The ISTD Examinations Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide designed to help dance students, teachers, trainers, and dance schools understand the structure, preparation, and procedures involved in dance examinations.
Covering both Latin and Standard, as well as International and American Styles, this ebook explains how a graduated examination system can be used to establish clear learning goals and evaluate a dancer’s progress before advancing to higher levels.
The handbook provides practical guidance on the complete examination process, including exam preparation, planning examination sessions, dress codes, examination-day procedures, school preparation, professional qualifications, student tests, and assessment requirements.
Professional dancers and teachers can explore information related to Student Teacher, Associate, Licentiate, Fellowship, Professional Medal Tests, Professional Dancing Diplomas, and other examination categories. Students and instructors will also find detailed sections covering achievement awards, medal tests, one-dance tests, couples tests, formation teams, and showcase evaluations.
The handbook also includes reference material for examination tempi and specified figures, covering International Style Ballroom, Latin American Style, American Style Ballroom, and American Style Rhythm.
Whether preparing for an examination, training students, or organizing an examination session, the ISTD Examinations Handbook provides a convenient reference for understanding dance examination standards and procedures.
Contents
Part One: How the Examination Program Works
- Questions and Answers on Taking and Conducting Exams
- Planning an Examination Session
- Examination Preparation
- Preparing Your School for Examinations
- Dress Codes (Attire)
- Examination Day Guidelines
- Examination Day Protocol
- Miscellaneous Questions
- Financial Questions
Part Two: Professional Examinations
- General Information
- Professional Medal Tests
- Student Teacher Examinations
- Associate Examinations
- Licentiate Examinations
- Fellowship Examinations
- Single Dance Professional Degree Examinations
- Professional Dancing Diplomas
- Theatre Arts Examinations
Part Three: Student Tests
- General Information
- Dance Achievement Awards
- Intermediate Level Awards
- Medal Tests
- Rhythm Dancing
- Theatre Arts Tests
- One Dance Tests
- Couples Tests
- Formation Team Tests
- Showcase Evaluations
- Dance Examiner’s Assessment
Additional Reference Sections
Examinations Tempi
Specified Figures:
- International Style Ballroom
- Latin American Style
- American Style Ballroom
- American Style Rhythm
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