Examinations and Medal Tests
Technical Examinations
Syllabi are taken in the following subjects:
Classical - Ballet, National and Greek.
Stage - Tap, Soft Musical Comedy, Acrobatic, Lyrical and Modern, Musical Theatre,
Ballroom & Latin American
Irish - Hard, Soft & Ceili
All examinations may be taken in all grades up to and including professional qualifications. Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Primary, Grade One to Five, Pre-Elementary, Elementary/Associate, Intermediate/Licentiate and Advanced/Fellowship.
Medal Examinations
These examinations can be taken in the above subjects, including Drama and Song and Dance, either as Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartets, Troupes or Groups - in full stage makeup and costume.
ADVERTISING PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications should be advertised in the following way:
| Affiliated Members | A.B.D. (AFF) |
| Student Members | S.A.B.D. |
| Dancers Diploma | A.B.D. (DD Elem) |
| A.B.D. (DD Inter) | |
| A.B.D. (DD Adv) | |
| Associate Members | A.A.B.D. |
| Licentiate Members | L.A.B.D. |
| Fellowship Members | F.A.B.D. |
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DANCERS DIPLOMA AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
The Dancers Diploma is not a teachers examination, and not a qualification to teach. It is a performers examination and not a technical examination, requiring teaching knowledge and a written project book together with references from two professional people, as is required in a professional teaching examination.
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