The Dance World recognises the dancers who have gone further than normal social dancing with the Medal System - Bronze, Silver and Gold.
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The Medal Exam is an opportunity to have your dancing progress evaluated and critiqued by an independent source other than your teacher or other studio representative. This process assures that high quality standards are maintained among independent dance studios and that you are being taught in accordance with a worldwide standard of dancing.
Working towards a medal test is fun and gives your lessons a sharp focus, as you learn details about dancing that you might otherwise overlook. The medal test provides a tangible goal in time and will motivate both the teacher and the student. It is a milestone in the student’s learning process which marks the completion of one level, opening the door to the next dance challenge. Working towards a medal test affords many of the same benefits enjoyed by competing amateur dancers, but without the stress of competition and public display. Students who take medal tests learn faster and dance better than those who don’t. The criteria used to score a Medal Test is similar to that used to judge a dance competition, but with an eye towards proper technique more than towards style and flash. Some objective areas which the examiner will consider include the following: · Posture · Dance Position · Lead or Follow · Footwork · Musicality and Timing · Knowledge and use of Syllabus Figures · Techniques specific to each dance, such as Cuban Motion or Rise & Fall Medal Exams are held four times a year. The Medal Program is open to all, but generally you need to have some level of experience in dancing. |
