EXAMINATIONS (All Subjects)

Exams are available in all dance subjects, when pupils reach the appropriate age.

• Exams are not compulsory but are encouraged, to give a sense of achievement and performance, while helping pupils understand that working hard brings its own rewards.

• An additional ten-week course of lessons is given prior to exams to help pupils reach their full potential.

• Pupils who do not take exams go on to the next level along with the rest of their group.

• At the Esk Academy we offer exams from two organisations: ISTD and UKA​​​

​​Many of our students have successfully pursued ISTD and UKA teaching examinations in Theatre (Ballet and Tap), Highland and Ballroom, and now teach all over the world.​

ISTD EXAMS ARE OFFERED IN THEATRE  SUBJECTS (BALLET, TAP AND MODERN)

From the age of 6, pupils may take exams through the following Levels up to Professional standard:

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Pre-Primary, Primary, Grades 1 to 6, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced 1 and 2.

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Note: these grades are not related to school year-groups.

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Professional Exams: Students who reach a high level of expertise can then train for their professional teaching exams.

UKA MEDAL TESTS ARE OFFERED IN ALL SUBJECTS

Ballet and Tap: we offer Medal tests for pupils in the early stages.

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Ballroom and Latin-American: we offer UKA medal tests at the following levels, from Beginners to Professional:

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Intro 1 – 6, Pre-Bronze (and Bar), Silver (and Bar), Gold, 1st to 6th Gold Bars, Premier Award, Professional Exams.

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