Exam Boards

At Stars Academy, we partner with leading exam boards to ensure our students receive the highest quality training and internationally recognized qualifications. Explore the boards we work with below.

Idta – International Dance Teachers’ Association

The International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA) is dedicated to dance teaching and examinations.

Focus: Dance teaching and examinations.

Founded: 1903, UK.

Disciplines: Ballroom, Latin, Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, and more.

Activities:

  • Offers teaching qualifications and dance exams for students of all ages.
  • Professional development for dance teachers.
  • Competitions and showcases internationally.

Website: idta.co.uk

Ncdta – National Contemporary Dance Teachers Association

The National Contemporary Dance Teachers Association (NCDTA) focuses on contemporary dance education and teaching standards.

Focus: Contemporary dance education and teaching standards.

Founded: UK-based (exact year varies in sources, modern organization).

Disciplines: Contemporary and creative dance for children and adults.

Activities:

  • Teacher training courses and qualifications.
  • Student assessments and graded exams.
  • Encourages creativity and development in contemporary dance teaching.

Website: ncdta.co.uk

Rad – Royal Academy Of Dance

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is dedicated to classical ballet education and teacher training.

Focus: Classical ballet education and teacher training.

Founded: 1920, UK.

Disciplines: Ballet (primarily classical), also includes modern and contemporary ballet styles in syllabi.

Activities:

  • Structured ballet syllabi for students from beginner to professional level.
  • Teacher training and licensure programs.
  • International ballet competitions, exams, and teacher development programs.

Website: rad.org.uk

Lamda – London Academy Of Music & Dramatic Art

The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) focuses on performing arts, especially drama and speech.

Focus: Performing arts, especially drama and speech.

Founded: 1861, UK.

Disciplines: Acting, speaking, stage performance, musical theatre.

Activities:

  • Offers graded exams in speech and drama for students of all ages.
  • Professional drama school for higher education in theatre arts.
  • Public performances, workshops, and competitions.

Website: lamda.ac.uk

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