Seventy-five pre-primary and vocational ballet students had their examinations under the Royal Academy of Dance UK (RAD) syllabus recently held at Studio Elevé.
RAD examiner Adeline Leong evaluated the three-day assessment and one of the students was Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah who sat for her first test.


Studio Elevé in a statement said that ballet examinations serve as a pivotal moment for dancers, offering an opportunity to showcase their proficiency and dedication before progressing to the next level of their ballet journey.
Under the guidance of RAD registered teacher and Studio Elevé Managing Director Samuel Milan, ballet students undergo a rigorous yet nurturing training process, ensuring that each dancer develops at their own pace while upholding the highest standards of technique and artistry.
With consistency and dedication, the training process prepares each student for their examinations each year.
Since its inception in 2018, Studio Elevé has been at the forefront of ballet education in Brunei, nurturing young dancers to achieve excellence both locally and internationally.
With the support of the teaching faculty and the rest of the team, Studio Elevé has not only produced award-winning dancers but has also become a beacon of inspiration for ballet enthusiasts across Brunei.

The studio is committed to its ethos “Every student matters” to continue nurturing and empowering the next generation of ballet dancers, ensuring that every aspiring dancer has the opportunity to shine on stage and beyond.
Following the successful conclusion of the examinations, Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah will join the rest of the examinees in moving up to the next level of their ballet education at the opening of the new term.
THE BRUNEIAN | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN