FAQs

If you have any further queries, please contact the International Examinations Department at internationalteachers@istd.org.

Please contact us at graduation@istd.org and a member of the team will get back to you shortly.

Graduation is a formal event that runs over a number of hours and is therefore not the most suitable environment for young children. However, If you would like to bring your child, then please make sure to note this at the point of booking (including their age) and we will do our best to accommodate. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times they are in the venue.

Children over the age of 5 will require their own ticket, therefore please take this into consideration when booking your two allocated tickets.

Concerns have been raised, about if it’s possible to change the marks before printing them off. Changing the marks is illegal. So, the integrity of our members means that this would not be something that would happen. If it did, we would be required to pursue this type of fraudulent activity to the full extent of the law. Naturally we are confident that this is not something that our members would entertain.

Absolutely! Exams are an excellent option for beginner dancers. They are affordable, and you can take them either individually or with another dancer.

Beginner exams are short and require just two dances, lasting a maximum of six minutes. This makes them a perfect starting point for anyone new to dancing.

Yes, teachers can operate the music themselves or arrange for a music operator to assist.

Yes, the new format was live from January 2025. You can download the new specification here which details the requirements for each level:

Dancesport Syllabus Outlines

We will be holding a number of webinars and courses throughout the year.  You can find the details here:

Street Dance- An introduction into locking and hip-hop

All events and courses

Charges apply for cancellations 6 weeks prior to the examination date of £100 per day.

There are no cancellation fees, however, please note that you can only request a full refund of the exam fees paid for some or all the candidates of your in-person session within 7 calendar days from the exam date confirmation.

For candidate withdrawals past the 7 calendar days mark please check our refunds policy here.

The recommended minimum age for students to participate in Class Exams is five years old, with a 60-day grace period. There is no upper age limit.

Ensure you are familiar with the requirements for the medal tests by downloading the specification. When you have a date in mind, please contact the Exams Department at ukdanceteachers@istd.org, who will guide you through the process.

Theatre members are able to book candidates for remote (filmed) Street Dance exam sessions. Theatre Faculty multi-genre exam days, which will include Street Dance, are anticipated to begin in summer 2025, with the exact date to be confirmed. Meanwhile, Dancesport members can continue to enter Street Dance exams as usual.

Booking Conditions

• All fees must be paid in full at the time of booking in order to secure graduation tickets.
• Payment on the day of the event is not acceptable.
• Bookings cancelled In advance of the day will not be refunded unless a medical certificate is provided or under exceptional circumstances. The ISTD also reserve the right to retain all or part of the event fee should the cancellation be made with more than one month’s notice.
• Due to the nature of the event the ISTD is also unable to refund any participant who is unwell and unable to attend the event on the day. 
• Delegates are advised to book refundable travel and/or accommodation, as the ISTD will not refund any incurred costs if the event does not take place.
• Delegates should inform the ISTD of access needs or special requirements at the time of booking so that we can make reasonable adjustments where possible and ensure that we can facilitate and support the delegate or guests.
• Delegates are responsible for their own personal property during the event itself. The ISTD cannot accept responsibility for any loss, theft or damage caused to personal effects.
• Travel to the event is the responsibility of the delegate. The ISTD cannot refund any individuals/s should they arrive late or miss the event entirely.
• The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing has the right to refuse bookings on the grounds of health and safety.

Behaviour and Conduct

Should any delegate or guest display behaviour or conduct that is not deemed appropriate or respectful during or after the event then they may be asked to leave for the benefit of the other patrons.

Photography and recording

• The ISTD is committed to the principle that the interests and welfare of participants taking part in dance activities is paramount. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, ISTD needs your permission before we take any photography or video of you.
• By acknowledging and agreeing to these terms I consent to ISTD photographing or videoing me at this event.
• I can confirm that I have been made aware that these images or video could be used in dance related publications, the ISTD website, at future events and broadcast on social media or video streaming services.
• I give the ISTD permission without time limit to use this photography or video (including facial images) worldwide on any medium.