Rambert Grades Rambert Grades is a new holistic training, promoting transferable skills, and developing the whole individual. It’s inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of ability and prior experience. It inspires creativity and encourages dancers to make choices and develop their own interpretation of movement. The Rambert Grades syllabus has three pillars: Performance, including original solo material from leading choreographers Creativity, to encourage self-development and a sense of self enterprise Technique, to support students’ dancing Developed by a leading team of experts from Rambert and Rambert School with some of the most dynamic and relevant voices of contemporary dance in the UK – including material devised for the syllabus by Hofesh Shechter, Alesandra Seutin and Benoit Swan Pouffer. Rambert Grades is a new benchmark in contemporary dance training and education where examination is just part of a journey that enables and develops talent. More on Rambert Grades We know every dancer is different, and we think that’s brilliant. Our 8-grade syllabus offers students the opportunity to develop lifelong skills. Rambert Grades encourages young people to own their individuality, be playful, work in a present manner, think independently, relate with others and have confidence in decision making while learning and embodying our three strands, Technique, Performance and Creative. Will I take an exam? If you would like to take a Rambert Grades exam, this can be arranged with your teacher. However, you can also take the classes just for fun. Is Rambert Grades accredited? Yes, Rambert Grades is accredited by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations What should I wear to class? Please wear whatever you feel comfortable moving in. Rambert Grades is about your own individuality, so there is no uniform. Can I join if I’ve ever danced before? Yes! You do not need prior experience to enjoy a Rambert Grades class. How do I know which Grade is best for me? Grades are open to all and are not strictly age based. As a guide, we would suggest: Level 1: (Grades 1-3) Level 1 is open to children aged 7-11 years. No prior experience is needed. Level 2: (Grades 4-5) Level 2 is open to young people aged 11+ years. A little experience in dance of any style will be helpful for this level, but not essential. Level 3: (Grades 6-8) Level 3 is open to young people aged 15-18 years. A good understanding of Contemporary technique is required for this level.