2012 NZ Focus Issue 3 - Royal Academy of Dance

ROYAL ACADEMY OF
DANCE
New Zealand • Issue 3 • 2012
In this issue:
• Regional Genée
Dance Challenges
• Genée International
Ballet Competition
• 14+ Dance
Scholarship
• Solo Seal
CONTENTS
Focus on Members | Issue 3 2012
Contents
Postal Address:
Royal Academy of Dance
PO Box 11718 Manners Street
Wellington 6142
Royal Academy of Dance supporters up and
down New Zealand have worked incredibly hard
to ensure that the Genée experience will be a
wonderful one for everyone. We are immensely
appreciative of the support – and proud to be
part of an organisation with such a positive,
can-do attitude. Corporate sponsorship is almost
impossible to come by, but membership support
has more than made up for it. Support from other
organisations too has been most appreciated. It
remains now for us to welcome our many visitors.
Come and enjoy!
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Front Cover: Alexander Grant Training Award
recipient Yayoi Matches, and 14+ Dance
Scholarship winner Riki Kudo
Photo: Evan Li
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03 I News & Events
07 I Regional Focus
20 I Obituary
22 I Other Dance News
26 I News From The UK
29 I Membership
30 I Examinations – Information
32 I Examinations – Dates
34 I Key Dates & Information
35 I Regional Contacts
Presented by the Royal Academy of Dance in association with
the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand School of Dance
Wellington 6 to 15 December 2012
At Te Whaea
Thurs 6 December
Fri 7 to Tues 11 December
At the St James Theatre
Wed 12 December at 1pm
Thurs 13 December at 10.30am
Fri 14 December at 5pm
Sat 15 December at 7pm
Candidates’ Welcome
Intensive Coaching
NEWS & EVENTS
2012 Genée International Ballet Competition
1st Semi-final
2nd Semi-final
Final of the Genée Dance Challenge
Final of the Genée International Ballet Competition
Bookings are through Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz
RAD Members receive a 5% discount when using the code which has been sent to them.
Genée Dance Challenge
Six Genée Dance Challenges have been held over the past few
months. Thanks so much to the local organisers who have spent a
huge amount of time and energy ensuring that these events have
run smoothly, have given many students a great experience, and
in all cases have become significant fundraisers for the Genée.
We look forward to seeing the regional winners on the St James
Theatre stage on 14 December, for the final of this event. Pictured
are candidates waiting to dance at the regional challenge in
Wellington on 28 October.
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Looking ahead – 2013 Genée
Next year’s Genée International Ballet Competition will be hosted in Glasgow, from 20 to 29 September
2013, in partnership with Scottish Ballet and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
NEWS & EVENTS
14+ Dance Scholarship – Sunday 9 September
The biennial 14+ Dance Scholarship was held at Te Whaea, in front of a very appreciative audience.
Thanks to Sarah Roe for taking a very enjoyable class, and to Australian RAD pianist Grant Kennedy for
playing the piano for the class. Thanks also to NZSD pianists Phillip O’Malley and Craig Newsome for
playing the Scholarship Variations for the candidates, and to the NZ School of Dance for providing four
delightful dance works during an interlude.
Back: Jasmine Mexted, Holly Brogan, Vida Polakov, Riki Kudo, Yayoi Matches, Katherine Turner, Katie Hobson-Brown,
Mikaela Berney, Elise Rechtstaffen
Front: Thealyssa Ng, Inge Carolus, Victoria Wong, Leah Winters
Congratulations to all of the candidates,
especially to the winner of the 2012 14+
Dance Scholarship, Riki Kudo of
the Philippa Campbell School of Ballet;
and the winner of the 2012 Alexander
Grant Training Award, Yayoi Matches
of the Ponsonby School of Dance.
Judges were Kerry-Anne Gilberd
MNZM, a former Scholarship winner
and RNZB principal dancer; and Marc
Cassidy, Genée Gold Medallist in 1994
and former Australian Ballet Company
principal dancer.
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All photos: Evan Li
NEWS & EVENTS
Clare Gilbertson, Anne
Rowse, Val Murray,
Doris Gilbertson, Tonia
Robertson and Deirdre
Tarrant are some of the
Founder Members whose
generosity has enabled the
14+ Dance Scholarship to
be funded since 2004.
Many teachers, family and friends
were at Te Whaea to support the
candidates and enjoy the event.
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NEWS & EVENTS
Solo Seal – Sunday 9 September
Four NZ students sat Solo Seal this year. Their performances delighted the audience, and rounded off a
wonderful day for those who attended both Scholarship and Solo Seal. The Solo Seal examiner was Raul
Sauz from the Philippines, while Marc Cassidy was the Artistic Judge. Congratulations to all candidates,
but particularly Ariana Hond and Olivia James-Baird who achieved the Solo Seal Award.
Olivia James-Baird, Ariana Hond, Kaena Ahern and Olivia Whyte, all of Mount Eden Ballet Academy.
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The Awards Day provided yet another opportunity for fundraising for the Genée International Ballet
Competition. A delicious lunch and drinks were available for purchase, and a raffle was drawn. Winner
of a night for two at the InterContinental Hotel, and tickets to the Genée International Ballet Competition
were won by a delighted Frances Turner (shown above right, with Deirdre Tarrant and Allan Barry).
Photos: Evan Li
The Auckland/Northland region has been very busy over the last few months with exam sessions, Grades
1–3 Teachers Courses and our area’s Genée Dance Challenges. For the GDC, our region was split
into two areas – Northland/North Shore/West Auckland and Central/East Auckland. Classes, rehearsals
and the competition itself were held on the weekend of 22 & 23 September at Takapuna Grammar
School, which kindly allowed their Performing Arts Centre to be used. Adjudicators were Carl Myers and
Rosemary Martin, and Guest Teacher was Valerie Murray QSM.
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Auckland
Guest teacher Val Murray with the students from each of the four levels.
The winners selected to represent their region at the Finals in Wellington on 14 December were:
Northland/North Shore/West Auckland region
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Cade Hansen (Dance Dimensions); Amanda Wang (Dance West)
Kelly Kwon (Devonport School of Dance); Cadence Barrack (Cameron Ballet Academy)
Libby Rose Niederer (Cameron Ballet Academy); Laura Crawford (Cameron Ballet Academy)
Madison Fotti-Knowles (Cameron Ballet Academy); Inge Carolus (Northern Dancing Academy)
Central/East Auckland
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Larissa Kiyoto-Ward (MEBA); Cynthia Son (Philippa Campbell School of Ballet)
Lilly Maskery (Philippa Campbell School of Ballet); Daisy Hutchison (Philippa Campbell School
of Ballet)
Naia Roberts (MEBA); Steffanie Kobayashi-Cox (Philippa Campbell School of Ballet)
Yayoi Matches (Ponsonby School of Dance); Riki Kudo (Philippa Campbell School of Ballet)
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The main GDC organiser, Christine Snowball of Devonport School of Dance, was assisted by teacher
Kezia Kramer and Area Organiser Deborah Morrison. Pupils and parents associated with Devonport
School of Dance helped in many ways – directing traffic, working as CD operators, making an enormous
number of sandwiches, muffins and cakes for sale on the day, manning the kitchen and generally helping
out where ever they could. Andrea L’Amie of MEBA donated supplies which allowed Iced Tea to be
sold at a wonderful profit. Christine’s daughter Kim very kindly created an advertising flyer and signs
which were used on the day, as well as designing and printing the programme which was available for
a donation. Goods kindly donated by The Dancer’s Wardrobe, Remuera and Pure Dance, Auckland
City, allowed two raffles to be run on the day of the Competition. The grand total raised at the GDC was
over $5,000. Well done and thank you so much to all who assisted in making the Auckland GDC such a
successful event.
Cameron Ballet Academy Genée Dance Challenge students
Libby-Rose Niederer, Laura Crawford, Cadence Barrack and
Madison Fotti-Knowles
Photo: Chrissy Cameron
Auckland’s October Grades 1-3 course was
tutored by Melbourne’s Julie Fleming. Julie
also filled in at the last minute for the July
course when the scheduled tutor was unable
to do so. Around 30 teachers attended each
course and all are most grateful to Julie for the
enthusiasm, knowledge and energy she brought
to both courses. Kristin Orr expressed it this
way: “What a pocket rocket gold nugget Julie
is!! I just loved every minute of the recent RAD
new grades training days. Three glorious day of teaching the new syllabus but so much more than
that, the precious gems of imagery, wee words of wisdom, science of technique revisited and energy
unparalleled by anyone else I have ever met.” In the photo above, Valerie Lissette, Julie Fleming and
Pauline Germon enjoy the new work. Photo: Sharon Barber.
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After a lot of hard work from teachers, parents and students, Ponsonby School of Dance opened
the doors to new studios in August. Tracey Wright reports that everyone is loving being in the new
premises which comprise three studios and a little shop.
Tracey and Ponsonby School of Dance are
thrilled for their student Yayoi Matches who won
the Alexander Grant Training Award in Wellington
Yayoi Matches
Photo: Smileclick
at the 14+ Dance Scholarship, as well as being
selected as a finalist for the Genée Dance
Challenge in Wellington on 14 December. Well
done Yayoi.
Amanda Wang
Photo: Robert Gray
Riki Kudo of the Philippa Campbell School
of Ballet, was awarded 2nd place in Robert
& Elizabeth Albert Junior Classical Ballet
Scholarship (14–15 years) at Sydney
Eisteddfod in June. He also received from the
Australian Ballet School a 1 week scholarship
to attend classes in Melbourne. To continue
a fantastic year, Riki won the 14+ Dance
Scholarship in Wellington in September, and
has been selected as a finalist for the Genée
Dance Challenge in Wellington in December.
Well done Riki.
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Dance West Principal Yasmin-Li Gray is
celebrating two momentous occasions this
year. This is the 10-year anniversary of
opening her school. This has seen the roll rise
from 3 on opening day to near on 100 now.
Also, student Amanda Wang was chosen as
a finalist in the in the Northland/North Shore/
West Auckland section of the Genée Dance
Challenge. Yasmin and the rest of DanceWest
wish Amanda all the best for her finals
performance in Wellington on 14 December.
Riki Kudo
Photo: Winkipopmedia
In August, North Shore Ballet Academy students performed along with the AUT Dance Company in
an enjoyable fundraising concert for the Genée International Ballet Competition. The concert was
organised by Emily Oldfield as part of her university requirements to provide the students with a
performance opportunity showcasing work to family and friends.
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Deborah Morrison
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Waikato
Waikato teachers enjoyed hosting Graded
Examiner Helen Calman and Vocational examiner
Raul Sauz during the third term.
Dance Scholarship
Photo: Limelight Dance Academy students prepare
for exams
Kerry Mills reports that teachers from Limelight
Dance Academy have recently attended the
RAD new Grade 1–3 syllabus course, and
can’t wait to teach the new work. She says:
“We are currently leading up to our production
of Once Upon a Dance – a production based
on Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, as well as
a new piece choreographed by Peter Boyes,
Night Shadow set to Vincenzo Bellini’s music
suite of the same name. The students have
really enjoyed learning the piece, and can’t
wait to perform it, on November 23 & 24 at
Hamilton’s Founders Theatre.”
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Thames Hauraki Ballet
Theatre student Vida
Polakov, pictured left,
(14yrs) has had an
exciting year, taking
part in the RAD 14+
in Wellington. The
whole experience was
an exciting challenge
along with the
opportunity to observe
the Solo Seal exam
candidates. In August Vida successfully
auditioned for 4 full-time training schools in
Australia and has accepted the offer to study
at the Tanya Pearson Coaching Academy in
2013. Her last performance with THBT will be in
their Thames concert on17 November in Vespri
and contemporary Quixote. The junior school
will perform Peter and the Wolf. Check out
YouTube ‘Dancing Dream Hauraki Plains’ for
a wonderful 6-minute documentary about Vida,
prepared by Pauline’s daughter Ruth Germon.
Valerie Lissette School of Dance’s Annual
Production is opening in the Founders Theatre
on Saturday 27 October.
Photo: Grade 5 dancers rehearsing for Valerie
Lissette School of Dance Annual show Angelina –
Over the Rainbow
Best wishes to all for a happy Xmas celebration and a relaxing holiday before the first term starts in 2013
Annette Leach
In August I was honoured to be asked to
“cut the ribbon” to officially open the new
Dance Institute Studio for Shireen and Elton
Breebaart. It was great to see such a large
group of past and present pupils and parents
enjoying a barbecue lunch and showing their
support. One of Shireen’s first pupils, Amanda
Sharp, was doing her Grade 8 exam this year
so I thought it was only fitting that she should
present the bouquet of flowers on behalf of
the RAD.
Faye Stamp
with Shireen
Breebaart
Our Graded exams
were this year taken
by Alison Pond. I
enjoyed spending
some time with Alison.
Photo: Faye Stamp
Anne Samson reports: “I had the pleasure
of travelling to see former student Danielle
Duchesne graduate at Ottawa School of
Dance in Canada. They performed a piece
called “Jo” – all wearing raincoats, hats
and boots. No music, just the sounds of
movement. Totally inspiring! Danielle leaves
for London to further her dance career.”
Leanne Short and Karen McNaughton from
Taupo have had 3 girls (Tori Henson, India
Stickland and Lizzie Attwood) nominated for
NZAMD Scholarship to be held on 10 November
in Wellington.
The new Grade 1–3 syllabus course in
Tauranga was tutored by Carole Speirs.
12 teachers attended, including one from
Australia. Anne Samson commented “The new
graded work seminar was very uplifting. We
teachers leapt, rolled, became very creative
and thoroughly enjoyed Carole’s expertise in
conducting this seminar. I cannot wait to pass
this knowledge on to my students.” This was
the overall feeling of all. Exciting!! Thankyou,
Carole. You made a lot of work fun with your
very special talent for tutoring. Dale Boddy
also commented on the Auckland course taken
by Julie Fleming – “What a delight she is. I had
previously looked at the work and thought “I
will never do it.” But now I am seeing it as a
challenge.”
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Bay of Plenty
Back: Susan Allum, Janine McCutcheon, Kerry
Mills, Shireen Breebaart, Gillian Moore, Carole
Speirs, Anne Samson, Robin Moore, Julia Barry,
Leanne Short.
Front: Judy Johnston, Lynelle Kertland, Vicki Le
Fleming Whitmore
Photo: Faye Stamp
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Now that all the hard work for the year has been done – results received and new syllabus ready to
teach – it is time for concerts!!
The first concert of the year was Yvonne Edwards School of Dance production of Coppelia at Baycourt Tauranga.
Millie Godfery took the part of Swanhilda, Craig Barr Smith of Franz, and Paula Harrison of Dr Coppelius.
Further concerts to be held are:
Tauranga
Shireen Breebaart: A celebration of NZ Music and Culture at Bethlehem College Performing Arts
Centre on Fri 7 Dec at 7pm and Sat 8 Dec at 1pm and 6pm.
Gillian Moore: The Nutcracker at Baycourt Theatre on Fri 7 Dec at 7pm; Sat 8 Dec at 1.30pm
and 7pm.
Rotorua
Vicki Le Fleming Whitmore: Admit One at St John Paul College on Sun 25 Nov at 2pm.
Emily Linklater: Showcase 2012 at Westbrook School Hall on Sat 15 Dec at 3pm.
Taupo
Dale Boddy: Let’s Celebrate Dance at the Great Lakes Centre on Fri 7 Dec at 6pm and Sat 8 Dec
at 11am and 6pm.
Karen McNaughton and Leanne Short: It’s all Kiwi at the Great Lakes Centre on Sun 2 Dec at
2pm and 6.30pm.
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I wish all teachers the best for their end-of-year concerts. Congratulations on your examination results
and I am sure you are going to enjoy teaching the new Grades 1–3 syllabi. I certainly enjoyed listening to
the music and laughter, and your rapt attention to your tutor.
Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Faye Stamp
Maxene Greer of Maximum Dance Zone
reports that they had a very busy third term
with performances at Dance 2012 and Miss
Manawatu as well as a large number of
examination entries.
Michelle Geange and Emily Hancock were
nominated for Ballet at PACANZ which was
held in Invercargill at Labour weekend.
Some
Maximum
Dance Zone
Pre-Primaries
eagerly
await their
assessment
At Labour Weekend, Maureen Ax celebrated 50
years of teaching. Congratulations, Maureen!
Nicola Morrison
danced the leading
role of Swanhilda
in Coppelia in the
Maureen Ax School of
Dance production in
Palmerston North.
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Manawatu
The Wanganui regional Genée Dance Challenge will be held on 3 November, so unfortunately is too
late to be able to include the results here. Best wishes for the event, and thanks to Anna Chandulal for
her organisation.
Sue Tuck
Wellington
The focus in Wellington this year has been on fundraising events in the lead-up to the Genée
International Ballet Competition.
July was a particularly busy month, starting with a wonderfully enjoyable quiz night in which participants
not only displayed their considerable knowledge but also their prowess at creating tutus and tiaras.
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Quiz night organisers and helpers: Mary Rodgers, Sir Jon Trimmer, Sue Nicholls, Davinia Dearmer, Caroline SteeleRumbal, Shannon Dawson and Greer Robertson (absent).
A number of students were fortunate to share in Christopher Hampson’s expertise as he gave a
master class to students at Advanced level. Students and audience alike appreciated this occasion.
Julie Fleming was delighted to catch up with Christopher and
with former student Loughlan Prior, now in the RNZB, while
she was in Wellington tutoring the G1–3 Course
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Christopher was also very
generous with his time in
presenting a fascinating
insight into his journey from a
young student to his present
position as Artistic Director
with the Scottish Ballet.
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To cap off July’s busy month of Genée Fundraising, a movie fundraiser was held at the Embassy
Theatre. First Position was a very popular choice of film. The IDTA was most generous in their
support of this fundraiser, with Eileen Frost, New Zealand Area Administrator of the IDTA donating
over a hundred beautiful ‘diamonds’ which had been produced for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
They were sent to NZ specially to assist the Genée fundraising efforts. All adults who attended the
film received one of these very special mementos, while children received a lolly bag. Shown above
with Eileen Frost (left) are Deirdre Tarrant, Chair of the Genée Steering Committee, and Fiona
Arbuckle who has co-ordinated the Genée fundraising for the RAD.
A number of the 14+ Dance Scholarship Founder
Members and others caught up for a wonderful
celebratory High Tea at Hippopotamus the day before
the 14+ Dance Scholarship. Deirdre Tarrant,
Doris Gilbertson, Janet Taylor, Amanda Miles, Robyn
Charlton-Kelly, Anne Rowse, Clare Gilbertson, and
Suzanne Snively enjoy the occasion.
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Many individual studios have initiated different
fundraising events. Wellington Dance Academy
students were delighted to have the opportunity to
participate in a masterclass with Qi Huan
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Thanks to Sue Nicholls for organising a very enjoyable Wellington region Genée Dance Challenge on
28 October; to Christine Gunn for taking the classes; Turid Revfeim and Peter Boyes for judging; Neill
Douglas for sound operation and Shannon Dawson for being rehearsal director. Thanks also to all the
helpers who assisted with the Genée fundraising on the day, to all 53 candidates who provided such a
delightful concert, and to the parents and friends for their support. Congratulations to finalists:
Level 1
Georgia Ryan (Chilton Dance Centre); Lokyee Szeto (Wellington Dance Academy)
Level 2
Olivia Naish (Mary Rodgers Ballet Academy); Kia Jewell (Mary Rodgers Ballet Academy)
Level 3
Jana Baldovino (Wellington Dance Academy); Ngaere Jenkins (Wellington Dance Academy)
Level 4 Bonnie Hayvice (Kapiti Dance Centre); Megan Wright (Chilton Dance Centre)
Nelson
Sue Tuck
Louise Hawke reports that she has re-named her studio ‘Academy of Ballet Arts’. The success of Louise’s
Up-Close & Classical company over the past ten years has, through the appreciation of the company’s
sponsor, enabled Louise, as Director of the Academy of Ballet Arts, to become a $5000 sponsor of the
Genée International Ballet Competition. She passes on best wishes to Janet and the Team!
Millie-rose Bourke, Eloise Calder, Claire Graham and Ai Ito wait for their
Intermediate exam in Wellington.
Louise writes: “A big shout out for Helen Calman for her insightful
and enthusiastic introduction to the new Intermediate Foundation
– Intermediate work, and to Paula Hunt for that wintry Sunday in
Wellington, making sure we were all the best we could be! Bring on the roll-out of new Advanced syllabi!”
Seven of Louise’s young dancers participated in the Christchurch Genée Dance Challenge in July.
Rehearsals begin soon for the 10th anniversary Christmas season with guests Adriana Harper & Brendan
Bradshaw of the RNZB.
Sue Tuck
Christchurch
It was a great turn out for the first Genée Dance Challenge in New Zealand.
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I am looking forward to seeing our girls dance in Wellington.
Level 1
Level 2 Level 3 Isabel Norriss (Rebecca Bignall Academy of Dance); Anna Harrison (Sharon Howells School
of Dance)
Bayley Anderson (Hayley Watts); Hannah Galbraith (Rebecca Bignall Academy of Dance)
Teagan Tank (Anna Lee School of Dance); Emma Rose Barrowclough (Anna Lee School
of Dance)
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Trisha Radford was well organised, with Toby Behan taking the students for the classes and Fleur
Rodway and Anita Hutchins as the Adjudicators. Everyone danced so well it was very hard to pick the
winners. I must congratulate everyone for giving it a go.
It was a lovely evening, with the Genée Dance Challenge first, and then a wee supper for Jean
Rutherford to celebrate her getting the QSM award for her services as a pianist.
Back Row: Lorraine Peters
Q.S.M., Sarah Botting,
Adair Botting, Julie Gallie
and Tricia Radford
Front Row: Lynda Saxton,
Sharon Howells, Jean
Rutherford Q.S.M., Vicki
Morris-Williamson
Photo: Steve Saxton
RAD Registered teacher Clare FreemanSergeant has recently settled in Christchurch
after having taught in Guadeloupe for a
number of years. Clare writes ”We are
delighted to announce the opening of
Dance Masters International, in Riccarton,
Christchurch. DMI is a new school offering
full and part time intensive training
programmes, as well as RAD, BBO and
NZAMD syllabus classes. Our teaching
faculty includes world renowned Ex Principal Dancers, Ballet Masters, Company Directors and
highly qualified Syllabus teachers. The students are excited to commence their RAD training and to
participate in the wonderful opportunities the RAD has to offer them.”
With our exams nearly over for the year, dance schools are getting ready for their end of the year shows.
I wish everyone all the best for the rest of the year and I hope to see lots of you at the Genée.
Lynda Saxton
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REGIONAL FOCUS
Otago
The Otago dance community is still coming to terms with the loss of Jennie Kjelgaard from our dance
scene. An inspirational teacher, colleague and friend to many, Jennie will be sorely missed in many circles.
Eight teachers from Southland and Otago completed three energetic days learning the new G1–3
syllabi from tutor Karen Macleod. It was a lot of fun with plenty of laughs and a few rediscovered
muscles! As always the enthusiasm and attention to detail provided by Karen was first rate.
Arabesque position. Rachael Buttar, Miranda
Schwarz, Shelley Coutts, Gina Stevens, Anne Harris,
Paula Gilroy-Schmidt, Hana Skeggs, Robyn Sinclair,
Karen Macleod
Exhausting work: Paula Gilroy-Schmidt, Hana Skeggs,
Anne Harris, Gina Stevens
Photos: Joy Pearson
In June, Dunedin teacher, Robyn Sinclair travelled to the UK and Europe, primarily to attend the
Royal Ballet School graduation ceremony of her former pupil, Jordan Mullin. When approached for
an item about her trip, Robyn was busy rehearsing the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, (as well as preparing for the G1–3 course in Dunedin). She did, however, manage to
pen these few words and sent the accompanying photos.
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I had an amazing trip, so much packed into 29 days! Theatre, art, history ...where to start??
Highlights would have to be seeing the Paris Opera Ballet at the Palais Garnier & Alvin Ailey
Dance Company. The 6 day course in Prague was refreshing – so many different cultures
performing & taking class. I also enjoyed a fabulous afternoon at White Lodge.
The Royal Ballet school graduation performances in London were such a special occasion
and it was lovely to see Jordan Mullin dancing at the Royal Opera House [she is now
dancing with Staatsballet Berlin & loving it]. I felt so proud of her and all her hard work – but
more than anything I was so happy that she remains the same down to earth young dancer
that I remember when she left NZ. Catching up with former student Clara Madden was
a treat also. Clara is now a PA working for Their Royal Highness’ Harry, William & Kate.
Although all these things were so special, it was also just lovely to take time out & enjoy life.
“
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What Robyn didn’t mention was the night
she spent in a London hospital! Arriving at
the G1-3 course with a bandaged ankle is
another story …
Left: Clara Madden & Robyn Sinclair at London Royal
Opera House.
Above: Jordan Mullin & Robyn Sinclair (with sling!)
Joy Pearson
Southland
From 1 to 6 July 2012 another successful Dance your Southern Sox Off
was held in Invercargill. The RAD tutors this year were Bronwyn Bennett
and Deirdre Tarrant. We also had the pleasure of having Marc Cassidy, son
of Marilyn & Bruce Cassidy from Clyde, tutoring. Marc is a former Genée
International Gold Medallist and Australian Ballet Soloist. He has now retired
from the Australian Ballet but remains involved with the Australian Ballet
School. Marc is an inspiration to dancers, proving that you need not come
from the large centers to have a successful career in Dance. There were 180
dancers and 11 tutors in eleven venues having a great time. They are now no
doubt eagerly waiting for the next Dance your Southern Sox Off.
This year’s Vocational Examiner was Izumi Kimura. She enjoyed a little farming
experience on her day off in Invercargill.
Photo: Lynette McKerchar
The Genée Dance Challenge held on 28 September in Invercargill was very well organised by Nikki
Cunningham. Unfortunately Nikki was taken ill and was unable to attend, but it was testament to her
organisational skills and work that it all ran smoothly.
Thanks to Kerry-Anne Gilberd for taking the class, and to judges Karen Macleod and Anita Hutchins.
Congratulations to finalists:
Level 1
Hannah Maree Dawson (La Muse); Dominic Burrows (Gilroy Studio of Dance)
Level 2
Damen Axtens (Gilroy Studio of Dance); Grace Madoc (Shelley Coutts Dance Academy)
Level 4 Jenifer McManus (Shelley Coutts Dance Academy)
Lynette McKerchar
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OBITUARY
Tributes to Jennie Kjelgaard FRAD (1923–2012)
She just made you want to get up and dance!!
Jennie Rodham Kjelgaard, much loved RAD teacher, examiner, and
friend and mentor to many, passed away at her home in Wanaka on 28
August 2012, in her 90th year. Born in Sunderland, England in 1923, Jennie came to New Zealand as
a war bride on a troop ship, after marrying New Zealand air force officer
Jack Herron in 1945. Throughout her childhood she had pursued her
dancing dream, and she continued to train here under Peggy Holmes
in Christchurch, and later under Jeane Horne in Wellington. She
toured New Zealand with Ballet Rambert, and started a ballet school in
Oamaru. After passing her advanced teaching exam at the age of 34,
she devoted herself to teaching and examining for the next 40 years.
She and RAD pianist Eli Gray-Smith enjoyed a wonderful friendship as
they embarked on examining tours throughout New Zealand. In 1976
Jennie was invited to become a guest teacher in Japan, for Tokyo Ballet Company owner Saskai San.
She continued teaching in Japan for two months each year for the next 33 years, during which time she
embraced Japanese culture, and learned to speak Japanese.
Jennie is remembered with much love by people throughout New Zealand, and by many further afield, as
a wonderful teacher, examiner and mentor. She is one of only two people in New Zealand who have been
awarded the prestigious ‘FRAD’ (Fellow of the RAD). The first was Jeane Horne.
Many people have sent messages relating how much Jennie touched their lives, and what a vivacious
and inspiring person she was.
Some of the comments received are:
• She was just a gorgeous lady and I remember being very inspired by her as a young dancer
• Many memories of her vivacious and always inspiring tuition and assistance will remain for all who
knew and loved her so very much
• She gave the most incredible classes and was so bright and engaging. She just made you want to get
up and dance!!
• Wow what a great lady and inspiration she was for the Academy and those she touched.
• She was such a lovely warm, bubbly and giving person, very generous with her great knowledge,
highly empathetic of other people’s circumstances and respectful and considerate of others’ opinions
and feelings.
• A full and rich life, well lived. She will indeed be missed.
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• She was such an incredible source of energy and inspiration.
• She shared her ideas and wisdom with such grace and joy. She truly had a passion not only for dance
but for teaching and learning. Sadly, one son died in a mountaineering accident in South America in 1976. She is survived by her two
remaining children, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
OBITUARY
Jennie Kjelgaard
passes on
her knowledge
and passion
Karen Macleod pays Tribute to Jennie
Ballet studios of the 1960’s were not the studios we have today. Stark walls (no posters, though maybe
the odd framed and faded Swan Lake picture on the wall); uneven wooden floors (no “dance” floors);
often very cold (maybe a single gas heater but certainly no central heating or air conditioning); the “sound”
system was often an old piano or, if fortunate, a reel-to-reel tape recorder with large spools of tape which
were knotted because the tape had broken. This was my recollection of the surroundings in which I learnt
and yet for me it was the most magical place.
My teacher was Jennie Kjelgaard. Jennie was no frustrated ballerina teaching others to dance. Jennie,
despite her own very obvious artistic abilities was a woman who loved ballet and wanted to share this
passion with her pupils. Our classes were energetic. Jennie worked us hard but every pupil in the class
was carried and buoyed by her relentless enthusiasm. She had pet names for us and would welcome the
junior classes in the door with a big smile and “Come on in my little sausages!” Despite the hard work, we
all knew that she loved life, she loved dance and she loved us.
For me her classes were almost surreal. She had the ability to take a child from everyday life and convey
her to a very special place. At five years of age I would get the trolley bus, unaccompanied, to the centre
of town, so excited about the forthcoming lesson and I was never disappointed. Jennie was able to
make the mundane things exciting. We laughed a lot in our classes but those classes were always well
planned. I have some of Jennie’s lesson plans written in her rounded script, with careful notes about the
music in the margin. There was a wonderful freedom about Jennie’s classes but she was always very well
prepared.
Jennie was highly esteemed in her role as Grades and Major (as they were called then) examiner. She
travelled extensively as an examiner and tutor but never lost her sense of reality. She could always laugh
at herself and she was a compassionate woman with a strong sense of justice and fairness.
Technology is now a very real part of the ballet world and times have changed but I could not imagine
being taught with more passion or love than by Jennie Kjelgaard. I feel very privileged.
Karen Macleod
Grades Examiner and past pupil of Jennie
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OTHER DANCE NEWS
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Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies
Intensive Study Programme
It was a long hard ten days of study, but there was no doubt that student teachers learnt a lot in the newly
designed CBTS 403 Intensive Study Seminar. Tutored by Sue Nicholls and assisted by Sue Alexander
at the piano, student teachers, analyzed, devised, performed, taught and questioned their way from PrePrimary in Dance through to Grade 8 and Intermediate, covering ballet, free movement and character.
Being at the New Zealand School of Dance meant that they were able to watch the end of term Insight
Studio Performances, question Area Organiser Sue Tuck on ‘exam’ day procedures, and get an overview
with Practical Teaching Supervisor Christine Gunn. Denice Devine from the Dancers’ Wardrobe and her
assistant Sam, very kindly offered to fly to Wellington to give a presentation of pointe shoe variety, fitting
and accessories. Denice has provided this insight to students over the years of the ISP being held in
Auckland, so for her to come to Wellington for the day was very much appreciated.
OTHER DANCE NEWS
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OTHER DANCE NEWS
Alana Haines Australasian Awards
Honorary Patron: Sir Jon Trimmer K.N.Z.M. M.B.E
Brooke Ray, from
MEBA Auckland winner AHA Awards
A group 2011. Brooke
is now training at the
Royal Ballet School.
Caue Frais, NZSD International
student from Brazil - 2nd
runner-up AHA Awards B
group 2011. Caue was given
a contract to join the Houston
Ballet Co 2.
EASTER WEEKEND
2013
Fri 29th/Sat 30th/Sun 31st March
ST JAMES THEATRE, WELLINGTON
THE LARGEST BIENNIAL DANCE EVENT IN AUSTRALASIA
FOR TALENTED YOUNG DANCERS 11-21yrs
PROVIDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & FINANCIAL SUPPORT SINCE 1991
IN MEMORY OF A PROMISING 11yr OLD DANCER - ALANA
AWARDS – $250,000 including Cash & Top International Scholarships
ONGOING FUND – $50,000 Cash (supports Supreme Finalists post event)
Most of the 2011 Finalists are now with top international companies or schools
INTERNATIONAL JURY
Gailene Stock – Director ‘Royal Ballet school’ London
Simon Dow – Senior Tutor ‘Australian Ballet School’
Martin James – Principal ‘Royal Danish Ballet Co’
ENTRIES CLOSE FEB 28th 2013
ENTRIES from both Australia & NZ have been arriving since August this year & may close prior to closing
date if quota is reached so don’t miss out. All info & entry forms are on our website
SPONSORSHIP: The AHA Awards is a non-profit organisation run strictly by volunteers & ALL profits go
back to the dancers. Please refer to the ‘Support us’ section on our website. This is an ideal advertising
opportunity for dance related businesses as your logo & link to your homepage will be displayed on our
website for over a year. We welcome any large/small donations to assist our top young dancers at a
crucial stage in their lives.
FUNDRAISING CONCERTS:
Wellington & Auckland will hold concerts Sunday early March 2013.
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We welcome anyone who is willing to coordinate an event (dance seminar or variety concert) in your area.
If you wish to participate or help with these concerts, please contact Katie or your area coordinator.
Wellington – Fiona Haines 04 4767046
Auckland – Chrissy Cameron 09 6277291
[email protected]
Katie Haines Ph: +64 4 976 0581
E: [email protected] • Website: www.ahaawards.co.nz
Paula Doole encourages ‘mature’ would-be dancers to get on and ‘do it’
Photo: Paula Doole
I’ve been teaching ballet in the Middle East for 8 years now to a range of ages,
nationalities and abilities. Having studied with the RAD since I was 5, it was
natural to use their syllabus while teaching the art of ballet to them. That was how
I came to teach myself the RAD syllabus from Pre-Primary through to Grade 8
and Advanced.
While teaching Grades 6 through to 8 to students, I was often found to comment
how much I enjoyed the work. One of my students suggested I sit the exam for
the higher levels. Actually we joked about sitting them all again so we could get
the new RAD medals! When she reached grade 8 and started preparing for her
exam I decided I would give it a go, starting with grade 6. When I came through
the grades (it was so long ago), grade 6, 7, and 8 did not exist. Instead we had
D.E.S level 1, 2 and 3 in classical and character.
OTHER DANCE NEWS
Well, Why not?
Paula observed that once she had made the decision, the biggest challenge was timing – organizing to
have an examination while she was on a 9-week ‘summer break’ in New Zealand – and getting a teacher
to enter her in to the exam. Based in Opunake, she was fortunate that Claire Patten and her assistant
Sandra, were happy to take her on. She continues:
The worst part of the lesson was getting into a leotard in cold weather, it’s a balmy 50 degrees where I
currently reside and classrooms are kept at 22 degrees. Thankfully all else went well and the main problem
was remembering everything. I was never very good at it when I was younger and the added age hasn’t
helped at all! Lessons were fun. It was nice to be on the receiving end of training again. I worked hard and
with Sandra’s help felt ready for the exam. Then a few weeks out from the exam, I suddenly had a dance
partner. I was actually quite relieved even though I had to learn opposite sides for partner work, as it meant I
had a ‘friend’ in the exam room with me. I really had to stop and think before starting some exercises.
Coming back as a ‘mature’ student was very different. I was so much more self-assured and relaxed. On
the day of the exam, the nerves were there but they weren’t overwhelming. Surprisingly, I didn’t have the
need to pee every 5 minutes. My partner and I were primed and preened and warmed up. It was time! My
first reaction in the exam room was to notice the young age of the examiner. When coming through as a
youth the examiners were always so ‘wisened’!
After the pliés I felt myself relax a little and started to enjoy the exam. Then before I knew it, it was time to
leave. Exam over. I came out feeling relieved I got through without any major mistakes or gaffs, very selffulfilled at having put myself out there and giving ‘it’ a go, as well as feeling a little sad it was all over.
Now What? Well I guess I’m all set for Grade 7 and when I tell people, friends included, that I’m sitting a
ballet exam and they say to me, ‘why would you want to do that?’ I will reply my now standard reply, ‘well,
why not?’
I’d like to say a huge thank you to Claire and Sandra for taking a risk, to Janet at RAD for putting up with
my endless emails and questions and to my husband and three children and dance students for believing
and supporting me in ballet.
My advice for any ‘mature’ dancers out there who have any regrets about not doing an exam, or would
just like to dance again. Do it. All it takes is a little perseverance, a thick skin, a love of ballet; and…..
‘Well, why not?’
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NEWS FROM THE UK
Kerry Rubie, Anne Hogan, Mayor of Wandsworth Adrian Knowles, Julia Farron
and Luke Rittner at Awards Day Photo: Tempest Photography
Awards Day
The annual RAD Awards ceremony took place on 11 July at St Mary’s Church, Battersea. The graduation
was an international celebration with over 179 students and guests travelling from 32 countries to collect
their certificates, from as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand,
Zimbabwe, Mexico and the USA. The students, who were each graduating from one of the seven Faculty
of Education dance teacher training programmes, will now begin their professional careers all over
the world.
RAD Chief Executive, Luke Rittner, introduced the award categories, which were presented by Director
of Education, Dr Anne Hogan and Chairman, Kerry Rubie. Guest speaker was Julia Farron, OBE, FRAD.
An iconic dancer and teacher, Julia was the youngest student to gain a scholarship to the Vic Wells
Ballet School under Dame Ninette de Valois and went on to enjoy a 25 year career with the Royal Ballet,
creating roles in ballets by Ashton, de Valois, Cranko and McMillan.
The distinguished artist and teacher, who celebrates her 90th birthday this year, offered some
inspirational words of wisdom to the newly qualified dance teachers. ‘How different are things now,’
she said. ‘You have so many courses for both teachers and dancers. I do hope that you will have as
much enjoyment as I had as both dancer and teacher: Let me give you a little advice, given to me by
Dame Ninette De Valois, who said, ‘As you finish a class, leave them laughing!’ She did it, I tried it, and
it worked!’
The President’s Award was presented to Kathleen Burdon, Harriett Croft and Irene Hand, for their
dedication to the service of the RAD over and above the call of duty. With a unanimous vote from the
board of trustees, the Fellowship of the RAD was posthumously awarded to Professor Joan White CBE,
former Director of Education, for outstanding and exceptional service.
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Congratulations to New Zealanders Gemma Adams, Meaghan Rowe and Gina Marie Stevens on gaining
their Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, and attaining RAD Registered Teacher Status.
The RAD UK Membership team launched a
fabulous new competition in the Northern
Hemisphere summer, to thank members for
their continued support – they sourced some
amazing prizes, including an iPad.
The team invited members to send in photos
showing how they celebrate the summer
through dance.
NEWS FROM THE UK
Summer Photo Competition
They were delighted with the variety of images
that were submitted. Melanie Murphy, Director
of Marketing Communications & Membership
said, ‘I was very impressed with the creative
ideas set in some beautiful locations. It was
difficult, but in the end I chose photographs that
told a story or epitomised the spirit of summer.
Thanks so much to everyone who took part.’
Deborah Ann Mercer was selected as winner
(pictured below) and Nila Claravall-Gonzalez
runner-up (top right), while Lynn Blackman was
highly commended (right).
Look out for these fantastic images; they may
be used in future membership literature. Also
look out for more membership competitions at
www.rad.org.uk
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NEWS FROM THE UK
Work from Grades 1-–3, notated in BMN by Diana Curry
Photo: Robert Hamlin
New RAD Syllabi
Grades 1–3: The new Grades 1-3 syllabi will be examined from 1 January 2013 onwards. The current
Grades 1–3 syllabi will expire on 31 December 2012. Note that:
• Class Awards will replace Presentation Classes at these levels, and the new Solo Performance
Awards will also be available
• Candidates entered for a Solo Performance Award must have passed the preceding Graded
examination or any higher grade (e.g. to enter for Solo Performance Award at Grade 2, the candidate
must have passed their Grade 1 examination or any grade above Grade 1, including Vocational
Graded Examinations)
• Candidates may enter for the Solo Performance Award and the qualifying Graded examination in the
same session, but in this event the award of the Solo Performance Award will be dependent on the
Graded examination also being passed
Advanced Foundation Male & Female; and Advanced 1 & Advanced 2 Female: These syllabi will
be launched in September 2013 and will be examined from January 2015. In response to members’
feedback via the Regional sub-committee the RAD will launch the work with a ‘virtual’ event.
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Grades 4 & 5: These syllabi will be launched in January 2014 and will be examined from January 2015.
For further details, check Focus on Exams Issue 3 2012 or www.rad.org.uk/examinations.
Life Members Policy
Membership Benefits
40 consecutive years of membership with
the Academy results in eligibility for Full Life
Membership or Teaching Life Membership of the
Royal Academy of Dance.
These include:
• Existing Life Members will continue to receive
printed copies of RAD publications, as well as
access to all other member benefits.
• New Life Members (those who are eligible
for Life Membership from 1 September 2010)
are required to pay an annual subscription
fee of $45 if they wish to continue to receive
printed copies of dance gazette & Focus on
Members. They will continue to have access
to these publications online and to the all other
member benefits.
• The RAD head office issues speciallydesigned certificates to Life Members around
the world.
Life Members Section on the Web
A new feature of the website www.rad.org.
uk is the Life Members section. This has been
developed to celebrate the achievements of those
who have attained Life Membership status, and
will include a full list of names of all Life Members
who have given permission for this to occur. In
time it will feature the many wonderful stories,
achievements and remarkable contributions that
our Life Members have made to the RAD.
Teachers with Lapsed Membership
A re-registration administration charge of $60 is
payable by RAD Registered Teachers who
have let their membership lapse and wish to
re-register with the Academy. RAD Registered
Teachers who wish to maintain membership of
the RAD but will not be entering students have
the option of changing to Full Membership for a
period of time.
• Eligibility for a 10% discount on RAD
products. Graded and Vocational Graded
specifications, music books, compact discs
and DVDs are available from the NZ office.
Visit www.radenterprises.co.uk to view a
greater range of products.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership
• Access to Members’ Briefings on a wide
range of topics, and to Music and Artistic Fact
Sheets covering popular topics and frequently
asked questions. These can be accessed
on www.rad.org.uk, or can be requested by
emailing [email protected].
• Eligibility to pay reduced examination fees
for members who are sitting Advanced
Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 or
Solo Seal.
• Access to Radacadabra, the Academy’s
children’s website (age 5 -11+) dedicated to
providing a fun, safe and interactive online
learning environment for young dancers and
dance enthusiasts across the globe. It is also
a useful resource for parents and teachers
www.radacadabra.org
• Access to a range of online services, including
digital dance gazette, monthly e-news bulletins,
and e-cards for every occasion.
• Access to JobSearch International™ (JSI)
which is the Academy’s monthly publication
advertising dance vacancies and schools
for sale across the globe. The publication
includes a Job of the Month feature, interview
tips and interviews with employers. Contact
[email protected] to receive JSI by email at the
beginning of each month.
Membership Year
The Royal Academy of Dance Membership Year
is from 1 September to the following 31 August.
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EXAMINATIONS – INFORMATION
Examinations Information
Overview
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) offers an internationally recognised portfolio of examinations and
assessments which is designed to motivate and encourage students of all ages and levels of ability,
through a systematic measurement of progress and attainment. Examinations are organised and
administered by the RAD Examinations Board.
Students may start with the Pre-School Dance Curriculum, move up through Pre-Primary and Primary
levels and then into eight Graded levels or six Vocational Graded levels. Students may move from the
Graded to the Vocational Graded pathway at an appropriate time, or they may study at both Graded
and Vocational Graded levels simultaneously. Types of assessment include Examination, Class Award,
Presentation Class and Demonstration Class.
RAD examinations provide students with:
• an achievable goal to work towards;
• recognition from the world’s largest ballet examination board;
• qualifications that are fully accredited by the UK regulatory authorities;
• the impetus to achieve their personal best.
The Graded Examinations in Dance syllabus:
• includes our Pre-School Dance Curriculum for candidates from the age of 2½ years;
• includes our innovative new Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance syllabi for candidates from
the age of 5 years;
• incorporates Ballet, Free Movement and Character.
The Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance syllabus:
• builds on the elements covered in the Graded syllabus;
• is suitable for candidates from the age of 11 years;
• is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in dance;
• includes the prestigious Solo Seal Award, the highest Vocational Graded examination offered by the
RAD, which focuses on solo performance.
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Information on other examination matters such as worldwide fees, entry procedures, results and
certificates, and uniform requirements are available in the new publication Focus on Exams and in the
Examination Specifications. Specification documentation for Graded examinations and Vocational Graded
examinations and an overarching document called Examinations Information and Rules & Regulations
are now available. Check them out on www.rad.org.uk/examinations. Combined, this documentation
replaces the previous Handbook for Teachers publications.
You can also contact the RAD NZ office via email: [email protected] or tel 04 382 8924.
Target Date for Examination Results
Examination certificates and result forms should reach the teacher within 4 weeks of the end of the
examiner’s tour.
Reduction in Vocational Examination Fees for Members
For those sitting examinations at Advanced Foundation level and higher there is a reduction in exam
fees which more than offsets the cost of the membership fee. The Member Exam Fee is available only to
candidates who are already Members before the exam closing date.
Special Graded Examinations – Minimum 4 hours Examining Time
The closing date for a session requested outside the published dates is 2 months before the start of the
session. The fees are $350 plus $50 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.
EXAMINATIONS – INFORMATION
Further Examinations Information
Less than 3 hours’ Graded Examining Time
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 class
award or presentation class entries to bring it up to the minimum fee of $1596. This surcharge will not
apply if teachers combine with other teachers to ensure a total of more than 3 hours.
Replacement Certificates and Replacement Medals
A charge of $38 will be made to replace any certificates which are incorrect due to mistakes on the
entry form. The same fee will be charged to replace lost certificates. Errors made by the Academy will
be corrected free of charge, but in all instances the original certificate must be returned to the NZ office
before a replacement certificate can be issued. A charge of $15 will be made to replace any medals.
Results Enquiry Service
There are two levels of check for the Results Enquiry Service. The application form (available from
the RAD office or website) is required to be sent to the RAD office within 10 working days of the results
being received.
Level 1: Results Enquiry clerical check. This provides an additional data entry and monitoring check
to ensure that all procedures have been carried out appropriately and marks have been accurately
processed and reported. The fee is $25 per candidate.
Level 2: Result Enquiry Report. This service includes the clerical check and also a detailed Report which
provides the reasoning behind the result given. The fee is $80 per report.
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. In the case of sickness a medical
certificate must be enclosed. Both should be given to the Area Organiser or sent to the RAD office within
a week of the conclusion of the examination tour. Alternatively the candidate may be permitted to carry
forward the examination fee for one session. Check details with the RAD office.
Age Requirements
There are two dates of reference by which candidates must have reached the minimum age, depending
on the time of the year of the examination tour. Check out Page 6 of Focus on Exams Issue 2 2012 for the
policy details.
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EXAMINATIONS – DATES
Approved Examination Centre (AEC) Sessions
Graded, Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate examinations
2nd Term 2013
Area
Approx Dates
Closing Dates
Examiner
Auckland/Northland
Wellington Mid-Year
17–24 Jun
21–23 Jun
11 Apr
11 Apr
tbc
tbc
Area
Approx Dates
Closing Dates
Examiner
Waikato
Auckland/Northland Mid-Year
Hawkes Bay
Southland
ChCh/Canterbury
Manawatu/Wanganui/Taranaki
Bay of Plenty
Otago
Marlborough/Nelson
01–14 Aug
01–30 Aug
05–27 Aug
07–13 Aug
14–20 Aug
26 Aug–15 Sep
29 Aug–15 Sep
06–17 Sep
16–20 Sep
30 May
30 May
30 May
06 Jun
06 Jun
20 Jun
20 Jun
27 Jun
04 Jul
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
3rd Term 2013
4th Term 2013
Area
Approx Dates
Closing Dates
Examiner
Wellington Year-end
Auckland/Northland Year-end
Christchurch Year-end
Wairarapa
14 Oct–06 Nov
14 Oct–05 Nov
22 Oct–31 Oct
09–11 Dec
08 Aug
08 Aug
15 Aug
17 Oct
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
2013 Fees per candidate
Level
Examinations
1st Child
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Pre School Dance Curriculum
Pre-Primary in Dance
Primary in Dance
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3 Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate $64
$71
$84
$95
$104
$113
$118
$121
$128
$180
$191
2nd Child
$49
$54
$64
$73
$80
$88
$90
$93
$99
$137
$146
Class Awards &
Presentation Classes
Up to 4
Over 4
$20
$45
$49
$54
$64
$73
$80
$88
$90
$93
$99
$20
$39
$42
$47
$55
$63
$69
$75
$77
$79
Solo Performance
Award
$47
$55
$63
Vocational Graded examinations
2nd Term 2013
Venue Location
Venue ID
Approx Dates
Closing Date
Examiner
Wellington (1st)
Auckland (1st)
1142
1077
13–19 May
20–29 May
14 Mar
14 Mar
tbc
tbc
Venue Location
Venue ID
Approx Dates
Closing Date
Examiner
Christchurch
Palmerston North
Auckland
1066
1090
1077
31 Jul–03 Aug
04 Aug–09 Aug
10–29 Aug
23 May
23 May
23 May
tbc
tbc
tbc
Hamilton
Invercargill
Wellington
Wellington – Solo Seal
Napier
1019
1082
1142
1142
1098
19–26 Aug
27–31 Aug
01–12 Sep
08 Sep
13–18 Sep
13 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
tbc
3rd Term 2013
EXAMINATIONS – DATES
RAD Approved Venue (RAV) Sessions
2013 Fees per candidate
Level
Member Fee
Full Fee
$180
$191
$194
$197
$204
$275
$180
$191
$318
$321
$328
$389
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced Foundation
Advanced 1
Advanced 2
Solo Seal Award
RAD Membership Fees for 2012/2013
Teaching Members
$278
Full Members
$179
Full Members (reduced rate)
$115
Affiliate Members
$115
Friends of the Academy
$97
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2013 Primary School Term Dates
Term 1: Between 28 Jan & 07 Feb to Fri 19 Apr
Term 2: Mon 06 May to Fri 12 Jul
Term 3: Mon 29 Jul to Fri 27 Sep
Term 4: Mon 14 Oct to Wed 18 Dec
Note: Easter Fri-Mon is 29 Mar–01 Apr
KEY DATES & INFORMATION
2012–13 Key Dates
7–11 December
Intensive Coaching for Genée Candidates (at NZSD)
12 & 13 December
Genée Semi-finals at the St James Theatre in Wellington
14 December
Genée Dance Challenge National Competition (Finals)
15 December
Genée International Ballet Competition Final in St James Theatre in Wellington
1 February Date by which copy and photos for Focus on Members Issue 1 should be sent to your local Area Organiser
14 March
First 2013 RAV closing date
31 March
First 2013 closing date for the Creina Gee Memorial Award
11 April
First 2013 AEC closing date
1 July Date by which copy and photos for Focus on Members Issue 2 should be sent to your local Area Organiser
More Genée Fundraising
The following email from RAD teacher Lea
Sandford of Silverdale was received just as
the Focus on Members was going to print. Lea
has kindly agreed that it be included in this
issue. “At last we have all our money in for our
Dance-a-thon, which our dance school held
to raise funds for the Genée Competition. We
are happy to announce that the Lea Sandford
School of Dancing raised $2,466.28. The
students who took part had such fun and
have asked to do it again. Several of the older
students danced for a total of nine and a half
hours of classical ballet class. As the day
progressed the classes became easier as the younger students joined in, ending the day with the 4 year
olds who danced for about an hour. We had a café operating which sold to our students, their parents and
the local community. A raffle was held, there were spot prizes during the day and prizes for the most funds
raised by individual students. Everyone had a marvelous time and we feel it was a most successful day.”
What an amazing result. Many thanks to all involved.
Jobsearch
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Dance Teacher Required in Taupo: A Taupo studio is looking for an RAD teacher who is able to teach
Vocationals and Higher Grades. All applicants will be considered. Hours are open to discussion. Please
contact the RAD office if you are interested. Relief teacher Required in Wanganui for Term 1 2013: Rebecca Marshall from Quay Academy of
Dance & Body Conditioning in Wanganui would like someone to assist during Term 1 2013 – probably on
Tues and/or Wed. Contact Rebecca on 021 292 2441 or [email protected] for further information.
WELLINGTON/TARANAKI/MANAWATU/
WANGANUI/ WAIRARAPA/NELSON
AUCKLAND/NORTHLAND
Deborah Morrison
85B Long Drive
St Heliers
Auckland 1071
tel: 09 585 1258
mob: 027 416 8404
[email protected]
Sue Tuck
41a Calcutta Street
Khandallah, Wellington 6035
tel: 04 479 2716
mob: 021 298 8270
fax: 04 479 2745
[email protected]
WAIKATO
REGIONAL CONTACTS
Area Organisers
CHRISTCHURCH/CANTERBURY
Annette Leach
58 Herbert Road
Hamilton 3210
tel: 07 855 7031
fax: 07 855 7036
[email protected]
Lynda Saxton
80 Strickland Street
Somerfield
Christchurch 8023
tel: 03 960 6950
[email protected]
BAY OF PLENTY
OTAGO
Faye Stamp
3/187 Te Akau Road
RD4
Rotorua 3074
tel: 07 362 4829
mob: 027 244 2078
fax: 07 362 4284
Joy Pearson
40 Cole Street
Caversham
Dunedin 9012
tel: 03 487 6744
mob: 021 134 0653 (txt only)
[email protected]
HAWKES BAY/POVERTY BAY
SOUTHLAND
Leigh Jones
PO Box 436
86 Kennedy Rd
Napier 4140
tel: 06 835 5982
mob: 021 055 0936
[email protected]
Lynette McKerchar
Forest Hill
RD1
Winton 9781
tel: 03 221 7045
mob: 027 223 0817
fax: 03 221 7045
[email protected]
National Office Staff
National Director
Janet Taylor [email protected]
Office Manager
Nina Sowerbutts [email protected]
Projects Co-ordinator
Fiona Arbuckle [email protected]
Tel 04 382 8924 | Fax 382 8200 | PO Box 11718 Manners Street, Wellington 6142
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Semi-finals
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Thursday 13 December 2012
Tickets: NZ$30 per single day, NZ$75 for a
3-day pass to include entry to the Genée Dance
Challenge Final – a competition for young
dancers from across New Zealand – on Friday
14 December 2012.
Final
Saturday 15 December 2012
Tickets: NZ$40–$77 *
* Ticket prices include transaction fee and GST
RAD Members receive a 5% discount on tickets
to the Final by quoting promotional code
GENW12.
For more information about
the 2012 Genée International
Ballet Competition – and how
you can support it – visit
www.rad.org.nz, email genee@
rad.org.nz, or call (04) 382 8924.
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