Examination classes are offered in the summer months for 10 weeks. Classes are held in the evenings beginning in July. Exams offered in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Highland
Upon completion of 10 weeks of exam classes, director to decide in dancer is eligible to participate in examination. Professional examination to take place in September (date, time and location to be confirmed – may be during the day).
Upon completion of examination and receipt of a passing grade, students will receive a certificate and medal for their achievements. Examinations are done through the British Association of Teacher’s of Dancing.
The British Association of Teacher’s of Dancing was the first professional dance teacher’s association to be established in the year 1892. From this early beginning they have now grown to cover the whole of the UK and have members on five continents. The Association organizes refresher courses, festivals, seminars, championship festivals, instructional sessions and annual conferences. Professional and amateur examinations are available in Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance, Stage, Ballet, Acro-Gymnastics, Highland, Scottish National, Dance Exercise, Majorette, Disco, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Latin American, Modern Ballroom, Classical, European National and Country Western Line Dancing.
The British Association of Teacher’s of Dancing is represented on the British Dance Council, The Stage Dance Council International, The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, The Central Council of Physical Recreation and is a Corporate Member of The Council for Dance Education and Training.
Examinations give students a memorable experience and present an opportunity to be critiqued and evaluated by a professional examiner.
Examinations encourage each student to work harder in order to develop their personal potential and to maintain that potential throughout their dance training years.
Examinations are certified and successful candidates receive certificates and/or medals for their achievements.
Examinations help students to develop better technical discipline and encourages proper and professional grooming.
Examinations allow students to enjoy a better sense of dance and helps to develop a positive attitude, supports good competitive values along with enhancing stronger performance abilities.
Examinations give students the opportunity to train to become a professional teacher in whatever discipline they choose.
Classes for examinations are held during the summer months (July, August and September) with the examination being conducted in September or October. Please note that most examinations are held during the day which could require dancers and/or parents to miss school and/or work. Classes are 10 weeks in length for 2 hours each night. (Summer 2012 dates to be announced in March 2012)
Cost: $250 per discipline for 10 weeks (Jazz and Tap count as 1)
*Only 2-3 levels per day, per discipline. First come, first serve basis. All other requests to be rescheduled as necessary.
**Please note there is an extra cost for each examination as listed. Also, there could be an extra cost for attire and shoes needed for the examination. Highland examinations require proper Highland garments which can range in price from $200-$500 each.
There are special grooming requirements expected from all students when participating in examinations. These requirements are set by the BATD.
Examinations are broken up into different sections, depending on the level of the dancer. All examinations are marked accordingly taking into account the dancers entire examination as well as their grooming and presentation. A successful mark will result in advancement to the next examination level.
Marks are as follows: Highly Commended, Commended, Pass Plus, Passed, and Unsuccessful.
Student Examinations
Amateur Tests
* PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON CHANGES BY THE BATD.
** LEVELS TAKEN ARE THE DIRECTOR’S DISCRETION.