The next exam date is the 18th June 2011. This will be held at Warblington School
Why enter your child in an exam? 'Enjoyment through achievement' is a phrase that sums up our philosophy, and earning an ISTD certificate is a rewarding experience. If you are working hard to make progress with your ballet, you need some way of recognising your success and reassurance that you are on the right track.
The exam offers motivation and inspiration, working from a carefully structured syllabus towards a goal, giving each child a real sense of achievement and a performance opportunity. Throughout the build up towards the exam we will endeavour to sympathetically encourage and guide them.
Of course, ballet exams will not suit everyone and exam syllabuses are not intended to provide a complete curriculum or choice of repertoire. Your child can enjoy the gradual progression through each grade still gaining the stimulation and interest that they require.
As it is still a way off we will be entering some children that are not quite ready yet, but should be ready for this time. Pupils must have reached their fifth birthday before they can be entered for the pre-primary exam. For those that haven't reached their fifth birthday by 1st May, we will be holding an exam session in the autumn term.
If you do decide to enter your child into an exam, they may need extra lessons. All students must have the music and syllabus to practice at home. Which can be purchase from Rochelle Ballet School. All music requirements information will be on the notice board or click here. Please ensure that they are happy that they know all the syllabus work before going into the exam. The grades must know all the french terms, arm and feet positions and for Grade 2 and upwards the directions must be studied.
The cost of the examination varies depending on which grade your child is taking, the fees include the examiner's fee, the pianist's fee, administration and the hire of the hall which is payable in advance. For those taking the exam in the spring. All fees must be paid by the date given and returned with the attached application form, which is compulsory for examination entry. IF you do not pay by this date your child will not be entered for exam. All cheques are payable to the Rochelle Ballet School.
Each candidate will be issued with a PIN number by the ISTD, which will stay with them for life, regardless of which school they attend. Therefore, please can you check the details on the attached form to made sure the information is correct. We will need the application form back even if your child does not wish to take their exam.
It may be necessary to have an examination rehearsal at the exam venue so the pupils can familiarise themselves with an examination session you will be notified if this is possible and of the fee payable and for any extra lessons.
Please make sure your child has got the correct uniform for the exam. Any queries about the exam uniform, please address them to Miss Vanessa Searle.
Grooming is part of the examination. So you will be informed of how to put the hair in a bun. Please no jewellery (including any kind of body piercing), no nail vanish and no tattoos!! Please ensure you bring with you on the day a hairbrush or comb, extra bands (no scrunches please), hair spray and/ or gel and hairpins. Hair ribbons to match your leotard will be provided on the day. Pre-Primary will be given a number to place on their leotard.