Exams
Along with other performance opportunities, exams offer our pupils a chance to demonstrate their very best dancing in front of an examiner, and gain a reward for their hard work throughout the year. Whilst exams are not compulsory for our pupils, they are an important part of any dancer's training, and help pupils to build up confidence and self esteem.
We hold exam sessions at least 3 times a year with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD). The RAD and the ISTD are at the forefront of dance training both in the UK and internationally. We also offer Musical Theatre exams with the International Dance Teachers' Association (IDTA). These three societies are highly regarded within the industry and are endorsed and accredited by the Council for Dance Training and Education (CDET) and by OFQUAL.
“We are proud of our excellent examination record, and our pupils consistently achieve results way above the national average with the majority gaining Merit or Distinction.”
We enter our pupils for all levels of exam, from Class Awards for our 5 year olds, to professional level qualifications for our most senior pupils. From Grade 6, pupils who achieve a pass in their exams can use their results towards their points tariff when applying to university or higher education in the UK.
Uniforms
We have a uniform for all our classes which can be ordered through us. We suggest new pupils complete their trial lessons before purchasing any items.
We do ask that pupils come to class in the correct uniform and with hair neatly tied back or in a bun where appropriate.
Venues
The South West School of Dance
2 The Tanyard, Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HD
We have our own studio complex with plenty of parking. The studio complex offers a large and airy dance studio with mirrors and ballet barres and a smaller dance studio for singing, speech and drama and private lessons. We also have boys’ and girls’ changing rooms, and toilets.
Classes run at the studio six days a week.
The Blue School Sports Centre
Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR
We use the Kennion Gym and there are changing rooms and toilets onsite. There is also ample parking.
We run classes at this venue on Mondays.
Hindhayes Infant School
Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HB
Classes run here on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the school hall.
There is parking immediately outside the hall.