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New Look National
From our August 2010 Newsletter.
At one time we had over 500 different examinations and grades each with its own medal, award and paperwork. This involved us carrying an enormous amount of stock some of which was rapidly turned over and others which have remained with us for years.
The basis of re-selection has been purely on demand with just one or two exceptions. Examinations which were duplicated under another title have been deleted. Higher grades which are just a re-examination, whereby a pupil may have an objective to continue to retain or even improve their skills no longer have an expensive award but just a certificate. Thus allowing us to reduce the fees.
Exceptions have been made for some branches with a limited demand based on historical or sentimental reasons by a reduced range. Sequence Dancing, Country and Western Line Dancing, Rock ‘n’ Roll, a new section called ‘Club Dance’ formally titled Alternative Rhythms in the Ballroom section where new dances may be added and Contemporary Dance in Theatrical none of which justify large stocks of medals and awards.
These new awards and changes will be introduced and available from 1st January 2011. A changeover period will extend until 30th June, 2011 when candidates may complete a series say of Bronze, Silver and Gold in the original old design. As medals have to be ordered in quantities of 250 or 500 this will be available AS LONG AS STOCKS LAST. Fees will be those paid at present in 2010.
All medals will be supplied in an attractive presentation box with a transparent cover. Each will carry a plate engraved with the candidates name and the date.
The present wooden plaques will be discontinued and replaced with attractive cups varying in size and also engraved with the candidates name and date.
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Miss Sandi Lewis with some of her successful Associate/Licentiate candidates in Kamloops Canada examined in January 2012 by Annette Hufton
