These should consist of a warm-up, technical exercises (3 for Intro-Prep, 5 for Primary-Grade 2, 8 for all higher levels) demonstrating different attributes of the dance style, a dance and a curtsey/bow.
Students will receive a certificate and plaque if successful.
The standards of the grades specified are in line with most major organisations, for example Grade 2 would be approximately the same standard as RAD Grade 2, IDTA Grade 2 etc.
Levels, minimum ages and entry fees are as follows (students can join at any level and do not need to have completed previous grades as long as they are up to the required standard):
- Introductory Award: Age 3+ Cost: £12
- Preparatory Award: Age 4+ Cost: £12
- Primary: Age 5+ Cost: £14
- Grade 1: Age 6+ Cost: £14
- Grade 2: Age 7+ Cost: £16
- Grade 3: Age 8+ Cost: £16
- Grade 4: Age 9+ Cost: £18
- Grade 5: Age 10+ Cost: £18
- Intermediate Foundation: Age 11+ Cost: £20
- Intermediate: Age 12+ Cost: £20
- Advanced Foundation: Age 13+ Cost £20
- Advanced 1: Age 14+ Cost: £22
- Advanced 2: Age 15+ Cost: £22
- Pre-Professional: Age 16+ Cost: £25