Class Performance Awards (CPA)
ADA aims to encourage every student to keep working towards reaching the highest standard possible for their ability. CPA provides an opportunity for all students within their studio to be a part of the ADA Examination Session. Teachers will be able to tailor each group’s performance to showcase their student’s abilities and potential. The exercises that may be presented will be selected by the Teacher, as per the list below.
CPA Requirements
- Maximum of 4 students at a time demonstrating the syllabus work. Each CPA group must demonstrate the same work.
- Each dancer will receive a written report, ribbon and certificate with a Performance grading from the Examiner.
- Results are graded as follows: Outstanding, High Achievement, Commendable, Pass and Unsuccessful.
- CPA Students are also eligible to participate in ADA Awards or Dance Championships at the same Grade/Stars level that they are currently completing.
- A “buddy” can accompany any single entrant into the exam. No fees will be charged for the buddy.
TAP AND JAZZ
PRE-PRIMARY TAP & JAZZ
To demonstrate 5 exercises
PRIMARY – GRADE 2 TAP & JAZZ
Stagecraft – Choice of 2
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 3
Amalgamation – Perform 1 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 3 JAZZ
Stagecraft – Choice of 3
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 5
Amalgamation – Perform 1 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
OR
Amalgamations Only – Perform 2 – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 3 TAP
Stagecraft – Choice of 3
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 5
Amalgamation – Perform 1- In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
OR
Amalgamations Only – Perform 3 – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 4 JAZZ
Stagecraft – Choice of 3
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 5
Amalgamation – Perform 1 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
OR
Amalgamations Only – Perform 3 – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 4 TAP
Stagecraft – Choice of 3
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 5
Amalgamation – Perform 1 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
OR
Amalgamations Only – Perform 3 – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 5 JAZZ
Stagecraft – Choice of 3
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 5
Amalgamation – Perform 1 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
OR
Amalgamations Only – Perform 3 – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 5 TAP
Stagecraft – Choice of 3
Exercises (Barre or Centre) – Choice of 5
Amalgamation – Perform 1 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Routine – In pairs or all together if space allows
OR
Amalgamations Only– Perform 3 – In pairs or all together if space allows
Choice of 5 Exercises. Must be a combination of Barre, Combinations or Routine. Please note that the routine is not compulsory but can be performed in pairs if space allows.
CLASSICAL BALLET
PRE-PRIMARY CLASSICAL BALLET
To demonstrate 5 exercises
PRIMARY CLASSICAL BALLET
Barre – Choice of 2 exercises
Centre – Choice of 3 exercises
Set Gestures with Movement – a minimum of 3 will be asked
Dance – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 1 – GRADE 2 CLASSICAL BALLET
Barre – Choice of 2 exercises
Centre – Choice of 3 exercises
Classical Enchaînement – In pairs or all together if space allows
Dance – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 3 CLASSICAL BALLET
Barre – Choice of 3 exercises
Centre – Choice of 5 exercises
Classical Enchaînement – In pairs or all together if space allows
Dance– In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 4 CLASSICAL BALLET
Barre – Choice of 3 exercises
Centre – Choice of 5 exercises
Character Enchaînement – Tarantella – In pairs or all together if space allows (ballet shoes may be worn in place of character shoes)
Dance – In pairs or all together if space allows
GRADE 5 CLASSICAL BALLET
Barre – Choice of 3 exercises
Centre – Choice of 5 exercises
Allegro Enchaînement
Dance – In pairs or all together if space allows
BRONZE AND SILVER STAR CLASSICAL BALLET
Choice of 8 exercises. Must be a combination of Barre, Centre, Enchaînement or Dance – In pairs or all together if space allows
GOLD STAR AND BAR TO GOLD STAR CLASSICAL BALLET
Choice of 8 exercises. Must be a combination of Barre, Centre, Allegro or Variation – In pairs or all together if space allows