RAD program are able to develop confidence, discipline and a sense of achievement.  Ballet technique for exam classes are taught by certified RAD teachers, working towards preparing dancers for the successful exam process.

The exams are conducted by RAD Examiners who travel internationally to RAD schools and provide an objective evaluation of each student’s progress. Students must be made to realize that from the moment they enter the examination room, to the time they leave, they are “on stage” and must act accordingly.

Benefits of Ballet

• It improves posture, coordination, rhythm, and memory.
• Promotes fitness and cardiovascular exercise and strengthens back and abdominal muscles. Develops strong and flexible bodies, sculpts your body and tones your muscles without bulking and a knowledge of the correct way to exercise.
• Teaches healthy respect for ones body and mind, helps channel energy constructively.
• Develops poise, creative and artistic expression, grace, and the ability to perform easily in front of others.
• Performing teaches organization, timing, focus and responsibility. As well as how to work with others and learn non-verbal communication.
• Teaches musical appreciation and helps encourage an appreciation for classical music.
• Develops a knowledge and appreciation of the great ballets and famous dancers.
• Possibility of obtaining a scholarship in dance to a university or becoming a paid professional in one of this nations many professional dance companies.
• But most importantly is highly enjoyable and fun!