Diamond

To receive a Diamond Challenge Award, a child must demonstrate:

• flawless diction, excellent projection and articulation. A wide range of vocal dynamics including the use of accent and vocal character traits;
• flawless vocal intonation and the ability to sing different styles of music sensitively and lyrically in character and in time with the musical accompaniment and acapella;
• energy, coordination, rhythm, character, flair and precision when performing a varied, imaginative and creative self-choreographed dance;
• a very wide vocabulary, exceptional fluency, excellent listening and questioning skills, engaging conversation and appropriate eye contact throughout;
• an excellent understanding of several aspects of a creative medium (such as theatre, film, TV or visual arts) and an ability to present a well-argued view articulately and persuasively;
• an excellent ability to portray a character and situation displaying a sensitive and sophisticated understanding of the use of vocal and physical traits;
• excellent fluent and consistent improvisation skills when in character.
• excellent dialogue sight reading skills. 

During the assessment, the student may be asked to do any of the following:

• Write and perform a monologue and deliver it in the role of a favourite character;
• Perform a musical theatre song of their choice with musical accompaniment; 
• Perform their favourite song acapella;
• 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);
• Prepare a character to use in an improvised duologue with the Challenger. 
• Sight-read a script with the Challenger. 

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