STATE DANCE ASSOCIATION INC.
Syllabus
Each SDA syllabus has been created to cater for beginner dancers through to industry professionals wishing to undertake their teaching diploma.
The SDA syllabus is available in hard copy with CD’s as well as instructional DVD’s to ensure that teachers are well supported and resourced.
Below each syllabi is outlined in more detail
Tap Syllabi
Primary 1 Tap
Primary 2 Tap
Junior Bronze Tap
Junior Silver Tap
Junior Gold Tap
Intermediate Bronze Tap
Intermediate Silver Tap
Intermediate Gold Tap
Advanced Bronze Tap
Advanced Silver Tap
Advanced Gold Tap
Tap Teaching Diploma
The SDA Tap syllabus has been carefully put together to ensure that students progress technically with each level. This Tap syllabus encompasses many different styles of tap which are featured in the syllabus and focuses on building dancer strength, theory understanding, technique and performance skills.
A strong focus is placed on technically developing students so that they may reach their full potential whether on a recreational, professional or teaching level.
Teaching Package Includes- syllabus, teaching notes, accompanying theory, set music & DVD teaching aide.
Syllabus Features- warm up, barre work, centre work, corner work, progressions, routines & theory. Teachers are free to use their own music/choreography in routines or alternatively some set dances are provided.
Jazz Syllabi
Primary 1 Jazz
Primary 2 Jazz
Level 1 Jazz
Level 2 Jazz
Level 3 Jazz
Level 4 Jazz
Level 5 Jazz
Level 6 Jazz
Advanced Jazz
Jazz Teaching Diploma
Jazz is continually evolving and encompassing many different styles of dance such as Musical Theatre, Funk, Hip Hop, Broadway Jazz and Lyrical all of which are featured in the SDA Jazz Syllabus. Our Jazz syllabus encompasses a wide range of Jazz Styles such as the Charlston, Latin styles, Contemporary, Jive & Theatrical so that students obtain a well rounded dance education. Each level progresses systematically and builds dancers strength, technique, flexibility and performance skills.
Teaching Package Includes- syllabus, teaching notes, accompanying theory, set music & DVD teaching aide.
Syllabus Features- warm-up, barre work, centre work, stretches, corner work (including turns, kicks and elevation), music appreciation, combinations, progressions, routines & theory.
Classical Syllabi
Pre Primary Ballet
Primary Ballet
Grade 1 Ballet
Grade 2 Ballet
Grade 3 Ballet
Grade 4 Ballet
Grade 5 Ballet
Elementary Ballet
Intermediate Ballet
Advanced 1 Ballet
Advanced 2 Ballet (optional)
Classical Ballet Teaching Diploma
The beauty and grace of Classical Ballet is displayed throughout each level of the SDA Classical Ballet syllabus while instilling a good technical foundation which is essential in classical ballet training and other dance genres.
We offer 2 streams for students that reach their major grade levels.
Candidates are able to select their pathway to diploma by nominating to complete their exams as either a performer or as a teacher.
This wonderful opportunity of 2 streams supports and encourages dancers of all ages and abilities to complete their Classical Ballet examinations.
Teaching Package Includes- syllabus, teaching notes, accompanying theory, set music & DVD teaching aide.
Syllabus Features- Barre work, stretching, centre work, pointe work (major
grades performing stream), routines & theory.
