Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
The ISTD created their syllabus in 1932 and are continually changing and updating their syllabus. Through their carefully planned and well-tried examination syllabus, which combines modern dance, jazz and other dance styles, young people are trained to become disciplined and versatile dancers. Modern offers students the fast paced, energetic and fun style of dance that develops strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination with free work. Classes are offered from age 5yrs and enter examinations from Grade 1 upwards.The examination structure of the ISTD is designed to cater equally for those who wish to progress to making dance their profession, either as a performer or dance teacher, and for those pursuing dance purely as a leisure activity. The teaching qualifications are structured to give the new teacher the best possible foundation from which to work, with a particular emphasis on safe dance practice and the needs of the growing child. Students work their way up through the ISTD grades to Grade 6, at which point those that are capable will move on to Vocational examinations: Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2. All titles awarded by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing are internationally recognized.
Who is it for?
- Children ages 7 years and up
- Children with or without prior experience
- Children showing a keen interest in the dance
- Able to follow instructions
- Ready to participate and listen to a teacher
Classes
Graded Examinations
The aim of Graded Examinations is to provide an assessment scheme for dance, which gives the basis for the measurement of the individual candidate's progress and development, whether the candidate is pursuing dance as a leisure activity or as preparation for a professional career as a dance teacher or performer. There are six practical examination grades, numbered from 1 to 6, in order to indicate the increasing order of difficulty (6 represents the highest level of attainment). Teacher will assess the student in trial class to ascertain which level they will fit into.
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Vocational Graded Examinations
The Vocational Graded Examinations in Modern Theatre, from Intermediate Foundation through to Advanced 2, develop the candidate's expertise in such a way as to provide the basis for either professional employment as a dancer or further training as a dance teacher. Teacher will assess the student in trial class to ascertain which level they will fit into.
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Fee
Classes meet ONCE A WEEK and ALL WEEKS. No matter how many classes occur in one month, fees will remain the same every month for convenience purposes whether it is a short or long month. Lessons are not prorated for missed classes. All Fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and must be paid in full.First Trial (Allowed once only)
| Item | Fee |
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| Trial | FREE |
Due At Registration
Registration | RM 30 |
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| One Time Fee | |
Deposit | RM 50 |
| One Time Fee (Refunable) |
Sign-up Monthly
| ISTD Classes | Monthly 1x Weekly | Monthly 2x Weekly |
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| Grade 1 | RM 110 | RM 180 |
| Grade 2 | RM 120 | RM 200 |
| Grade 3 | RM 130 | RM 220 |
| Grade 4 | RM 150 | RM 260 |
| Grade 5 | RM 170 | RM 300 |
| Grade 6 | RM 190 | RM 340 |
| Jazz Awards Bronze | RM 150 | |
| Jazz Awards Silver | RM 170 | |
| Jazz Awards Gold | RM 190 | |
| Inter-Found | RM 200 | RM 360 |
| Intermediate | RM 210 | RM 380 |
| Advanced 1 | RM 230 | RM 420 |
| Advanced 2 | RM 250 | RM 460 |
Levels
| Grades / Levels | Entry Prerequisites |
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| Grade 1 | 7 to 8 years |
| Grade 2 | 8 to 10 years |
| Grade 3 | 9 & above |
| Grade 4 | 10 & above |
| Grade 5 | 11 & above |
| Grade 6 | 12 & above |
| Jazz Awards Bronze | 10 & above |
| Jazz Awards Silver | 11 & above |
| Jazz Awards Gold | 13 & above |
| Int-Found | 12 & above |
| Intermediate | 13 & above |
| Advanced 1 | Completed Intermediate |
| Advanced 2 | Completed Advanced 1 |
If your student decides they would like to participate in the ISTD examinations, they will be expected to maintain and follow through on certain requirements, including but not limited to:
- Continued consistent 2x a week attendance in their Istd Modern class
- Additional Body Conditioning class is highly recommended to improve strength and flexibility
- Classical Ballet is also highly recommended to improve technique especially for levels Grade 5 and above
Register Me!
Our more popular classes can fill up very quickly. To ensure you don't miss out we recommend you register your class in advance to secure your spot. Please visit the weekly schedule to view and select which classes you/your child will be taking. Before you register for a class, please consider our Fees and Policies. We encourage you to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding registration.- ALL BOOKINGS must be made at least 24 Hours before your anticipated lesson
- We recommend placing bookings less than 24-hours before class directly with our customer service "WhatsApp"
- Full payment of the total quoted amount becomes due immediately once the booking is formally accepted
- Cancellations & Reschedulling must be done at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise forfeited
- No refunds or credits for late cancellations or no shows
- If Sole To Soul Dance Studio cancels a class for any reason a make-up class will be offered
RAD And ISTD Grades Classes
Our youngest dancers will be introduced to ballet and modern dance by our professional teachers in a fun, friendly and structured class. At Sole To Soul Dance Studio we enhance our student’s education through the highly respected Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) graded and vocational examinations.
