Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Program Introduction Starting July 2025, M.A BALLET is proud to introduce the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) program, one of the world’s most recognized and respected ballet syllabi. This program is designed to provide structured and high-quality ballet training for students of all levels.

What is the RAD Program?

The RAD syllabus is an internationally renowned ballet training system that promotes artistry, technique, and discipline in dance. It offers structured examinations that help students progress through graded and vocational levels, ensuring a well-rounded dance education.

Who is it for?

This program is designed for students seeking a structured ballet education, aspiring professional dancers, and those preparing for RAD examinations.

Program Benefits:

Gain internationally recognized ballet qualifications.
Enhance technique, artistry, and performance skills.
Progress through RAD levels with opportunities to take examinations.
Learn from experienced, RAD-certified instructors dedicated to your growth.

Our RAD Curriculum Teacher

Ms Phylicia Oon

RAD Registered Teacher ; Ballet Instructor

Ms. Phylicia is an Oxford graduate with a BA (Hons) in Economics and Management and a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, Phylicia balances her career as an Executive with ongoing RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern Theatre Advanced training, holding a Distinction in Advanced Modern Theatre. Her achievements include the Platinum Award (Jazz) and Gold Medal (Lyrical) at IAF International 2024, 2nd place at the World Dance Festival South Korea 2024, and multiple TRDO accolades. In spite of her young age, she brings a wealth of teaching experience, skillfully working with young students from 3 years old as well as adult students.

Passionate about dance education, Ms. Phylicia hopes to nurture and equip the younger generation of dancers with the right tools to explore and portray expressions, encouraging them to expand their inner talents and fulfill their dreams.

RAD Syllabus and Minimum Age

  
        Class Grade
        Minimum Age
      
        Pre-Primary in Dance
        5
      
        Primary in Dance
        6
      
        Grades 1–5
        7
      
        Grades 6–8
        11
      
        Intermediate Foundation
        11
      
        Intermediate
        12
      
        Advanced Foundation
        13
      
        Advanced 1
        14
      
        Advanced 2
        15

Pre-Primary and Primary under once a week frequency, but for students under Primary will need to join two weekly classes 1 Term before RAD exams
For Grade 1 onwards under minimum twice a week frequency for all terms before RAD exams

All students who wish to enrol in the programme are required to attend one trial class. A one-time registration fee of $100 will be applicable upon course sign-up.

Enrolment & Schedule Classes for the RAD program will begin in Jul 2025. More details regarding registration will be announced soon. Contact Us For more information about the RAD program, please contact us at info@maballet.com or visit our studio.