2026 Inside the Exam (Adelaide)

Inside the Exam – a view from the examiner’s table

This 3-hour interactive workshop takes an in-depth look at the examination process in general and at the RAD marking criteria in particular. The course includes practical information about the way that an examination is run and also gives more detail about what an examiner is looking for when they watch and mark an examination. This course will help RAD teachers to identify key areas where they can work with their students to develop their response to RAD marking criteria and therefore improve their students’ examination results. An opportunity for Q&A will follow.

Aims:

• Outline the basic format of RAD examinations
• Focus on and explain specific examination criteria
• Identify ways to improve candidates’ performance in an exam scenario, based on knowledge of the RAD examination criteria
• Provide the opportunity to become more familiar with selected levels of the RAD syllabus
• Give RAD teachers the opportunity to engage in discussion regarding the examination process and examination criteria

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, participants will:

• have increased their knowledge of RAD syllabus content and examination procedures,
• have gained greater breadth of knowledge regarding the RAD examination criteria, and be able to apply this knowledge in their teaching, and
• be able to use the content of the course to help evaluate and improve their work as a teacher.

Date and Time

Monday 16 February 2026 12.00pm-3.00pm ACDT (Adelaide)

Venue

The Richmond Hotel, 128 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000

Registration closes

Sunday 1 February 2026

Format

In-person interactive workshop

Includes group activities in the studio with your tutor and fellow teachers.

Required preparation

Participants should reflect on any specific examination-based queries that they would like covered during the session.

Required resources

• Notepad and pen

Tutor

Lindsay Ellman-Brown

Lindsay was born and raised in Zimbabwe and then moved to London in 1985 and trained at the College of the Royal Academy of Dance in London. Returning home to dance with the National Ballet of Zimbabwe, she also choreographed and produced full-length ballets for the company. Lindsay ran her own ballet school with over 250 students for 10 years in Zimbabwe before immigrating to Australia. She holds a Diploma and Licentiate from the RAD, as well as a master’s degree in Dance Teaching from QUT. Becoming an RAD Examiner in 1999, Lindsay travels extensively both nationally and internationally, examining and teaching. 

CPD hours                       

4 time valued

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