2007 NZ Diary Issue 3 - Royal Academy of Dance

diary
New Zealand 2007 Issue 3
International Summer School
Two President’s Awards
Luke Rittner Visits
ROYAL ACADEMY OF
DANCE
NEW ZEALAND
Christchurch
Auckland
Bluff
Wellington
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Invercargill
Contents
News & Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Regional Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other Dance News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Faculty of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Examinations: 2007 Vocational Results. . . . . . . . . 24
Examinations: 2008 Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Examinations: Essential Information . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Examinations: Policy information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Contact Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cover Image: Rory Fairweather-Neylan of the New Zealand School of Dance who achieved Solo Seal
in September.
Photo: www.smileclick.co.nz
Left: Luke Rittner meets teachers in July.
Photos: Janet Taylor
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News & Notices
From the National Office
Another very busy and successful year is
drawing to a close.
It was great to see such a good turn out of
teachers at the meetings in Invercargill,
Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in July.
Luke Rittner’s informative and stimulating
addresses were very much appreciated, and
he was able to clarify many issues such as
Continuing Professional Development, the
agreement with IDTA and the Genée. People
at all of the meetings were delighted to hear
from Luke that the Genée competition is being
planned to be held in Wellington in 2010.
Scheduling has now changed to December
that year.
CBTS graduates Ashleigh Habgood and Fleur
Rodway with Luke Rittner after the presentation of
their certificates.
Another highlight of Luke’s visit was the
presentation in Auckland of certificates to
Fleur Rodway and Ashleigh Habgood, New
Zealand’s first two graduates of the CBTS
teacher-training programme.
The International Summer School and
Performance Course scheduled from 7 to 19
January promises to be a very stimulating,
challenging and worthwhile experience for the
many teachers and students who have booked
for it. The presentation of the inaugural ‘Creina
Gee Memorial Awards’ – which are being
decided as this Diary is going to print – will be
made during the Summer School.
I do hope you all have a very enjoyable
Christmas break and I look forward to seeing
many of you in Wellington early in January at
the Summer School.
Janet Taylor
President’s Award winner Faye Stamp enjoys an outing.
A particular highlight of Luke’s visit was when
he rang Area Organisers Annette Leach and
Faye Stamp to advise them that they had each
been awarded a President’s Awards – two of
only seven granted worldwide this year. Annette
and Faye were both quite overcome and
speechless – not a very common occurrence for
either of them!! Congratulations to you both on
these very well-deserved awards. We are very
much looking forward to the big celebrations
planned for early next year.
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President’s Award winner Annette Leach with Examiner
John Byrne after the 2006 Vocational examinations.
Jobsearch
Ballet Teacher Required – Christchurch
Studio One Performing Arts in Christchurch
has an opening for 2008 for a ballet teacher.
Enquiries to Patricia Paul (03) 372 9191 or
[email protected].
Dance Teacher Required – Nelson
To share the teaching responsibilities at ‘Jazz
It Up Dance Studio’ in Nelson. We teach RAD
ballet, NZAMD jazz, contemporary and hip
hop. The position is part time initially and may
lead to full time. Beginning Jan/Feb 2008.
Please contact Sherie, tel: (03)539 6028 or
021 146 7293 or email: [email protected]
Ballet Teacher Wanted – Gisborne
To teach Pre-school and above. Some
experience in competition work would be
preferable. No traffic jams, warm climate,
beautiful beaches.Please contact Diane on
[email protected]
Ballet Teacher Wanted for
Christchurch School
To be able to start in February 2008 in
a very progressive school. Hours to be
confirmed. A good knowledge of grades and
vocationals would be advantageous. Please
ring Nicky Falloon at Evolution School of
Dance on 03 359 6909 or email me on
[email protected]
Job Search International (JSI) is the Academy’s
online monthly publication advertising
dance related vacancies and schools for sale
across the globe. Contact the RAD NZ office
if you would like to receive this publication
each month.
Significant Dates
2007
30 November
CPD Questionnaire to be received by the RAD UK
2008
7-19 January
International Summer School & Performance Course
including presentation of inaugural Creina Gee Memorial Awards
13 March
Closing date for first Vocational examination session
March/April (date tbc)
Celebration in honour of Presidents Awards winners
Annette Leach (Waikato) & Faye Stamp (Bay of Plenty)
31 March
Closing date for Creina Gee Memorial Awards
10 April
Closing date for first Graded examination session
12 June
Closing date for Solo Seal & 14+ Dance Scholarship
14 July
Closing date for Entries for the Genée competition
14-23 August
Genée competition in Toronto
13 September
Solo Seal in Wellington
14 September
14+ Dance Scholarship in Wellington
30 September
Closing date for Creina Gee Memorial Awards
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Continuing Professional
Development (CPD)
The Royal Academy of Dance is putting
together a Continuing Professional
Development programme as is explained on
pages 6 & 7 of the Dance Gazette.
Take this opportunity to have your say about
this very important development by completing
the enclosed CPD questionnaire and
returning it to the RAD UK by 30 November.
Alternatively, if you prefer to send it to the NZ
office asap, we will ensure it is sent to the UK
office immediately.
Membership News
The E-news bulletin is a monthly publication
sent from the RAD UK to keep members up
to date with news, events, competitions and
special offers.
Affiliate Membership of the RAD is now
available to students from Grade 6 upwards,
as well as those who have passed Intermediate
Foundation or above.
Full Membership is for people who have
attained Advanced 1 or higher.
Music for Vocational
Graded Examinations
From January 2008, free (‘alternative’) music
will no longer be used on the second side
of the exercises at the barre in Vocational
Graded examinations. Jonathan Still’s article
on page 56 of the Dance Gazette explains this
policy change.
Genée International
Ballet Competition 2008
The Genée competition for 2008 will be held
in Toronto, Canada from Thursday 14 August
to Saturday 23 August. The closing date for
candidate applications is 14 July. Further
information will be published in the first issue
of the Dance Gazette for 2008. Also check out
the website: www.geneeballetcompetition.com
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New Products
Releases on DVD
Mime Matters, which features some of the
world’s greatest dance artists including
Dame Antoinette Sibley and Sir Anthony
Dowell CBE, is now available on DVD. It
shows excerpts from classics of the ballet
repertoire, and demonstrates a complete
vocabulary of classical mime gestures.
Relating Movement to Music for Children
through Character and Free Movement is also
now available on DVD. In this invaluable
resource experienced teachers explore
ways that basic musical concepts such
as Rhythm, tempo and dynamics can be
related to dance through the Character
and Free Movement sections of a class
for children. The Free Movement section
was developed by Jacqueline Ferguson;
and the Character section and additional
exercises by Valerie Sunderland who will
be in Wellington in January to pass on her
expertise to teachers and students at the
2008 International Summer School.
Music CDs
Studio Series Intuition Volume 4 is now
available. Be inspired to create new
exercises, add to your music repertoire
for class, introduce your students to
new music, or simply sit back and enjoy
these popular classics. The 53 tracks
are arranged to follow the format of a
conventional class with full music details
given for each piece. So whether you teach
children, vocational students or adults,
Studio Series is an invaluable musical
resource for your classes.
The Grade 8 Music CD containing music for
Males & Females is now available.
Graham Dickson-Place has released four
new CDs and music books (numbers 42
to 45). Check out the details on his website
www.musicgdp.com
Solo Seal 2007
Congratulations to New Zealand School of Dance student Rory Fairweather-Neylan who was
awarded Solo Seal in September. Dance has been a big part of his life since he began learning
jazz, tap and ballet as a 6-year-old with the Anne Fraser School of Dance on Queensland’s
Sunshine Coast. A year at the Australian Ballet School when he was 12 was followed later by
two years at the Queensland Dance School of Excellence where classes in classical ballet,
Character dance and contemporary were taught from 9am to 12pm and then academic
school subjects until 5.45pm. Now just finishing his third year at the NZSD Rory’s reaction
to attaining Solo Seal, was one of “surprise and happiness”. He said that it was “quite
overwhelming to find that all the hard work had paid off – and it was still fun”, especially
because he had attempted Solo Seal in 2004 in Australia but was not successful at that time.
Rory has enjoyed touring with the latest Royal New Zealand Ballet company’s production of
Cinderella, which he said has been a massive learning experience. He is also very excited by
his second major achievement of the past couple of months – the offer of a contract with the
RNZB for 2008.
RAD Administration
Co-ordinator
Nina Sowerbutts
at ‘work’.
Rory Fairweather-Neylan with family and friends
after he gained the Solo Seal award.
Anne Rowse and Christine Gunn enjoy the event.
Amelia Chandulal Mackay, Anna Chandulal,
Suzanne Sherris, Shirley McDouall and AnneMarie Farmer all from Wanganui with Sharon
Howells from Christchurch.
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2007 President’s Awards
Annette Leach – Waikato Area Organiser
John Byrne’s Nomination of Annette Leach for a President’s Award
In twenty years of examining for the Academy I have met many local organisers
around the world. Only a few have been indifferent; most have been efficient and
helpful. Some have been outstanding. Annette Leach in Hamilton New Zealand
stands apart from all of them. She is exceptional in the level of care, thoughtfulness,
and hospitality she offers to all examiners visiting the region and to all the students
entered for examinations in Hamilton where she also acts as doorkeeper. She thinks of
everything, even anticipating what you might need tomorrow, or next week or even at
morning tea to-day. Delicious home baked goodies appeared every day! Her attention
to detail is complete. As each day of my stay in Hamilton unfolded I was constantly
amazed at the quality of her work. She has the highest possible standards in all things.
Everything is done with taste and style. She also has great personal warmth, generosity
and sincerity and really enjoys the work that she does and the service she provides.
Nothing is too much trouble – in all things, Annette will go the extra mile, gladly.
I will always remember my days in Hamilton with absolute pleasure. Whenever
I have mentioned my experience there to other examiners who have also visited
Hamilton, their response is always the same. “Yes, Annette is the best!” She has
quite a reputation! One cannot forget her husband Ron either, for he has always given
her complete support over the years and contributes so much himself to the whole
experience and the wonderful hospitality they both offer.
The fact that she has been doing this since the early 1980’s – a period of about 25
years – and has sustained this level of excellence and service to the Academy over all
of that period of time is an amazing achievement and it is something about which the
Academy should be very proud.
I think it is entirely appropriate that she should now be considered for a President’s
Award in recognition of her outstanding work as local organiser for the Academy in
Hamilton, New Zealand. She has upheld the reputation and esteem of the Academy
in an exemplary fashion and she has my strongest possible recommendation for
this award.
A brief excerpt from Margaret Fairhead’s letter of support for the nomination
I was so delighted to be able to second John’s nomination for a President’s Award for Annette
Leach. The word I used in an email about Annette was outstanding and that is the word which
describes her best. Going the extra mile is something Annette seems to do every day! We think
she is the best Area Organiser in the world!
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Annette Leach and Faye Stamp have been Area Organisers for nearly 30 years; both celebrated
70th birthdays early this year; and both are absolutely wonderful organisers, greatly appreciated by
staff in the National Office, by their local teachers, and by all visiting examiners. We all know that
they are the best organisers in the world!! A big celebration will be held early in the New Year.
Faye Stamp – Bay of Plenty Area Organiser
Anne Samson’s Nomination of Faye Stamp for a President’s Award
Faye Stamp has such a vibrant welcoming personality and throughout the years has
given exceptional service to her local teachers. At the beginning of every year we all
receive welcoming hand written letters noting all up-coming important events which
in turn is followed through with a friendly phone call reminding us of these events
and encouraging us to attend. Once over, all teachers receive a very enthusiastic
call wanting to hear how we have enjoyed the events and how beneficial they have
been. Faye is held in the highest esteem by all teachers in the BOP Area, who so
appreciate these hundreds of phone calls and the great interest she shares in all our
achievements. She travels hundreds of kilometres to attend each of her teachers
productions, and last year sat through four different productions in 2 days just so
she could support each one of us and then backstage she comes to source out the
teacher for a wonderful appraisal of performance and photos for the diary.
Apart from organising venues, accommodation and arranging the programmes for
Seminars and Teachers Meetings Faye always finds extra energy and time to provide
an abundance of home baking and meals, impeccably presented and served by this
charming hostess. No teacher is ever expected to provide food nor help in any way on
these occasions. Her only expectation from us is to enjoy the day. Visiting teachers to
the area with no accommodation are welcomed as guests in Faye’s home.
Each examiner is welcomed by her wonderfully vibrant personality … their motel
rooms filled with fresh flowers, bowls of fruit and home baking. On the examiners
‘free days’ and especially if examiners are from overseas, Faye will have organised
trips to our local forests and lakes, cultural experiences and jazz clubs. She
organises a day of ‘retail therapy’ and even a spot of trout fishing (a change of
clothes provided) if one is visiting her home. It is a pleasure to see the examiners
leaving us with a wonderful sense of belonging during their time in our area.
In summing up, no task is ever too great for Faye. She is totally dedicated to her role
as Area Organiser. We all hold her in the greatest respect.
A brief excerpt from Yvonne Edwards letter of support for the nomination
As a teacher in Tauranga I am particularly proud of our Area Organiser as we are not a main
centre but are treated like one always being well informed of events close by. I thoroughly
and wholeheartedly recommend Mrs Faye Stamp for a President’s Award steadfast in the
knowledge that no one could be more deserving of the honour.
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International Summer School
and Performance Course
7-19 January 2008
International Faculty
We are very fortunate to have so many very inspiring tutors – local and International
– to teach at the International Summer School. Following are brief biographies of the
International Faculty: Justine Berry, Matz Skoog, Valerie Sunderland and Lynn Wallis
who will teach Classical Ballet and Repertoire; Shani Mitchell and Denise Skinner who
will teach Musical Theatre and Jazz; and Sue Goodman who will take Contemporary
classes. These tutors will also have input into the teachers’ courses.
Justine Berry
Justine, who was trained
at the Urdang Academy,
Covent Garden, was also
a Cecchetti Scholar. At
17 she joined London
City Ballet, later
dancing with Lewis
London Ballet and Vienna Festival Ballet as
Principal Dancer in all of the major classical
repertoire. Justine was also Ballet Mistress
and Repetiteuse, and has also danced and
taught with the National Character Dance
Company, European Ballet, Ballet Ireland,
Lisbon Dance Company, Gulbenkian and
the Royal Opera. She is Associate Director
and dancer of the independent company
“Balletomania” in London. Justine achieved
the RAD Professional Dancers Teacher
Diploma with Distinction, is a member of
Faculty at the RAD Dance School at London
Headquarters, and regularly teaches at RAD
Easter and Summer Schools worldwide. She
has also taught for the London Children’s
Ballet; at the “Scuola di Danza New Life” in
Italy; and is Guest Teacher at Laban and is
an Anatomy Lecturer for the degree course
at London Studio Centre.
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Sue Goodman
After completing a
degree majoring in
English and Drama, Sue
studied Expressive Dance
with Sigurd Leeder in
Switzerland. Returning to
South Africa, Sue ran the
movement department at Cape Town University
Drama Department for five years. She went
on to form Jazzart the first non-racial dance
company in South Africa performing in a wide
range of venues. Sue then came to London to
study the Graham technique with Jane Dudley
at The Place and has since been teaching
dance and choreography worldwide for the
RAD, and at various schools such as Elmhurst,
The Place Evening School, London College of
Dance, SELTEC and was head of Choreographic
Studies at the London Studio Centre. Sue
also has an M.A. in Movement Studies from
the Laban Centre, London and an M.A. in
Movement for Actors from Central School of
Speech and Drama. Sue is currently teaching
in the Dance Department at Winchester
University and at Marymount and is a member
of the Academy’s Artistic Committee.
Shani Mitchell
A Fellow Examiner of
the International Dance
Teachers’ Association and
a member of its Modern
Jazz Technical Committee,
international choreographer
Shani is firmly grounded in
classical technique, but the fire and passion
of her choreography owes much to her time
in Spain. A principal dancer and soloist on
Spanish Television’s Entre Amigos, she worked
with Shirley Bassey, Latoya Jackson, Donna
Summer and Sacha Distel, to name but a
few. With her unique ability to marry British
discipline with Latin flair, she first moved into
choreography with shows such as January
River at Theatre Calderon in Madrid. Her thirst
for travel led her to join the Royal Caribbean
International Cruise Lines as Principal Dance
and Rehearsal Director, working throughout
Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Russia and
the US, returning to England to teach master
classes at the Phil Winston’s Theatreworks,
Blackpool and to extend her choreographic
repertoire. She has choreographed for Qdos
entertainments Grand Christmas productions
and was asked to join the giant Turkish
show ‘Sultans of the Dance’ in Istanbul as
Choreographer and Rehearsal Director. This
year she is working on an even more ambitious
production of ‘Flames of Passion’. Both shows
follow their home runs with international tours.
Denise Skinner
Denise had a professional
career as a performer
and choreographer in
theatre television before
opening her own school
where students train in all
aspects of theatre dance,
drama and singing. She is a Fellow and an
Examiner for the International Dance Teachers
Association, an adjudicator for the British
Federation of festivals, and is a member
of the Theatre Council and the Theatre
Craft Technical Committee. She is also the
Chairman of the Musical Theatre Syllabus
Committee which has created an innovative
musical theatre syllabus combining dance,
drama and singing. Denise regularly gives
lectures and workshops both at home and
overseas, offering dance teachers and
students creative and inspirational ideas.
She presented, with Ian Meson, the musical
theatre syllabus at the joint IDTA/RAD
‘Invitation to Dance’ Day in London early
this year, and was a faculty member at
the RAD Hong Kong Summer School in
August. She is very much looking forward to
continuing her association with the RAD and
meeting the students and teachers at the NZ
Summer School.
Matz Skoog
Matz is an internationally
known dancer, teacher
and artistic director.
Born in Stockholm into
an artistic family (father
a jazz musician, artist
and stage designer,
mother a dancer and actress) he trained
as a dancer at the Royal Swedish Ballet
School, the Vaganova School and the Kirov
Theatre in Leningrad. He danced with the
Royal Swedish Ballet, the English National
Ballet (then London Festival Ballet), and the
Netherlands Dance Theatre, working with
many eminent choreographers. Subsequent
to his dancing career, Matz began producing
and teaching and also worked as guest
teacher for many major ballet companies
including The San Francisco Ballet, the
Royal Danish Ballet and The Royal Ballet
in London. He was Artistic Director of the
Royal New Zealand Ballet from 1996 to
2001. Under his leadership the Company’s
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international reputation was greatly
enhanced and the repertoire grew in diversity
and quality. From 2001 to 2005 he was
Artistic Director of English National Ballet
receiving the Critic’s Circle Award for Most
Imaginative Repertoire 2003. After ten years
as artistic director Matz has now returned
to his first love, teaching. He is currently
pursuing a freelance career as a teacher and
ballet master. Most recently Matz has worked
with The Royal Swedish Ballet, The Beijing
Academy of Dance, Netherlands Dance
theatre, the Universal Ballet in Korea, and
the National Ballet and School of Canada.
He also holds the position as Artistic
Consultant to the Dance Department of Arts
Educational School in the UK.
Valerie Sunderland
Valerie trained at the
Royal Ballet School,
the College of the Royal
Academy of Dance
and with the famous
Hungarian teacher Maria
Fay. She also studied the
pianoforte, becoming an Associate of the
Royal College of Music. A Character dance
specialist, Valerie has accepted invitations
from the British Council to visit Russia and
Bulgaria to observe professional companies
and vocational schools. In 1987 she became
a member of the Panel responsible for the
creation of the present Grade Syllabus of the
Academy from Pre Primary to Grade 5. She
is also creator of all the character sections
of the Syllabus to Grade 8. Valerie works
internationally as an examiner and tutor of
classical ballet for the Royal Academy of
Dance. She taught character at the Royal
Ballet School in London for many years and
is a member of the faculty for the Suffolk
County Ballet Scholarship Scheme. Valerie
was awarded the fellowship of the Academy
in 2002.
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Lynn Wallis
Lynn graduated from
the Royal Ballet Senior
School in 1965 into
the Royal Ballet Touring
Company, holding
the position of Ballet
Mistress from 1969 to
1982 when she was made Deputy Principal.
She reproduced a great many ballets from
classical repertoire for performances at the
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and other
venues. In 1984 she joined the National
Ballet of Canada as Artistic Co-ordinator,
later becoming Co-Artistic Director and in
1990 was appointed Deputy Artistic Director
of the English National Ballet. She joined the
Royal Academy of Dance in 1994 as Artistic
Director and is responsible for setting and
maintaining the standards of dance training
world-wide, developing the Academy’s
Syllabus and planning courses internationally
for students. She was chairman of an artistic
panel of dance professionals who wrote The
Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique
and was instrumental in leading the artistic
panel in writing the sequel, The Progressions
of Classical Ballet Technique. She also led
the team who created the Pre-School Dance
Curriculum, Dance to Your Own Tune. In
2001 Lynn was nominated and short-listed
for the European Women of Achievement
Awards, and in 2004 was nominated for an
Isadora Duncan Dance Award in the category
of Reconstruction/Revival/Restaging for her
work on Monotones I and II, Sir Frederick
Ashton, San Francisco Ballet.
Regional Roundup
Auckland
Luke Rittner’s meeting on 11 July was attended
by about 20 teachers. I am sure all those
present would agree it was a most enjoyable
and informative morning. Luke even managed
to get himself thrown out of the kitchen where
he was very kindly insisting that he should help
with the washing up!!
On 27 & 28 July, the Michelle Lucca School of
Dance performed their production of Aotearoa
and Pink Floyd. All the students thoroughly
enjoyed their 3 performances and were asking
to dance again!!
‘A Dancer’s Life’, a vibrant and entertaining
programme which was performed on 16 &
17 October, was directed by Julia Barry and
hugely enjoyed by participating students from
EnhanceDance and by the audiences. The
production, which offered an insight into the
training of a dancer from class to performance
in various styles including ballet, character,
contemporary, jazz and musical theatre,
illustrated how today’s dancer needs to be a
versatile artist able to perform in a range of
dance genres. Julia is celebrating 30 years of
dance teaching this year and is delighted to
still be sharing the joy of dance with students.
Michelle Lucca’s ‘Paua Shells’ from Aotearoa
Michelle Lucca’s ‘Breathe the Air’ from Pink Floyd
This year’s John Logan Campbell award was
presented to Emma White of Mt Eden Ballet
Academy. In second place was Lia Uit de
Bosch of the Auckland Academy of Dance and
in third place was Katie Meltzer of the Philippa
Campbell School of Dance. Congratulations to
you all.
Five extremely fortunate young Auckland
dancers (Zoe Bedford, Emma Forbes and Riki
Kudo from the Philippa Campbell School of
Dance; and Shiraz Lose and Shimon O’Neill
from MEBA) have enjoyed an unforgettable
time performing with the RNZB in their
Auckland season of ‘Cinderella’. The parts
included that of Cinderella as a young girl, and
of the Ugly Sisters as young girls.
EnhanceDance students – Back: Madison Drummond,
Laura Flanagan, Melissa Wing, Li Jia Jap, Terrilian
Hui, Lisa Barry, Yin Mae Goh, Breeanna Potter Front:
Victoria Wong, Emma Berry, Zena Gerard.
Photo: John Wing
The Mount Eden Ballet Academy (MEBA) will
be holding their annual concert on 23, 24
and 25 November at the Centennial Theatre,
Auckland Boys Grammar School.
Deborah Morrison
Waikato
With the 2007 examination sessions completed
Waikato teachers have been hard at work
creating their end of year productions.
The Valerie Lissette School of Dance
commenced the “season” with ‘Robin Hood &
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the Dancing Princess’ in October, and
Judith Ward School of Dancing will present
‘The Toy Shop’ and the ‘Magical Seasons’
at Hamilton’s Community Theatre on
17 November. 
Peter Boyes taught Margaret Fairhead’s
Vocational students excerpts from ‘Sleeping
Beauty’ for the end-of-year production which
is to be held at the Founders Theatre on 30
November and 1 December. The workshops
are loved by the students who delight in
learning from someone with Peter’s knowledge
and experience. Junior students are working
on their production of ‘Books Galore’ to be
presented together with above.
Pauline Germon’s Thames Hauraki Ballet
Theatre will present a triple bill (‘The Wizard
of Oz’, ‘Don Quixote Suite’ and ‘Extravag/Enza’)
for their end of year concert to be performed
at the Thames Civic Theatre Saturday on 8
December at  2pm & 7 pm.
Photo: Kyah
Dove & Rosalind
Poulgrain in
THBT’s ‘Shark
Attack’ to music
by Split Enz
The RNZB’s production of ‘Cinderella’ gave
Hamilton audiences a school holiday treat in
early October and the opportunity for local
students Finley Hughes, Emanae Ferguson,
Katie Pigou, Eli Oliver, & Su-Ann Yee to dance
with panache & style with the company in
this magical ballet. A memory they will
cherish forever.
The master class with Sir John Trimmer was
attended by many Waikato students who came
away inspired and enthralled.
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Su-Ann Yee, Katie Pigou and Emanae Ferguson with
RNZB Ballet Mistress Turid Revfeim who played
Cinderella’s stepmother
Annette Leach
Bay of Plenty
Photo: Valma
Briggs on tour
We were sorry that Margaret
Fairhead was unable to
examine our grade entries this
year, but we were delighted to
have as her replacement Miss
Valma Briggs from Australia.
Miss Briggs had an obvious
passion for ballet and enjoyed
the time spent with both
children and teachers.
Thanks must go to pianist Pat Littler for her
help in conveying the examiner between towns
when bus timetables were not suitable.
With examinations over for the year concert
rehearsals are in full swing.
Dale Boddy is first at Taupo Great Lakes
Centre with Juniors performing ‘Madagascar’
and Seniors ‘Items’ on 17 November at 2pm
and 7pm.
Yvonne Edward’s end-of-year concert will
be held at the Bethlehem Events Centre on
24 November.
Vicki Le Fleming Whitmore’s production is ‘The
Chocolate Factory’ at 1.30pm on 25 November
at the Rotorua Convention Centre.
Shireen Breebaart’s annual concert, ‘When
Midnight Strikes’, will be held at the Mt
Maunganui College at 7.30pm on 7 December;
and 2.30pm and 7.30pm on 8 December.
Our profile this month is on Michelle Lewis
who, with the support of family and friends and
an amazing father – affectionately known as
‘Bob the Builder’ – has transformed a factory
to a great new studio. Keep him on Michelle!
Good luck to you.
Gillian Moore is portraying a variation on ‘Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang’ at the Te Puke Memorial
Hall at 7pm on 7 December and at 1.30pm &
7pm on 8 December.
Debbie Gooch at the Dance Education
Centre is staging a show about Christmas in
a department store. This will be shown at
Baycourt in Tauranga nightly from 12 to 15
December at 6pm with a matinee at 1pm on
15 December.
Michelle Lewis’s production has been delayed
until next year because of the recent move
into the new studio. ‘Sleeping Beauty and 100
years’ will be held after Easter in 2008.
The ballet section of the South Waikato
Dance Festival Competitions was held early in
November at the Plaza theatre Putaruru with
adjudicator Caroline Steele from Wellington.
Congratulations to:
– Yvonne and Peter Edwards on the arrival of
their 1st grandchild – a beautiful girl
Michelle Lewis’s Pre-primary students with their
certificates
Faye Stamp
Hawkes Bay
Caitlin Briasco, a pupil of Marilyn Swan,
repeated her success of last year by winning
the Variation award again at the annual
Napier Performing Arts competition.
Congratulations, Caitlin.
Caitlin Briasco
Photo: Hawkes Bay Newspapers
– Belinda and Kelvin Teixeira on the birth of
their son Aaron
Laura Allard-Fleischl and
other Hawkes Bay students.
Photo: Hawkes Bay Newspapers
– Nikohl Katene (pupil of Dale Body) on being
accepted into the Apollo Theatre School.
– Delia Mathews (pupil of Debbie Gooch)
has started her 3rd year at the Royal Ballet
School. She is working with the Royal Ballet
Company in their Christmas production and
her ideal would be to be accepted into the
company for 2009.
– Life member Linda Hudson of Ohope has
been appointed by the Minister of Finance
as one of 2 new trustees to BayTrust for a
4-year term.
Well done! You are all stars.
‘K’ Studio pupil
Laura AllardFleischl has
received a yearlong scholarship
to study at the
Corelli School
of Performing
Arts in Auckland
next year.
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She also gained the Advanced scholarship
at Hawkes Bay Ballet and Dance’s seminar
to attend the NZSD Winter seminar.
Congratulations go to Laura, and also to all the
other students who received awards from the
3-day seminar – keep up the good work.
Joan Irvine. Joan, who has taught dance for 67
years, was delighted by the beautiful handmade cards and bunches of flowers which her
students brought to celebrate her special day.
August and September proved to be very busy
for teachers, students and the Area Organiser!
Lynne Harrison made a welcome return to
examine Grades students in Gisborne,
Napier, Hastings and Dannevirke and
was closely followed by Raul Sauz who
examined the Vocational students. It was
pleasing to note the increase in Vocational
entries for this session.
Manawatu/Wanganui/
New Plymouth
Leigh Jones
Rose Barnett
Congratulations to 16-year-old
Rose Barnett who has been
accepted to Ecole Ballet
Studios in Sydney in 2008.
She joins former classmate
Annie O’Connor. Rose is a
student of Anoushka Vlceks
‘Danceworks’ and is privately
tutored by Gwenda Britten.
Sue Tuck
Wellington
Caitlin Porter, Helena Andrews, Francesca Boyle and
Phoebe Turner preparing to sit their Intermediate
Foundation examination
The RNZB visited Hastings with ‘Cinderella’,
once again giving local students the opportunity
to appear with them in ‘walk-on’ parts.
Now with exams out of the way, recitals
are on the agenda. Belinda Harvey and her
pupils staged theirs in the Napier Municipal
Theatre at the end of October.
Miss Joan Irvine
celebrates her
85th birthday
with pre-primary
students who
are delighted to
have received
their certificates
from her.
1 September heralded spring, and was also
the 85th birthday of Dannevirke’s much-loved
dance teacher and former RAD examiner, Miss
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It was pleasing to see the highest number of
Vocational examination entries we have had,
and was also good to catch up with Vocational
Examiner Raul Sauz again after his examiner
training here two years ago.
The annual Dance Your Socks Off Festival run
by the Wellington City Council each September
has become a major event for dancers in
the cultural capital. This year highlights at
Bats Theatre included ‘Footballistic’, ‘Tap
That!’, ‘First Flight’ and the Legacy HipHop
dancers. The RNZB’s beautiful production of
‘Cinderella’ took place, and many studios had
open classes and provided opportunities for
anyone to have a go at dance styles from tango
to tap, from break to ballroom and cha cha to
classical. Deirdre Tarrant’s students performed
in Cuba Mall and organised a very popular,
wonderfully creative ‘Dress Up and Dance’
session for under-fives. Footnote Dance gave
weekend performances of a specially devised
choreography for the War in Paradise exhibition
at the City to Sea Museum and Malia Johnston
talked about her choreography which was
performed for the Footnote Forte Season 2007.
DanceNelson’s annual charity Christmas
production on 15 & 16 December is ‘Scenes
from the Ballet Russe’ with special guest
artist Sir Jon Trimmer and Adriana Harper of
the Royal NZ Ballet. Studio show ‘Stars’ will
showcase all dance styles taught DanceNelson.
A Summer School with Marlborough Dance
Centre is planned for February….and then it all
starts again!
Tarrant Dance students doing a Classical Dance and
Cha Cha in the Mall
Camilla Besley,
Raffaella Cheruseo,
Hannah Askew
of DanceNelson
Children enjoying
the performance.
Sue Tuck
Christchurch
Congratulations to Stephanie Treurnich (Brown)
who recently had a beautiful baby, Genevieve,
so will be out of teaching for a while as she and
her husband adjust to parenthood.
Sue Tuck
Nelson
Sherie Schwass’s students have been busy
rehearsing for their end-of-year show, ‘Magic
of the Movies’, which is a look at songs from
movies, interpreted through dance. There is
much excitement and anticipation in the studio
and Sherie says that the children always enjoy
dressing up and performing on stage! The show
is scheduled for early December.
Sherie Schwass’s Grade
5 students preparing for
their show.
With the year nearing its end, our Teachers are
still very busy. A couple have already had their
annual Productions, but most will be at the
end of the ballet year, so they are underway
with all the fun that comes with putting
on a production. I am sure that despite all
those sleepless nights and those hair pulling
moments your performances will be great.
Just think, after that we can have a nice
Xmas lunch.
In September and early October ‘The Body
Festival’ was on in Christchurch. There were
lots of different kinds of dance represented,
with Belly Dancing, Hip-Hop, and Salsa just
to mention a few. There were also various
workshops on offer - you could even learn
the Charleston. With so many different styles
of dance there was something for everyone.
Footnote Dance Company was in town
presenting their ‘Forte’ Season as part of
the Festival.
The RNZB’s Season of ‘Cinderella’ was a
fabulous production, and along with being
a World Premier it was choreographed by
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Christopher Hampson on the Company’s
Dancers, which made it even more special.
The RNZB is off to Shanghai and Beijing in
November with ‘Cinderella’ and a ‘Triple Bill’,
so let’s hope that they do well over there. We
wish them all the very best.
Melanie Wheeler’s Primary Presentation students
with examiner Carole Speirs. Anna Brosnahan, Meg
Tregenza, Jourdan Rhind, Harriette Herlund, Kate
Forbes, Grace Hyslop. Daniella Guiney.
Photo: Timaru Herald
Canterbury Ballet’s very busy 2007 began with
a Summer School for Vocational students, and
continued the year with several performances
including the ‘Confetti Season’, a mixed bill
season performing to sold out houses in April;
and a performance at the Cancer Society Ball
by the five full-time students. ‘Sleeping Beauty
Marries Who?’ – a multi faceted performance
with wit and humour, written by Caroline Claver
and choreographed by Taisia Missevich - was
performed in July for the Kidsfest Season,
and in September the full-time dancers took
the opportunity to dance in Melbourne with
the National Ballet School full-time dancers.
‘Coppelia’ is the final performance season for
the year, from 6 to 10 November.
Canterbury Ballet performance
Lily Cartwright and
Leo Stewart
Photo: Sean James
Lynda Saxton
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Otago
13-year-old Jordan Mullin, a pupil of Robyn
Sinclair’s, has recently returned from a 2-week
scholarship at the Prudence Bowen Atelier
School of Dance in Queensland. Jordan, who
won the scholarship in the Alana Haines
Australasian Awards, has been learning
ballet since the age of four and was full of
enthusiasm for the course as her words convey:
“Today the girls and I woke up at 5:30am
to watch the sunset. We had to start
dancing at 9:00am, so after we were
all ready we spent the last hour and a
half stretching. All the girls and Miss
Bowen were really nice, and if you didn’t
understand anything, you only had to ask.
We worked all morning at the barre and
then we had morning-tea from 11am to
11:10am! Everybody ate all the same kind
of food: rabbit, fruit, salads, couscous, and
tuna! We had a 30minute lunch-break at
12:30pm after we had done an hour and a
half of stretching, centre, open or set work.
After lunch we usually did pointe work until
3:30pm! That’s, like, hours! If we weren’t
doing pointe work then we were doing solos
or even more stretching!!! I really enjoyed
myself and I learnt heaps of cool pointers.
The girls there were such an inspiration,
and the atmosphere was warm and loving.
The teacher was incredibly nice ... And I
can’t wait to go back again!!!”
Jordan Mullin at the
Prudence Bowen Atelier
School of Dance
Joy Pearson 
Southland
Profile: Michelle Lewis
30 June 2007 saw the ultimate dance
experience kick off at Stadium Southland.
‘Dance your Sox Off’ was a festival of dance
including Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballroom, Clogging,
Scottish Country, Salsa, Ceroc Line, Rock n
Roll to name but a few – and of course Ballet.
Two Invercargill Schools took the opportunity
to showcase their studios – Scandrett Dance
and the Shelley Coutts Classical Ballet School.
Each had two half-hour sessions at the
Stadium. The highlight of the day was our own
Tim Shadbolt and Rebecca recreating their
‘Dancing with the Stars’ performance. During
the 9-day event there was so much interest in
the ballet tutorials that extra tutors had to be
brought in to assist top tutors including Deirdre
Tarrant, contemporary dancer Tim Fletcher,
and former members of the RNZB. As well
as the dance performances and classes there
was an exhibition of sketches of Invercargill
teacher/dancer Hana Skeggs by local artist
Mark Winter. Trade displays and seminars such
as Dance/Sport Nutrition were held during the
week, and to finish the week Dance Southland
held a cocktail and film evening.
Lynette McKerchar
Students participating in ‘Dance your Sox Off’
Michelle started dancing
at the age of six at the
Conway School of Dancing
in Kawerau. Ruby Conway
travelled from Rotorua to
Kawerau to teach, giving
students the opportunity
they otherwise would
not have had to learn
Michelle Lewis.
dance. During her high
school years Michelle travelled to Tauranga
to the Carole Speirs Centre for Ballet and
Dance. The vocational training she received
from Carole’s expert tuition provided her with
an excellent understanding of classical ballet
technique. This encouraged her to attend
teachers’ courses and eventually gain her
Teachers Certificate and a Teaching Diploma
with Distinction.
When she was 19, Michelle opened the
Welcome Bay School of Dance in Tauranga,
then later set up the Michelle Lewis School
of Dance studio. After almost a decade in
Studio 33, she has expanded her dance
school and has just moved into a new larger
studio called “Dancefit” which will also offer
pilates and yoga classes because Michelle
finds that cross-training provides so many
benefits to dancers.
Michelle also travels each week to teach
classical ballet in Whakatane. She has
a drive and passion to give students the
opportunity of learning a classical art
form, and aims to provide the best training
possible through knowledge of dance
technique and safe dance practice. She
hopes some of her students will go on to
develop their skills further into full time
training and encourages them to be teachers,
dancers or well-informed audiences of the
future who share that passion and love
of dance.
Michelle says the hard work is worth it
and even though dance teachers may have
unsociable hours at times, the chance to do
what they love doing far outweighs this.
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Shirley Baker
Ecole Scholarship
Obituary
Annie O’Connor was awarded the SBE
Scholarship for a year in 2006/07. She says:
11 April 1920 to 28 August 2007
“
My first year at Ecole Ballet Studios
has been really amazing. The teachers
have helped me so much and the whole
experience has been very positive. I love
living in Sydney and having the opportunity
to perform as well as work in a classroom
environment. We recently performed Giselle
in our mid-year show and also a new
ballet choreographed for us by our director
Ashley Killar. It was danced to music by
Shostakovich. At this stage I’m planning
to stay on at Ecole for another year before
I think about moving on. I would like to
say thank you very much to Shirley Baker
and the RAD for giving me such a great
opportunity and helping me to get one step
closer to my dream!
“
Annie O’Connor
(centre) with
Hannah Coleman
from Auckland and
Jessica Lyall from
Sydney backstage
during Ecole’s
performance
of Giselle.
Congratulations to former SBE scholarship
recipient Blair Wood who has been accepted
into the Pre-Professional Training Course
with Queensland Ballet Company.
Ashley Killar and Jane Allyn of Sydney’s
Ecole Ballet Studios set up the Shirley Baker
Ecole scholarship in 2005 in honour of
former RAD National Administrator, Shirley
Baker. If you would like information about
the Scholarship, which is awarded annually,
please contact Ashley and Jane on info@
ecole.net.au.
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Joy Beadell
Joy aged about 22.
Photo by Sedgewick
in London
Joy Beadell’s funeral service was a
celebration of a very full and energetic life
– a ‘Dance for Joy’. Many memories were
shared of her life in the dance world as a
performer and a teacher; as a wife and a
mother of three children; and of her shift
from England to New Zealand in 1989 to
be with her family and to ‘retire’. In fact
she started a new dance school in Auckland
before ‘really’ retiring at the age of 80.
Joy’s son Eion noted that she was “born to
go on the stage… The theatre became her
lifetime career and she danced though the
years with the stars of the theatre world
before establishing her own school of dancing
in Darlington, County Durham.” He said “She
was a brave and determined lady who bore
the loss of her husband and eldest son Bill at
an early age, with quiet dignity and courage.
She took on the role of the head of the house
and ensured that life was for living. Not many
women would consider riding a motor scooter
and sidecar, with her children as passengers,
from Darlington in County Durham in the
North of England, to Plumstead in London
and then on to the South coast at Westbrook
in Kent, a three day journey, particularly in
the days before the roads were upgraded. But
dear Joy was game for anything.”
Her daughter Fiona also had many stories:
“My mother was taught by Madame Espinosa
in London. I remember she had a darned
great “beating stick” in her cupboard in the
studio, not for her pupils but to beat time, just
the same as Madame, and gave each of her
girls who passed their Advanced RAD exams
a gold little finger ring with a golden disc
attached, just the same as she had been given
by her teacher.” At the age of 13 Joy gained
her Royal Academy of Dancing Advanced
Certificate with Honours in London – examined
by Phyllis Bedells. She then enlisted in a
stage career, appearing in the West End, the
Haymarket with Todd Slaughter, the London
Coliseum with Adeline Genee, and also in
concert parties, cabaret and pantomimes.
“It was at about the age of 18 when she
auditioned and was selected for the Ballets
Russes, directed by Sergei Diaghilev….
However because of the impending world war
my Nanna refused to let her go”
After her marriage Joy created a “Little”
school of ballet in Darlington and she
produced and choreographed many
productions in the region. An award is
given in her name for services given by
an outstanding member of the Darlington
Operatic Society, and the RAD UK Northern
Region are now planning a Joy Beadell
Scholarship in her memory. She had an
amazing knack of getting the very best out of
people. She put tens of hundreds of pupils
through their RAD exams and honours was
what she expected of her students.
In 2002 she was delighted to be one of
only three recipients worldwide of the
RAD President’s Award to mark the Queen’s
Golden Jubilee.
Joy’s son-in-law, Mike’s memories of Joy
– included that of her “as a gadget mad
queen of infomercial shopping” for whom he
“acquired the position of returning officer for
the goods that didn’t meet her standards or
didn’t function to specifications”; as “always
there, always laughing, driving her purple
4WD with her red hair barely visible above
the wheel”; and above all as someone who
“lived for every minute and never stopped
– Party on Joy!!!”
Joy aged about 12 at the
Miss Hilda Greenaway School
Photo: Tasma Studios, Woolwich, London
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Other Dance News
DANZ
In response to requests from studio teachers,
DANZ has developed a workshop named
‘Studios of the 21st Century - Exploring the
Potential of your Dance Business’.
The workshop will explore
• Inspiring and retaining students
• The range of dance teaching today
• Generation “Y” and their expectations
• Adapting business and approaches for
changing environments
There will be facilitated discussion and
presentations, led by workshop leaders Tania
Kopytko and Tania Huddart.
The workshops will be held from 9.30am to
1.30pm at the following centres:
Monday 31 March at Toi Poneke Wellington
Arts Centre, Abel Smith Street, Wellington
Tuesday 8 April at DANZ Tamaki 331
Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland
New Zealand School of Dance
Congratulations to the NZSD on turning
40. The National School of Ballet was
established in 1967 in an old cinema
on Marion Street, Wellington, primarily
to provide dancers for the Royal New
Zealand Ballet. It changed its name to the
New Zealand School of Dance in 1982 to
reflect on the wider training programme,
which includes both classical ballet and
contemporary dance. Garry Trinder, the
present NZSD director, said that the 40th
Anniversary was “a fantastic opportunity
to reflect upon our rich history as well
as celebrating our vision for the future.”
The Anniversary was marked by special
Graduation Season performances at the
Opera House from 9-11 November as well
as film screenings at the New Zealand
Film Archive, tours of Te Whaea: National
Dance & Drama Centre, forums, displays of
historic NZSD photographs in the Wellington
Public Library, a reunion afternoon and a
Parliament-hosted luncheon.
Tuesday 15 April at a venue to be confirmed,
in Christchurch.
The cost will be $60 per workshop for DANZ
members, and $80 for those who are not
DANZ members. The minimum number of
people for the workshop to be held is 15.
Contact DANZ for further information:
Ph 04 801 9885 or email [email protected]
International Ballet Academy
The IBA will again run its successful
Foundation Course in Christchurch in 2008.
The course is designed to give students
pre-tertiary dance experience while also
encouraging students to take Royal
Academy of Dance examinations. Check
the website www.iba.ac.nz for further
details, or email [email protected] or
phone (03) 313 5161.
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Jaslyn Reader and Oliver Humphries
Photo: Neil Mackenzie
Faculty of Education
Registered Teacher Status of the Royal Academy of Dance provides opportunities
all over the world. There are two ways to gain RAD RTS in New Zealand.
One way is to complete the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies 2-year part-time distance
learning programme. Applications for 2009/10 must be in to the NZ RAD office by 1 August 2008.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the programme and have passed RAD
Grade 8 or Intermediate or the equivalent. For applicants who do not hold the minimum criteria,
applications can be submitted with an accompanying video. In this case applications must be
received in the NZ office by 1 June 2008. Currently the total fees for the 2-year programme
are $10,350.
The other way to gain RAD RTS is to complete the AUT Bachelor of Dance degree including the
optional papers covering the RAD Syllabus. A pre-requisite is RAD Intermediate. For further
information contact Philippa Pidgeon email [email protected] or phone (09) 921 9999.
‘Knowing the RAD Syllabus’ papers
From January to April each year Sue Nicholls is employed by AUT University to tutor combined
classes of AUT BDance and RAD CBTS students for the ‘Knowing the RAD Syllabus’ papers. The
majority of the work is by distance learning, but each paper culminates in a 1-week Intensive
Study Programme in Auckland, where students come together to apply their knowledge.
Tutor Sue Nicholls, second from right, with some of
with 1st year RAD and AUT students.
Students (above)
with pianist Megan
Quatermass, and
(left) taking a break
from their studies
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Examinations: 2007 Vocational Results
Intermediate Foundation
Ahern Kaena D, Algie Francesca M, Allen Janara P, Allen
Nairn Sophie M, Andrews Helena M, Andrews Holly D,
Anyon-Peters Caitlin M, Avia Darlene M, Bagg Katie M,
Ballard Madeleine D, Barclay Vanessa D, Barnaby Andrea
M, Barnett Grace M, Bartlett Shennae M, Bayens Heidi
M, Beckett Jessica M, Bell Harriet M, Bell Maryanne
M, Benton Annabelle P, Berry Katrina D, Besley Olivia
M, Billows Geena P, Boekhorst Hannah D, Bos Tessa M,
Bosnyak Senka D, Bowman Louise M, Boyle Francesca D,
Brady Sally M, Brown Marissa P, Brown Modeena M, Bruce
Juliet M, Brunton Eddie D, Burley Katie D, Burns LauraMay M, Cain Hannah M, Camplin Brita D, Canton Allegra
D, Challands Caroline M, Chang Rosalie D, Chieng Sarah
M, Christensen Simone M, Clarke Sarah M, Coleman Aryan
M, Collins Sarah M, Colquhoun Brydie D, Copland Chelsea
D, Crawford Natalie M, Crooks Holly M, Curtis Hannah
M, Darwin Claire M, Davey Caitlin M, Day Hannah M,
Day Katie M, de Groen Hutchinson Priscilla M, Deadman
Brittney D, Dean Brianna D, Dennis Alicia M, Dent Rosie
M, Dobbie Bree M, Doohan Michaela Clare M, Drane
Harriet M, Drummond Madison M, Duchesne Monique D,
Duda Charlotte D, Duncan Harriet M, Edwards Claudia D,
Edwards Elizabeth M, Ellis Natasha D, Esterman Claire
D, Esterman Kathryn D, Faiyaz Faazleen M, Farrar Elle
M, Fawcett Emma M, Ferguson Ella D, Ferrier Emilie D,
Fielder Millie D, Fouhy Hannah Maria M, Franklin Ashlee
D, Gadd Alexandra D, Gaskin Amber M, Geange Laura
D, Gibbs Alexandra M, Gibson Meg D, Gilbert Danika
D, Gilligan Natalie D, Gilmore India M, Gollan Grace D,
Graham Catherine M, Griffin Justine D, Gunn Emma M,
Gunn Isabel D, Hadfield Chrystal M, Hales Jasmine M,
Hall Jemma M, Hanford Georgia M, Harnett Louise M,
Harris Kathryn M, Hawkins Ali D, Hayes Briar P, Hayes
Saska M, Hayes Stacey M, Helm Tara M, Hemens Lauren
D, Henderson Brooke D, Hickmott Chanelle M, Hill Verity
M, Holliday Sarzana-Kate M, Hulse Rebecca M, Hunt
Bethany D, Hurst Jana D, Igglesden Cleo D, Inglis Elyse
M, Irons Victoria M, Isbey Laura Christina M, Ishikawa Yui
M, Iyer Shruti M, Jacobi Miryam M, James-Baird Olivia
D, Jex-Blake Zana D, Johnston Tyler D, Jones Tara M,
Karena Ashleigh D, Karlsson Olivia M, Keating Michelle
M, Kebbell Deborah M, Keenan Mackenzie M, Kibblewhite
Ellen M, Kinney Tamar M, Kirk Hana M, Kohler Natasha
Marie M, Lazarevic Sasha P, Leader Alexis M, Lee Victoria
M, Li Coco P, Lintern Harriet D, Lintott Gabrielle M,
Low Christina D, Lowe Amanda D, Lowther Annelise M,
Lynch Olivia M, MacFarlane Daniella D, Mackay Georgia
D, Mackie Ella M, Malthouse Kayleigh M, Mark Gabrielle
D, Marshall Lauren M, Martin Melody D, Martin Sarah
D, Martyn Tiahli M, Masters Abigail D, Mawston Holly D,
McCarthy Willow M, McCoy Charlotte M, McGill Imogen
D, McGurk Tamara D, McIntosh Sophie M, McKechnie
Freya D, McLean Portia D, McMenamin Rebecca M, Mee
Tori M, Meredith Aisling D, Merrett Annabel M, Milne
Nicola M, Milner Freya D, Miranda Anita P, Mitchinson
Bailey M, Moreau-Hammond Caroline M, Morrison Nicola
D, Morton Francesca D, Mossman Patrice M, Muli Emily
D, Mulvey Emily D, Murphy Rebekah D, Murphy Rose D,
Murray Grace D, Murrell Sarah M, Musson Chontalle P,
Myers Talia M, Newton Brittany M, Ng Kristine D, Nobilo
Chelsea M, Norris Samantha M, Novis Holly M, O’Connor
Sarah M, O’Malley Alyson M, O’Sullivan Caitlin D, Palmer
Briar D, Pausma Claudine D, Peacocke Georgia D, Pearse
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Olivia M, Pecchenino Francesca M, Perrow Chantelle
M, Piccione Michelle M, Pierson Bronte D, Pinfold Eve
D, Pink Bridgette M, Pitcher Linkha M, Popham York
D, Porter Caitlin M, Pragert Molly D, Rattanong Chancy
M, Rees Georgia D, Reid Alicia D, Rengasamy Shirana
D, Reuters Olivia M, Richards Samantha P, Rigter Katie
M, Robertson Mairi D, Robertson Sophie M, Robinson
Courtney D, Rusbatch Brittany D, Russell Grace D, Russell
Sophie M, Salazar Maria D, San Diego Carissa P, Seagar
Natalie P, Shand Paige D, Shanks Maxine M, Shin-Clayton
Helena D, Simpson Jessica M, Singh Melanie M, Smith
Georgia P, Smith Rebecca D, Solomon Tia P, Spence Rose
M, Stannard Nicole M, Steevens Hester P, Stephenson
Hannah M, Stone Imogen M, Stuart Sapphire D, Szeto
Yunyee D, Tafili Elizabeth D, Tan Elysia P, Taylor-Smith
Megan M, Theis Annelise M, Thomas Esther Ruth
D, Thomson Hensman Emma M, Treacy Rebecca M,
Tregurtha Kathleen D, Turner Phoebe D, Ussher Sarah
M, van Arendonk Thacia D, van der Colff Carien M,
Walker Daya P, Walker Olivia M, Wallace Erika M, Wang
Vanessa P, Ward Nadine D, Watkin-Ward Rebekah M,
Watson Paris P, Welch Natalie D, Whyte Olivia Catherine
D, Wickremesekera Mishalee M, Wilson Annie P, Wilson
Kristin M, Wilson Shannon M, Wiseman Abigail D, Wood
Amanda M, Wrenn Beatrice-Rose M, Wright Cara D, Wyatt
Siani D, Wynne-Jones Victoria M, Yeoh Tabitha D, Young
Rachael M, Yu Helen D.
Intermediate
Abbott Georgina M, Adams Josie M, Aiken Jessica M,
Alexander Abby M, Anastasiadis Kimberley P, Ashworth
Georgia P, Baird Hannah M, Barr Sophie M, Battersby
Chloe M, Bell Courtney D, Bergquist Molly P, Birkett Lucy
D, Bish Tanya D, Blackburn Christine D, Blake Caitlyn
D, Blee Kirsten M, Bollard Olivia P, Bookman Miriam M,
Bristowe Kimberley Rose M, Broadbent Portia P, Browan
Anita M, Brown Holly D, Brown Rosey P, Brown Rosey
M, Brown Rosie M, Bruce Kate M, Burgess Aimee M,
Burke-Govey Caitlin Meg M, Byrne Lauren M, Cabauatan
Divina Grace D, Cambie Alexandra D, Carleton Olivia P,
Carter Rachel M, Cartwright Alexis D, Chalmers Kate P,
Chapman Annie D, Chen Yuantiang (Shasha) D, Chicksen
Jessica D, Chung Bo-Ryehn D, Clapperton-Rees Grace
P, Clark Abby D, Clark Ruby M, Coker Catherine M,
Colquhoun Brydie M, Connor Jessica M, Connors Siobhan
M, Coombes Rosemary M, Corlett Aeron M, Corlett Alana
D, Corrin Jennifer M, Cowling Shaan P, Cullen Hannah
M, Cullen Stephanie M, Davies Alice M, Dendale Amy M,
Denny Lisa M, Devonport-Ward Katie M, Dobric Rachel
M, Donnison Caitlin P, Dowling Rebecca D, Doyle-Lissette
Abby D, Drake Natasha M, Dreifuss Kim M, Dutch
Sophia D, Eksteen Liesl D, Elliott Rosabelle M, Elmi
Esther M, Embling Harrietanne D, Fairweather Chloe P,
Ferguson Marina D, Fielder Ruby-jean M, Fisher Molly
P, Foster Natalie P, Foster Viva D, Gandhi Khushbu M,
Garland-Levett Ella M, Geary Omea M, Gibson Charlotte
M, Gilbert Amelia M, Gilbert-Milne Amelia P, Gillon
Grace D, Goble Kelsey Sharnae M, Gordy Ava D, Gray
Charlotte D, Gray Kate M, Greer Charlotte D, Gunn Isabel
D, Gunther Stephanie P, Gush Courtney M, Hall Emily M,
Hall Kobi D, Hall Tessa D, Halsey Elizabeth M, Hammond
Kaylie D, Harper Kate P, Harrington Lauren P, Hart Ellen
M, Heng Marnie D, Henty Madeline M, Hinomoto Kaori
M, Honeycombe Ashleigh P, Howden Janey M, Hughes
Eustacia M, Hui Terrillian P, Hutton Laura D, Hyett Rachel
M, Isbey Anna May D, Jackson Ashleigh D, Jarvie Joanna
M, Jian Shona M, Journee Sophie M, Jung Angela M, Kai
Fong Alexandra D, Karpik Katie M, Keir-Smith Hannah
P, Kennard Aleisha D, Kyrke-Smith Sophie P, L’Amie
Crystelle D, Lahood Zoe P, Lai Rhoda M, Lamont Jayde
M, Lawler Brittany M, Leadbetter Grace M, Lee Alice M,
Lee Harim M, Leonard Petra P, Li Jacqueline D, Logan
Melissa M, Lousich Zoe D, Lynch Casey M, Lyon Gwen D,
Maciaszek Katherine P, Mannis Lara M, Marcenac Coline
D, McBeth Emma D, McCallum Emma M, McCarthy Ellen
M, McGregor Katie D, McIntosh Anna P, McLachlan Tarryn
D, McNutt Kristen D, Meiring Cayley M, Mijares-Supelana
Joanne M, Millar Samantha D, Morgan Lilli M, MorrisseyBrown Amanda M, Mullin Jordan D, Munro Beth P, Murphy
Tahlia D, Musson Emily M, Nanasca Alana D, Nelson
Isabelle D, Newton Rebekah M, Nixon Melissa P, Officer
Charlotte M, Peacocke Lucy M, Peterson Stephanie M,
Phillips Lana M, Pigou Julia D, Poh Jasmine P, Poulgrain
Clare M, Price Rachelle M, Priest Melissa D, Purdon
Olivia Elizabeth D, Radak Sofia-Ana D, Rice Holly P,
Richardson Harriet M, Ross Ruby-Rose P, Rudd Charlotte
P, Sandham Tessa M, Scott Imogen M, Scott-Campbell
Casey M, Seah Danielle M, Sefton Katie P, Shaw Karina
M, Shin-Clayton Seira-Anne D, Silcock Laura P, Simpson
Elizabeth M, Simpson Merekatene P, Skeggs Laura D,
Skelt Lara M, Smith Brittany M, Smith Victoria M, Smyth
Olivia D, Snellaert Claire M, Sperling Jade D, Spiers Kelly
D, Standidge Annabel D, Tan Cherise P, Taylor Gabrielle P,
Te Brake Georgia M, Temple-Camp Charlotte M, Thompson
Beth M, Thompson Rebekah M, Traill Maya M, Tucker
Stephanie P, Twaddle Eloise M, Tyrell Sarah M, Unsworth
Sasha M, Van Den Yssel Olivia M, van Gorp Anna M,
Walker Caitlin M, Wang Sulin M, Ward Jessica P, Watson
Katherine D, Webb Aimee M, Wedlock Claire M, White
Maggie M, Wild Claire D, Wild Sarah P, Williams Ariane
M, Wilson Lisette M, Woods Madeleine M, Wotherspoon
Meredith M, Woudberg Isobel D, Wright Ashleigh P, Wright
Daisy M, Yap Li-Jia M, Yapa Nilsha M, Yee Kirstin P.
Advanced Foundation
Adams Erin M, Allen Sarah D, Anastasiadis Sarah M,
Ashby Nicole D, Askew Hannah D, Aspell Michaela
M, Ball Halie P, Barry Lisa D, Berntsen Alexandra M,
Birse Gemma M, Bollard Olivia M, Brinsley Alexia M,
Brown-Bayliss Lisa P, Butters Catherine D, Campbell
Elizabeth M, Chard McKenzie M, Cheruso Raffaella M,
Christoforou Efthimia D, Clapperton Renee M, Combrinck
Megan M, Cornish Mercy D, Crampton Rachel D, Dean
Stacey M, Depczynski Izabela D, Dick Alayne M, Domett
Chloe M, Doohan Rachel D, Dreifuss Ruby M, Ellis Sara D,
Fairless Rhiannon D, Findlay Nohoana D, Flanagan Laura
D, Fox Tegan M, Good Jintana M, Goodall Rosemary M,
Gorham Danielle M, Gousmett Jana D, Gower Alexandra
D, Harjadinata Lydia M, Hessell Grace M, Hofsteede
Kyra D, Joblin-Mills Sigrid D, Kean Gemma M, Keighley
Samantha D, Kerry Liana M, Kramarz Anastazja Marija D,
Lay Breone M, Li Tania D, Lovejoy Fleur D, Lu Michelle
D, Martin Emma D, Martin Kate M, Mathieson Coco D,
Matthews Zara D, McDonald Anna M, McGregor Mikayla
M, McIntosh Kate M, McKenzie Laura M, McLernon Isabel
P, Mellish Tina D, Mersi Milvia M, Milson Hannah M,
Murphy Siobhan M, O’Neill Kirsty D, Offenbach Katrina
P, Pellow Tiffany D, Pirikahu Vicki D, Pitt Tayla M, Potton
Kimberley D, Poulgrain Rosalind D, Rowan Eleanor D,
Sampson Francesca D, Sargent Angela D, Senior Letitia
M, Severinsen Kjerstine M, Sew Hoy Laura M, Sidhu
Pamela D, Simon Natalie M, Slater Alicia M, Sorley
Imogen D, Stephens Emily M, Swallow Holly D, Taggart
Georgia D, Tapsell Rosie M, Tasker Kim D, Tavleev Tatiana
D, Taylor-King Eliana D, Thomas Mikayla M, Tonkin Renee
M, van Bysterveldt Amy M, Wallis Kerry D, Wansink Laura
D, Wardlaw Katie M, Watkin-Ward Natalie P, Weatherhead
Izis D, Whearty Chenice D, Wiersma Alexa P, Wild Julia M,
Wilson Emily M, Wing Yan Fung P, Wright Ellie M, Zwart
Anita M.
Advanced 1
Anderson Natasha Fagan D, Andrews-Goss Zara D, Archer
Josephine M, Baker Louise M, Barnett Kelly-Anne M,
Barnett Rose D, Bassett-Graham Rebecca D, Berry Emma
M, Besley Camilla D, Bevin Hannah M, Biggar Samantha
P, Billington Joelle D, Brett Chelsea Lee D, Brooker Lisa
M, Buckthought Kristin M, Burgess Shannon M, Burnett
Judith M, Canny Morgan M, Chapman-Taylor Amy M,
Clarke Elizabeth D, Cobb Hannah D, Coppersmith Emma
D, Dennerly-Minturn Christine M, Dowson Sophie Georgina
M, Dutton Abby M, Foster Lauren M, Hellens Alicia May
D, Hohepa Genae Frances P, Horn Arna M, Hutchinson
Amelia D, Kee Hannah D, Kingston Stephanie M, Koch
Olivia M, Leask Isabelle M, Lee Rebecca D, Lees Esther
M, Lobban Joanne M, Marriott Jamie D, Matich Georgina
D, Mayall Kirsty M, McAuley Antonia D, McKinney Hayley
P, McLean Sarah M, Meltzer Katie D, Mitchell Amy M,
Moxham Amy D, Neal Annelise M, Niven Sarala M, O’Neill
Hannah D, Pink Camelle M, Reese Kate M, Rengasamy
Anisha M, Richardson Samantha P, Roe Jillian D,
Severinsen Hannah D, Shum Lucerne P, Sigglekow Olivia
M, Silcock Jenna P, Simpson Anne P, Smith Cara-leigh
D, Smith Rachelle M, Souter Gracie M, Stapp Jessica M,
Stonnell Amy D, Summerhayes Chloe M, Taylor Hannah
M, Trigg Sophie D, Ure Jesse M, Watkin Laura M, Welch
Megan Clare D, West Vienna D, White Emma D, White
Raquel D, White Sally M, Wilding Ashleigh M, Williamson
Michelle M, Wilson Zoe Elizabeth P, Windsor Rachael M,
Wong Monica D, York Charlotte M.
Advanced 2
Allard-Fleischl Laura M, Bale Amy D, Barley Kellie M,
Begg Phoebe D, Bennett Victoria D, Bijl Katie M, Botica
Kathryn D, Burr Sarah D, Cameron Fleur D, Cartwright Lily
D, Connell Stephanie D, Dove Kyah M, George Morgan
M, Grange Katherine D, Guthrey Elizabeth P, Hancock
Tennille M, Hart-Josephs Jessica M, Hay Skye Leah
D, Henderson Michelle D, Kramer Kezia M, Ludbrook
Courtenay M, Maingay Sarah D, McKenna Bridie M,
McLachlan Charlotte D, Miller Maria Corazon P, Mills
Danielle M, Noonan Anna M, O’Keeffe Charmian M,
O’Neill Courtney M, O’Neill Hannah D, Ocampo Kirsten
M, Oliver Lauren M, Owen Stephanie M, Pasene Hannah
M, Perrin Stephanie D, Reid Rebekah M, Rombel Juliet
M, Sargent Alana Nicole M, Smith Vynessa D, Stewart
Phillipa D, Thorpe Natalya D, Tien Kay D, Wadworth
Rebecca Jane M, Walters Laura P, Wauchop Katherine M.
Solo Seal
Rory Fairweather-Neylan.
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Examinations: 2008 Dates
Graded Examinations: Approximate Session Dates
Area
Approx Start
Approx End
Closing Date
Examiner
9 June
24 June
2 July
27 June
10 April
10 April
Tba
Tba
24
24
24
30
04
15
01
01
15
July
July
July
July
August
August
September
September
September
12
17
03
24
14
22
21
21
22
August
August
August
August
August
August
September
September
September
15
15
15
22
22
22
19
26
26
May
May
May
May
May
May
June
June
June
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
13
13
13
03
October
October
October
December
22
10
08
05
October
November
November
December
07
07
07
09
August
August
August
October
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Term 2
Auckland/Northland
Wellington Mid-year
Term 3
Waikato
Auckland Mid-Year
Southland
Hawkes Bay
Otago
ChCh/Canterbury
Manawatu/Wanganui/Taranaki
Bay of Plenty
Marlborough/Nelson
Term 4
Christchurch Year-End
Wellington Year-End
Auckland Year-End
Wairarapa
Special Graded Examination: The closing date for a session requested outside the published dates is 2 months before the
start of the session. The fees are $250 plus $45 per day. Any request for a special examination session should be sent to
the NZ office with a $75 deposit which forms part of the fee.
Fees (per candidate)
Examinations
1st Child
Pre-School Dance Curriculum
Pre-Primary
Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
$57
$65
$76
$87
$97
$108
$115
$118
$125
Presentation Classes
2nd Child
Up to 4
Over 4
$41
$47
$56
$66
$73
$83
$86
$90
$96
$15
$37
$41
$47
$56
$66
$73
$83
$86
$90
$96
$15
$30
$34
$39
$45
$52
$59
$67
$70
$72
$75
Minimum Fee: Teachers who have less than 3 hours examination work may choose to hold their examinations in their
own studios by paying an additional charge on the total fee income from their examination and presentation class
entries to bring it up to the minimum fee of $1700. This surcharge will not apply if teachers continue to combine with
other teachers.
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Vocational Graded Examinations
Approximate Session Dates
Centre
Approx Start
Approx End
Closing Date
Examiner
12 May
15 May
20 May
14 May
19 May
28 May
20 March
20 March
20 March
Tba
Tba
Tba
28
02
09
30
15
24
08
13
01
08
29
03
23
07
12
14
22
22
22
29
05
05
12
12
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Tba
Term 2
Christchurch (1st)
Wellington (1st)
Auckland (1st)
Term 3
Christchurch
Palmerston North
Auckland
Invercargill
Hamilton
Wellington
Napier
Solo Seal & Scholarship (Wgtn)
July
August
August
August
August
August
September
September
August
August
August
September
August
September
September
September
May
May
May
May
June
June
June
June
Fees (per candidate)
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced Foundation
Advanced 1
Advanced 2
Solo Seal Award
Member Fee
Full Fee
$167
$178
$183
$188
$200
$278
$167
$178
$293
$298
$310
$388
The Member Fee is available only to candidates who are already Members before the closing date.
Candidates may not apply for membership at the same time as they send in their entry form. There are many advantages
gained for those becoming members as early as possible in the subscription year, which runs from 1 September 2007
to 31 August 2008. Members receive three copies of the NZ Diary and UK Dance Gazette which keep them in touch
with what is happening in the dance world; they can purchase products such as DVDs, CDs and Syllabus books at a
10% discount; they receive regular e-news bulletins from the RAD UK; and they can choose to receive the publication
JobSearch International which is emailed monthly. For those sitting examinations at Advanced Foundation level and higher an
added advantage is the reduction of fees, which more than offsets the cost of the membership fee.
Surcharges for late entries will be applied as follows:
Entries received within a week after closing date – 10% of gross fees
Entries received over a week after closing date – 20% of gross fees
Late entries include those which are incorrect or require amendment or additions after the closing date
Additionally a surcharge of $25 will be charged for any cheques which bounce.
2008 Primary School Terms
Term 1: (Between 29 Jan & 7 Feb) to Fri 18 Apr
Term 3: Mon 21 July to Fri 26 Sept
Term 2: Mon 5 May to Fri 4 July
Term 4: Mon 13 Oct to Fri 19 Dec
Note: Easter Friday to Monday is 21-24 March
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Examinations: essential information
General Information
on Examinations
Taking Royal Academy of Dance examinations
is a way for students to attain personal goals,
and to receive recognition from the world’s
largest classical ballet examining body. The
qualifications are accredited by the QCA*.
The Royal Academy of Dance offers an
examination programme to suit everybody,
whether new to ballet or already an advanced
student of dance. Students usually begin
by following our Graded syllabus and then
can further their training with our Vocational
Graded syllabus. For more information on
taking examinations with the Royal Academy of
Dance please contact the New Zealand office.
The Handbook for Teachers: Graded
Examinations and Presentation Classes and
Handbook for Teachers: Vocational Graded
Examinations contain all the information
needed by teachers, students and parents on
taking examinations and understanding how
they are assessed. These handbooks have
been issued to all Registered Teachers and
are available on www.rad.org.uk or from the
NZ office.
*The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in
England and its partner regulatory authorities in
Wales and Northern Ireland.
Student and School ID numbers
Students sitting examinations are allocated
unique ID numbers which are sent to teachers
at the end of each tour. These ID numbers
should be quoted when entering students for
further examinations. Schools have also been
allocated unique ID numbers which should be
used on entry forms.
Customer Feedback
Teachers are encouraged to provide feedback
on the examinations services provided and may
do so using the customer feedback form on-line
or from the office.
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Quality Assurance Measures
Under normal circumstances only the examiner
and pianist are present during an examination.
However, as part of the Academy’s quality
assurance measures an additional examiner
may be present from time to time for the
purpose of standardisation and training. If this
is the case, the teacher will be notified
in advance.
Age Requirements
Candidates should be the correct age, as
specified in the Handbooks by 31 December
of the year they are entering an examination,
but there are no upper age limits for any
examination or presentation class.
Notification of Candidate
with a Disability
The Academy actively encourages applications
from candidates who have a temporary or
permanent disability/condition and may
require reasonable adjustments to be made in
order for them to perform to the best of their
ability. Teachers should complete a Notification
form, available from the RAD office. Forms
should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to
the examination.
Results and Certificates
Because of quality control procedures
introduced to ensure consistency and parity
of awards across all Examiners, it is not
possible to issue results until all the marks
from an Examiner’s tour have been processed
and monitored.
The Academy undertakes to issue results
within four weeks of the end of an examination
session although in some cases it may be
possible to work to an earlier deadline.
A charge of $15.00 will be made to replace
certificates which are incorrect due to mistakes
on the registration or entry forms. Errors on
certificates made by the Academy will be
corrected free of charge, but in all instances
the original certificate must be returned to the
New Zealand office before a replacement can
be issued.
The same fee will be charged to replace lost
certificates, but teachers should note that
certificates that were awarded pre-September
2001 cannot be replaced.
Instead the Academy will provide an Extract
from the Register of Examinations, confirming
that the candidate was successful in the
examination. Requests for replacement of lost
certificates must be sent to the New Zealand
office and must be accompanied by a cheque
and full details of when and where and under
what name the examination was taken.
Demonstration classes
Demonstration Classes are an optional part
of the Pre-School Dance Curriculum. They
allow the children an opportunity to perform
a selection of the material covered over the
year in front of an invited audience of parents/
carers and an Examiner. Entry forms (PSC1)
have been sent to teachers, and are available
from the National Office. Certificates will be
sent out in advance so that teachers who have
scheduled demonstration classes can complete
the evaluation for each participant on the
reverse prior to the Examiner presenting them
at the end of the class.
Presentation Classes
Presentation Classes are conducted by the
teacher with students performing their work to
the Examiner as to an invited guest, showing
the progress they have made to reach this
standard. They are awarded a certificate to
show that they have taken part.
There is a progress report, separate from the
certificate, which the teacher may use to
provide information about the student’s skills,
knowledge and understanding relevant to the
grade that he or she has studied. Teachers
have the option of asking the examiner to
present the certificates to the children after
the class, or presenting them later themselves.
Teachers should notify the examiner of their
choice before the start of the class.
Examinations: policy information
Details of the Academy’s policy on the appeals procedure, complaints procedure, refund policy,
disabled candidates and results enquiry service may be found in the Teachers Handbooks.
Appeals
There is no fee for the first level of appeal but for the second level of appeal, a fee of £100 will
be charged. This fee is refundable if the second level of appeal is successful.
Refund Policy
50% of any examination or presentation class fee
will be refunded if a candidate is unable to take
the examination due to illness or if the teacher
has to cancel the examination session due to
illness. No refunds will normally be made for
withdrawal for any other reason.
All candidates or teachers seeking refunds should
apply in writing. In the case of sickness a medical certificate must be enclosed. Both should be
given to the Area Organiser within a week of the
conclusion of the examination tour.
Results Enquiry Service
Teachers may request a written report giving further details about the work of an individual or
group of candidates in an examination. Result enquiry application forms are available from the
New Zealand office.
Exam Level
Individual
Report Fee
Group Report Fee
2 students
3 students
4 students
Primary
$50
$70
$99
$124
Grades 1-4
$50
$70
$99
$124
Grades 5-8
$65
$100
$120
$140
All Vocational levels
$65
$100
$120
$140
The Individual Candidate Report will involve a re-check to ensure that no clerical or arithmetical
error has occurred, and the preparation by the examiner of a written report on the candidate’s work,
based on notes which he or she took at the time. The report will include comments under each of
the assessment criteria.
The Group Report will involve a re-check to ensure that no clerical or arithmetical error has occurred,
and the preparation by the examiner of a written report on the work of a group of students (who
must all be entered for the same level of examination but need not have been examined in the
same set), based on the notes which he or she took at the time.
Whilst there may be some comments about each individual student, the report will focus on the
work of the students as a group and will draw attention to common areas of strength and weakness.
The report will cover all assessment criteria.
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Contact Details
Contact details at a glance
Royal Academy of Dance Office
8th floor, 89 Courtenay Place
PO Box 11-718
Wellington, New Zealand
tel: (04) 382 8924
fax: (04) 382 8200
email: [email protected]
website: www.rad.org.nz
AUCKLAND/NORTHLAND
HAWKES BAY/POVERTY BAY
OTAGO
Deborah Morrison
85B Long Drive
St Heliers
Auckland 1071
tel: 09 585 1258
[email protected]
Leigh Jones
PO Box 436
86 Kennedy Rd
Napier
tel: 06 835 5982
[email protected]
Joy Pearson
40 Cole Street
Caversham
Dunedin
tel: 03 487 6744
[email protected]
WAIKATO
WELLINGTON/TARANAKI/
MANAWATU/WANGANUI/
WAIRARAPA/NELSON
SOUTHLAND
Annette Leach
58 Herbert Road
Hamilton
tel: 07 855 7031
fax: 07 855 7036
[email protected]
BAY OF PLENTY
Faye Stamp
3/187 Te Akau Road
Okere Falls
RD4 Rotorua
tel: 07 362 4829
fax: 07 362 4284
Sue Tuck
41a Calcutta Street
Khandallah, Wellington
tel: 04 479 2716,
fax: 04 479 2745
[email protected]
Lynette McKerchar
Forest Hill
RD1
Winton
Southland
tel: 03 221 7045
fax: 03 221 7045
[email protected]
CHRISTCHURCH/
CANTERBURY
Lynda Saxton
80 Strickland Street
Somerfield
Christchurch
tel: 03 960 6950
[email protected]
RAD Membership Fees for 2007/2008
Affiliate (student) member
$100
Full member
$156
Full member (reduced rate)
$100
Teaching member
$230
Friend
$82
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