IDTA Exams Explained

We offer regular exam sittings throughout the year, below you can read about the level your childs current level and their onward pathways.

The examinations for Street Dance are a little different to those in Ballet & Tap, use the buttons below to toggle between the two to find the information relevant to you:

Rosette Exams

Our dance examination journey begins at around 4/5 years old with the IDTA Rosette Exam. They are examined in small groups (of up to 8 children) with the reassuring presence of their teacher leading them and giving cues throughout the 5 minute long exam.

In the lead up to the exam we practice skipping into & around the room, finding our place and standing ready to introduce ourselves to the examiner. We then dance two short routines before exiting the room the same way we came in.

All children who enter this exam will achieve a pass; receiving a rosette and certificate for their efforts.

1 Dance Award

This award has 5 different stages; Green (1D1), Yellow (1D2), Scarlet (1D3), Pink (1D4) and Blue (1D5) .It is specifically designed to provide a positive and confidence-building experience, focusing on the performance of a single, teacher-choreographed Street Dance routine in front of an examiner.

Examined a small group at a time, students showcase their technique, musicality, and performance skills in a supportive environment.

Upon successful completion (Pass 65%+, Commended 75%+, Highly Commended 85%+ or Honours 90%+) students receive a well-deserved certificate and plaque, as recognition of their achievement.

Bronze, Silver & Gold Medals

For the Bronze Medal, students perform two different Street Dance routines, showcasing their understanding of basic vocabulary and confident delivery.

As they advance to Silver, the requirement moves to three routines, demanding improved clarity, action, and style. Finally, the Gold Medal challenges dancers with four distinct routines, expecting refined musicality, performance quality, and individual flair.

With the same grade boundaries as the 1 Dance Tests these medals provide brilliant recognition for your hard work, and offer a clear path to becoming a dynamic performer!

First, Second and Third Gold Bar

The First, Second, and Third Gold Bars represent a significant progression in performance excellence. These advanced awards demand higher technical proficiency, heightened musicality, and captivating stage presence.

For the First Gold Bar, dancers typically perform two longer, more complex routines, showcasing increased versatility. The Second Gold Bar often requires two or three highly challenging routines, emphasising greater precision and artistic expression. Finally, the Third Gold Bar sees students presenting two to four sophisticated routines, demonstrating outstanding performance quality and mastery of varied Street Dance styles.

IDTA Street Dance Star Awards - Star 1 to Star 5

These represent the pinnacle of our performance-focused medal test system. Following the Gold Bar awards, these prestigious levels are designed for highly dedicated dancers to showcase exceptional artistry and advanced skill. They demand refined technique, superior musicality, and captivating stage presence

It takes years to ascend the levels to reach this point and when a dancer does the demand on them increases. At each Star level, students perform four routines which as they scale the Stars become increasingly challenging and complex Street Dance routines. Execution at every level must be highly polished and showcase exemplary skill mastery.

Presidents Award

This is a highly prestigious award that follows the Star 5. It signifies an outstanding level of performance and commitment to dance.

It typically involves performing a more extensive and polished program of routines, often showcasing a broad range of skills and a very high level of artistry. It's about demonstrating exceptional proficiency and presence.

Candidates need to have successfully completed all of the IDTA Star Awards (Star 1-5) before being eligible for the President's Award. Only the very top tier of dancers will attain this internationally recognised standard.

International Award

The IDTA International Award in Street Dance marks a truly significant milestone, standing as the penultimate achievement within our prestigious Medal Test system. This award is designed for highly accomplished dancers who have mastered all preceding levels, including the Star series and President's Award. It signifies an exceptional command of Street Dance, demanding unparalleled technical precision, sophisticated musicality, and captivating stage presence. Students undertaking this award perform a comprehensive program of incredibly challenging routines, showcasing profound artistic maturity and dynamic expression. Achieving the International Award is a testament to immense dedication, placing dancers among the elite amateur performers in the IDTA's global community.

International Supreme Award

The International Award is generally considered the absolute pinnacle of the IDTA's amateur Medal Test system. It is the highest performance award an amateur dancer can achieve.

It demands a supreme level of technical excellence, artistic expression, and stage presence. The routines presented would be of an extremely high standard, reflecting near-professional performance.

Examination at this level is of the highest degree of scrutiny and success demonstrates an exceptional degree of dance mastery. Candidates must have successfully completed the President's Award in order to be eligible for the International Award.

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