Ruby
To receive a Ruby Challenge Award, a student must demonstrate:
- excellent diction, projection and articulation.
- excellent vocal intonation and the ability to sing sensitively in character and in time with the musical accompaniment;
- energy, coordination, rhythm and accuracy when performing a self-choreographed dance;
- a wide vocabulary, fluency, excellent listening skills and eye contact when speaking and in conversation;
- a basic ability to portray character using vocal and physical traits.
During the assessment, the student may be asked to do any
of the following:
- Perform a song of their choice with musical accompaniment;
- Perform a self-choreographed dance to music. This should be rehearsed at home and last no more than two minutes (if your child needs their own recorded music, please bring this on a device such as a phone so that it can be connected to the Challenger's speaker);
- Talk for one minute on their favourite film, play or musical.;
- Introduce themselves (in character) as a famous person and explain what they are famous for and why.