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    Level 1
    QN: 601/5741/0
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    NATD Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 3

    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 3

    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 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 3 candidates demonstrate a developing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills for their chosen genre. They show a sense of timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music through the performance of a developing repertoire of movements.
    3

    Graded Examination in Classical Ballet: Grade 3

    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 3

    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 3

    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 3

    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 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 3 candidates demonstrate a developing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills for their chosen genre. They show a sense of timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music through the performance of a developing repertoire of movements.
    8

    Graded Examination in Modern Dance: Grade 3

    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 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Perform from memory demonstrating an understanding of the material
    • Use vocal skills in response to the piece
    • Use 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 3

    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 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 3 candidates demonstrate a developing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills for their chosen genre. They show a sense of timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music through the performance of a developing repertoire of movements.
    12

    Graded Examination in Street Hip Hop: Grade 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 3 candidates demonstrate a developing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills for their chosen genre. They show a sense of timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music through the performance of a developing repertoire of movements.
    13

    Graded Examination in Street House: Grade 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 3 candidates demonstrate a developing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills for their chosen genre. They show a sense of timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music through the performance of a developing repertoire of movements.
    14

    Graded Examination in Street Locking: Grade 3

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • At Grade 3 candidates demonstrate a developing knowledge of the basic vocabulary and technical skills for their chosen genre. They show a sense of timing and rhythm expression and presentation and responsiveness to music through the performance of a developing repertoire of movements.
    15

    Graded Examination in Tap Dance: Grade 3

    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)
    601/5741/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NATD
    Qualification Type
    Performing Arts Graded Examination
    Operational Start
    Mar 2015