Nina Jackson, 17, has passed her Grade 5 Ballet with distinction. Dancing since she was three years old, Nina trains with SJS Dance Academy in Tavistock and Stoke Climsland.
Her Royal Academy of Dance exam consisted of Bar (warm-up), Ballet, Free Movement and Character. She had to undertake two dances, which were marked on presentation and accuracy.
An upper sixth student, Nina is planning a gap year after her A levels when she will go to France to perfect her French. She also hopes to fit in a ski season and travel further a field, possibly to Australia and New Zealand.
Although not yet decided on what she wants to study at university, Nina is considering French with Dance or Drama, or Community Arts.
“I’m really pleased with my ballet exam result”, said Nina. “Although I dance for pleasure rather than with a career in mind, I love doing well in the exams and hope I can continue with classes when I’m at university”.
