7 April 2024 2 – 5pm

Grade 4 Revision CPD Course (Exeter, UK)

A half-day practical course in which participating teachers will be able to review and build on their existing knowledge and understanding of the Grade 4 syllabus exercises. This course is recommended for those who have completed the Introduction to Grades 4 and 5 Teachers’ Course and want to revisit key aspects.

Aims

The aims of this activity are to:

• Provide an overview of syllabus exercises allowing teachers to refresh and expand their existing knowledge in relation to the syllabus content,
• Exemplify the required movements as notated in the publication, The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique,
• Clarify the process, methodology, music and development of the vocabulary and choreography found in the syllabus, and
• Provide an opportunity for teachers to understand the Mark scheme and how these apply to the preparation of students for assessment: Examinations, Class Awards and Solo Performance Awards where appropriate.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the activity, you will have in depth knowledge and understanding of:

• The development of the vocabulary, choreography and music found in the syllabus,
• The vocabulary used in Grade 4 in relation to the publication, The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique,
• The methodology and processes of teaching Grade 4, and
• The Mark scheme and how it applies to the preparation of students for assessment: Examinations, Class Awards and Solo Performance Awards.

Venue  

DanSci Dance Studio, Exeter, EX1 2AT

Recommended Preparation

Participants should have knowledge of the exercises of the RAD Grade 4 syllabus, and knowledge and understanding of the Specification relating to Grade 4.

Tutor

Katheryn Tsangaris ARAD MA RAD RTS

Katheryn has over 25 years of experience teaching dance to all ages and abilities in three different countries. Her career began in South Africa as a professional dancer, performing classical ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance. Simultaneously, she started teaching all three dance forms, which she continued after moving to Greece in 1998. There she began to focus more on teaching classical ballet achieving Registered Teacher status with RAD in 2003.

She moved to England in 2011 where she has continued teaching and entering students for exams before training as an RAD Examiner in November 2022. Throughout her teaching career she has taught all ages from pre-school to older adults, and all levels from beginners to pre-professionals. Katheryn’s approach to teaching enhances strength and flexibility in order to reduce the likelihood of injuries and enhance students’ capabilities for expressive communication through movement, as well as applying proven and up-to-date dance pedagogy and psychology.

CPD Hours

4 hours Time-Valued CPD

Fees

Members of the Royal Academy of Dance receive discounts on all CPD activities.

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Contact

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