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GUIDELINES TO CBAA MEDAL SYSTEM

CBAA – MEDAL

To participate in the C.B.A.A. medal system:

1. Teachers request a date.

The most suitable times for the medal days are:

      • during the normal dance lessons times.
      • Saturday or Sunday.

2. Prepare set steps and exercises appropriate for the:

      • age
      • ability
      • grade standard of the children entering for the exam.

3. The teacher may choose the music for the medal display.

      • YOU MUST NOT USE MUSIC FROM OTHER ACADEMIES EXAMINATION SYLLABUS.

4. Prepare the medal report by completing the sections in BLACK BIRO.

      • name (correct spelling)
      • date
      • studio
      • grade level and dance style

5. Organise the medal day timetable. Usually 15-20 minutes is required for a grade examination. Groups of approximately 6-8 pupils per group.

 

ON YOUR MEDAL DAY:

Teachers may choose if they wish to be present in the room with the children. You may conduct the medal display as:

      • a formal examination where the children enter the room alone and complete set pattern of exercises and sets
        or
      • an open style class where the teacher tells the children what they will do but does not correct any mistakes or technical errors.

Most studios are now choosing a combination of the above styles.

The certificates, report and medals with an account for the total number of candidates will be sent out to the teacher as soon as possible (usually within the fortnight).

Medals, certificates and reports must be presented to the candidates and are not to be withheld by the teachers.

EXPLANATION OF REPORT AND RESULTS

The numbered boxes:

      • 1 = the candidate is confident in prescribed skill area throughout the performance.
      • 2 = the candidate shows confidence in the prescribed area but does not maintain the same skill throughout the performance.
      • 3 = the candidate has a positive approach and is working towards developing a confident level in the prescribed skill level.
      • 4 = the candidate has reached a basic level of proficiency in the prescribed skill.

The final grade:

      • HONOURS: Candidates show excellent preparation and training. Their technical and presentation skills are well developed and maintained throughout the performance.
      • Candidate must achieve at least 3 ticks in the 1st column and the other 1 are no lower than the second column.
      • (Grades 5, 6 & 7 must have the three ticks in the top 3 skills – knowledge, technique and musicality.)
      • HIGHLY COMMENDED: Candidates are generally well prepared with good technical ability and a strong development in all prescribed areas. Candidates achieve all ticks in the 1st and 2nd columns but have less than three in column 1.
      • COMMENDED: Candidates have good knowledge of examination expectations and show development in the prescribed skill areas. Candidates may achieve ticks in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd columns.
      • PASS: Candidates show a positive approach to the examination and demonstrate an awareness of the prescribed skill areas.
      • Candidates achieve ticks in the assorted levels but do not have the combinations of the above results.