Our International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA) examination sessions usually take place at the end of March. (note – weekday examinations take place during school hours) with additional practises scheduled on Sunday’s from February onwards.
IDTA examinations from Grade 1 and above are OFQUAL accredited examinations and Intermediate examinations attract UCAS points.
Where possible, we expect children to take examinations that they have worked for and feel it is an important part of their learning in dance. Examinations are a good consolidation of the work/skills incorporated within the grade and gives the children a focus and sense of achievement that will build confidence and improve their standard in dance. They are a high standard to pass and therefore require practice at home in the same way your child would prepare for academic examinations.
The opportunity for a student to enter a dance examination is at the sole discretion of the teacher and correspondence will not be entered into. If an examination is not taken for any reason when offered by the teacher, it is at the sole discretion of the teacher whether the student remains at the same level and waits to take the examination in the next available examination session, or progresses to the next level without taking the examination. Children are not normally permitted to miss two consecutive examinations in the same dance genre unless circumstances are exceptional.
WHO ARE THE IDTA?
The IDTA is one of the UK's leading dance qualifications body and membership association for professional dance teachers. With over 6000 members in over 55 countries, the IDTA defines standards across the widest variety of dance forms, examine performance for both professionals and non-professionals of all ages, develop the skills and professional practice of our members and promote the love of dance across a dynamic, global community