National Association Of Teachers of Dancing
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Original Street Styles
Our Locking, Breaking, House and Hip Hop Syllabi are designed to give the dancer an overall foundation in these Original Street Styles and provide the backbone to allow teachers and dancers to continue creating content and evolving these styles for many years to come.
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Ballroom & Latin American Graded Syllabi
The NATD is thrilled to introduce our Graded Ballroom & Latin American Syllabi, featuring Grades 1 to 6 plus Intermediate level! 🌟 Give your students the chance to refine their skills and showcase their progress, while providing teachers with enhanced content for their classes. Everyone wins!
Ballroom
Ballroom
The NATD has had a separate Ballroom Branch since the early 1920's. Over the years a complex and detailed technique has been developed.
Latin American
Introduced in the 1930's the NATD offers a comprehensive training system for those wishing to study Latin American dance styles.
Sequence
Classical Sequence, formerly known as Old Time, is a very beautiful form of dance covering Quick Waltzs, Two Steps, Tangos, Gavottes and Saunters.
Solo Development Award
Solo Development Award - a new and exciting way of training pupils in the art of dancing solo in the recognised Ballroom genres.
2024 Annual Performance Award Ballroom
The awards are superb and are a must for anyone taking NATD exams in 2024.
Theatrical
Adult Fit
The NATD has designed this syllabus specifically for those over 16 who wish to study theatrical dance styles for pleasure.
Ballet
The National ballet syllabus is designed for every child to acquire and develop the basic skills and technique of classical ballet.
Classic (Russian) Ballet
The Classic Ballet branch provides a syllabus following the Russian style of ballet training.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance emerged in the 1950's , after the modern movement and post-modern movement, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet.
Gymnastic Dance
The Gymnastic Dance syllabus is designed to develop strength, flexibility, agility, co-ordination and technique, incorporating gymnastic tricks with dance.
Modern Stage
This comprehensive syllabus provides a sound basis for students to develop the strength, litheness, style and presentational skills necessary to the dancer.
Musical Theatre
The NATD's exciting syllabus provides examination opportunities for candidates wishing to learn and develop their skills in acting,singing and dance/movement.
National Tap
The National Tap Branch was first devised in 1932 by the originator of the syllabus Miss Maude Wells and has continued to expand and develop since.
Stage Branch Tap
The NATD's exciting syllabus created for all ages embraces exercise, fitness and fun through the fabulous rhythms and up beat music.
2024 Annual Performance Award Theatrical
The awards are superb and are a must for anyone taking NATD exams in 2024.
Multi Branch Genres
Country & Western
Country and Western, or Line Dancing, continues to develop as both music and styles change.
Freestyle
Originally known as 'disco dancing' this style began in 1977 with the release of Saturday Night Fever.
2024 Annual Performance Award Freestyle
The awards are superb and are a must for anyone taking NATD exams in 2024.
Programs
Programs for all ages
Teachers are you looking for new inspiration to help boost your school? then why not consider running an NATD Early Movers or NATD Diamonds session. This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
NATD Policies
Ofqual and UCAS
Ofqual / UCAS
The NATD are Ofqual/CCEA recognised registered & students can receive UCAS tariff points when taking specific Theatrical/Freestyle exams.