Contemporary

The Medal Test System

How performance-based awards build stage presence and confidence from age 3 upwards. These tests focus on the joy of dance, rhythm, and creative movement, allowing students to perform choreographed routines that highlight their individual personality and passion for expression.

The Graded Examination System

A structured technical journey from Preliminary and Grade 1 through to Grade 6 and beyond. Grounded in the pioneering work of masters like Graham, Cunningham, and Limón, each level introduces foundational contemporary vocabulary—focusing on core stability, floorwork, release technique, and the dynamics of fall and recovery.

UCAS & Vocational Routes

Understanding how Grade 6 and Vocational levels (such as Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate) contribute to higher education. These grades demand an advanced level of technical proficiency and choreographic understanding, providing students with the Ofqual-regulated credits necessary for university applications and academic advancement.

Professional Pathways

The transition from student to professional through Student Teacher, Associate, Licentiate, and Fellowship levels. This route is designed for those dedicated to the art of teaching contemporary dance, providing a deep pedagogical understanding of the NATD syllabus and nurturing the next generation of creative voices.

🤖 Please Note: These introductory explainer videos are AI-generated based on official syllabi developed by our expert human committees. Our standard, in-depth training courses are delivered entirely by our human faculty.