Examinations
You will find that the SIPBE
follows the guidelines of
all major leading Dance Societies; therefore our standards will be
recognised and comparable if the candidate relocates to a different
country.
Any of our fully qualified an up-to-date members may enter candidates
for examinations. The examinations can be arranged in their own Studio,
or maybe taken at one of our special open sessions that are held at our
head office facilities or in pre-arranged venues. Teachers wishing to
enter candidates in any of these centres should apply to head office.
The examination structure of the
SIPBE is designed to
cater equally for those pursuing dance purely as a leisure activity
which gives the candidates a sense of achievement as well as the fun
and pleasure of gaining awards as well as those wishing to progress to
making dance their profession, either as a performer or dance teacher.
GRADES
Grade examinations can be taken in Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern/Jazz,
Flamenco, Cheerleading. Grade levels include Pre-Primary, Primary,
Grades I, II, III & IV. Major levels include Intermediate
Foundation, Foundation, Advanced I & II.
MEDAL TESTS
Medal tests may be taken in Modern Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence,
Disco, Country & Western, Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern/Jazz, Funky
Jazz, Flamenco, Cheerleading. The levels progress from Rainbow (under
5yrs), Bronze to Silver, Gold, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Stars,
Supreme Award, Paramount Award & Annual Awards.
18 PLUS
Examinations specially designed for the mature student now available in
Classical Ballet and Tap.
SPECIALITY AWARDS
Some Faculties offer other types of qualifications other than those
mentioned above so please refer to individual syllabi for full details.
Special Examinations are available in music and singing.
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Professional examinations must be obtained by sitting a professional
teaching examination and these are taken in strict rotation obeying the
predetermined waiting period before progressing to the next level. You
may also add to any of your existing qualifications in the same way.
Student Teacher (optional)
Associate
Member
Fellow
Examiner
Non- Teaching Examinations (annual dance diplomas 1, 2 &3 designed
for professional dancers to help maintain and improve the standard of
their dancing)
All our examiners hold a
Fellowship Professional
Qualification in the branches in which they examine and have been
approved by our examinations board.