Chelmsford Dance Centre
"Delivering great dancing since 1991"
t. 01245 473355 info@chelmsforddance.com
Examinations are available with the National Association of Teachers of Dancing who demand one of the highest standards of any society in the United Kingdom, of which our Principal is also an Examiner.
The development of a medallist starts with a simple Popular Social Dance Test. Generally, this level is achievable after about 3 months of dance experience and is the first rung on the Medallist ladder.
For the Under 8’s there are the fabulous “Rainbow” awards which work as a great incentive at this important age.
We feel that being involved in the Medal Exams is an integral part of the development of good dancing, as it sets a benchmark for both the teacher and the pupil and ensures that enjoyable choreography is balanced with good sound technique. As our Principal always says “it is easier to dance well than badly!”
Examination sessions are held 3 times a year and we currently enjoy an unbroken 31-year record of a 100% pass rate.
Under 8 Years
Rainbow Award Violet
Rainbow Award Indigo
Rainbow Award Blue
Rainbow Award Green
Rainbow Award Yellow
Rainbow Award Orange
Rainbow Award Red
Rainbow Sun
Pot of Gold
Juvenile, Junior, Adult
Popular Social Dance Tests
PSDT1 - (CCC)
PSDT2 - (W, J)
PSDT3 - (Q, R, S)
Bronze Ballroom 1 (W, Q)
Bronze Latin 1 (CCC, J)
Bronze Ballroom 2 (F, T)
Bronze Latin 2 (R, S)
Bronze One Dance Test (PD)
Bronze One Dance Test (VW) - Optional examination, but recommended
Silver Ballroom (W, F, Q)
Silver Latin (CCC, R, J)
Gold Ballroom (W, T, F, Q)
Gold Latin (CCC, S, R, J)
Gold Cross Ballroom (W, T, F, Q)
Gold Cross Latin (CCC, S, R, J)
Gold Bar Ballroom (W, T, F, Q)
Gold Bar Latin (CCC, S, R, J)
National Award Ballroom (W, T, F, Q)
National Award Latin (CCC, S, R, J)
President’s Award Ballroom (W, T, F, Q, VW)
Presidents Award Latin (CCC, S, R, J, PD)
Professional Teacher’s Qualifications
Professional Preliminary Student Ballroom
Professional Preliminary Student Latin
Professional Anatomy Module
Professional Student Ballroom
Professional Student Latin
Associate Ballroom
Associate Latin
Licentiate Ballroom
Licentiate Latin
Fellowship Ballroom
Fellowship Latin
All About Exams
Our principal Phil Meacham has not only attained the highest qualifications possible in Ballroom and Latin American dance in the United Kingdom but is also an Examiner working under the auspices of the British Dance Council. We are therefore best placed to guide you through the examination process and able to give you the greatest chance of an outstanding result for your dance examinations.
As a guide, below is a list of criteria we aim at for anyone taking an examination.
What Do I Need To Pass My Examination?
RAINBOWS
Candidate should be able to demonstrate:
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Good knowledge of the routine
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Dance on time
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Show correct footwork
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Correct posture
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Curtsey when presented to the examiner
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Appropriate Examination Dress:
Juvenile Girls - either a BDC Juvenile dress or party dress, white ankle socks
Juvenile Boys – Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie.
PSDT (Popular Social Dance Test) & Pre-Bronze
Candidate should be able to demonstrate:-
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Know the routine well
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Dance on time
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Show correct footwork in Ballroom, Leg and Ankle Action in Latin
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Start to use Rise and Fall Correct posture, with correct head positioning
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Appropriate Examination Dress:
Juvenile Girls - either a BDC Juvenile dress or party dress, white ankle socks
Juvenile Boys – Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie.
Ladies: Dress, or skirt and top or proper ballroom/Latin outfit (tights must be worn - Red or Flesh coloured fishnets or flesh coloured tights.No black tights or leggings
Gents Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie shirt or proper ballroom/Latin outfit,
Ladies Hair to be tied back in a bun. If the hair is not long enough then must be neat and tidy
BRONZE
Candidate should be able to demonstrate:-
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Know the routine well
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Dance on time
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Show correct footwork in Ballroom, Leg and Ankle Action in Latin
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Start to use Rise and Fall
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Correct posture, with correct head positioning
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Appropriate Examination Dress:
Juvenile Girls - either a BDC Juvenile dress or party dress, white ankle socks
Juvenile Boys – Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie.
Ladies: Dress, or skirt and top or proper ballroom/Latin outfit (tights must be worn - Red or Flesh coloured fishnets or flesh coloured tights.No black tights or leggings
Gents Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie shirt or proper ballroom/Latin outfit,
Ladies Hair to be tied back in a bun. If the hair is not long enough then must be neat and tidy
Ballroom or Latin shoes must be worn
SILVER
Candidate should be able to demonstrate:-
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Know the routine well
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Dance on time
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Show correct footwork in Ballroom, Leg and Ankle Action in Latin
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Use Rise and Fall
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Show correct CBM and CBMP
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Correct posture, with correct head positioning
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Appropriate Examination Dress:
Juvenile Girls - either a BDC Juvenile dress or party dress, white ankle socks
Juvenile Boys – Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie.
Ladies: Dress, or skirt and top or proper ballroom/Latin outfit (tights must be worn - Red or Flesh coloured fishnets or flesh coloured tights.No black tights or leggings
Gents Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie shirt or proper ballroom/Latin outfit,
Ladies Hair to be tied back in a bun. If hair is not long enough then must be neat and tidy
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Ballroom or Latin shoes must be worn
GOLD & ABOVE
Candidate should be able to demonstrate:
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Know the routine well
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Dance on time
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Show correct footwork in Ballroom, Leg and Ankle Action in Latin
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Use correct Rise and Fall throughout
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Use correct CBM and CBMP throughout
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Use sway
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Correct posture, with correct head positioning
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Appropriate Examination Dress:
Juvenile Girls - either a BDC Juvenile dress or party dress, white ankle socks
Juvenile Boys – Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie.
Ladies:Dress, or skirt and top or proper ballroom/Latin outfit (tights must be worn - Red or Flesh coloured fishnets or flesh coloured tights.No black tights or leggings
Gents Black Trousers, Black Socks, white shirt and Tie or Bow Tie shirt or proper ballroom/Latin outfit,
Ladies Hair to be tied back in a bun. If hair is not long enough then must be neat and tidy
Ballroom or Latin shoes must be worn