The Awards are open to those candidates who are studying the RAD syllabi with a ACT/RIVERINA Registered RAD teacher.
Candidates are eligible to enter the Award for the level they are entered into for the 2025 Exam sessions.
If a student has entered two Vocational examinations in the 2025 RAV or AEC Examination Session, they must enter the Awards at the highest level.
If a student is sitting both a Grade AND a Vocational examination in the 2025 RAV or AEC Examination Session, they are eligible to enter in both sections.
Candidates from Grade 2 to Intermediate will be given Syllabus set work to perform on stage during a class. Advanced Foundation and Advanced 1 & 2 will perform an open class. The Adjudicator will view the class.
The candidates chosen for the finals at each award will then be given the opportunity to perform a syllabus dance from their exam level
Vocational Award candidates will be asked to perform one unset free enchainment
Advanced Foundation and Advanced 1 & 2 candidates will perform a open class
Teachers will receive instructions for the selected Syllabus set exercises for each level and the dancers’ own variation.
A Winner and Runner-up for each Grade will be awarded
All candidates must be on stage for the presentation of the Awards at the end of either the morning Graded or afternoon Vocational session.
Students must be in uniform as per dress code. Those who do not comply may be disqualified from the event.
The adjudicators’ decision is final and no communication regarding their decision will be entered into.
Some physical contact may be necessary by a member of the faculty to demonstrate exercises during classes or if a member of the staff needs to administer first aid.
The Academy reserves the right to alter the advertised program/faculty/venue/method of delivery without prior notice. The information in this and other printed or electronic brochures/notices was correct at the time of print.
NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR FILMING PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
There may be a photographer taking photos and file footage during the event. These photos/footage may be used for archival purposes/marketing future RAD events/publicity and are not for external use or sale.
Parents/guardians/friends/family members/teachers of candidates are not permitted in back of house/backstage/warm-up areas unless given specific direction from an RAD staff member/volunteer to enter that area (due to safeguarding requirements).People who are found to have entered restricted areas or refuse a request to leave these areas by an RAD staff member/volunteer risk their candidate being disqualified from the Awards.
Late entries may be accepted if space is available. Entry fee is non-refundable unless the RAD is forced to cancel the event completely. No telephone entries permitted. Entries will close on the 26th August. Entries after this date will only be accepted if space is available and will incur a $20 late fee.

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