Recitals, Exams & Competitions

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  12 Pros and Cons of Competitive Ballet & Dance
  In the world of dance, the place of competition is a contentious issue. Some ballet schools argue that students who focus on competitions learn to be ‘trick ponies’ and their …
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  How to Prepare for A First Dance Competition-Ultimate Guide for Parents
  My daughter was recently asked to join her studio junior competition team. Although I have competed at the top level and won whilst performing with a jazz and contemporary team, …
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  RAD Ballet Presentation Classes Vs Exams – The Differences For Parents.
  Since writing the article RAD Ballet Class Awards Vs Exams: A Helpful Guide For Parents I have had some requests from parents to write about the RAD Presentation Class as …
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  Do you need to give a dancer flowers or a gift after a dance recital?
  We have all seen those scenes where the star of the show is presented with flowers as the curtain falls and seen dressing rooms flooded with flowers. But do you …
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  What Do I Wear to a Ballet or Dance Recital? (Ideas for Men & Women)
  Your son or daughter, grandchild, niece or nephew started their first dance lessons a few months ago. You are very excited about their progress; they are getting better every day …
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  How much should a dance recital costume cost? We compared 25 schools!
  Most dance schools require parents to pay pricey fees for dance recital costumes. But how do you know if what you are paying is reasonable?
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  Which is Better? A Non Competitive or Competitive dance school?
  There are two local dance schools in my neighbourhood. I’ve been told one participates in a lot of dance competitions where as the other doesn’t and is more of a …
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  RAD Ballet Class Award Vs Exam – A helpful explanation for parents.
  Class Awards are a fairly new form of assessment for the Royal Academy of Dance and there can be a fair bit of confusion amongst parents and student about them. This article covers the basics of how they are different and answers the question of one worried mother whose teacher is registering her daughter for the Class Award and not the Exam like her peers.