ISTD Graded Classes
Classical BalletBallet is the foundation to all dance styles as it strengthens the muscles, gives poise and control as well as musicality and expressive movement. We recommend that all students should participate in a ballet class for increased understanding of body control which can also improve ability in modern and tap. At the Principal's discretion, pupils can be entered for Graded examinations from Preparatory upwards.
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Tap DanceTap dance is considered one of the most enjoyable and rhythmic dance forms and is great for people of all ages and levels, using the feet to strike the floor to create different rhythms. At the Principal's discretion, pupils can be entered for examinations starting at Preparatory and moving through Grades 1-6 up to professional vocational qualifications at Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 levels.
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Modern DanceModern dance originated in America and is based on natural movements such as walking, jumping and running, using strength and flexibility to turn these into high kicks, leaps and turns. It is most easily recognisable as the dance style performed in the West End in Musicals. At the Principal's discretion, pupils can be entered for examinations starting at Primary and moving through Grades 1-6 up to professional vocational qualifications at Inter Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 levels.
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The marking system for ISTD dance examinations are as follows:
Distinction: 80-100 marks, reflects a high to extremely high standard of achievement overall
Merit: 60-79 marks, reflects a good to very good standard of achievement overall
Pass: 40-59 marks, reflects a satisfactory to fairly good standard of achievement overall
Not attained: 0-39 marks, indicates that there is insufficent level of achievement
