Rambert Grades

Training the educators of the future at Institute of the Arts Barcelona 🎓

We are thrilled to introduce our newest cohort of Rambert Grades Trained Teachers. Nine graduating students from the IAB contemporary dance department have officially completed their Level 1 Syllabus Training.

By stepping into the world of teaching, these dancers are actively expanding their portfolio careers, unlocking fantastic new teaching opportunities just as they embark on their journeys as professional practitioners. They are now fully equipped to deliver Grades 1-3, including the Hofesh Shechter Performance Pathway.

This marks Rambert Grades’ first collaboration with IAB, as we continue to expand our network of world-class universities offering teaching qualifications to their graduate students.

A massive congratulations to the class of 2026! We can't wait to see where your teaching journeys take you 🙌

📸 IAB students pictured here with Head of Operations, Nicole Guarino.

From the UK to Australia, Singapore to Canada, more than 700 dance educators across 40 countries are bringing contemporary dance to their students through Rambert Grades 🌍

Could you be next?

Join our free online Information Session to discover the Rambert Grades contemporary dance syllabus, and learn how teachers from a wide range of dance backgrounds are introducing contemporary dance training into their schools and studios.

📅 Wednesday 24 June
🕛 12.00 London / 7.00 Toronto / 20.00 Perth
Register: rambertgrades.com/info-sessions/open-info-session-june26/

How do you know when a student is ready for their exam? 💡

💬 One of the questions we hear most often is: "How do I know if my students are ready for their dance exam?"

We've put together a short article exploring some key questions to ask when deciding whether a student is ready to take their next Contemporary examination.

📖 Read here: rambertgrades.com/news/8june2026

Every student progresses differently, and exam readiness is about more than remembering the material.

📸 Hastings School of Contemporary Dance students on exam day

Tonight, Rambert School students present excerpts of Hofesh Shechter's Grand Finale 👏

Meanwhile, dancers across the world are learning and performing the renowned choreographer's work through Grades 1-8 of the Rambert Grades syllabus 🌠

Discover the Entry Level qualifications within the Rambert Grades syllabus.

Designed for dancers aged 3+, these four progressive stages introduce contemporary dance through creativity, movement exploration and performance.

Built around a skills-based framework, the qualifications support student progression while nurturing confidence, imagination and individuality from the very beginning of their dance journey.

✨ Creative Movers
✨ Pre-Primary
✨ Primary
✨ Future Movers

Explore each stage and discover where your dancers could begin their contemporary dance journey.

Interested in teaching these qualifications? Applications and Syllabus Training are now open for 2026-27 Syllabus Training.

Discover our syllabi: rambertgrades.com/syllabi-exams/

June is about kindness, to others and to yourself 🫶

💡 June’s question:
How can you practice kindness and generosity in your dancing?

Invite dancers to reflect on how they support each other in class, how they move with care and awareness, and how they speak to themselves during training.

Explore what it means to be patient, to look after the body, and to balance self-care with ambition and commitment.

💭 Teachers, use this as a wellbeing-led prompt supporting positive studio culture, healthy mindset and sustainable futures.

Calling dance educators 🌟 Booking is now open for 2026-27 Rambert Grades Syllabus Training.

What you need to know:
• 10 new online courses running from September 2026 - August 2027
• Training for dance educators and practitioners
• Courses cover 12-grade Ofqual-regulated contemporary dance syllabus
• Delivered across multiple international time zones

From Creative Movers through to Grade 8, Syllabus Training equips teachers with the content, knowledge and confidence to deliver Rambert Grades contemporary dance qualifications within their own teaching practice and studios.

Read more: rambertgrades.com/news/28may2026/

Do you have a passion for dance and arts education? Are you highly organised, proactive and great at building relationships?

👉 Applications for our Membership Manager role close on Monday 1 June.

We’re looking for someone to support our global community of teachers delivering Contemporary Dance syllabi and qualifications across the UK and internationally.

If you have experience in membership, operations, customer engagement or community-building, we’d love to hear from you.

Key information:
• Part-Time: 0.8 (4 days)
• London-based (hybrid)
• Salary: £33,000–£36,000 (pro rata: £26,400-£28,800)

Application deadline: Monday 1 June 2026 at 9am

Please share with friends, colleagues and networks who may be a great fit.

Find out more via the link in bio.

What if dance training focused less on uniformity, and more on individuality, creativity and intention?

Meet Meadhbh O’Sullivan ✨ Meadhbh is a Rambert Grades Trained Teacher based in Ireland, teaching ballet, jazz and contemporary dance at The Ballet Barn - Aedeen O'Hagan in Carlow.

Passionate about nurturing creativity, confidence and individuality in every student, Meadhbh shared how Rambert Grades has shaped both her teaching practice and her students’ experience in the studio.

Since beginning her Rambert Grades journey in 2023, Meadhbh’s students have achieved remarkable success in the Rambert Grades Examination Awards across both 2024 and 2025, including Highest Performing Examinations in Ireland 🏆

In the interview, Meadhbh reflects on:
✨ building confidence through creativity
✨ helping students trust their own artistic voice
✨ creating a studio environment where individuality is celebrated

“Over time they begin to trust themselves and the process.”

Read the full interview: rambertgrades.com/news/21may2026/

Contemporary Dance training at International Ballet Grand Prix, Bangkok ✨

Rambert Grades was delighted to be welcomed to Bangkok for the International Ballet Grand Prix 2026, where dancers from across Thailand, Taiwan and Singapore came together to perform, compete and learn.

Throughout the event, Head of Education and Examinations Hannah Kidd delivered coaching sessions and Rambert Grades Technical Strand classes, and joined the international judging panel. The standard of work presented across the competition was exceptionally high, reflecting the strength, discipline and artistry of this next generation of dancers.

Rambert Grades was also proud to award individual prizes, including opportunities to train at Rambert School this summer.

Thank you to International Ballet Grand Prix for the warm welcome and inspiring week in Bangkok 🌏