‘Training to empower.’
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Rambert Grades is a pioneering contemporary dance syllabus born from the partnership between two of the world’s leading contemporary dance organisations: Rambert and Rambert School.
Across eleven grades, the syllabus offers students the opportunity to develop lifelong skills. Rambert Grades encourages young people to own their individuality, be playful, work in a present manner, think independently, relate with others and have confidence in decision making while learning and embodying our three strands, Technique, Performance and Creative. The Rambert Grades syllabus is progressive and inclusive and is designed to be accessible for people from all backgrounds.
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Photograph by Jez Ward
Photograph by Nicole Naguarino
Rambert Grades teachers are taught to promote a safe environment where physical explorations can exist without rigidity, yet with focus, discipline and collaboration. Students are seen as individuals and encouraged to express their ideas and discover their unique voices.
Each grade includes exploring how to create material and improvise, learning all elements of technical skill to the highest standard, from floorwork to complex leaps, and performing solo material from renowned choreographers, Hofesh Shechter and Alesandra Seutin.
Rambert Grades is an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual.
Why Choose
Rambert Grades for Contemporary Learning?
Photograph by Jez Ward
The Rambert Grades offer a structured, progressive approach to contemporary dance that benefits dancers at every level:
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Structured Growth: Each grade builds on the previous one, helping dancers develop solid technical skills and artistic expression in a clear, step-by-step manner.
Holistic Development: Rambert Grades focus on the whole dancer, emphasizing creativity, musicality, and emotional expression alongside technique, resulting in well-rounded, versatile performers.
Internationally Recognized Certification: Upon completing each grade, dancers earn internationally recognized certificates, validating their skills and enhancing their professional portfolios—valuable for auditions, performances, and further education.
Professional Preparation: The curriculum equips dancers with the tools needed for a successful career in contemporary dance, whether on stage or in teaching roles.
Prestigious Pedagogy: As part of the rich tradition of Rambert, one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies, dancers benefit from methods that have shaped some of the best contemporary artists.
Photograph by Jez Ward
Photograph by Nicole Naguarino
‘We know every dancer is different and we think that’s brilliant.’
Find out more about Rambert Grades here.