Terms and Conditions of Entry
- Participants must be studying the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus and be enrolled with an RAD Registered teacher(s) at time of entry and at time of event.
- Participants must enter the Awards in the location that is closest to the studio where they are currently enrolled to study RAD Syllabus.
- Participants must be of non-professional status, meaning they are not engaged by a professional company or production on a regular basis as a paid dancer.
- Participants must have completed the entire eligible exam in 2024 in the same level that they are entering, and;
they must have completed that exam at an RAD exam session in 2024 linked to either Mackay, Townsville, Cairns or Rockhampton, prior to the date of the Awards.
- The eligible exam levels are as follows (excluding Class Awards and Discovering Repertoire): Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 or Advanced 2.
Please note, students only completing Class Awards and/or Discovering Repertoire in these levels, are not eligible to enter.
- If participants completed more than one eligible exam in 2024, they must enter the level of the highest eligible exam level completed.
- It is the responsibility of the teacher/parent and student to enter the correct level. A breach in this regulation could result in disqualification. If you are unsure if you are eligible to enter, please email nparker@rad.org.au to check BEFORE registering.
- All participants are required to wear classical examination attire and hair accessories only and follow the dress code relevant to their level as outlined on the pages above.
- Participants in the Advanced levels will receive a video of the Contemporary Solo piece prior to the Awards date, which they must learn in their own time and at a location of their own choice and also perform at the Awards if they are a selected as a finalist.
- Details are subject to change, and RAD reserves the right to make changes where necessary.
- The examiner and adjudicators decisions are final.
- Participants agree that photographic images taken during the event may be used for promotional and/or reporting purposes, unless they inform RAD otherwise.
- Finalists agree to be filmed performing their solo dance(s) or variation and agree that such films will be used for adjudication purposes, and will be broadcast to attendees via an online event, where the winners and other prize recipients will be announced.
- Entries are via Trybooking only and close at the specified dates and times outlined on the Trybooking page.
- Entry fee is non-refundable, entries are not transferable, and late entries cannot be accepted.
- A refund is only available if a written request is made and accompanied by a medical certificate prior to 5:00pm on the day prior to the event, outlining that the participant can no longer attend.
- RAD should be notified in writing of any medical conditions when enrolling for the Awards. Participants enter at their own risk.
- The Code of Conduct for teachers and parents on the RAD website must be adhered to or a participant will be disqualified from the Awards.
- RAD Australia follows all current government and public health COVID-19 requirements - please refer to QLD Government website for current requirements prior to registering or attending any part of this event.
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