RSL
Level 3
QN: 600/2025/8
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RSL Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Dance - Grade 8
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by RSL. Classified as a Performing Arts Graded Examination. Total guided learning hours: 1530 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
RSL
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
1530 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Graded Examination in Broadway Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Candidates will achieve a high level of technical proficiency, performing complex movements withease and accuracy.Candidates will demonstrate exceptional control, coordination, and endurance.Candidates will refine their artistic expression, conveying subtle emotions and complex themesthrough dance.Candidates will experiment with various artistic interpretations and personal style.Candidates will engage in advanced choreographic practices, creating and interpreting complexdance pieces.Candidates will contribute original ideas and concepts to choreographic projects.Candidates will show professional-level musical interpretation, adjusting movements to intricatemusical structures.Candidates will maintain precise timing and rhythm in diverse musical genres.Candidates will exhibit professional performance qualities, including stage presence, projection, andaudience engagement.Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of professional stagecraft, including spatial awarenessand interaction with other dancers.
2
Graded Examination in Classical Ballet: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Classical Ballet
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Classical Ballet
- Be able to present an assured performance in Classical Ballet
3
Graded Examination in Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam): Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam)
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam)
- Be able to present an assured performance in Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam).
4
Graded Examination in Classical Indian Dance (Kathak): Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a wide range of movements performed consistently and confidently with technical accuracy and control.
- Demonstrate an increased sensitivity to a range of musical content and style appropriate to the dance genre.
- Demonstrate dynamics and fluidity of movement incorporating the use of space and a maturity and individuality in interpretation and expression.
5
Graded Examination in Classical Indian Dance (Kuchipudi): Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform a sequence of movement of Classical Indian Kuchipudi.
- Perform with musicality and an awareness of performance.
6
Graded Examination in Commercial Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Candidates will achieve a high level of technical proficiency, performing complex movements withease and accuracy.Candidates will demonstrate exceptional control, coordination, and endurance.Candidates will refine their artistic expression, conveying subtle emotions and complex themesthrough dance.Candidates will experiment with various artistic interpretations and personal style.Candidates will engage in advanced choreographic practices, creating and interpreting complexdance pieces.Candidates will contribute original ideas and concepts to choreographic projects.Candidates will show professional-level musical interpretation, adjusting movements to intricatemusical structures.Candidates will maintain precise timing and rhythm in diverse musical genres.Candidates will exhibit professional performance qualities, including stage presence, projection, andaudience engagement.Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of professional stagecraft, including spatial awarenessand interaction with other dancers.
7
Graded Examination in Contemporary Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of Contemporary vocabulary
- Demonstrate highly secure technical skills at an intermediate level
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of rhythmicalsounds, accents and timings
- Demonstrate an understanding of musical interpretationincluding:a) Phrasingb) Dynamicsc) Atmosphere
- Demonstrate the use of expression and performance skills appropriately at an advanced level
8
Graded Examination in Freestyle Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Freestyle Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Freestyle Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Freestyle Dance
9
Graded Examination in Highland Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Highland Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Highland Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Highland Dance
10
Graded Examination in Legat System of Russian Ballet: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Legat System of Russian Ballet
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Legat System of Russian Ballet
- Be able to present an assured performance in Legat System of Russian Ballet
11
Graded Examination in Lyrical Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Lyrical Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Lyrical Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Lyrical Dance
12
Graded Examination in Modern Jazz Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Modern Jazz Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Modern Jazz Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Modern Jazz Dance
13
Graded Examination in Spanish Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Spanish Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Spanish Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Spanish Dance
14
Graded Examination in Street and Commercial Dance (The Dang): Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a wide range of movements performed consistently and confidently with technical accuracy and control.
- Demonstrate an increased response to a range of musical content and style appropriate to street and commercial dance.
- Demonstrate dynamics and fluidity of movement incorporating the use of space and a maturity and individuality in interpretation and expression.
- Demonstrate assurance in performing the movement sequences required and creative tasks.
15
Graded Examination in Street and Commercial Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding and secure use of technique in Street and Commercial Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Street and Commercial Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Street and Commercial Dance
16
Graded Examination in Street Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Street Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Street Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Street Dance
17
Graded Examination in Tap Dance: Grade 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding, and secure use of technique in Tap Dance
- Be able to perform complex movement sequences showing an understanding of musicality in Tap Dance
- Be able to present an assured performance in Tap Dance
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/2025/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- RSL
- Qualification Type
- Performing Arts Graded Examination
- Operational Start
- Jun 2011