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ISTD Medal Exam Classes

Dance Crazy is committed to providing the very best dance instruction to our pupils offering them the opportunity to take dance exams. Our medal work dance classes are taught by qualified teachers who follow the ISTD syllabus for all the dance styles. These dance classes take students through routines that are then performed in front of an ISTD examiner. We are grateful to the society, who visit Dance Crazy as external adjudicators, to judge and award our dance students with medals.

We provide medal classes specifically for students wishing to take dance qualifications
Medal work classes are run in accordance with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Examinations are available from pre-bronze to Gold Star and beyond.
By taking exams the students can qualify to enter competitions and events across the country.

ISTD stands for ‘The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing’. Formed in 1904, it was called ‘The Imperial Society of Dance Teachers’. Over 200 dance teachers gathered at the Hotel Cecil in Covent Garden, forming what was the start of one of the most influential dance societies of our day.

In 1906 the first Congress took place and in September 1907 the very first issue of "Dance Journal" was published. The present day structure of the ISTD was established by the formation of separate branches (now Faculties) including Ballroom and Latin, Ballet, Modern and many more.

Examination Structure - As the ISTD expanded it became apparent that teachers needed a set syllabus in each genre that could be taught; this method is used to teach today. Examinations can be taken in a graded format starting from pre-primary up to vocational exams such as Pre- Intermediate to Advanced 2, or as Medal Tests starting from Pre bronze up to Gold Star and beyond.

The examination structure of the ISTD is designed to cater for those pursuing dance as a leisure activity or those wishing to progress professionally, either as a performer or dance teacher. For more information about 'The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing', please visit: www.istd.org

Dance Crazy and ISTD - Simon and Heidi Cruwys are active members of the ISTD, Simon is part of the Latin American Faculty of ISTD and his work at the society includes the development of the Latin American Technique. Both Heidi and Simon are ISTD championship adjudicators and lecturers.

Are there ISTD medal classes at Dance Crazy? - Here at Dance Crazy we have a full programme of ISTD medal classes that our students can attend. These classes enable you to learn specific dance techniques and sequences which are set out by the ISTD During the year we hold exams where students can perform in front of an ISTD examiner who awards the medals.

Whether you want to simply improve your dancing technique or would like to pursue a career in dance, the medal system is a wonderful way to build up your dancing skills. Contact Dance Crazy.