IMPERIALSOCIETYOFTEACHERSOFDANCING
ClassicalGreekDanceAssociationFaculty
SYLLABUSOUTLINEOFCLASSICALGREEKDANCEEXAMINATIONS
(RubyGinnerMethod)
Patron:DameMerlePark,DBE
December2016
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CONTENTS
Foreword
GeneralPublications
PrimaryClassExamination
MedalTests
GeneralGradedExaminations
EntryConditionsandGeneralInformation
SyllabusOutlines
Grade1
Grade2
Grade3
Grade4
Grade5
Grade6
Assessment
VocationalGradedExaminations
EntryConditionsandGeneralInformation
SyllabusOutlines
IntermediateFoundation
Intermediate
Advanced1
Advanced2
Assessment
ProfessionalTeachingExaminations
UKandEurope
International(OutsideEurope)
HigherProfessionalQualifications(UK,EuropeandInternational)
Licentiate
Fellowship
ReasonableAdjustments
ResultsandCertification
Re-Takes
Regulation
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FOREWORD
TherevivaloftheClassicalGreekdanceistheoutcomeoftheworkofRubyGinnerwho,takingasherinspirationthecultureand
arts of ancient Greece, developed and adapted these ideals to the needs and ideas of the modern world. The Classical Greek
DanceAssociationwasfoundedinAugust1923inordertostandardiseandextendthismethodofdancingunderfullyqualified
teachers.InJuly1951thisAssociationwasaffiliatedtotheImperialSocietyofTeachersofDancing.
GENERALPUBLICATIONS-AvailablefromISTDSalesDepartment
Books
TechniqueoftheRevivedGreekDance-RubyGinner
Music(PianoManuscript)
MusicforChildren'sExaminationsinGreekDance-Starling
MusicforGradeExaminationsetsequences-RozJennings
MusicforMedalTests-Bronze,Silver,GoldandGoldStar-RozJennings
MusicforIntermediateFoundationsyllabus-Schumann,arrJ.Carr
MusicforIntermediatesyllabus-Morley
MusicforIntermediate,Advanced1andAdvanced2
CD
MusicforGradeExaminationsetsequences-RozJennings
MusicforGrade6syllabus-RozJennings
MusicforMedalTests-RozJennings
MusicforIntermediateFoundationandIntermediatesetsequences
MusicfortheVocationalExaminationsetsequences-RozJennings
MusicsuitableforClassicalDanceVols1and2-RozJennings
MusicforNewGradeandVocationalsetsequences–RozJennings
AdditionalMusicfortheGradesandVocationalexaminations-RozJennings
ExaminationSpecifications
NotesforGeneralGradedExaminationSetSequences
NotesonMedalTestsBronze,Silver,GoldandGoldStar
NotesfortheVocationalGradedExamsSetSequences
ContactFacultySecretaryforanyadditionaltechnicalnotesandmusic
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PRIMARYCLASSEXAMINATION
ENTRYREQUIREMENTSANDGENERALINFORMATION
AGELIMITS
ThePrimaryClassexaminationhasnolowerorupperagelimitbutisrecommendedforthosefromtheageoffive
TIMEALLOWANCES/NUMBEROFCANDIDATES
Examination
1or2Candidates
3or4Candidates
PrimaryClass
Notused
25minutes
Candidatesshouldbeenteredinsetsof3or4,accompaniedbytheteacher.
Allcandidatesshouldbeclearlynamed.
MUSICALACCOMPANIMENT
Apianistmustbeprovidedbytheteacher.RecordedmusiconCDmaybeusedforthegroupdance.
DRESSREQUIREMENTS
Girlsmustweartunicscuttotheregulationpattern.Thelengthoftunicshouldbejustabovetheknee.Hairshouldbedressedin
asimplestyle.Barefeet.
BoysshouldwearT-shirtwithshorts.
SYLLABUSCONTENT
Theteacherwillarrangetheexaminationtoincorporatethewholesyllabus.Theexaminermayrequestthatanyoftheworkmay
beshownsingly.
ThePrimaryClassexaminationistakeningroupsoffourchildren;theirteacherisintheexaminationstudiowiththemandgives
all the necessary instructions. Each child will receive an individual report and result which will reflect their own achievement
gained. The teacher will conduct the examination and introduce each candidate by name to the examiner. The order of the
syllabusshouldbereasonablyadheredto.
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TechnicalPractices
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1.Footextensiontothefront
2.Heelliftinginclosedandnatural1st
3.Kneebendsinclosedandnatural1st
4.Legraisingtothefront(justoffthefloor)
5.Thighlift
6.Forwardbend,kneeling(sittingontheheels)
7.Dropforwardanduncurl
8.BodyTurn,sittingonthefloor
9.2ndstageSideBendprogression(maystandin1stor2ndposition)
10.Armliftandlower(1orbotharms)
11.Armsswayloworhighwith1arm
12.Handmovements,openandclose
13.Headmovements,``LookandSee''
DanceMovements
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
WalkingontheToesfreely
Running
Springsfromfoottofoot(trotting)
Dottedskips
Komats
SpringPoints
Springsin1st
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RhythmStudies
1.
Walking,runningorkomats,movingand/ormarkingtherhythmbyclappingorusingapercussiveinstrument
3
4
5
6
SetSequences(notesavailablefromISTDsalesdept.)
a) BodyMovementSequence
b) StepSequence
StudyfromNature-setbytheexaminer
Dance-Asolobutdancedtogether.Notmorethanoneminuteinduration
GestureofReverence
Step forward on either foot, close in 1st position. At the same time swing the arms forward to waist height, slightly
widerthanthebody(8thOfferingposition).LooktothefrontORteacher(orexaminer)andthenthepianist.Lowerthe
armstoopen2ndfriezeline,palmstothefront,andlowerhead.Finishwithheadliftederect.
MARKSCHEME
TITLEOFCOMPONENT
MARKSATTAINABLE
TECHNIQUE
TechnicalProficiency
30
SectionTotal 30
PRESENTATION,MUSICALITYANDRESPONSE
PresentationandResponse
20
Musicality
20
StudyfromNatureandExpression
20
GroupCo-operationandDance
10
SectionTotal 70
Total 100
METHODOFASSESSMENT
ThePrimaryClassExaminationisassessedexternallybyvisitingexaminersrecruitedandtrainedbytheISTD.
Thetitlesofthecomponentsandthemarksattainablearedetailedabove.TheexaminationsaredividedintoSectionsandeach
SectioniscomposedofseveralcomponentswhichareseparatelyassessedandaggregatedtogivetheSectiontotal.Candidates
mustgainatleast25%ofthemarksattainableineachSectioninordertopasstheexaminationoverall.Incaseswhere25%ofthe
marksattainabledoesnotcometoaroundfigure,eg121/2,thepassmarkfortheSectionisloweredtothenearestround
figure,inthisexample,12.
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TheSectiontotalsareaggregatedandtheoverallmarkisgivenoutof100.IfallSectionsarepassed,thentheoverallresultis
indicatedasfollows:
Grade
Marks
Distinction
80-100marks
Merit
60-79marks
Pass
40-59marks
NotAttained
0-39marks
However,ifthecandidateisunsuccessfulinoneormoreSections,asexplainedabove,thetotalmarkgivenoutof100willnot
correspondtotheresultindicatorsinthechart.Inthiscircumstance,whatevertheoverallnumericalmarkmaybe,theresult
givenwillbe`NotAttained'.
ASSESSMENTGUIDANCE
Candidatesareassessedontheirabilitytoshow:
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ThecorrectstanceanduseofthedifferentpartsofthebodyinaccordancewiththetechniqueofClassicalGreekDance.
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Thedevelopmentofexpressionandcreativity
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Musicalappreciation
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Senseofperformanceandindividualresponse
MEDALTESTS-BRONZE,SILVER,GOLDANDGOLDSTAR
ENTRYREQUIREMENTSANDGENERALINFORMATION
TheMedalTestsdonothavetobetakeninorder
AGELIMITS
ItisrecommendedthatcandidatesforBronze,SilverandGoldshouldbeaminimumof8yearsold,andforGoldStar,13years
old.Thisistoensurethattheyarephysicallydevelopedsufficientlytosafelymeetthedemandsofthesyllabus.
TIMEALLOWANCE
Mayonlybetakensingly.Thetimepercandidateisasfollows:
Bronze
10mins
Silver
15mins
Gold
20mins
GoldStar
25mins
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MUSICALACCOMPANIMENT
Recordedmusicmaybeused.Theexaminermustbeinformedsothatshecanbringrecordedmusicfortheunsetsequence/s
DRESSREQUIREMENTS
Costumeisnotcompulsory,butshouldbesuggested.Propertiesmustbeused,ifrequiredforthedance
SYLLABUSCONTENT
ThefollowingguidanceissuggestedasanindicationofthestandardandvocabularyexpectedinrelationtothatintheGraded
ExaminationsinDance:
Bronze,uptoandincludingGrade3
Silver,uptoandincludingGrade4
Gold,uptoandincludingGrade6
GoldStar,uptoandincludingIntermediate
Bronze
1.
2.
3.
4.
SetTechnicalSequence
SetStepSequence
UnpreparedSequencein2/4or3/4timesignature,setbytheexaminer
Dance,nolongerthan1½minutes
1.
2.
3.
4.
SetTechnicalSequence
SetStepSequence
UnpreparedSequencein4/4or6/8timesignature,setbytheexaminer
2Contrastingdancesofnolongerthan2minutesdurationeach
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
SetTechnicalSequence
SetStepSequence
UnpreparedSequenceinanytimesignature,setbytheexaminer
Candidate'sOwnPreparedSequence-32bars
2Contrastingdancesofnolongerthan2minutesdurationeach
Silver
Gold
GoldStar
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SetTechnicalFootSequence
SetTechnicalBodySequence
SetStepSequence
Unpreparedcharacterisedsequence,anytimesignature,setbytheexaminer
Candidate'sownRitualsequence,notmorethan1minuteinlength
2Contrastingdancesofnotmorethan2minuteseach,onechoreographedbythecandidate
MARKSCHEME
TITLEOFCOMPONENT
MARKSATTAINABLE
TECHNIQUE
Technicalproficiency
20
7
Set/Preparedsequences
20
SectionTotal 40
MUSICALITYANDPERFORMANCE
Interpretationandmusicalresponse
10
Performance
10
SectionTotal 20
CREATIVITYANDRESPONSE
Unsetsequenceandresponse
10
Creativityanddevelopmentofexpression
10
Dance/s
20
SectionTotal 40
Total 100
METHODOFASSESSMENT
TheseexaminationsareassessedexternallybyvisitingexaminersrecruitedandtrainedbytheISTD.
TheexaminationsaredividedintoSectionsandeachSectioniscomposedofseveralcomponentswhichareseparatelyassessed
andaggregatedtogivetheSectiontotal.Thetitlesofthesecomponentsandthemarksattainablearedetailedfurtherbelow.
Candidates must gain at least 25% of the marks attainable in each Section in order to pass the examination overall. In cases
where25%ofthemarksattainabledoesnotcometoaroundfigure,eg121/2,thepassmarkfortheSectionisloweredtothe
nearestroundfigure,inthisexample,12.TheSectiontotalsareaggregatedandtheoverallmarkisgivenoutof100.IfallSections
arepassed,thentheoverallresultisindicatedasfollows:
Grade
Marks
Distinction
80-100marks
Merit
60-79marks
Pass
40-59marks
NotAttained
0-39marks
However,ifthecandidateisunsuccessfulinoneormoreSections,asexplainedabove,thetotalmarkgivenoutof100willnot
correspond to the result indicators in the chart. In this circumstance, whatever the overall numerical mark may be, the result
givenwillbe`NotAttained'.
AssessmentGuidance
Candidatesareassessedontheirabilitytoshow:
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ThecorrectstanceanduseofthedifferentpartsofthebodyinaccordancewiththetechniqueofClassicalGreekDance
Thedevelopmentofexpressionandcreativity
Musicalappreciation
Senseofperformanceandindividualresponse
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CLASSICALGREEKDANCEGRADEDEXAMINATIONS:GRADES1–6
RATIONALE
ClassicalGreekDancemakesadistinctivecontributiontotheeducationofallstudents,inthatitusesmovement,whichisthe
fundamental mode of human expression. It offers a range of learning opportunities and enables participants to enjoy physical
expressionaswellasdevelopintellectualsensibilities.AstheyworktogetherinClassicalGreekDance,candidateslearnaboutcooperationanddevelopanunderstandingoftheshapingofmovementintoartisticformsofexpression.
Candidates develop the skill and understanding of Classical Greek Dance, at the same time as building sound technique, by
developingthephysicalabilitytocommunicatethroughmovementinanexpressiveandartisticway.
Aclearlydefinedstructureallowslearningtotakeplaceinthecontextofsafedancepractice.TheGradedExaminationsbuildup
progressively, ensuring that steps and skills learned at lower levels prepare for more complex movements as the candidate
progresses.
EachClassicalGreekGradedExaminationsallowscandidatestoprogresstothenexthighergradeintheClassicalGreekgenre.
Also,arangeoftransferstootherdancegenresbecomespossibleasthecandidatedevelopsphysicallyandlearnscommonskills
suchasrunning,useofarms,posture,timingandrhythmicawareness.Inthisway,withadditionalteachinginput,thecandidate
isabletodevelopabroadbaseofdancingskills.
Following on from the Graded Examinations, candidates may wish to progress to the Vocational Graded Examinations as
preparationforemploymentasaprofessionaldanceroraspreparationfordanceteachingqualifications.
TheGradedExaminationsinClassicalGreekDancealsoallowforthoseparticipatingsolelyforrecreationalpurposestoproduce
qualityworkinasafedancecontext.
AIMS
TheaimofGradedExaminationsistoprovideanassessmentschemefordance,whichgivesthebasisforthemeasurementofthe
individualcandidate'sprogressanddevelopment,whetherthecandidateispursuingdanceasaleisureactivityoraspreparation
foraprofessionalcareerasadanceteacherorperformer.Therearesixpracticalexaminationgrades,numberedfrom1to6,in
ordertoindicatetheincreasingorderofdifficulty(6representsthehighestlevelofattainment).
OBJECTIVES
TheobjectivesoftheClassicalGreekGradedExaminationsaresetoutbelow:
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toperfectthenaturalmovementsofthebodyingraceandhealththroughrhythmandpoise
toproduceaflexiblephysiquethroughcontrolledaction
toencourageindividualityandself-expression
toencouragecreativeandartisticpowers
todevelopanappreciationofbeautyinlifeandart
toencouragejoyinmovement
toencouragehealthofbodyandserenityofmind
ENTRYCONDITIONSANDGENERALINFORMATION
AGELIMITS
Thereisarecommendedminimumageof6yearsforGrade1.Thisistoensurethatthecandidatesarephysicallydeveloped
sufficientlytosafelymeetthedemandsofthesyllabus.
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Thereisnomaximumagelimit.
PRIORLEARNING
The Graded Examinations in Classical Greek Dance are intended to be taken consecutively and most candidates will wish to
progress through them in sequence in order to develop and demonstrate the requisite skills. However, in cases where
examinationsareundertakenwithoutsuccessinthepreviousgrade,thecandidateneedstobeatanappropriatelevelofphysical
andartisticdevelopment.BeforeacandidateenrolsinaclassleadingtoaGradedExamination,teachersareunderaparticular
duty,therefore,toassesstheachievementofthecandidate,particularlywithregardtosafedancepractice.
GENDERDISTINCTIONS
TheGradedExaminationsinClassicalGreekDancearesuitableforbothgendersandaredesignedtodevelopthestrengthsand
abilities of both male and female candidates. There are some separate exercises, which are intended to reflect the particular
skillsoftheindividual.
TIMEALLOWANCES/NUMBEROFCANDIDATES
Candidatesarenormallyenteredingroupsof3but4willbeacceptedifnecessary.
Examination
1or2candidates
3candidates
4candidates
Grade1
20minutes
25minutes
30minutes
Grade2
30minutes
35minutes
40minutes
Grade3
35minutes
40minutes
45minutes
Grade4
40minutes
45minutes
50minutes
Grade5
45minutes
50minutes
55minutes
Grade6
50minutes
55minutes
60minutes
MUSICALACCOMPANIMENT&USEOFCDS
Apianistmustbeprovidedbytheteacher.Recordedmusicmaybeusedforthe“TeachersArrangements”.
DRESSREQUIREMENTS
Girls:
Mustweartunicscuttotheregulationpatternwiththelengthoftunicjustabovetheknee.Naturalcolouredfootless
tightsmaybewornwithtunicsifdesiredandfeetmustbebare.Hairshouldbedressedinasimplestyle.
Boys: MustwearaT-shirtwithshortsorfootlesstightsorall-in-oneleotard,withbarefeet.
ALLCANDIDATESMUSTBECLEARLYNAMED.
SYLLABUSCONTENT
ThissyllabusoutlinemustbeappliedinconjunctionwiththeClassicalGreekDanceGradedExaminationSpecifications,andthe
GeneralStatementonLevelDescriptors,availableontheISTDwebsite.
GRADE1
1
TechnicalPractices
1
Fourfootpositions
Kneebendingandheelliftingin1stand2nd
Footextensionfrom1st,forward,backwardandsideways
10
2
3
4
5
2 Thighlift
Legraisingfrom1st,forward
Bodyforwardbendandupwardstretch(withoutpoise)
Bodysidebend,firsttwostages
Handclosingandopening
Handliftinganddropping
Preparationforhandwaving
Armswinginandoutfromtheelbow
Higharmsway
Headloweringforwardandliftingerect
Headturningsideways
DanceMovements
1
2
3
4
5
3
Walkingonthetoes
Runforwardandpoisein1st-arms3rdfriezelinepalmsdown
Springsin1standfromfoottofoot(trotting)
Dottedskips
Komats
RhythmStudies
1 Walkingandrunningatvariousspeedsandwithvaryingexpressions
2 Spontaneousresponsetosimplemusic-setbyexaminer
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SetSequences
5ofthefollowingsetsequences,selectedaccordingtothegenderofthecandidate.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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IntroductorySequence
KneeBendandFootExtensionSequence
HandandArmSequence
Boy’sSequenceforElevation
Girl’sJumpingSequence
Boy’sJumpingSequence
AlternativeStepSequence–Girl’sorBoy’s
StudyfromNature
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Dance,aSolo,nottoexceedoneminute'sduration,arrangedtomusicchosenbytheteacherinterpretinganysubject
suitabletotheageofthecandidate,andbasedonmovementswithinthetechnicalcapacityofthecandidate.Theconstructionof
thedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
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GestureofReverence-AspreviousGrade
GRADE2
VocabularyasGrade1withthefollowingadditions:-
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TechnicalPractices
1
2
Kneebendingandheelliftingin3rd
Partsoffootprogression,first2stages
11
3
4
Thighliftwithpendulumarmswing
Legraisingtothebackandside
5
6
BodyTurn,first3stages
Forwardbendandupwardstretchwithpoise
7
8
9
10
11
Handcircling
Armwaving
Lowarmsway
Armswingroundfromtheshoulder,with1or2arms
Shoulderopening,softly,standingin1stposition
12
Headrelaxsideways
13
1stfourfriezelinesinOpendesign
2
DanceMovements
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3
Spinning
Walkingforwardsandbackwardsonthetoesandpoisein1st,withsetarmmovements
Springsin1stand2nd
Highkomats
Flyingskips
Ginnerskips-armsopen2ndfrieze
Highleapsfromtheballofthefoot,inlyricalexpression
RhythmStudies
1
2
Walking,running,skipping/komatswithvaryingspeedsandexpression
Accent,usingpercussioninstrument(orclapping)simpletimesignatureonly2/4,3/4,4/4
4
StudyfromNature
5
SetSequences
6ofthefollowingsetsequencesselectedaccordingtothegenderofthecandidate:
1.
IntroductorySequence
2.
LegRaisingSequence
3.
Girl’sBodyMovementSequence
4.
Boy’sBodyMovementSequence
5.
Boy’sSequenceforElevation
6.
StepSequence–GirlorBoy
7.
AlternativeStepSequence–Girlsonly
8.
Boy'sStepSequence
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Dance,aSolo,nottoexceedoneminute'sduration,arrangedtomusicchosenbytheteacherinterpretinganysubject
suitabletotheageofthecandidate,andbasedonmovementswithinthetechnicalcapacityofthecandidate.Theconstructionof
thedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
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GestureofReverence
GRADE3
VocabularyasGrade1andGrade2,withthefollowingadditions:-
EnterwithGestureofSalutation
12
1
TechnicalPractices
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
2
Smallkneebendsin1stontheballsofthefeet
LegswingfromtheKnee
Legraisingwithapoisetothefrontonly
Legswingprogression,1ststage
Bodyforwardandbackbend,first2stages
Bodyturn,4thstage
Partsofhandprogression,3stages
Armcirclingfromtheelbow
Armswinginandoutfromtheelbow,withexpressionandatdifferentlevels
Armcuttingmovements
Headrelaxforwardorbackwardandlifttopoise
DanceMovements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
Partsoffootprogression,3rdand4thstage
Footextensionto2ndandrelax
Slowfootswayin2nd
TheTossa)PreparatoryswingwithToss(asinsetsequence)
b)Standing
c)Witharun
Runforwardorbackwardandpoisein1stor3rd
Rhythmicalkneebends(feetflatonfloor),alsowithpendulumarmswing
Preparationforspringsin1stand2nd
Springsin1st,2ndand3rd
Straightskip,FlyingskipandHighleapprogressions
Liltingskipforwardandbackwardwithhigharms
Lyricalrun
Triplerun-usingvaryingarmlines
Friezelines,1st4inopposition,standingandmoving
RhythmStudies
1
2
3
Tone(loudandsoft)
Pitch(highandlow)
Botharetakenfreely
4
StudyfromNatureasthebasisofthedevelopmentofdramaticexpression
5
SetSequences
6ofthefollowingsetsequencesselectedaccordingtothegenderofthecandidate:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Girl’s&Boy’sIntroductorySequence
FootswayandLegSwingSequence
PreparatoryExerciseforStepandToss
SequenceforElevation
Girl’sSetStepSequence
Girl’sAlternativeStepSequence
Boy’sSetStepSequence
Boy’sAlternativeSetStepSequence
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6
DanceaSolo,nottoexceedoneminute'sduration,arrangedtomusicchosenbytheteacherinterpretinganysubject
suitabletotheageofthecandidate,andbasedonmovementswithinthetechnicalcapacityofthecandidate.Theconstructionof
thedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
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GestureofReverence
GRADE4
VocabularyasforGrades1,2and3,withthefollowingadditions:-
EnterwithGestureofSalutation
1
TechnicalPractices
2
1
Kneebendingandheelliftingin4th
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Partsoffootprogressionincludingspringsfromfoottofoot
Slowfootswayin4th
Paddingin4th
Legraisingwithpoisetofront,backandside
Legswingprogression,2ndstage
Legswingprogressionadvancing,1stand2ndstage
Bodysidebend,3rdand4thstages
Bodyforwardandbackbend,3rdstage
Armsswingforwardandbackontheobliqueline
Armfluttering(vibratingandrotating)
st
ShoulderOpeningstrongly(assoftly,feetin1 )
Headrelaxforwardandlifttopoiseonvariouslevels
DanceMovements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
3
Smallkneebendsin2ndontheballsofthefeet
RunandTosswithpoise
Runforwardorbackandpoiseononefoot
First4Friezelinespoisedin4th,precededbyarun
Preparationforspringsin3rdand4th(buildupasinGrade3sequence)
Springsin4th
Circularskipprogression
CrossedCircularskip
Liltingskipforwardandback,andbackandforward,withlowarms
Longruns
CrossedHighLeap
Athleticwalk
8Friezelinesstanding,walking,running,skippingetc.
GesturesofAppealandPraise
RhythmStudies
1
2
Preparatoryballexercises,withoutsteps(Thecandidatewillbeexpectedtobringaball)
Phrasing(ball,scarf,orribbonmaybeused)
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4
StudyfromNature
5
SetSequences
6ofthefollowingsetsequencesselectedaccordingtothegenderofthecandidate:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
IntroductorySequence
BodyMovementSequence
Girl’sHeadandArmSequence
Boy’sHandandArmSequence
Boy’sSequenceforElevation
Girl’sStepSequence
AlternativeStepSequence–GirlorBoy
Boy'sStepSequence
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Dance,ASolo,nottoexceedoneminute'sduration,arrangedtomusicchosenbytheteacherinterpretinganysubject
suitabletotheageofthecandidate,andbasedonmovementswithinthetechnicalcapacityofthecandidate.Theconstructionof
thedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
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GestureofReverence
GRADE5
VocabularyasGrade1,2,3and4,withthefollowingadditions:-
EnterwithGestureofSalutation
1
TechnicalPractices
1
2
3
4
Kneebendingandheelliftingononefoot
Quickfootswayin2ndand4th,accentingthedownwardmovement
Deepkneebendin4th
Swinglungein2nd,fullprogression
5
6
Legswing,fullprogression
Legswingadvancing,fullprogression
7
8
9
BodyTurn,fullprogression(includingmovingforwardsandbackwards)
Bodyforwardandbackbend,4thstage(iewavebend)
Bodyroll,feetin2nd
10
HandWaving
2
DanceMovements
1
Toss,strongly,withspinandelevation
2
3
4
8Friezelines,poisedin4thprecededbyarun
8FriezelineswithTossbaseandwithstepandopenturn
Alsoinanysimpleexpressivesignificance(joy,fear,sadness,anger)
5
6
Obliqueskipprogression
Mercuryskipprogression(first4stages,noturn)
7
Quickrunandlongleap
15
8
Skipswith½turnandtriplerun(asinsetsequence)
9
10
5Archerypositions
3
RhythmStudies
1
2
3
4
8PositionsofOfferingasathanksgiving
Co-ordinationofballmovementswithsteps(Thecandidatewillbeexpectedtobringaball)
FreeInterpretationofsimplemusic,chosenbytheexaminer,showingaknowledgeofthetypeofmusicaswell
asitsrhythm,andsuitablecharacterisation
StudyfromNature
5
SetSequences
6ofthefollowingsetsequencesselectedaccordingtothegenderofthecandidate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
IntroductorySequence
BodyMovementSequence
Girl’sBalanceandPoiseSequence
Boy’sBalanceandPoiseSequence
TurningStepSequence
StepSequence–GirlorBoy
AlternativeStepSequence-Girlsonly
Girl’sorBoy’sAlternativeStepSequence
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Dance, a Solo, not to exceed 90 seconds duration, arranged to music chosen by the teacher interpreting any subject
suitabletotheageofthecandidate,andbasedonmovementswithinthetechnicalcapacityofthecandidate.Theconstructionof
thedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
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GestureofReverence
GRADE6
VocabularyasforGrades1,2,3,4and5withthefollowingadditions:-
EnterwithGestureofSalutation
1
TechnicalPractices
1
2
3
Swinglungein4th,fullprogression
Walkforwardsorbackwardsandpoiseononeleg
Forwardandbackbendprogression5thstage
2
DanceMovements
3
1
Ginnerskipprogression(5thfriezelineinopposition)
2
Flyingskipwith½turnintoLegswingforwardwithpoiseorelevation
3
JavelinHurl(highandlow)standing
RitualSection
1
2
Exercisesfortensionandrelaxationleadingtowardsdramaticexpression
Candidate'sarrangementofasceneintroducingelementsofRitualmovement,nottoexceed1minuteduration
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4
RhythmStudies
1
2
3
5
Developmentofballmovementsarrangedbytheteacher,tobedancedinagroup,wherepossiblei.e.2,3or4
(candidateswillbeexpectedtobringaball)
InstantInterpretation
StudyfromNature-ShowingPassivemovement
6
SetSequences
9 ofthefollowingsetsequencesselectedaccordingtothegenderofthecandidate:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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IntroductorySequence
ExerciseforBalancewithFootsway
Girl’sExerciseforHandsandBody
Boy’sExerciseforHandsandBody
LegRaisingwithProgressions
FriezeLinesA)andB)
ExercisefortheFeet
SequenceforElevationandAttack
SequenceforDevelopingLyricalCo-ordination
TurningSequence
Exercisesfortensionandrelaxation
Composition
Girl’s-ownshortarrangementoflyricalorathleticsteps(nottoexceed30seconds)
Boy’s–AthleticSequence–ownarrangement(nottoexceed30seconds)
8
9
Dance,ASolo,nottoexceed2minutesduration.Thesubjectandcontentshouldbesuitableforthisstandard.
GestureofReverence
ASSESSMENT–GRADES1–6
MARKSCHEME
TITLEOFCOMPONENT
MARKSATTAINABLE
TECHNIQUE
TechnicalPractices
10
BalanceandPoise
10
LineandDesign
10
StepsandElevation
10
RelaxationandCo-ordination
10
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SectionTotal 50
PRESENTATION,MUSICALITYANDRESPONSE
MusicalAwareness
10
DevelopmentofexpressionandstudyfromNature
10
Responseandsyllabusknowledge
10
Setsequences
10
Dance
10
SectionTotal 50
Total 100
METHODOFASSESSMENT
GradedExaminationsareassessedexternallybyvisitingexaminersrecruitedandtrainedbytheISTD.
TheexaminationsaredividedintoSectionsandeachSectioniscomposedofseveralcomponentswhichareseparatelyassessed
andaggregatedtogivetheSectiontotal.
Candidates must gain at least 25% of the marks attainable in each Section in order to pass the examination overall. In cases
where25%ofthemarksattainabledoesnotcometoaroundfigure,e.g.12½,thepassmarkfortheSectionsisisloweredtothe
nearestroundfigure,inthisexample,12.
TheSectiontotalsareaggregatedandtheoverallmarkisgivenoutof100.IfallSectionsarepassed,thentheoverallresultis
indicatedasfollows:
Grade
Marks
Distinction
80-100marks
Merit
60-79marks
Pass
40-59marks
NotAttained
00-39marks
However,ifthecandidateisunsuccessfulinoneormoreSections,asexplainedabove,thetotalmarkgivenoutof100willnot
correspond to the result indicators in the chart. In this circumstance, whatever the overall numerical mark may be, the result
givenwillbeNotAttained.
CLASSIFICATIONOFRESULTS
Theprincipleofbestfitisappliedindecidingtheappropriateclassificationforeachcandidate.Itisnottobeexpectedthata
candidateinaparticularcategorywillnecessarilydemonstrateallofthecharacteristicslistedinthatcategory.
Acandidatewhoachievesa‘Distinction’classification(80-100marks)isonewhodemonstratesthefollowingattributesin
performance:
• flair,vitalityandskill
• fullyappropriatestyle
• incisively-focusseddancing
• precisioninthetechniqueofthegenre
• consistent,highlydevelopedmusicality
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• confidentandaccurateresponsestoquestionsaskedand/ortasksset
Acandidatewhoachievesa‘Merit’classification(60-79marks)isonewhodemonstratesthefollowingattributesinperformance:
• skillandproficiency
• largelyappropriatestyle
• focusseddancing
• competenceinthetechniqueofthegenre
• evidenceofdevelopingmusicality
• relevantandappropriateresponsestoquestionsaskedand/ortasksset
Acandidatewhoachievesa'Pass'classification(40-59marks)isonewhodemonstratesthefollowingattributesinperformance:
• competence
• basicabilitytocarryouttherequiredmovements
• periodicmomentsofconvincingfocus
• basiccompetenceinmostaspectsofthetechniqueofthegenre
• basicmusicality
• broadlyrelevantandappropriateresponsetoquestionsaskedand/ortasksset,butsomepromptingmaybe
required
Acandidatewhoachievesaninsufficientlevelofachievement'NotAttained'classification(00-39marks)isonewhohasnotyet
demonstratedattributesrequiredtogainatleasta`Pass'classification
ASSESSMENTGUIDANCE
Candidatesareassessedontheirabilitytoshow
•
•
•
•
•
technicalaccuracywithcorrectplacementtothebestoftheirphysicalfacility
appropriateuseoflimbsshowinganunderstandingofthepurposeorsignificanceofeachmovementorsequence
ofmovements
asenseoflineandwellco-ordinatedmovements
anassuredperformanceshowingthedifferentqualitiesofmovementrequiredbyeachsectionoftheexamination
structure
musicalityandrhythmicawareness
CLASSICALGREEKDANCEVOCATIONALGRADEDEXAMINATIONS
INTRODUCTION
RATIONALE
The Vocational Graded Examinations in Classical Greek Dance, from Intermediate Foundation through to Advanced 2, develop
thecandidate'sexpertiseinsuchawayastoprovidethebasisforeitherprofessionalemploymentasadancerorfurthertraining
asadanceteacher.
Throughoutthestudyofthesyllabus,candidatesarefollowingavocationalpath,requiringahighlevelofcommitmentandwith
anincreasingemphasisonsafedancepractice.Successfulcandidatesatthislevelshouldshowvirtuosityinperformance,ahigh
standard of technique and a sound knowledge and understanding of the Classical Greek genre, including an understanding of
reference and context. Candidates undertaking a study of the Classical Greek Vocational Graded syllabus should also typically
display a sense of self-awareness and be self-motivated in terms of their personal development. As distinct from the General
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Graded examinations, a greater degree of personal interpretation is encouraged and the candidate is expected to show the
potentialtocommunicateeffectivelywithanaudience.
Candidates will need to show the qualities of professionalism, commitment and focus, with the ability to manage a greater
workloadthanthatrequiredfortheGeneralGradedexaminations.Thiswouldtypicallyresultinasuccessfulcandidatespending
significantadditionaltimeeachweekinlessons,inpractisingandinstudyingindependently.TheVocationalGradedexaminations
are concerned specifically with the mastery of technique and underpinning understanding, to a level sufficient to prepare
candidatesforfurthervocationaltrainingandmatchcurrentexpectationsintheemploymentsector.
The Vocational Graded Examinations are regulated qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. Intermediate
FoundationislocatedatLevel2;IntermediateislocatedatLevel3;andAdvanced1andAdvanced2arelocatedatLevel4.
AIM
TheaimoftheISTDVocationalGradedExaminationsinClassicalGreekDanceistoprovideanassessmentscheme,whichgives
thebasisforthemeasurementoftheindividualcandidate'sprogressanddevelopment,inpreparingtobeaprofessionaldance
performer or teacher. There are four practical examinations graded to measure appropriate stages of development from a
generalstandardofClassicalGreekDanceeducationtothatofprofessionalcompetenceandreadiness.
OBJECTIVES
TheobjectivesoftheClassicalGreekVocationalGradedExaminationsareasfollows:
• Toconsolidatetechnicalskillstoperfectthenaturalmovementsofthebodyingraceandhealththroughrhythmandpoise
• Toproduceaflexiblephysiquethroughcontrolledaction
• Toencourageindividualityandself-expressionandthereforeincreasepersonaldevelopment
• ToencouragecreativeandartisticpowerswithaviewtoprofessionalemploymentasDancer,ChoreographerorTeacher
• Todevelopanappreciationofbeautyinlifeandart
• Toencouragejoyofmovement
• Toencourageahealthybodyandserenityofmind
ENTRYCONDITIONSANDGENERALINFORMATION
AGELIMITS
TherecommendedminimumageforIntermediateFoundationandforIntermediateis11.Thisistoensurethatcandidatesare
physicallydevelopedsufficientlytosafelymeetthedemandsofthesyllabus.
PRIORLEARNING
Intermediate Foundation is an optional examination, otherwise these examinations must be taken in the correct order.
ExemptionfromtheIntermediateandAdvanced1examinationsmaybeobtainedifthecandidateisastudentwhoalreadyholds
an equivalent genre Intermediate or Advanced 1 certificate of an Ofqual approved dance awarding body. Application for
exemptionmustbemadeinwritingtotheUKExaminationsdepartment.
GENDERDISTINCTIONS
TheVocationalGradedExaminationsintheClassicalGreekDancearesuitableforbothgendersandaredesignedtodevelopthe
strengths and abilities of both male and female candidates. There are some separate exercises for each gender, which are
intendedtoreflecttheparticularskillrequirementsoftheindividualinaprofessionalcontext.
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TIMEALLOWANCES/NUMBEROFCANDIDATES
Examination
1candidate
2candidates
3candidates
4candidates
IntermediateFoundation
45minutes
50minutes
75minutes
75minutes
Intermediate
60minutes
75minutes
90minutes
n/a
Advanced1
75minutes
75minutes
90minutes
n/a
Advanced2
75minutes
90minutes
90minutes
n/a
MUSICALACCOMPANIMENT&USEOFCDS
Apianistmustbeprovidedbytheteacher.ManuscriptmusicfortheVocationalGradedExaminationsisavailablefromISTDSales
Department. Recorded music may be used for the Teachers/Candidates Arrangements and any Set Sequence not yet in
manuscriptformifpreferred.
DRESSREQUIREMENTS
Female:
MustwearaTuniccuttoregulationpattern,withthelengthoftunicabovetheknees.Naturalcolouredfootless
tightsmaybeworn,withbarefeet.Hairshouldbeinasimplestyle.
Male: MustwearawhitevestorT-shirtwithdarkfootlesstights,oranall-in-oneleotard,withbarefeet.
ALLCANDIDATESSHOULDBECLEARLYNAMED
RECOMMENDEDREADING
The following publications provide useful material for contextual study essential to the Vocational Graded Examinations in
Dance:
st
RubyGinner(1960)GatewaytotheDance1 edition;Neame
JCSobart(2012)TheGlorythatwasGreece;ASurveyofHellenicCultureandCivilisation;Rarebooksclub.com
LillianLawlan(1988)DanceinAncientGreece;Wesleyan;Newedition
H.D.F.Kitto(1991)TheGreeks;Penguin;Newedition
CharlesSeltman(2012)TheTwelveOlympians;UlanPress
RobertGraves(2011)GreekMyths:TheCompleteandDefinitiveEditionPenguin;Reissueedition
AnyfurtherinformationmaybeobtainedfromtheCGDAFacultyCo-ordinator
SYLLABUSCONTENT
ThissyllabusoutlinemustbeappliedinconjunctionwiththeClassicalGreekDanceVocationalExaminationSpecificationsandthe
GeneralStatementonLevelDescriptors,availableontheISTDwebsite.
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INTERMEDIATEFOUNDATION
ThisisanoptionalexaminationwhichcanactasasteppingstonefromtheGeneralGradedExaminationstoIntermediateorserve
as an introduction to students who may be unfamiliar with Classical Greek Dance. All the sequences below are set, with the
exceptionofno.10UnpreparedStepSequence.
The movements are designed to give as much dance enjoyment as possible and include the basic technique as found in The
TechniqueoftheRevivedGreekDancebyRubyGinner.
1.
GestureofSalutation
2.
WarmupSequence
3.
KneeandFootPractice
4.
HipPractice
5.
BodyPracticea)andb)
6.
BalanceandPoiseSequence
7.
FootandElevationPractice
8.
ArmandHeadSequence
9.
SkipProgressionstakenforward:Flying,Oblique,Mercury(withturn),Straight,Ginner,HighleapandCircular
10.
OneunpreparedStepSequencesetbytheexaminer
11.
FriezeLineSequence
12.
SequenceforDirection,SpeedandAttack
13.
SequenceforthedevelopmentofPatternandInterpretation
14.
SetRhythm
15.
MusicalInterpretation
16.
DanceSequence–MaleorFemale
17.
MaleDanceSequence
18.
GroupDance-ASolo,butdancedasagrouparrangement
19.
GestureofReverence
NotesforthesetsequencesareavailablefromISTDSalesDepartment
INTERMEDIATE
1
BasicExercises
FootPractice
1. Fourfootpositions
2. Heelliftinginallpositions,andononefoot
3a.Extensionfrom1st,forward,backandsideways
b.Footextensiontothe2ndandrelax
4. PartsofFootprogression
1. Footswayin2ndand4th,slowlyorquickly
2. Paddingin4th
KneePractice
1.
2.
3.
4.
Kneebendinallpositionsonthewholefoot,ontheballofthefootandononefoot
Deepkneebendin1stand4th,withuseofFriezelines
Legswingfromtheknee
Rhythmicalkneebends,preparationforsprings,springing,inallpositions,ononefootandfromfoottofoot
HipPractice
1. Swinglungein2ndand4th,fullprogression
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Legraisinginallpositions,onthewholefootandwithpoise
Legswingprogression
Legswingadvancingprogression
Hipstretchprogression,1stand2ndstages
BodyPractice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Forwardbendandupwardstretch
Forwardandbackbend,fullprogression
Sidebend,fullprogression
BodyRollwithuseofarms
Bodyturn,fullprogression
Bodyturnwithpendulumarmswing
HandPractice
1. Partsofhandprogression,3stagesleadinginto
2. Handwaving
Wristpractice
1. Handliftanddrop
2. Handcirclingunderandover
ElbowPractice
1. Armswinginandout
2. Armcirclingunderandover
ShoulderPractice
1.
2.
3.
4.
Armswingforwardandbackontheobliqueline
Armswinground
ShoulderRoll
Shoulderopening,varyinginrhythmandforce
ArmPractice
1. Armsway,lowandhigh
2. Waving,strikingandflutteringmovements,varyinginrhythmandexpression
3. Armtoss,varyinginrhythmandforce,takenstanding,running,spinning,poisedorwithelevation
Headpractice
1.
2.
3.
4.
Relaxforwardorbackandlifttopoise
Relaxsidewaysandlifttopoise
Sideturnondifferentlevels
Headroll
Relaxation
1. Exercisesforlocalrelaxation,lyingorstanding
BalanceandPoise
2. Walkontoes,forwardandback,andpoisein1stwithsetarmmovements
3. Runforwardorbackandpoisein1st,in4th,orononefoot,withanyarmdesigns
4. Sustainedpendulumbalance,withanyFriezelines
2
BasicArmDesigns
The8Friezelinesstanding,walking,runningorpoisedinanyposition
With``Toss''base,withanyskip,withstepandopenturnandinanyexpressivesignificance
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3
BasicSteps
Lyric,AthleticandRitual
1.
Walkingandrunning,varyinginpaceandrhythm,includingtripleruns,lyricalrunandlongleap
2.
Spinning
3.
Openturn
4.
Komatsanddottedskipsvaryinginspeedandelevation
5.
Skip progression: Straight, Flying, Oblique, High leap, Mercury, Circular and Ginner Skip, travelling
forwardsorbackwards
6.
Liltingskipwithvaryingarmmovements
7.
Crossedcircularskipandcrossedhighleap
AthleticDance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gestureofsalutation
Archery:5positions
Javelinhurling:2positions
TheMyronDiskosthrow,andwithaturn
Theuseofbow,javelinordiskoswithdancesteps
RitualDance
1.
2.
3.
4.
4
Greekwalk
GesturesofAppealandPraise
The8positionsofOfferingtothefollowingdeities:-Apollo,ArtemisandPersephone
Studentorteacher'sdevelopmentofamimeticscenerelatingtothedeitiesinthissyllabusofnotmore
than90seconds,withoutmusic,singlyorinpairs
RhythmStudies
1.
Ballmovements(examinersets)
Exerciseswiththeball.Sequencesofsimplestepswiththeball
StudiesfromNature:freeinterpretationwithoutmusic(candidatesets)
Interpretashortpieceofmusicchosenbytheexaminer
Showasimplemusicalphrase,in2/4,3/4or4/4,eitherclappingorwithuseofapercussiveinstrument
anddevelopintodancemovement,preparedbythecandidateorteacher.Thisshouldbebetween4-8
barslongandlastbetween20and30seconds
2.
3.
4.
5
SetSequences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
10a.
11.
6
IntroductorySequence
SequenceforMovementandContinuity
KneeandFootPractice
BodyPractice
SkipSequence
BallSequence
RelaxationfortheLegs
RelaxationfortheBody
SwingLungeswithPendulumBalanceandHipStretch
FriezeLineswithStepandOpenTurn,CrossedStepKomatandTripleRuns
ExpressiveFriezeLineSequence
SetDanceSequence
Female:Oneoffoursetsequences-Eos,Peplos,PanhellenicGamesorSequencetoApollo
Male:ChoiceofMaleDanceSequenceorSequencetoApollo
Theory/CulturalContext
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Questionswillbeaskedonthefollowingmaintopics:
1.
2.
TheAncientOlympicGames,theEventsandsizeandweightofalltheimplements
The meaning and significance of the 8 Offering Positions especially in relation to the deities Apollo,
ArtemisandPersephone
MusicalInterpretation,theTimeSignature,PhrasingandtheQualityofmovementrequired
3.
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Dance,
ASolo,nottoexceed2minutesduration,arrangedtomusicchosenbytheteacherorcandidateinterpretinganysubjectsuitable
totheageofthecandidate,andbasedonmovementswithinthetechnicalcapacityofthecandidate
Theconstructionofthedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer
8
GestureofReverence
Stepforwardoneitherfoot,closein1stposition.Atthesametimeraisethearmsforwardtowaistheight,slightlywiderthanthe
body(8thOfferingposition).LooktothefrontORteacher(orexaminer)andthenpianist.Lowerarmstoopen2ndfriezeline,
palmstothefront,andlowerhead.Finishwithheadliftederect
ADVANCED1
CandidatesmustbepreparedadditionallytoperformanyoftheexercisesandstepsfromtheIntermediatesyllabus
1
BasicExercises
FootPractice
1.
2.
Triplefootsway,varyinginaccentandpaceandleadingintotripleliltingskip
Beatin4th
KneePractice
Deepkneebendin4thwithvaryingangles
HipPractice
1.
2.
3.
4.
Legswingintolunge,standing
Legswingprogressionintolunge,advancingorretreating
Legraisingintoswinglungein2ndonthewholefoot
Hipstretch,3rdstage
BodyPractice
1.
2.
3.
Forwardbendandupwardstretchwithsustainedpoise
Forwardandbackbendrisingtoapoisein1stcontinuingintothebackbend,2ndand3rdstagesonly
Oppositionbendwithpoise
Relaxation
1.
2.
SideFalls
Understandingofpassivemovement
BalanceandPoise
Sustainedpendulumbalancewithanyarmlinesinthissyllabuse.g.Mercury,Bacchante,FriezelinesorAngles.
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BasicArmDesigns
The13Angleswithanybasicsteporexpression
2
BasicSteps
Lyric,AthleticandRitual
1.
2.
3.
BeatenTriplerun,beatenskipandbeatenliltingskip
Skipprogressions:BacchanteandRoebuck
Turningsteps:runningturns,andallotherskipsusing2skipstocompletefullturn
3
RhythmStudies
Candidateswillbeexpectedto:-
1.
2.
3.
4
5
AthleticDance
1.
2.
3.
7
Cymbalmovementswithvaryingarmdesigns
BacchicHighleapprogression
Pantherdancemovements,includingPantherleaps
The8Thyrsuspositionswithanysuitablebasicsteps
RitualDance
1.
2.
The8positionsofOfferingtothefollowingdeities:-Athena,PoseidonandDionysus
Candidate’sarrangementofdramaticmovementsportrayingapresentdaytopic,singlyorinpairs
SetSequences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
8
Javelinmovementswiththrustingandrunningturns,andhurlingwithrunandlongleap
Longleapwithvaryingarmpositions
10Athleticlines
BacchicDance
1.
2.
3.
4.
6
Showaknowledgeoftimesignaturesandphrasing
Interpretapieceofmusicchosenbytheexaminer
PrepareashortsequenceofmovementsfromtheBacchicsectionusingTambour,cymbalsorbones.
Tobearrangedbytheteacherorcandidate.Maximumtimeofoneminute
IntroductorySequence
TripleFootswaySequence
BodyPractice
13Angles,standingandmoving
½TurnSkipSequence
SetSequenceforRelaxation
AthleticWarmUp
FemaleAthleticJavelinSequence
BacchicWarmUp
PantherSequence
MaleDanceSequence
PreparatoryExercisesforTragedies(notshowninExamination)
CulturalContext/Theory
Questionswillbeaskedonthefollowingmaintopics:
1.
BacchicDance,includingthesignificanceofThyrsus,Grapes,Panthers,Cymbals,TamboursandBones
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2.
The deities Dionysus, Poseidon and Athena, appropriate Offerings and where and when the Festivals
wereheld
theMusicalInterpretation,theTimeSignature,PhrasingandQualityrequired
3.
9
Dance–
ASolo,nottoexceed2minutesduration,arrangedtomusicchosenbytheteacherinterpretinganysubjectsuitabletotheageof
the candidate, and based on movements within the technical capacity of the candidate. The construction of the dance will be
takenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
10
GestureofReverence
ADVANCED2
Candidates must be prepared additionally to perform any of the exercises and steps in the Intermediate and Advanced 1
syllabuses
1
BasicPractices
1.
2.
2
BasicArmDesigns
1.
2.
3
Legraisingintoswinglungein2ndwithpoise
Hipstretchprogression,4thand5thstage
The11Triangles
The10Chitonpositionswithanysuitablemovement
Balance
Pendulumbalancewithpoisewitharmdesignsfromthissyllabus
4
BasicSteps
AllskipsusingONEskiptocompletefullturnwithpoiseorelevation
5
AthleticDance
1.
2.
3.
6
DelphicArchery:3positions
DelphicJavelinhurling:3positions
DelphicDiskosthrow
BacchicDance
IncludingSatyrmovementsanduseofgrapes,scarvesorcloaks
7
PyrrhicDance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Lungepractices
Swordandshieldpractice(orcloak)
Marching,runningandrunningturns
Paddingandbeatingin4thonguard
Turnincrossed4th
Movementsofattackanddefence
Longleap,Highleap,andliltingskipwithswordorshieldclash
VictoryskipandcrossedVictoryskip
ItisrecommendedthatthePyrrhicsectionshouldbepresentedasapreparedarrangement
8
RitualMovement
1.
Processionalwalks
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2.
9
The9GesturesofPrayerandWorshiptothedeitiesintheIntermediateandAdvanced1syllabusesand
toZeus,HeraandDemeter
TragicDance
1.
2.
3.
4.
The8gesturesofTragedy
BeatingandHaircuttingRituals
The8GesturesofMourning
Torchmovements,singleanddouble
ItisrecommendedthattheTragicsectionshouldbepresentedasapreparedarrangement
10
SetSequences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11
RhythmStudies
1.
2.
3.
12
IntroductorySequence
BodySequence
11TriangleswithFootswayforwardsandbackthen2walks
LegSwingcombinedwithLegRaisingwithaPoise
DeepKneeBendSequence-withLyricalEnding
10ChitonPositionswith6walks
SequenceforTurningSkips(WithDevelopment)
FullTurnSkipSequence
AthleticSequenceorPyrrhicSequence(Candidate’schoice)
BacchicSequenceasSatyrusingScarf,CloakorGrapes
DevelopaShortSimpleMusicalPhraseinmovementfromtheexaminer'schoiceofTimeSignatureand
numberofbars
Interpretapieceofmusicchosenbytheexaminer
CandidateprepareseitheraStudyfromNatureorMovementtoWords
CulturalContext/Theory
Questionswillbeaskedonthefollowingmaintopics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TheDelphicmovements
ThedeitiesZeus,DemeterandHera
PyrrhicDance
TheTragedies
MusicalquestionsconcerningRhythmandTimeSignatures
Dance–
13
ASolo,nottoexceed2minutesduration,arrangedbythecandidatetoaccompanimentchosenbythecandidateinterpretingany
subject suitable to the age of the candidate, and based on movements within the technical capacity of the candidate. The
constructionofthedancewillbetakenintoconsiderationbytheexaminer.
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GestureofReverence
ASSESSMENT
MARKSCHEME
INTERMEDIATEFOUNDATION
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TITLEOFCOMPONENT
MARKSATTAINABLE
TECHNIQUE
TechnicalPractices
10
BalanceandPoise
10
LineandDesign
10
StepsandElevation
10
RelaxationandCo-ordination
10
Sectiontotal 50
PRESENTATION,MUSICALITY,CREATIVITYANDRESPONSE
Rhythmstudies,musicalawarenessandcreativity
10
Expressionanddramaticdevelopment
10
Setsequences
10
Responseandsyllabusknowledge
10
Dance
10
Sectiontotal 50
Total 100
INTERMEDIATE,ADVANCED1andADVANCED2
TITLEOFCOMPONENT
MARKSATTAINABLE
TECHNIQUE
TechnicalPractices
10
BalanceandPoise
10
LineandDesign
10
StepsandElevation
10
RelaxationandCo-ordination
10
Sectiontotal 50
PRESENTATION,MUSICALITYANDCREATIVITY
Rhythmstudiesandmusicalawareness
10
Expression,Creativityanddramaticdevelopment
10
Setsequencesandsyllabusknowledge
10
Dance
10
Sectiontotal 40
CULTURALCONTEXT
BackgroundKnowledgeandResponse
10
Sectiontotal 10
Total 100
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METHODOFASSESSMENT
VocationalGradedExaminationsareassessedexternallybyvisitingexaminersrecruitedandtrainedbytheISTD.Assessmentis
carriedoutbymeansofapracticaldemonstrationoftheknowledge,understandingandskillsrequired.
TheexaminationisdividedintoSectionsandeachSectioniscomposedofseveralcomponents,whichareseparatelyassessedand
aggregatedtogivethetotaloutof100.
Candidateswill,however,beunsuccessfulif
1. 20%ofthemarksattainableorbelowaregivenforanyonecomponent
2. 40% of the marks attainable or below are given for any three components. This reflects the need to ensure competence
acrossawiderangeofcomponents.
Resultsareindicatedusingthefollowingattainmentbands:
Distinction
80-100
Merit
65-79
Pass
50-64
NotAttained
00-49
CLASSIFICATIONOFRESULTS
The principle of best fit is applied in deciding the appropriate classification for each candidate. It is not to be expected that a
candidateinaparticularcategorywillnecessarilydemonstrateallofthecharacteristicslistedinthatcategory.
A candidate who achieves an `Distinction' classification (80-100 marks) is one who demonstrates the following attributes in
performance:
•
flair,vitalityandskill
•
fullyappropriatestyle
•
incisively-focusseddancing
•
precisioninthetechniqueofthegenre
•
consistent,highlydevelopedmusicality
•
confidentandaccurateresponsestoquestionsaskedand/ortasksset
Acandidatewhoachievesa`Merit'classification(65-79marks)isonewhodemonstratesthefollowingattributesinperformance:
•
skillandproficiency
•
largelyappropriatestyle
•
focusseddancing
•
competenceinthetechniqueofthegenre
•
evidenceofdevelopingmusicality
•
relevantandappropriateresponsestoquestionsaskedand/ortasksset
Acandidatewhoachievesa`Pass'classification(50-64marks)isonewhodemonstratesthefollowingattributesinperformance:
•
competence
•
basicabilitytocarryouttherequiredmovements
•
periodicmomentsofconvincingfocus
•
basiccompetenceinmostaspectsofthetechniqueofthegenre
•
basicmusicality
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broadly relevant and appropriate response to questions asked and/or tasks set, but some prompting may be
required
A candidate who achieves an in sufficient level of achievement `N' classification (00-49 marks) is one who has not yet
demonstratedtheattributesrequiredtogainatleasta`Pass'classification.
ASSESSMENTGUIDANCE
Candidatesareassessedontheirabilitytoshow:
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•
•
•
Technical accuracy with correct placement to the best of the physical facility. An appropriate use of limbs
showinganunderstandingofthepurposeofeachexercise
Asenseoflineandwellco-ordinatedmovementwithanawarenessoftheuseofspace
Anassuredperformanceshowingthedifferingqualitiesofmovementandstylerequiredbyeachsectionofthe
examstructure
Aninstinctivemusicalityandahighlydevelopedsenseofrhythm
PROFESSIONALQUALIFICATIONS
UKANDEUROPE
AseparateSyllabusOutlineisavailablefromISTDHeadquartersforthe:
Level3DiplomainDanceInstruction
Level4DiplomainDanceEducation
Level6DiplomainDancePedagogy
ThesyllabusforLicentiateandFellowshipisgivenonthefollowingpages.
INTERNATIONAL(OUTSIDEEUROPE)
TeachersandcandidateswhorequirethesyllabusfortheAssociateandAssociateDiplomaoutsideofEuropeshouldcontactthe
InternationalDepartmentattheISTD.
HIGHERPROFESSIONALQUALIFICATIONS
UK, EUROPE & INTERNATIONAL
LICENTIATE
AIMS
TheaimsoftheLicentiateexaminationaretoassessthedevelopmentofthecandidate'sskillsafterseveralyearsteachingandto
ensuretheyhaveathoroughknowledgeoftheAdvanced1syllabus.Theclassisconductedwithpupilsprovidedbythe
candidate.
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ENTRYCONDITIONSANDGENERALINFORMATION
Thisexaminationcanbeenteredatthecandidate’sownstudiooratacentre.Inbothcasesthecandidatemustprovidethe
dancers.Dancestudents’namesmustbeprovidedtotheISTDatthetimeofexaminationapplication.
AnaudiooperatorcanbeprovidedatHQandatregionalcentresifrequired.
PRIORLEARNING
Candidatesmust:
a) havepassedtheAdvanced1inClassicalGreekDance
b) holdtheAssociateDiploma,theCertificateinDanceEducation,ortheDiplomainDanceEducationqualificationsinthe
ClassicalGreekDanceFaculty
TIMEALLOWANCE
DurationoftotalExamination:2 hours30minutes
SYLLABUSCONTENT
Thecandidateshould:
1.
Conduct a class of students at Advanced 1 level which they provide. The class should be of 1 hour and 15
minutesandconsistoftwocontrastingsectionsofthesyllabus
2.
Answerquestionsonthetheoryandpracticeofteaching,basedmainlyonGoldStar,IntermediateFoundation,
IntermediateandAdvanced1syllabiandthefurtherdevelopmentoftheboys'work.Alsoanypointsarisingout
oftheclassshe/hehasconducted
3.
Compose a sequence of steps to her/his preference for one of two pieces of music selected by the examiner
(length30seconds)
4.
PerformadanceofAdvanced1standardoftheirowncomposition(maximumlength2minutes),orprovidea
studenttoperformit
5.
Bring to the examination an essay of approximately 1,500 words on the Aims and Ideals of Classical Greek
Danceanditsvalueinmodernlifeandeducation.Theessayshouldbeaccompaniedbyastampedaddressed
envelopeforitsreturn
ASSESSMENT
Each candidate will be examined singly before one examiner recruited and trained by the ISTD. Assessment is carried out by
meansofapracticaldemonstrationoftheknowledge,understandingandskillsrequired,aswellasanessay.
MARKSCHEME
MARKSATTAINABLE
Communication
20
Presentation
20
Response
20
Balanceofinstructionandcorrection
20
Essayandbackgroundknowledge
30
Knowledgeofsyllabusanditsapplication
30
Musicalappreciation
20
Dramaticapplication
20
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Creativeuseofthesyllabus
20
Total 200
Themarksareaggregatedandtheoverallmarkisgivenoutof200.Thepassmarkis130,andtheresultiseitherAwardedorNot
Awarded.
FELLOWSHIP
AIMS
ThisfurtherbuildsontheskillsandexperiencedgainedthroughtheLicentiatequalification.Thecandidateisexpectedtoshowa
depthandbreadthoftechnicalknowledgeandartistryaswellasahighstandardofteaching.
PRIORLEARNING
•
CandidatesmusthaveachievedtheAdvanced2qualificationintheFaculty
•
CandidatesmusthavesuccessfullyachievedtheLicentiate,ortheDiplomainDancePedagogyintheFaculty.
TIMEALLOWANCE
2hoursand45minutes
SYLLABUSCONTENT
Thecandidateshould:
1.
CoachapupilintwocontrastingtypesofAdvanced2work,assetbytheexaminers,lasting25minutes
foreachsection.(PupilprovidedbytheISTD)
2.
Composetwocontrastingsequencesfromanysectionofthesyllabus,thesubjecttobechosenbythe
examiners.
3.
Bring two prepared contrasting sequences from any section of the Advanced 2 syllabus, to music
selectedbythecandidate
4.
BringaprepareddanceofAdvanced2standard,composedbythecandidateandperformedeitherby
thecandidateorastudent
5.
AnswerquestionsonanyaspectofClassicalGreekDance(RubyGinnermethod)andspecificallyon
a)Historicalandarchitecturalbackgroundanditsdevelopmente.g.theatres,templesandstadia
b)TheatricalpresentationofClassicalGreekDance
c)TraditionalcostumeinAncientGreece
d)BenefitsofClassicalGreekDance
e)PromotionofClassicalGreekDance
f)LifeofRubyGinner
g)Arrangementofclassworkingivensituations (Section5shouldtake50minutes)
6.
Bringtwocopiesofanessay,minimum2,500words,onanyaspectofthehistoryanddevelopmentof
Ancient Greece and its influence and relevance today. Each must be accompanied by a stamped addressed
envelopeforitsreturn
ASSESSMENT
Each candidate will be examined singly before two examiners recruited and trained by the ISTD. Assessment is carried out by
meansofapracticaldemonstrationoftheknowledge,understandingandskillsrequired,aswellasanessay.
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MARKSCHEME
MarksAttainable
Communication,presentationandresponse
30
Balanceofinstructionandcorrection
30
Essayandbackgroundknowledge
40
Knowledgeofsyllabusanditsapplication
40
Musicalappreciation
20
Dramaticapplication
20
Creativeuseofsyllabus
20
Total 200
Themarksareaggregatedandtheoverallmarkisgivenoutof200.Thepassmarkis130,andtheresultiseitherAwardedorNot
Awarded.
REASONABLEADJUSTMENTS
TheISTDpolicyandprocedureforallreasonableadjustmentsforallqualificationsiscontainedwithintheEqualOpportunities
policyontheISTDwebsite.TheVocationalGradedExaminationsandProfessionalQualificationsaredesignedforthosewhoare
intendingtopursueacareerindance,eitherasaperformerorasateacher.Itis,therefore,veryunlikelythatapotential
performerwillrequirereasonableadjustments.However,apotentialteachermustbeabletodemonstrateallmovements
precisely,inordertoteachthemeffectively.Asthe‘Intermediate’examinationisalsonowincludedasaunitwithintheDiploma
inDanceInstruction,itislikelysomecandidateswillapplyforadjustments.Thisisbecausetheyare:
• Thosecandidateswhoarepossiblyalreadyteachingandwhodonothavethestaminaormuscularstrengththatis
normallyrequiredatthislevel,anditwouldbedeemedtobeunsafetorequirethemtoperformusingthesamedegree
ofstrengthandstaminaasayoungerdancer.
• Candidateswhodonothavesufficientphysicalfacilitytoperformthemovementsatspeedtotherequiredstandard,but
whocanneverthelessdemonstratethemataslowerpace.
• Candidateswho,throughtheirphysicalmakeup,wouldbecausinginjurytothemselves,egverystifffeet.
Thesamecriteriaapplytocandidatesathigherlevels.SuchcandidatesmustapplytotheCustomerServicesandQuality
AssuranceDepartment,usingtheApplicationforReasonableAdjustmentsform,atleastthreeweekspriortotheexamination
entry,givingdetailedreasonsfortherequest.ThiswillbeprocessedgivingtheFacultyopportunitytorefusespecialconditions,
recommendadditionalexaminationtime,orgivefurtherdetailedguidance.Inprinciple,theexaminationmustnotbeweighted
togiveanadvantagetoeitherthecandidatewithreasonableadjustmentsortheablebodiedcandidate.Thedemandsonboth
mustbeequal.Reasonableadjustmentswillbegenerallygrantedforcertainspecificsectionsoftheexamination,andcandidates
shouldindicatewhichofthesectionsmightbeaffected.Candidatesshouldattemptallmovementsandthroughout,mustdance
tothebestoftheirownphysicalability.Intheinterestsofsafetyandtofacilitateaccuracyofmovement,somecandidatesmay
indicatetheirowntempoandmaytakeextrapausesforbreathasnecessary.Ifrequired,questionsmaybeasked,andthesewill
bephrasedinsuchawayastoclarifytheknowledgeofthemechanicsofthemovement.Questioningisnotpermittedforevery
sectionoftheexaminationandwouldnormallybeusedinamaximumoftwoperformancesections.
TheISTDreservestherighttorefuseentrytoaparticularcandidatebecauseofareasonablebeliefthatundertakingthe
examinationwillcreatearisktothehealthorsafetyofthecandidate.Thisincludesanypregnantcandidatetakingapractical
examination.Theexamineralsohastherighttostopanexaminationifs/heconsidersthatthereisarisktothehealthorsafetyof
thecandidateiftheycontinue.
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PregnantcandidatesarerequestedtocompletetheApplicationforReasonableAdjustmentsformsothattheexaminercanbe
madeawareoftheircondition,regardlessofanyadjustmentbeingrequested,astheexaminerneedstobeinformed,and
additionaltimeforbreaksmayalsobeappliedfor.
RESULTSANDCERTIFICATION
AllISTDexaminationsaresingleperformanceatonemomentintime,withadetailedmarkingsystemawardedaccordingtothe
assessmentcriteriaandattainmentdescriptorsgivenforeachexamination.
Examinersreturntheresultsandreportsheetsassoonaspossibleaftertheexamination.Thereportsheetsforeachcandidate
areindividuallycheckedwithintheQualityAssurancedepartmentforadministrativeaccuracy.Undernormalcircumstancesthe
reportsheetsforUKexaminationswillbeissuedtotheteacherwithin21workingdaysoftheexamination.Anyerrorsfoundare
correctedbytheexaminerpriortofurtherprocessingofthewholeexaminationsession,andmaythereforeextendthesetimings,
althoughthedepartmentwillmakeeveryefforttoprocesstheseasrapidlyaspossible.
All results are entered by Sections, and checked for achieving the minimum pass levels, per Section and in total, and correct
levelsofattainmentagainstthetotalmarkachieved.
Resultsarethenclearedforcertificateissue,whichisundertakenbytheCustomerServicesandQualityAssurancedepartment,
andshouldbewithin6to8weeksoftheexamination.Copiesofallreportsheetsandresultsareheldonarchiveforreferenceas
necessary.
RE-TAKES
Candidateswhoarenotsuccessfulmaynotre-taketheexaminationuntil3monthsaftertheoriginalexamination.
REGULATION
ISTDGradedandVocationalGradedExaminations,theDiplomainDanceInstruction,DiplomainDanceEducationandDiplomain
DancePedagogyareregulatedbyOfqualinEngland;QualificationsWalesinWales;andtheCouncilfortheCurriculum
ExaminationsandAssessment(CCEA)inNorthernIreland.
TheRegulatedQualificationsFramework(RQF)providesasingle,simplesystemforcataloguingallregulatedqualifications,
indicatingqualificationsbytheirlevel(degreeofdifficulty)andsize(amountorbreadthoflearning).Sizeisindicatedbyacredit
value,correspondingtoatermusedinthetitle.AnAwardisworth1-12credits,aCertificateisworth13-36credits,anda
Diplomaisworth37ormorecredits.Onecreditcorrespondsto10hoursoflearningforthetypicallearner,whichisdividedinto
GuidedLearninghours(GLH),whichisbroadlycontacttimewiththeteacher,andpersonalstudytime,whichtogethermake
TotalQualificationTime(TQT).TheISTD’squalificationsontheRegulatedQualificationsFrameworkareasfollows:
Qualification Title
Qualification
number
Total
Qualification
Time (hours)
70
Credits
501/0755/0
Guided
Learning
Hours
60
ISTDLevel1AwardinGraded
ExaminationinDance:Grade1
(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel1AwardinGraded
ExaminationinDance:Grade2
(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel1AwardinGraded
ExaminationinDance:Grade3
(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel2AwardinGraded
501/0753/7
60
70
7
501/0754/9
60
70
7
501/0756/2
75
95
10
35
7
ExaminationinDance:Grade4
(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel2AwardinGraded
ExaminationinDance:Grade5
(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel3CertificateinGraded
ExaminationinDance:Grade6
(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel2CertificateinVocational
GradedExaminationinDance:
IntermediateFoundation(Classical
GreekDance)
ISTDLevel3CertificateinVocational
GradedExaminationinDance:
Intermediate(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel4CertificateinVocational
GradedExaminationinDance:
Advanced1(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel4DiplomainVocational
GradedExaminationinDance:
Advanced2(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel3DiplomainDance
Instruction(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel4DiplomainDance
Education(ClassicalGreekDance)
ISTDLevel6DiplomainDance
Pedagogy(ClassicalGreekDance)
501/0757/4
75
95
10
501/0758/6
90
130
13
501/0764/1
150
275
28
501/0728/8
150
275
28
501/0760/4
150
325
33
501/0761/6
150
375
37
501/1002/0
430
680
68
501/0750/1
630
920
92
600/4269/2
920
2130
213
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