General Activity Description:

A one-day practical course in which participating teachers will gain an understanding of the important elements of performance for each of the Character Dances in Grades 1-3. Learning activities will focus on the development of correct technique through the progression of character vocabulary, differences in music and style for each grade, and ways of encouraging learners to develop accuracy in performing rhythmic content and musical phrasing.

Aims:

The aim of this one-day practical course is to boost participants’ confidence in teaching the Character work in the RAD’s Grades 1-3 syllabus through enhancing their knowledge and understanding of technique, style and musicality appropriate to each level.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the character technique/s at each level
• demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the correct style for each level
• discuss stylistic, rhythmic and historical features of the Character Dance music

Participants will have knowledge and understanding of:

• approaches to help their learners develop expressive and confident performance of the Character Dances
• the relationship between elements of technique, style, musicality and overall performance outlined above and the assessment criteria for Examinations, Class Awards, and Solo Performance Awards

Fee:

£110 for members

£141.5 for non-members

Number of CPD hours: 8

Language: English

Tutor:

Ms Agnes Huang

RAD Examiner, CBTS tutor, CPD tutor, Registered Teacher

Ms. Huang started her ballet training when she was seven. She obtained her Advanced Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance and Advanced Certificate from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing in 1978 and 1983 respectively. Ms. Huang furthered her ballet studies in London and Cannes. She was highly commended in the Teacher’s Diploma Examination of the Royal Academy of Dance in 1985.

Since 2003, Ms. Huang has been appointed as the Grades Examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance. She traveled to various countries around the world as an Examiner. She has examined in Thailand, Mexico, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Canada, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Greece.

In 2007, Ms. Huang became a Tutor for the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies by the Royal Academy of Dance. In 2012, Ms. Huang is appointed as tutor for the new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses by RAD.