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FREESTYLE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
BOOKLET
JANUARY 2010
© South African Dance Teachers’ Association 2001
This syllabus is protected by copyright under the Bernie
Convention and the Copyright Act, No 98 of 1978. No part of this syllabus may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, scanning or by any information storage or retrieval
system, without permission in writing from the South African Dance Teachers’ Association.
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CONTENTS
Affiliation to SADTA………………………………………………………
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Procedure for Affiliation……………..…………….……………..……
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SADTA Training Courses ………………………………………………
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Refresher Course…………………………………….…………….………
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Student Qualification Procedures ……….………………………… 4/5/6
Associate Exam Procedures………………..………………………… 7/8/9
Licentiate Exam Procedures…………………………….…………… 10/11
Eligibility for nomination as Examiner (Amateur)…………… 11
Fellow Exam Procedures…………………………………………………
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Rules regarding failing written papers or practical………… 13
Eligibility for nomination as Examiner (Professional)…….. 13
Resigning from the SADTA……………………………………………
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SADTA Application for Affiliation………………………………….. 14
SADTA Professional Training Course Application…………… 15
Event Management Form………………………………………………
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Professional Exam Application Form…………………………….. 17
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Mock Adjudication Form……………………………………………….
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Contact details and office hours…………………………………… 19
Affiliation to SADTA An Affiliate is a dance professional who joins a professional association for the purpose of obtaining…
1. A teachers qualification
2. Information of upcoming events and competition entry forms
3. Development of teaching skills by attending training seminars
4. Be eligible to adjudicate (once qualified).
5. Be internationally recognized
Procedure for Affiliation:
1. Must relinquish amateur status. Once you are an affiliate you may not be
re-instated as an amateur
2. Fill in Affiliation application form and send to the SADTA Branch in your
province (see page 14)
3. Pay annual Affiliation Fee
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4. Please note: This is not a qualification and you may not advertise
that you are an Affiliate or a Member of the SADTA.
SADTA Training Courses The SADTA offer professional teachers training in
all grades from Student to Fellow. Please note:
We are a training body and will supply you with the Medal test syllabus up to the grade you are qualifying for as well as lectures pertinent to that grade.
It is advisable to know the dances before coming on course so as to facilitate your learning experience. Lessons may be booked with any Licentiate qualified
Teacher. Application form for required grade to reach the office by February each year so as to facilitate course requirements and costs.
See application from on page 15.
Refresher Course Once Qualified it is VITAL to attend the Training course annually or every two
years to keep abreast of new developments in dance and in the syllabus. Dance is a living and breathing art form and changes and development are what
make us so versatile and unstoppable. Don’t be left behind. Keep yourself updated and in the know!!!! Refresher courses are run at a minimal cost each
year. Contact the office for more details. You may only attend a refresher course for the grade that you currently hold a qualification.
Student Qualification Procedure as follows:
1. Affiliate to the SADTA Branch in your province.
2. Attend the Dance Diploma day (not applicable to candidates who have
completed a Freestyle Blue Riband medal test )
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3. Pass the Dance Diploma Exam ( not applicable to candidates who have
completed a Blue Riband medal test)
4. Attend the SADTA Freestyle Training Course
5. Pass all written exams (please see page 13 regarding failing) Candidate
may not do Practical exam until all written exams have been passed.
6. Assist at min of 3 competitions before practical Exam (please supply
completed event management forms with application )
7. Send in completed Exam Application form to SADTA Head office (page
17) with proof of deposit attached.
8. Pay Exam fee (contact office for cost).Proof of payment must accompany
exam application.
9. May not adjudicate at this level.
10. May put medalists through up to and including Bronze Bar grade only.
11. May Advertise as a Student Teacher of The Freestyle Faculty of the
SADTA
1. Dress Code : 2. Only jazz shoes and dance trainers allowed for practical demonstrations 3. of Freestyle; Slowdance and Rock n’ Roll
The correct hustle shoes to be worn for practical demonstrations - Hair as for medal test - Lady: Stretch dance wear and tights to be worn. - Men: Lycra shirt and Latin pants or bootleg trousers - Skirts required for Rock ’n Roll/Hustle and Slowdance
4. Written Exams/Assignments (Pass mark 50%) (Must be completed before practical exam may be danced)Please see page regarding procedure if you fail any written exams
- Anatomy - Body Conditioning - History of Dance and History of Music - Mechanics of Dance
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5. Practical/Theory Demonstrations (Pass mark 75%) 6. Warm-up (max 10 minutes - min 5 min)
7. Syllabus Demonstrations
Student Freestyle - Pre-Badge/Badge 1/Badge 2 / Badge 3 (Demonstrate each grade as an exam routine) - Pre-Bronze Freestyle demonstrate entire syllabus in routine - Bronze Bar Freestyle demonstrate entire syllabus in routine - Beginner/Novice grade competitive routine (min 8 phrases)
8. Student Rock ‘n Roll - Badge 2 & 3 (man & lady in an exam routine) - Pre-Bronze and Bronze Bar (man & lady in an exam routine) - Novice grade competitive routine (min 12 bars)
9. Student Slowdance - Badge 3 - Pre-Bronze - Bronze Bar - Beginner/Novice grade competitive routine (min 4 phrases)
10. Student Hustle - Bronze Bar 4 count (as man & lady in an exam routine) - - Novice grade competitive routine (min 6 phrases)
11. Oral Theory of all Student techniques, principles and basic figures in all styles. - Theory of Dances for all styles incorporating F/S ,Rock n’ Roll, Slowdance and Hustle up to and including Bronze Bar
12. Event Management Assist at a min. of 3 recognized events (studio competitions do not qualify) before examination date.
An Event Management form signed by organizer needs to be faxed to S.A.D.T.A office. See page 16 - Must attend at least 2 outside medal tests as an observer.
13. Practical Exam Application
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- Apply in writing/ via e-mail to SADTA Head office stating grade required, and date you would like to do your current exam. - Fax through proof of payment of practical exam with application. - (Details available from S.A.D.T.A. office) - Please fill in application on page 17
14. Rules regarding failing written papers or Practical
- If candidate fails one written paper and overall average is still a pass then candidate may dance practical exam. - If Candidate fails more than one written paper then they will need to re-do the course (at a discounted fee, please contact SADTA office for details) and re-write at the end of the course - If Candidate fails practical exam then they will have to re-apply and pay for a new exam.
Associate Exam
Procedure as follows:
1. Affiliate to the SADTA Branch in your province if not previously affiliated.
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2. Candidate needs to hold a Student Teachers Qualification or
Candidate needs to be a South African Champ Title Holder or Finalist or
candidate must have completed a Freestyle Blue Riband medal test .
(Please note: due to the high level of technical knowledge required for this
grade it is advisable to first complete a Student Teacher exam).
3. Need to attend the Dance Diploma Day (not applicable to candidates
who have completed a Freestyle Blue Riband medal test or currently hold
a Freestyle Student Qualification)
4. Need to Pass the Dance Diploma exam (not applicable to candidates who
have completed a Freestyle Blue Riband medal test or currently hold a
Freestyle Student Qualification)
5. Attend the SADTA Freestyle Training Course
6. Pass all written exams (please see page 13 regarding failing) Candidate
May not do Practical exam until all written exams have been passed and
assignments handed in by due date.
7. Complete all competition logistic requirements before practical Exam
(logistic forms with application - see page 16 ) and event management if
not previously completed. (see Student event management point 12)
8. Send in completed Exam Application form to SADTA office (page 17) with
proof of deposit attached.
9. Pay Exam fee (contact office for cost)
10. May adjudicate all grades at Festival Competitions and up to Rising Star
in Championship Competitions.
11. May put medalists through up to and including Silver grade only.
12. May Advertise as an Associate Teacher of The Freestyle Faculty of the
SADTA
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1. Dress Code Only jazz shoes and dance trainers allowed for practical demonstrations (Freestyle; Rock ’n Roll; Slowdance) - The correct hustle shoes to be worn for both man & lady - Hair as for medal test - Lady: Stretch dance wear and tights to be worn. - Men: Lycra shirt and Latin pants or bootleg trousers - Skirts required for Rock ’n Roll/Hustle and Slowdance
2. Written Exams/Assignments (Pass mark 50%) (Must be completed before practical exam may be danced) Applicable only If not previously written. Assignment must be handed in before due date.
- Anatomy - Body Conditioning - History of Danceand History of Music - Mechanics of Dance - Organizing a Medal Test (assignment)
3. Practical/Theory Demonstrations (Pass mark 75%) Warm-up (minimum 12 minutes - max 15 minutes)
(not applicable if previously danced student exam)
4. Syllabus Demonstrations: Associate Freestyle - Pre-Badge/Badge 1/Badge 2 – (Examiner to select 2 out of 5 dances) (not applicable if previously danced a student exam)
- Badge 3 demonstrate entire syllabus (not applicable if previously
danced a student exam) - Pre-Bronze demonstrate entire syllabus in routine (not applicable if
previously danced student exam) - Bronze Bar demonstrate entire syllabus in routine (not applicable if previously danced student exam) - Bronze demonstrate entire syllabus in routine –
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- Silver Bar demonstrate entire syllabus in routine – - Silver demonstrate entire syllabus in routine - - Novice competition routine (min of 8 phrases)
5. Associate Rock ‘n Roll - Pre-Bronze & Bronze routine (man & lady) - Silver Bar & Silver routine (man & lady) - Intermediate competition routine (min of 16 Bars )
6. Associate Slowdance - Attitude & Tabletop (not applicable if previously danced student exam) Tabletop with side kick and Adv Tabletop, - Wrap with ronde
- Intermediate competition routine (min of 5 phrases)
7. Associate Hustle - Bronze 4 count (man & lady)
- Silver bar & Silver 3 count (man & lady) - Intermediate competition routine (min of 6 phrases )
8. Oral
- Theory of all Student and Associate techniques, principles and basic figures in all styles.
- Theory of Dances for all styles up to and including Silver.
9. Other - Event Logistics & Event Management
- Assist compere x 2 - Assist scrutineer x 1 - Assist status secretary x 1 - Assist Chairman x 1 - before examination date.
- Must attend at least 2 outside medal tests. - Assist at 3 competitions for Event Management (not applicable if
previously completed Student Grade)
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- See form on page 17 10. Complete a min of 3 x mock adjudications before being eligible to
adjudicate. Must obtain and adjudicators License annually.
11. Practical Exam Application - Apply in writing/ via e-mail to SADTA Head Office stating grade required, who did your last exam and date you would like to do your current exam. Fax through proof of payment of practical exam with application. (Details available from S.A.D.T.A. office) see page 17.
12. Rules regarding failing written papers or Practical
- If candidate fails one written paper and overall average is still a pass then candidate may dance practical exam. - If Candidate fails more than one written paper then they will need to re-do the course (at a discounted price contact office for details) and re-write at the end of the course - If Candidate fails practical exam then they will have to re-apply and pay
for a new exam. - If Candidate fails to hand in project before due date they will
have to re-attend the training course. If Candidate fails project they will have to re-attend the course
Licentiate Exam
Procedure for Licentiate Exam: Must have held an Associate Qualification for a min of 2 years before
completing a Licentiate exam
Licentiate’s are eligible to adjudicate up to and including Championship sections at competitions as well as put through medalists up to and including Emerald Star
1. Dress Code - Only jazz shoes or dance trainers allowed for practical demonstrations (Freestyle; Rock ’n Roll; Slowdance) - The correct hustle shoes to be worn for both man & lady
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- Hair as for medal test - Lady: Stretch dance wear and tights to be worn. - Men: Lycra shirt and Latin pants or bootleg trousers - Skirts required for Rock ’n Roll/Hustle and Slowdance
2. Practical/Theory Demonstrations (Pass mark 75%) No written exams provided all lectures have been attended
3. Assignment (To be submitted within 4 months of course, failing to do so will require candidate to re-attend the course at a discounted rate . No practical may be taken until assignment has been handed in) (Pass mark 50%) - Advanced stretching and training of dancers body incorporating safety and strengthening aspects.
- How to organise a competition
4. Licentiate Freestyle - Gold Bar demonstrate freestyle syllabus - Gold demonstrate freestyle syllabus
- Championship Competitive solo routine (min 8 phrases) 5. Licentiate Rock ‘n Roll
- Gold Bar as Man & lady - Gold as man & Lady - Championship Competitive routine (min 16 Bars)
6. Licentiate Slowdance - Gold Bar Full syllabus
- Gold Full Syllabus - Championship Competitive routine (min 6 phrases) 7. Licentiate Hustle
- Gold Bar as man & lady 3 count - Gold as man & lady - - Championship Competitive routine (min 6 phrases)
8. Unprepared demonstration - Examiner to advise steps to be arranged in a choreographic pattern
9. Oral
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- Theory of all basic techniques, principles and figures inc syllabus For the Student, Associate and Licentiate grades.
10. Practical Exam Application
- Apply in writing/ via e-mail to SADTA Head office stating grade required, who did your last exam and date you would like to do your current exam. Fax through proof of payment of practical exam with application. (Details available from S.A.D.T.A. office) see page 17.
11. Rules regarding failing written papers or Practical If Candidate fails to hand in project before due date they will have to re-attend the training course. If Candidate fails project they will have to re-attend the course If Candidate fails practical exam then they will have to re-apply and pay for a new exam.
Eligibility for Nomination as a Medal Test Examiner
To become an examiner you have to hold a Licentiate Qualification for a min of 6 years. Vital to attend annual seminars and training
courses annually .Nominations are made by Examiners at an examiners meeting, then proposed by committee.
The nominees are sanctioned at council. Eligible to examine amateurs only.
Fellow Exam
Procedure for Fellow: Must hold a Licentiate Qualification for a minimum period of 5 years
before completing a Fellow exam Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.
1. Dress Code
- Only jazz shoes and dance trainers allowed for practical demonstrations (Freestyle; Rock ’n Roll; Slowdance) - The correct hustle shoes to be worn for both man & lady - Hair as for medal test
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- Lady: Stretch dance wear and tights to be worn. Men: Lycra shirt and Latin pants or bootleg trousers - Skirts required for Rock ’n Roll/Hustle and Slowdance
2. Written Exams/Assignments (Pass mark 60%) ( To be submitted before due date , no practical may be taken until assignments have been handed in ) Event Management Project: - Development of a dancer’s routine from Beg to Champ
3. Practical/Theory Demonstrations (Pass mark 75%)
4. Syllabus Demonstrations
Fellow Freestyle - Gold routine - Golden Scroll Routine own choreography - Open Championship routine (min 5 phrases)
5. Fellow Rock ‘n Roll - Gold routine (man & lady)
- Open Championship Rock n’ Roll routine
6. Fellow Slowdance - Gold routine - Open Championship Slowdance routine (min 4 phrases)
7. Fellow Hustle - Gold Routine (man & lady)
- Open Championship Routine (man & lady)
8. Oral - Theory of all techniques, principles and basic figures in all styles. Theory of Dances for all styles.
9. Practical Exam Application
- Apply in writing/ via e-mail to SADTA Head office stating grade required, who did your last exam and date you would like to do your current exam.
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- Fax through proof of payment of practical exam with application. (Details available from S.A.D.T.A. office) see page 17.
Rules regarding failing written papers or Practical
If Candidate fails to hand in project before due date they will have to re-attend the training course. If Candidate fails project they will have to re-attend the course
· If Candidate fails practical exam then they will have to re-apply and pay for a new exam date.
Eligibility for Nomination as a Professional Examiner
(Please see Licentiate page 11) To be able to examine Professionals you will have to be
an existing Examiner with a Fellow Qualification and will need to be nominated by the SADTA Professional Training Body.
Once nominated your nomination will be put forward to National Council.
Note: A Fellow Qualification does not automatically make you an examiner.
Resigning from the SADTA. If you no longer wish to be a member of the SADTA due to any reason
whatsoever, please send a letter requesting the relinquishing of your membership to the SADTA. This means you will no longer be a member of the SADTA and will no longer receive information regarding updates of the development of dance. You will no longer be eligible to pay your annual subscriptions or adjudication fees. You will no longer be eligible for adjudication or be able to put through
medalists. You will be eligible to renew your membership at any time should your circumstances change.
SADTA APPLICATION FOR AFFILIATION
Full Name of Applicant: _____________________________ Postal Address: _________________________________ _____
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Tel No: Home: _____________ Work _________________ Cell_______________________ Fax __________________ E-mail _______________________________________________ Date of Birth (if Under 21) __________________________ To the Committee: I hereby apply for affiliation to the __________________________ Branch of the South African Dance Teachers Association. Signed___________________________ Date ________________ Annual Subscriptions fees: due annually for the following. Please contact office for relevant fee requirements for the current year. Enrollment Fee (once off payment) Head Office Subs (payable in July each year) Branch Subs (payable in July each year) SAD&DSC Subs (Payable in January each year for adjudicator’s license) For Office use only: Two Licentiates or Fellow members to propose and second this application before admitting applicant as an Affiliate of the Association. Proposed By: ____________________ Date___________________ Seconded by ____________________
SADTA
Professional Training Course Application
Full Name of Applicant: _____________________________ Postal Address: _________________________________ _____
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Tel No: Home: _____________ Work _________________ Cell_______________________ Fax __________________ E-mail _______________________________________________ Date of Birth (if Under 21) __________________________ Grade you would like to attend: ___________________ Brief Dance history __________________________________________ Studio currently training under: ____________________________________ Current dance Qualifications :_____________________________________ How many Years teaching at Current Qualification level.________________ Have you completed the Dance Diploma Exam? ___________________ If yes, when and what grade___________________________________ Area’s currently teaching in _____________________________________ Do you freelance for other studio’s and if so who? Date of application _____________________________________
EVENT MANAGEMENT FORM Candidate to complete and fax through with exam application form
Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 1. Name of Competition _____________________________________ Date ________________
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Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________ Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 2. Name of Competition _____________________________________ Date ________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________ Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 3. Name of Competition _____________________________________ Date ________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________
EVENT LOGISTIC FORM Candidate to complete and fax through with exam application form
Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 1. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Compere Assistant x 1: ____________________________________________
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Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) __________________________ 2. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Compere Assistant x 2: ____________________________________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________ 3. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Chairmans Assistant x 1:_________________________________________
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Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________ 4. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Scrutineers Assistant x 1:_________________________________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________
5. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Status Secretary Assistant x 1:_________________________________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________
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Signed (by organizer/chairman) ____________________________
SADTA Freestyle Faculty Professional Exam Application Form
Name_______________________________________________ Date________________________________________________ Exam Grade __________________________________________ Previous Qualification grade and date thereof________________ _____________________________________________________ Do you belong to any other dance associations? _______________ _____________________________________________________ Previous Examiner _____________________________________ Date Requested for Exam _______________________________ Date of Written Exams or Project handed in ____________________ Proof of Payment Attached ________ _________________________ Studio currently teaching at _______________________________ Location of Current studio _________________________________ Event Management from attached __________________________ For Office use only
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******************************************************** Date of Exam _____________________Venue_______________________ Examiner _______________________________________________ RSVP to Candidate __________________________________________ Signed ________________________________________
MOCK ADJUDICATION FORM Candidate to complete and fax through to office
(Only for Associate Qualified Professionals)
Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 1. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by chairman) ____________________________ Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 2. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by chairman) ____________________________
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Name of Candidate _______________________________________ 3. Name & date of Competition _____________________________________ Chairman’s Report ________________________________________ Signed (by chairman) ____________________________
SADTA PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Gauteng office hours :
Monday – Thursday 09h00 -12h00
Telephone : 011 849 8963
Facsimile : 011 849 8964
086 689 1818
E-MAIL ADDRESS : [email protected] SADTA Head office - Linda Lamprecht
<[email protected]> Freestyle applications [email protected]
WEB PAGE :
www.sadta.co.za KZN BRANCH EASTERN CAPE BRANCH Neville Letard Miranda Botha [email protected] [email protected]
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FREESTATE BRANCH WESTERN CAPE BRANCH Elize Cogle Gladys Bullock [email protected] [email protected]
