Rambert Contemporary: A Dance Syllabus With a Difference!
Rambert Grades harnesses the expertise of two of the world’s leading contemporary dance organizations: Rambert School and Rambert Company. Both institutions share the rich Rambert heritage, built on years of developing professional dance artists of exceptional quality and excellence. This extraordinary foundation sets a new benchmark in dance education and training
Rambert Grades is a pioneering contemporary dance syllabus born from the collaboration and partnership between world leading Rambert and Rambert School. Rambert Grades is an awarding body, recognized by Ofqual.
What is Rambert Grades?
Rambert Grades is a pioneering contemporary dance syllabus created through the collaboration between the world-renowned Rambert Company and Rambert School. Recognized by Ofqual, Rambert Grades serves as an awarding body for excellence in dance education.
Our 8-grade syllabus offers students the opportunity to develop lifelong skills. Rambert Grades encourages young people to embrace their individuality, be playful, stay present, think independently, connect with others, and build confidence in decision-making while mastering our three core strands: Technique, Performance, and Creativity.
Our trained teachers are committed to promoting a safe environment where physical exploration is encouraged with focus, discipline, and collaboration. Students are treated as individuals, empowered to express their ideas and discover their unique voices.
Technical Strand
The Technical Strand is designed to support each dancer’s technical development as they progress through the grades. Rambert Grades is rooted in professional practice, with teachers trained to nurture each student’s individual potential.
Performance Strand
Each grade includes solo material from world-class choreographers Hofesh Shechter and Alesandra Seutin. Students explore the creation of material, improvisation, and mastering all elements of technical skill to the highest standard, from floor work to complex leaps.
Creative Strand
The Creative Strand fosters self-development and entrepreneurial spirit. Students will learn to engage in creative tasks within group settings and develop their improvisation skills. They have the opportunity to explore and refine movement material for dance ideas with growing confidence, drawing on their creative expression and unique movement style.
“I like Rambert contemporary because it means I can improvise, and do creative work, and I like lying on the floor. It means I can move around very freely.”
Rambert Grades Level 1 student, UK
