Preliminary & Semi-Final Classes 
For all Preliminary and Semi-finals classes, candidates will perform a selection of exercises
from their relevant syllabus (Grade 3, Grade 4 or Grade 5) and free enchaînements as
demonstrated on the day. 
• Preliminary Classes will be performed to Music A for all Grades. 
Semi-final Classes will be performed to Music B for all Grades. 
• Audiences will be permitted in all Preliminary and Semi-final rounds. Tickets are limited,
with no additional tickets available once they have been sold out. Tickets will be made
available via TryBooking (once entries have closed and classes have been assigned). 
A list of semi-finalists will be posted on the RAD Australia website and sent to the nominated
contact for every candidate no later than 8pm on the night of the preliminary round for each
grade. Please contact your studio/RAD Registered Teacher if you have any questions. 
Candidates should bring a copy of their exam report (for the exam grade they are entered into
for the Awards) on semi-finals day. They will be asked to confirm the spelling of their name,
studio/s, dance choice, and eligibility on that day (if selected as finalists). Finalists will be
announced after each class (after a short deliberation, and subject to eligibility checks). If
there is more than one class of semi- finalists per grade, candidates in Class A will need to
return at the conclusion of Class B for announcements and presentations. 
Finals: Saturday 5 April 2025
Finalists will perform the following: 
 RAD syllabus study - candidates choice, performed as a solo. 
 Commissioned Choreography piece - performed as a solo. 
 A short entrance - performed with the candidates  Grade. 
The Commissioned Choreography piece for Grades 3-5 will be approximately 1 minute long.
Filmed footage of this piece will be sent to each finalist shortly after the finalists are
announced. Please note the copyright requirements under the Conditions of Entry. 
• No costumes are required – A dress code will be supplied at a later date  

• Finalists are advised to leave the entire day of the Finals free. Times for stage rehearsals on
the day of the finals will be confirmed approximately 5 days prior.

Prizes 
A Winner, Runner Up and an Encouragement Award will be awarded for each Grade in
2025. 
Cash prizes may be paid directly to the prize winner. 
Venue: RAD Australia, 20 Farrell Street Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Schedule: TBA after the Closing Date (usually commencing with Grade 3, followed by
Grade 4, then Grade 5)
Venue: Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, City Road & Cleveland Street Chippendale NSW
2008

If you and your child would like to be a participant and enter the awards, please fill out and
return the following information with payment by Tuesday 5th March
Candidate full Name :
Candidate emergency contact and phone number:
Candidate RAD student number( found on the examination certificate)