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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>>

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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