Starsteps Dance School
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Positive Progress, Exams & Medal Tests


At Starsteps Dance School we believe in rewarding children as they progress through new challenges.

Examinations are optional although we do recommend that children take official A.B.D (Associated Board of Dance) examinations and Medal Tests if offered the chance. We offer Medal Tests for all ages from Infant 1 classes and Graded Examination from Primary level for Infant 2 classes.

​Exams are not as scary as they sound and can do wonders for the children's confidence and self-belief!

Our examination board is OFQUAL and GQAL registered so these dance exams can really help to shape your child's future in such a positive way! We will never force a child into an exam or enter a child who is not ready for an exam, taking that worry away from both you and your child.

We carry stickers for our youngest dancers , as well as Starsteps Star cards and  Achievement Certificates to hand out to children who have made exceptional effort or progress in class.

​Exam entries will always be based on good knowledge of the necessary work and a good attendance rate.

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Associated Board of Dance Graded Examinations & Medal Tests

Following the return of our classes after lockdown, as teachers we have really felt the need to bring more creativity into our classes to help our young dancers find their confidence and self expression again.

​ We feel so passionately that it is most important for our younger dancers to simply enjoy being in a creative space and learning the basic skills in their own time that graded examinations aren't necessary for children below Primary grade (around age 7 - 8) however the option of more performance based Medal Tests will be available to some of our younger dancers to boost confidence and become familiar with the exam day process! 
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​ All of the necessary progressions will be followed to prepare children for their futures in dance.


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 Exam Results

Congratulations to all of our young dancers who took their A.B.D examinations this year and gained fantastic results across the board, we are very proud of you!

Medal Test Results for Sunday 3rd July Coming soon
Graded Examination Results for Sunday 3rd July Coming soon
​Medal Test Results for Sunday 15th May 2022

Character Baby Bronze-  100% DISTINCTION
Ballet Baby Bronze -  100% DISTINCTION
Ballet Junior Bronze- 100% DISTINCTION
Ballet Junior Bronze -100% DISTINCTION 
Song & Dance Intermediate Bronze-100% DISTINCTION 
​Graded Examination Results for Sunday 15th May 2022 

Primary Ballet 70% MERIT
Primary Ballet 30% DISTINCTION
Grade 1 Foundation Ballet 83% MERIT
​Grade 1 Foundation Ballet 17% DISTINCTION
​Exam Results for A.B.D Graded Examinations for Sunday 13th December 2020

Preparatory Tap - 100% MERIT
Primary Tap - 100% pass rate. Marks ranging from PASS to MERIT
Primary Modern Jazz - 100% pass rate. Marks ranging from PASS through MERIT to DISTINCTION
​Medal Tests Results for Sunday 23rd June 2019

Ballet Bronze 100% MERIT
Ballet Bronze 100% MERIT
Modern Jazz Bronze 100%  MERIT
Modern Jazz Bronze 100% MERIT
Tap Bronze 100% MERIT
Acro Infant/Junior/Intermediate Bronze 100% MERIT
Song & Dance Junior Bronze 100%MERIT
  • Welcome to Starsteps
  • What we offer
  • Summer School & Events
  • Current Timetable & Registration & Fees
  • September Timetable, Registration & Fees
  • Shows & Performances
  • Exams & Positive Progress
  • Our Uniform
  • Dates & Contact
  • COVID-19 Safety Information
  • Members Area