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E X A M I N A T I O N S

EDTA Examinations are designed for the very young student through to advanced levels. The training incorporates precision and fine technique with the artistic finish demanded by professionals.

Graded Examinations from beginners to major levels, Graduations and Teaching qualifications are available in all Facets. Students receive a Certificate, Report and Medal and have the opportunity to apply for an “Award of Excellence” when three Honours or Distinction grades are achieved.

Examination grades range from Pass to Distinction & Assessment grades from C to A+.



GRADING SYSTEM

EDTA GRADES

- Novice
- Introductory - Grades 1 to 4
- Pre-Elementary
- Elementary
- Associate Technique
- Associate Diploma (Assistant Teacher qualifications)
- Members Technique
- Members Diploma (full Teaching qualifications)
- Licentiate (Ballet only) in all facets


 

In Associate & Members Classical Ballet Technique students have the option to complete the grades as either a Student or a Student Teacher.




TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching qualifications are available in all styles; EDTA teachers must have attained at least Members Technique & Diploma level to be a qualified teacher.

EDTA Inc will process, credit and transfer achievements from other Associations (on approval) for teachers to become an EDTA Member & continue with the EDTA Board of Examinations. The Association provides continuing opportunities for Teachers through refresher courses and seminars.

FACETS

- Classical Ballet
- Modern / Contemporary
- Lyrical Ballet
- Musical Theatre
- Tap
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- European (Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish & Highland)
- Speech and Drama

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PRINCIPLES OF EDTA Inc

E.    ETHICS
To consider first the interests of the Society and to carry out and believe in the established policies.

D.    DISCIPLINE
As a teaching fraternity we must show Adaptability, Consistency, Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Punctuality and Reliability

 

T.    TEACHER

We should strive to improve techniques and our quality of teaching.
 

A.    ART

Dance is an Art Form and we shall give our students the utmost measure of our knowledge in teaching the Love and Fellowship of Dance.

HISTORY OF EDTA Inc

EDTA commenced in 1974 & is dedicated to the promotion of Dance & Theatre Arts. Uniquely Australian in origin, it offers children through to adults an all encompassing training system, in which all Theatre Arts can be combined & studied.
 

Since its beginning, EDTA Inc. has grown to become a major force in all facets of the performing arts. Members and Administration together continually strive to aim for high standards and are always seeking new and varied experiences for members and students. The popularity of this organisation is brought about by the diversity offered in all of its sylllabi.


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FACETS OFFERED BY EDTA Inc

Examinations available from beginners to major levels. Graduations and Teaching Qualifications in all Facets.

EDTA Classical Ballet
EDTA Tap Technique
EDTA Jazz Technique
EDTA Hip Hop
EDTA Modern / Contemporary Dance
EDTA Lyrical Ballet
EDTA Drama Henderson Technique
EDTA European / Spanish / HIghland
Stagecraft Musical Theatre

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