🤸 Master the NATD Gymnastic Dance syllabus with this concise introductory course. Discover how to blend artistry and acrobatics through a structured, step-by-step roadmap. From Class Exams and Preliminary grades (ages 4–6) through to Grade 5 and professional teaching qualifications, this course provides the tools to guide your dancers from foundational strength to artistic mastery.
What you’ll learn:
This Explainer Video maps the NATD Gymnastic Dance journey—from building blocks to professional careers.
- Foundational Building Blocks – Developing core strength, flexibility, and fundamental shapes like tucks and pikes in young dancers.
- The Graded System – A progression from Grade 1 (cartwheels) to Grade 5 (complex moves like the dolphin), featuring integrated theory.
- Performance & Awards – Using Juvenile, Junior, and Senior medals to celebrate performance and the joy of dance.
- Professional Pathways – The route to becoming a certified teacher via Associate and Licentiate qualifications.
💡 Ideal for: Teachers new to the NATD Gymnastic Dance syllabus.