NATD
    Level 1
    QN: 601/5740/9
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    NATD Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NATD. Classified as a Performing Arts Graded Examination. Total guided learning hours: 900 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    NATD
    Syllabus Units
    15 Units
    Guided Hours
    900 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Graded Examination in Ballet: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Ballet
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Ballet
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Ballet
    2

    Graded Examination in Ballroom Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 2 candidates demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills through the performance of basic repertoire showing timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music.
    3

    Graded Examination in Classical Ballet: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Classical Ballet
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Classical Ballet
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Classical Ballet
    4

    Graded Examination in Contemporary Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Contemporary Dance
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Contemporary Dance
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Contemporary Dance
    5

    Graded Examination in Freestyle: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Freestyle
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Freestyle
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Freestyle
    6

    Graded Examination in Gymnastic Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Gymnastic Dance
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Gymnastic Dance
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Gymnastic Dance
    7

    Graded Examination in Latin American Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 2 candidates demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills through the performance of basic repertoire showing timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music.
    8

    Graded Examination in Modern Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Modern Dance
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Modern Dance
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Modern Dance
    9

    Graded Examination in Musical Theatre: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Perform from memory demonstrating an understanding of the material
    • Use vocal skills in response to the piece
    • Use appropriate movement in response to the piece
    • Know and understand the content of the chosen pieces
    • Know and understand the story presented in the movement sequence, dance or mime or how the character presented in the spoken text is feeling.
    • Know and understand the context of the chosen pieces
    10

    Graded Examination in National Tap Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in National Tap Dance
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in National Tap Dance
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in National Tap Dance
    11

    Graded Examination in Street Breaking: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 2 candidates demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills through the performance of basic repertoire showing timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music.
    12

    Graded Examination in Street Hip Hop: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 2 candidates demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills through the performance of basic repertoire showing timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music.
    13

    Graded Examination in Street House: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 2 candidates demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills through the performance of basic repertoire showing timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music.
    14

    Graded Examination in Street Locking: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 2 candidates demonstrate an increasing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills through the performance of basic repertoire showing timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music.
    15

    Graded Examination in Tap Dance: Grade 2

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in Tap Dance
    • Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in Tap Dance
    • Be able to show an awareness of performance in Tap Dance

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/5740/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NATD
    Qualification Type
    Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Operational Start
    Mar 2015