Once you are an iD member you can enter your students into the iD examination system.
We pride ourselves on offering an approachable and pleasant examination experience to help every candidate perform to their full potential ensuring your school receives healthy exam results.
iD does not ONLY give you a handbook.
We ALSO provide you with a DVD that
demonstrates the EXERCISES for
teachers to learn from.
All our examiners are friendly, approachable industry professionals and are there
to give an inspired examination experience.
To enter students you must complete our examination form available from head
office at least 2 months prior to your requested exam session. Your session will
then be confirmed and an examiner will be designated to you along with the exam
forms and details of the day.
A minimum number of applicants will be required.
For more information please contact our head office.
iD does not supply music for examination training, but a list of reccomended music
for the teacher from popular music that inspires both teacher and student.
TEACHER EXAMINATION
FEEDBACK VIDEO
FEEDBACK
We feels it is vital to know after an examination that each dancer receives feedback on
1 - What they are doing well
2 - What needs to be improved.
Each student will receive a written feed back form for along with their certficate.
id-company Syllabus Grading System
GRADE ONE Recommended Age 6/7
GRADE TWO Recommended Age 8/9
GRADE THREE Recommended Age 10/11
GRADE FOUR Recommended Age 12/13
GRADE FIVE Recommended Age 14/15
ELEMENTARY Recommended Age 16
INTERMEDIATE Recommended Age 17
ADVANCED Recommended Age 18
This is only a recommendation, we believe students should be
graded on their ability NOT age.
how we grade you
Ungraded ............................................0-49
Pass ....................................................50-59
Commended ...................................... 60-69
Highly commended .............................70-79
Honours ..............................................80-89
Distinction ......................................... 90-100
Dancers Exams
Each school wishing to enter students for an exam session is determined individually on location and number of students wishing to take the exam.
A minimum fee is required for exam session to held.
Certificates will be posted to the teacher after the exam.
STUDENT TEACHERS CERTIFICATE
Recommended age 16-18
Based on all the grades
FULL TEACHERS CERTIFICATE
Recommended age 18 and above
Grades 1-5
ADVANCED TEACHERS CERTIFICATE
Recommended age 18 and above
Based On Intermediate / Advanced grades
You must achieve your full teachers certificate before applying.
MEDAL TESTS
THESE can be taken in any of the following dance genres:
Ballet / Tap / Jazz/ Contemporary / Street / Lyrical.
Dances are to be no longer than two minutes. Examiner can request to see the same dance up to three times.
Medal tests can be taken as a solo dancer / duo / trio or group.
Any styles can be danced.
Costumes are to be worn with full hair and makeup. Medal tests are encouraged for all ages.
The Medal test examinations are used as performance preparation for competitions and theatre performance.
You are welcome to take your own photo with the examiner if requested before the day.
DUET - TRIOS - QUARTET and GROUPs
GOLD MEDAL TEST
2-4 people (Max 4 min Dance)
5-10 people (Max 5 Min Dance)
11 people and over (Max 6 min Dance)
PLATINUM MEDAL TEST
2-4 people (Max 4 min Dance)
5-10 people (Max 5 Min Dance)
11 people and over (Max 6 min Dance)
DIAMOND MEDAL TEST
2-4 people (Max 4 min Dance)
5-10 people (Max 5 Min Dance)
11 people and over (Max 6 min Dance)