ADA JAZZ, TAP AND CONTEMPORARY EXAMS

JAZZ, TAP AND CONTEMPORARY

The Australasian Dance Association (ADA) offers students the opportunity to participate in annual exams in Jazz, Tap and Contemporary. Here are some important points to consider if your child is interested in doing an exam.

·       Exams are offered from PrePrimary to Elementary Teachers in Jazz and Tap, and Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Contemporary.

·       Exams are not compulsory. However, they can offer students the opportunity to challenge themselves and provide focus in their class. Not all students are ready for the rigours of exams, and our teachers will advise whether they feel your child should participate.

·       The ADA offers an alternate assessment called the Class Performance Award (CPA) for students who teachers feel are not quite ready for the exam process. The CPA is a shortened format of the usual exam where students do not present all the Syllabus work as they would in the exam, just a few nominated pieces. The CPA is offered to students at the discretion of their teacher.

·       Teacher approval is mandatory for any student entering an exam or CPA and will be verified before the entry is accepted

·       Students will attend their exam or CPA in pairs or groups of 3 or 4.

·       Students who successfully pass their exam or CPA will receive an examiner’s report, a medal and a certificate from the ADA.

·       Attendance at all classes in Terms 1 & 2 is essential, including school holidays and any additional lessons required. Students in from Grade 5 to Bar-to-Gold must attend the ADA Vacation school (Timetable below). Students from Primary to Grade 4 must attend additional exam lessons to be scheduled on Sundays in May

·       All fees must be up to date and exam fees must be paid by the due date.

The ADA exams will be held in early-mid June at Pirani Hall. Dates will be confirmed as soon as possible. Exams are conducted during standard work hours (usually 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday).                       

EXAM UNIFORM AND GROOMING REQUIREMENTS

PLEASE NOTE: In some circumstances Teachers may amend the required uniform to suit the needs of students or ensure matching exam pairs/groups

The requirements listed below are for female exam participants. The uniform requirements for any male participants will be advised by teachers.

  PREPRIMARY

Jazz & Tap: 

Blue Leotard, matching skirt, pink ballet socks, camel tap shoes.

 GRADE 1

Jazz - Red Leotard, black V-band ¾ dance tights, camel jazz shoes.

Tap - Red Leotard, black V-band ¾ dance tights, Flesh-coloured anklets or footlets, camel tap shoes.

 GRADE 3

Jazz - Red Leotard, black V-band ¾ dance tights, camel jazz shoes.

Tap - Red Leotard, glamour tights, camel tap shoes

 GRADE 5

Jazz – Dark purple Leotard, Black V-band ¾ dance tights, camel jazz shoes.

Tap – Dark purple leotard, glamour tights, camel or black tap shoes.

   PRIMARY

Jazz: Blue Leotard, matching bike shorts – black with turquoise piping, camel jazz shoes.

Tap: Blue Leotard, matching skirt, Flesh-coloured anklets or footlets, camel tap shoes.

 GRADE 2

Jazz - Red Leotard, black V-band ¾ dance tights, camel jazz shoes.

Tap - Red Leotard, black V-band ¾ dance tights, Flesh-coloured anklets, camel tap shoes.

 . GRADE 4

Jazz – Dark purple Leotard, Black V-band ¾ dance tights, camel jazz shoes.

Tap – Dark Purple Leotard, glamour tights, camel tap shoes.

 BRONZE & ABOVE

 As advised by Teachers.

There will be sequins!

ALL GRADES

Hair: Teachers will advise their preferred style. No jewellery unless advised by teachers. No nail polish.

No makeup unless advised by teachers.