We usually hold exam sessions three times a year.  Rachael monitors each pupil and assesses them making sure that they are ready and know all the work involved in the grade they are studying before entering them for the exam.  It is not only the pupils who are marked - Rachael herself has a report written which is held at IDTA Headquarters and the reports are monitored.

 The International Dance Teachers Association is a modern, progressive and forward thinking Association. It provides a wide range of examination services that have been established over time and meet the needs of both the public, the professional performer and teaching aspects. The Association continues to work with the various Government agencies and representative bodies, in order to keep abreast of current trends and indeed, influence the progress of dance.

The Association is formed from a series of mergers taking from associations first formed in 1903, we will celebrate our centenary in 2003. With over 6,000 members throughout the world, qualified in all forms of Ballroom and Theatre subjects, it is a well-established international force.

Administration uses the most modern computerised techniques and systems in order to produce the quickest and most efficient examination service. It is continually being updated to improve the interaction between schools, colleges and it's head office in Brighton. Future developments will ensure that overseas services will be taking advantages of these systems.

The Association provides a wide diversity of training, tuition, seminars, support programmes and other activities dealing with issues from Rosettes to Fellowship and into education from mainstream schools to 'A' level.

Tap
Tap is rhythm - rhythm is tap. Its origins are many and varied. Americans claim its origin dates from the African Jazz age. The Irish stake their claim to the Jigs and Step Dancing. The English relate back to northern Clog Dancers but whichever one chooses to believe, Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals. Evergreen shows, 42nd Street and Crazy For You, and the more reecnt Stomp and Tap Dogs highlight the great diversities of style and music in tapping. The IDTA has recently launched its new Tap Grade Examinations. Thousands of examinations and medal tests are held each year for childrens, students and professionals and a wide range of tests are available for adults of all ages. A gentle, rhythmical and enjoyable way to keep fit!

Ballet
Ballet for pleasure, Ballet for the more serious-minded. This classical style of expressive movement has something to offer for everyone. Ballet dates back to the 17th century. The conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are still found in Ballet today. Choreographers have been influenced by composers through the ages. Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dance.

Freestyle/Disco
Freestyle/disco is the trendiest and most popular form of dance in the UK today. In involves runs, spins, kicks and leaps as well as many other diverse steps and movements with lots of different arm and hand actions. The music can be fast and 'beaty' or slow and sensuous, allowing dancers of all ages to use freedom of expression to enhance their style.

Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz is fun. You will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. Classes are structured to begin to prepare the physical strength and flexibility required to demonstrate emotion through interpretation of any musical genre, one minute you may be dancing to the rhythm of a drum, the next to a funky jazz style. You may explore contrast between expansion and relaxation or learn to isolate in a slick stylish mood, whatever the atmosphere of the class, it will be a wonderful opportunity to react and interact with other members of the class and really dance to express your feelings.