R.A.D Grade 2 in Dance
Age 9 or placement audition
We encourage our students to engage in multiple dance styles, such as lyrical, contemporary, hip hop to become a well rounded dancer. Contact the studio for other class options.
Dancers enjoy steady progression from Grade 1 and with prior dance experiences.
This class meets 2 times a week.
By school year’s end you will be able:
To demonstrate age appropriate technique that builds on prior levels
To show awareness of musicality and timing as it relates to story and musical themes
To demonstrate use of expression, communication, interpretation and dance with joyfulness and growing confidence
Throughout the years you’ll see your child develop and you will grow confident as they enjoy a carefully crafted curriculum that follows the safe teaching practices of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) London, UK. The curriculum takes into consideration the age and development of dancers and adapts accordingly to either simplify or complicate for more challenge. The R.A.D. is highly regarded and accredited by the QUALFAL board of the United Kingdom, assuring a quality educational experience well rounded in its approach to teaching dance.
What parents love about ABCBend’s Little Leapers® class
What’s included:
- Monthly class tuition – One 90-minute class per week
- Hair starter kit
- Registration fee and dance class uniform (received at fitting appt)
- Girls: Class leotard & matching belt, socks & ballet shoes
- Boys: Dance shorts and shirt, socks & ballet shoes
- Character skirt rental
- Character shoe rental
- R.A.D Assessment fees professional examiner comes to the studio
- 2 annual performances – Achievement ceremony and June Performance (You are invited to join Nutcracker, with a separate sign up fee)
- Costume purchase for June performance
- Recorded class sessions – for review and additional practice
- Program awards and certificates
- Opportunity event: Golden Ticket High Tea Event. Ask front desk for more details
- No charge for your personalized fitting appointment
DRESS & BEHAVIOR CODE:
Ballet begins with a code of conduct and appearance honed over many centuries. We subscribe to always looking and doing our best. “To be a dancer, one must look like a dancer.”
- Hair properly secured into classical ballet bun
- Hair – short strands secured away from face to avoid distractions
- Please keep rowdy behavior for the sport field
- Be respectful with please and thank you
- Politeness always endears others to you
- Remember that all are valued at ABCBend, avoid unkind behavior or words
WHAT TO WEAR?
We have everything they will need. Your registration includes all that’s needed to twirl into the stars.
Please schedule personalized (call 541-382-4055 to schedule) dance wear fitting well before their first class.
What you’ll receive at your personalized fitting appointment:
For full details please visit: https://abcbend.com or reference the parent packet.
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