The IDTA has developed a range of examinations suitable for all ages and levels of experience and achievement. Individuals who gain a professional dance teaching qualification with the IDTA and are accepted into membership of the Association may enter their pupils for IDTA examinations at amateur, performer and professional levels.
Professional teaching examinations are available in eight core subjects, divided into three branches. Firstly, the Ballroom Branch, which includes Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence. Secondly, the Freestyle Branch and finally, the four core subjects of Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft are classified as Theatre Branch subjects.
The IDTA also offers teaching examinations in the non-core subjects of Line Dancing, Cheerleading, Street Dance, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Salsa, Belly Dancing, Argentine Tango, Dance Exercise and Acrobatic Dance (note: restrictions apply).
There are three levels of teaching qualification: the first being Associate level (or from April 2016, the IDTA Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching), progressing to Licentiate and finally Fellowship.
Access to the examination service is available only to members and is restricted to the branch(es) in which they hold professional teaching qualifications.
The Association offers a wide range of examinations and awards for amateur and social dancers, including Rosettes, Stardance Awards, and First Steps. Preparatory and Primary Grades. A comprehensive programme of dance awards is also available across many genres, progressing from single-dance awards through Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, and advancing to Bars, Stars, the President’s Awards, and ultimately the International Supreme Award. Grade examinations have set choreography; however, dance awards and higher-level distinctions, routines are choreographed by the teacher, gradually increasing in length and complexity. In addition, the Association provides social dance awards and team awards to encourage participation and progression in a group or social setting.
Examination prices (UK)
UK examination fees (white) – Freestyle (2025) – DOWNLOAD
UK examination fees (white) – Theatre (2025) – DOWNLOAD
UK examination fees (white) – Ballroom (2025) – DOWNLOAD