Dance Examinations
The Chelmsford Dance Centre holds regular examination centres per year in conjunction with the UKA, NATD, ABD, ISTD & IDTA. CDC is also a major Exam Centre for the South East.
The associations have a series of medal examinations aimed at all ages. These tests are relatively inexpensive and non-time consuming. Each candidate dances their examination dance/s with one of the teaching staff in front of an examiner for approximately three minutes. The examiner will mark a report form giving helpful and encouraging advice on how the pupil can develop further. This report form together with your certificate and medal will be sent ti the studio a few weeks afterwards.
All candidates will be required to take the pre-test in front of our principal who himself an examiner so that helpful comments and advice can be offered prior to the main examination to enable high-quality preparation, to hopefully help you to achieve a better result in the main examination. There is no charge for this pre-test.
Examination sessions and Pre-Tests are usually held on a Sunday. As a general rule of thumb, the examinations and pre-tests fall between 0900 and 1700.
Please remember that we are unable to accommodate specific time requests. If you are planning to take an exam, please keep the date free!
UKA Exam
Sunday 2 November 2025
Important Update: Streamlining Our Examination Entry Process
At Chelmsford Dance, we are always striving to improve the way we support our students and their families. One area that has consistently presented challenges is the examination entry process—particularly when it comes to keeping track of which exams students have taken or are due to take. This is especially true for our younger dancers, where communication can sometimes become unclear or confusing.
After careful consideration and in response to valuable feedback, we are delighted to announce a new and simplified approach to examination entries, designed to reduce stress, improve accuracy, and make the process easier for everyone involved.
What’s Changing?
With immediate effect, our examination entry form will be streamlined. From now on:
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You will simply confirm whether or not you'd like to take an examination.
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If your current grade is Bronze or below, you may request to take up to two examinations.
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From there, our CRM system will automatically enter you for the correct examination(s) based on your current progress and previous entries. This removes the guesswork and eliminates issues caused by entering for the wrong level or missing vital information.
What Are the Benefits?
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Less confusion and stress for parents and carers.
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No risk of duplicate or incorrect entries.
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Teachers will have full access to your exam history and upcoming entries, so they can always confirm your next step during your lesson.
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A smoother, more professional experience for everyone.
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Important Reminder – Pre-Test & Examination Dates
Before submitting any examination entry, please ensure you are free on both the pre-test date and the official examination date. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee specific times for any candidate, so it is essential that you keep the entire day free on both occasions.
Our examination dates are published well in advance and can be found on our website:
www.chelmsforddance.com
We appreciate your support and understanding as we implement this improved system and continue to place the success and confidence of our students at the heart of everything we do.