Graded Exam Guide

Grooming of Candidates and Uniform

CLASSICAL SECTION
		Mark allocation
CLASSICAL TECHNIQUE 1 Secure posture Correct Weight placement		10	50
CLASSICAL TECHNIQUE 2 Co-ordination of the whole body Accurate alignment Use of space Ability to show line through the body Co-ordinated turning action+		10
CLASSICAL TECHNIQUE 3 Secure stretched leg extensions Elevation with controlled landings Articulated footwork		10
MUSIC Correct timing Responsiveness to the music		10
PERFORMANCE Expression Communication		10
*FREE MOVEMENT SECTION (assessed separately for Study)**
FREE MOVEMENT EXERCISES		10	10
Relaxation Transference of weight Suspension Ability to show line through the body Free-flowing movement Elevation Co-ordination of the whole body	Use of space Use of gravity Controlled endings Correct timing* Responsiveness to the music* Expression* Communication*
STUDY (Classical or Free Movement)
TECHNIQUE (As Classical Technique 1, 2 and 3 or Free Movement)		10	20
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE		10
Correct timing Responsiveness to the music	Expression Communication
CHARACTER SECTION
RHYTHM AND CHARACTER EXERCISES		10	20
Firm hold of body and upper back Confident carriage of head Correct arm and hand placement Articulated footwork Use of Space Use of fondu	Use of epaulement Co-ordinated turning action#+ Correct timing Responsiveness to the music Rhythmical accuracy Expression Communication
CHARACTER DANCE As for Rhythm and Character Exercises		10
TOTAL			100

# Additional assessing point for Grade 4

+ Additional assessing point for Grade 5