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Technical Skills Demonstration (from 1st August 2023)
Following the performance, all candidates from Debut to Grade 8 will undertake the Technical Skills Demonstration. This consists of either acting, singing or dancing skills demonstrated through short exercises designed to be achievable during a class warm up or technical workshop over a number of weeks.
- Premiere –There is no Technical Skills Demonstration
- Debut – The Technical Skills Demonstration gives candidates the opportunity to share imaginative ideas and build confidence in an exam setting
- Grades 1–3 – Candidates will prepare any one of the technical skills as chosen by the Teacher (either acting OR singing OR dancing). All candidates will demonstrate technical skills from the same discipline
- Grades 4–5 – Candidates will prepare any one of the technical skills as chosen by the Teacher (either acting OR singing OR dancing). Each candidate may perform a different discipline, if preferred
- Grades 6–8 – Candidates will choose and prepare any one of the technical skills
The Technical Skills Demonstration is performed to the examiner in groups of candidates who are taking the same grade. From Debut to Grade 3, all candidates in the same grade group will demonstrate technical skills in the same discipline. From Grades 4 to 8, candidates will specialise by demonstrating technical skills in one discipline.
As students progress through the grades, the time, length, complexity and technical demand required for this element of the examination is increased. More details about the Technical Skills Demonstration can be found in the content description for each grade.
As students progress through the grades, the time, length, complexity and technical demand required for this element of the examination is increased. More details about the Technical Skills Demonstration can be found in the content description for each grade.
A member of staff must be present throughout Singing and Dancing Technical Skills Demonstrations to operate the music and/or to provide a starting note or clapped rhythm where necessary. Staff must not direct, lead or influence the candidates in any way.
A chaperone must be in attendance. Please see the Chaperone Guidance on page 10 of the syllabus specifications.
An audience is not permitted for the Technical Skills Demonstration.
