Discover Rambert Grades. Gain insight into the contemporary dance syllabi from Creative Movers to Grade 8. Learn about the ethos behind the pioneering training for teachers, membership options, student qualifications and more.
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Rambert Grades is a pioneering awarding organisation created by two world leading dance organisations: Rambert dance company and Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Progressive dance training provides dancers of all backgrounds the skills and knowledge in dance to unleash their creative force, become brave enough to engage, push themselves, and take personal responsibility. We offer syllabi and examinations in Creative Contemporary Dance across four levels and eleven qualifications, providing training of the highest quality to dance teachers and practitioners across the globe. Pioneering contemporary dance training
Our heritage The century-old Rambert heritage of developing dance artists of the highest standard provides an extraordinary foundation for the development of progressive dance education and training. Learn more here.
Rambert Grades is an awarding body regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual).
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Syllabus Insight Entry Level
The perfect starting place. Three Contemporary Dance grades to kick off a journey through dance, suitable for all from age 3 and over:
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Creative Movers Pre-Primary Primary
Creative Dance for Early Years Discover Pre-Primary and Primary Contemporary Dance
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This 3-grade syllabus introduces young dancers (ages 3-7) to the foundations of contemporary dance through a progressive, skills-based framework. Balancing skill development with playful exploration, each class helps children grow in coordination, confidence, and
communication - essential skills in dance and in life.
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The progressive framework lays the groundwork for future success in contemporary dance and supports development across all dance styles.
Supporting your teaching
About the training
Tools that inspire Trained teachers receive a bespoke set of Rambert Grades prompt cards, designed to support lesson planning, spark improvisation, and bring each class to life with clarity, purpose, and imagination. Delivered online across two half-day sessions, the course combines practical movement exploration with expert discussion, tailored resources, and time for peer exchange and personal reflection. Whether you’re new to contemporary or expanding your practice, this course builds your knowledge and your toolkit. This training equips teachers and practitioners with everything they need to confidently deliver all three Pre-Primary and Primary Contemporary Dance grades and prepare students for examination.
Seutin Pathway: Grades 1-8
Shechter Pathway: Grades 1-8
Progressive dance education
from the very first step.
ZooNation
Will Tuckett Storyteller Pathway: Grade 2
Syllabus Insight Grades 1-8
Progressive contemporary dance training grounded in the professional dance industry, with an ethos centred on nurturing the individual’s voice. Across eight grades, students gain transferable skills and knowledge in contemporary dance which enables them to unleash their creative force and own their individuality.
Grades 1-8 Creative Contemporary Dance Discover The syllabus material for Grades 1-8 is structured over three strands: Performance The Performance Strand demands personal Technical Supporting each student to explore their full
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3 Creative Directed towards open interpretation, a stimuli- centred process nurtures dancers improvisation skills as they work through a creative task in group settings.
interpretation rather than reproduction. Each student learns and performs a solo by an established choreographer.
potential in their essential technical development as they learn contemporary dance elements to the highest standard.
Explore the Performance Strand
World Class Choreography for your classes The Performance Strand connects dancers with current choreographers, giving students the chance to experience professional dance as seen on stage. Every dancer learns solos by a renowned artist, encouraging personal interpretation over replication.
Matthew Bourne Storyteller Pathway: Grades 3 & 5
Vidya Patel Storyteller Pathway: Grade 4
Alesandra Seutin Seutin Pathway: Grades 1-8
Hofesh Shechter Shechter Pathway: Grades 1-8
As students progress, the three strands support their development of core contemporary dance skills. These include technical proficiency in floor work, travelling, and jumping, alongside building confidence in improvisation and fostering a unique approach to performance and interpretation.
ZooNation Storyteller Pathway: Grade 1
Will Tuckett Storyteller Pathway: Grade 2
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Examinations
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Rambert Grades provides Performing Arts Graded Examinations in Contemporary Dance across four levels and eleven grades. Exams are an integral part of the learning process. They mark each student’s progression, assessing progress ahead of the next step in their dance journey as they move confidently to the next grade.
Digital Examinations
Examinations are filmed in groups by the teacher in the students' familiar environment. These recordings are then submitted and each student is individually assessed by a Rambert Grades examiner.
Rewarding Excellence
Rambert Grades recognises each candidate’s achievement with a printed qualification certificate and personalised examination feedback. In addition to this, candidates who complete exams in Creative Movers, Primary and Primary Contemporary Dance receive a bright fabric badge.
Rambert Grades qualifications are recognised by Ofqual. Grades 6, 7, and 8 attract UCAS points, supporting career progression into higher education, even outside of dance. Rambert Grades is the only fully structured contemporary dance examination programme. Our qualifications are recognised and taught at many UK universities. Recognised Qualifications
Dance for All
Syllabus advisor Caroline Bowditch leading a Crea at Victorian Dance Festival, Australia in 2023. Imag The syllabus content includes contributions from disabled dance artists and accessibility specialists, bringing diverse perspectives into every level of learning. We also offer free workshops for members focused on accessible practice and Rambert Grades is committed to inclusive dance education. Our syllabi are designed to be accessible to children and people of all bodies, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring that every student can participate, progress, and achieve.
syllabus adaptation, supporting teachers to create inclusive and empowering experiences for all dancers.
Image 1: Syllabus Contributor Caroline Bowditch by Nicole Guarino
Image 2: Trained Teacher Natalie Dodd by Jack Thomson.
Image 1: New Adventures ‘Swan Lake’ by Johan Persson. Image 2 and 3 by Jack Thomson.
New Storytellers Performance Strand Pathway
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New for Grades 1-5, this exciting collection of solos has been choreographed by celebrated artists Matthew Bourne, Vidya Patel, Will Tuckett, and ZooNation, offering dance teachers and students access to work by some of the most influential voices in contemporary dance today.
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Membership
Joining Rambert Grades is required to train and deliver our syllabi and to submit student examinations.
Members gain access to benefits including free workshops and
professional development opportunities, our online community and discounted activities with Rambert and Rambert School. Individual Memberships Individual Membership provides access for a single practitioner. Centre Memberships A substantial reduction on memberships for organisations, studios, and schools with more than one teacher.
Our collaboration with the Royal Academy of Dance Rambert Grades is the recommended contemporary dance syllabus provider of the Royal Academy of Dance. RAD Registered Teachers and Members / Members Plus can take advantage of up to 40% off Rambert Grades annual membership.
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Training Information Our training courses are primarily offered online, providing flexible learning for teachers worldwide. We have Syllabus Training programmes for all areas of our contemporary dance syllabi, from Creative Movers up to Grade 8. Every course is led by expert delivering artists through a blend of self-led and guided learning. Following your initial training, you can stay updated with best practice through our Refresher Training, designed to refresh your knowledge and enhance your skills to continue to support your students.
Prices
Get a clear overview of costs for teacher membership, training courses and student examinations. Please note that all payments are made in GPB (£). Currency conversions are approximate and for reference only.
Membership
GBP £ SGD $
Individual Membership: Standard
£150 $262
Individual Membership: Graduates
£55
$94
Individual Membership: RAD RTS
£90 $160
Individual Membership: RAD Member/Member Plus
£120 $209
Centre Membership
£165 $288
Additional Centre Member
£55
$94
Training
GBP £ SGD $
Creative Movers, Pre-Primary and Primary
£265
$462
Level 1 (Grades 1-3)
£295
$515
Level 2 (Grades 4-5)
£275 $480
£450 $785
Level 3 (Grades 6-8)
All Levels (Grades 1-8)
£920 $1605
Student Examinations
GBP £ SGD $
Creative Movers, Pre-Primary and Primary
£26-34 $45-59
£40-46 $70-80
Level 1 (Grades 1-3)
Level 2 (Grades 4-5)
£50-54 $87-94
Level 3 (Grades 6-8)
£58-65 $101-113
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