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The ISTD is formed into 12 Faculties which offer exams in many forms of theatrical, recreational and social dance. They can be divided into:

Theatre Faculties>>
Dance Sport Faculties>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theatre Faculties
The ISTD offers exams in:
Cecchetti Ballet>>
Classical Greek>>

Imperial Ballet>>

Modern Theatre>>

National>>

South Asian>>
Tap Dance
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The following list shows the various exams that can be taken for each dance style.

Cecchetti Ballet

General Grades:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Performance Award

Class Examinations:
Primary
Standard 1
Standard 2
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 5
Standard 6
Standard 7

Vocational Grades:
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Teaching Qualifications:
To find out more about the ISTD Teaching Qualifications visit the Training section of the ISTD company website>>

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Classical Greek

General Grades:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Medals/Badges:
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold Star

Class Examinations:
Primary

Vocational Grades:
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Teaching Qualifications:
To find out more about the ISTD Teaching Qualifications visit the Training section of the ISTD company website>>

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Imperial Ballet

General Grades:
Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Performance Award

Class Examinations:
Pre-primary
Primary
Standard 1
Standard 2
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 5
Standard 6
Standard 7
Standard 8

Vocational Grades:
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Teaching Qualifications:
To find out more about the ISTD Teaching Qualifications visit the Training section of the ISTD company website>>

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Modern Theatre

General Grades:
Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4

Medals/Badges:
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold Star

Vocational Grades:
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Teaching Qualifications:
To find out more about the ISTD Teaching Qualifications visit the Training section of the ISTD company website>>

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National

General Grades:
Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4

Medals/Badges:
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold Star
Folk Dance Studies

Vocational Grades:
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Teaching Qualifications:
To find out more about the ISTD Teaching Qualifications visit the Training section of the ISTD company website>>

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South Asian

General Grades:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6

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Tap

General Grades:
Pre-primary
Primary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4

Medals/Badges:
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold Star

Popular Tap Tests:
PTT 1 & 2
PTT 3 & 4
PTT 5 & 6
PTT Bronze
PTT Silver
PTT Gold

Vocational Grades:
Vocational Preparatory
Intermediate
Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Teaching Qualifications:
To find out more about the ISTD Teaching Qualifications visit the Training section of the ISTD company website>>

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Dance Sport Faculties
The ISTD also offers exams in:

Alternative Rhythms>>
Disco/Freestyle/Rock 'n' Roll>>
Latin American>>
Modern Ballroom>>
Sequence>>

These dance styles fall under the category of 'Dance Sport'.

Alternative Rhythms

Professional Exams:
Couples Tests
Pre-Bronze Dance Test
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
Gold Medal

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Disco/Freestyle/Rock 'n' Roll

Formation Tests
Couples Tests
U6 Dance Test
U8 Dance Test
Social Dance Test
Pre-Bronze Dance Test
One Dance Test
Triple Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
Gold Medal
Gold Star 1, 2, 3
Imperial Dance Award 1, 2, 3
Supreme Award
Annual Award
Peggy Spencer Award
Student Teacher
Associate
Licentiate
Fellowship
Professional Dancing Diplomas

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Latin American

Formation Tests
Couples Tests
Team Tests
U6 Dance Test
U8 Dance Test
Social Dance Test
Pre-Bronze Dance Test
One Dance Test
Triple Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
Gold Medal
Josephine Bradley Award
Gold Star 1, 2, 3
Imperial Dance Award 1, 2, 3
Annual Award
Alex Moore Award
Supreme Award
Student Teacher
Associate
Licentiate
Fellowship
Professional Dancing Diplomas

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Modern Ballroom

Formation Tests
Couples Tests
U6 Dance Test
U8 Dance Test
Social Dance Test
Pre-Bronze Dance Test
One Dance Test
Triple Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
Gold Medal
Josephine Bradley Award
Gold Star 1, 2, 3
Imperial Dance Award 1, 2, 3
Annual Award
Alex Moore Award
Supreme Award
Licentiate Viennese Waltz
Fellowship Viennese Waltz
Student Teacher
Associate
Licentiate
Fellowship
Professional Dancing Diplomas

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Sequence

Couples Tests
Team Tests
U6 Dance Test
U8 Dance Test
Social Dance Test
Pre-Bronze Dance Test
One Dance Test
Triple Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
Gold Medal
Josephine Bradley Award
Imperial Dance Award 1, 2, 3
Gold Star 1, 2, 3
Imperial Sequence Dance Award
Supreme Award
Annual Award
Cecil Ruault Award
Student Teacher
Associate
Licentiate
Fellowship
Professional Dancing Diplomas

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