Examination News

South London Dance School Examinations

Children can be entered into ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) examinations throughout their training as long as they are attending all the recommended classes.  We hold an annual examination session at our studios towards the end of the spring term.  The teacher decides when a child is ready to take an examination and we politely ask that parents / guardians respect this decision as it is always for the benefit of the child. 

When a child is offered an examination, we recommend that they do enter and ask that parents are supportive of the requirement for extra lessons prior to the examination. Examinations are a good consolidation of class work, encourage focus and commitment, and promote a sense of achievement.

Our July 2021 examination session results were, as ever, outstanding, which is especially impressive given the interruptions to training over the last year.  We are very proud of the fantastic results our students achieved.

Our next ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) is pencilled for Monday 4th July to Sunday 10th July (excluding Saturday 9th July).  This forthcoming session taking place in the summer is again due to impact of the pandemic.  However, after our July 2022 session, we plan to revert to our usual schedule of holding our annual examination session each spring term, just before the Easter break.

Please read the link below for more information about the examinations which students can take with us from Year 1 upwards and approximate timings . . .

Introduction to Dance Examinations at SLDS 10082021