CONTEMPORARY - RAMBERT GRADE 2

We are delighted to share the dates for the upcoming RAMBERT Grade 2 exam, some additional enrichment dates and some general information regarding the exams.

Already happening: from last week dancers were invited to join their Rambert Grade 2 class at 6.15pm in order to give them a full hour for their class. This was hugely helpful and class will continue to be an hour until the end of term. Payments remain the same and the schedule on your dancers profile should now be updated. Thank you for your flexibility here!

Thursday 23rd May (6.15pm - 8.00pm) - EXAM - Technical Filming Session

Thursday 11th July (6.15pm - 8.00pm)  - Grade 2 Filming of solo choreography (Hofesh Repertoire) and Creative

Please note that newer students in the class may not be taking their exam this time around - please discuss this after classes with Gemma to confirm whether your child will be entering.

Rambert Grades Info

All Rambert Grades examinations are digital and assessed by external examiners using pre-recorded footage. 

Qualification Aims

The aims of the graded syllabus, are that participants will be able to:

▪ Demonstrate an understanding of safe contemporary technique

▪ Draw on their body’s natural movement and individual style

▪ Show sensitivity to and connection with other dancers

▪ Demonstrate presence borne of confidence in body and mind

▪ Use of a range of dynamics to physicalise music and/or express the dance idea

▪ Demonstrate an ability to respond creatively to stimuli and express ideas through movement

Methods of Assessment

Examinations will be practical. They will be filmed and sent for assessment by an external examiner. Assessment criteria will be met through demonstration of three components - technique, performance and creative - as follows:

Technique

• A selection of set exercises from course content

• Technical ability demonstrated through the performance component (below)

Performance

• Performance skills displayed during technical component (above)

• Performance of solo performance phrase, set by Rambert Grades

Creative

• An individual’s investigation of a creative task in a group setting

• Improvisation skills demonstrated through the technical and performance components (above)

Levels of Attainment (Grade 1 – 8)

Candidates will be awarded either:

• Distinction*

• Distinction

• Merit

• Pass

Examination Dress Code

We want to see the best from each individual and want dancers to feel comfortable in our exams. Although there is no set uniform, candidates should present themselves in a manner which enables them to be clearly seen and so that hair or clothing doesn't get in the way of the essence

of the movement and maintains safe practice for the individual and group.

We suggest dancers wear a plain and suitable top - which varies in colour across the group - and joggers or leggings that are comfortable to move in without needing to be adjusted during the exam. 

Fees

Fees for each exam are payable to Rambert Grades and will be charged through your SCD Autopay. Please note that extended sessions are offered at no additional charge.

GRADE 1 - £40

GRADE 2 - £40

GRADE 3 - £45

GRADE 4 - £45

We hope this information is useful and clear. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please do come back to us. We have a lot of events, exams, performances and socials in the calendar at the moment so we are grateful for your flexibility and patience – thank you!

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