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.