Examinations
In order to meet the needs of the young child, at both pre-vocational and recreational levels, as well as those of the vocational student, the Cecchetti Society Classical ballet Faculty has evolved a series of graded examinations validated by the ISTD. Their value lies in giving pupils and teachers a specific goal to work towards at a particular stage in training, and a sense of accomplishment in achieving that goal. Vocational examinations for older students at Intermediate, Advanced and Diploma levels help prepare those who are considering a career in dance as a performer or teacher, or are training at a Vocational School.
There are special qualifying examinations for teachers, granting Diploma in Dance Education, Licentiate and Fellowship status in the ISTD. These too have their basis in the executant examinations, requiring in addition a detailed knowledge and understanding of the fundamental approach to teaching, including the musical, anatomical and historical aspects of dance. For full details of examination syllabi for children, vocational students and teachers are available from ISTD examinations page.
