Experience Dance and Fitness- Medals & Exams

The primary aim of our Club is to encourage an enjoyment of dancing, whether it be for social reasons or for competition or examination purposes.

Many of our members have reached the stage where they would like to work towards some kind of goal, which will help them to improve their standard and to give them recognition for their efforts.There are many options from simple, non-technical exams, right up to the dizzy heights of professional exams. People usually start with either the One Dance or the Bronze Award.

ONE DANCE

This is as it states a beginners' medal in just one dance; it can be taken in the ballroom and latin sections. The choice of ballrooom dance is from Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango & Viennese Waltz. The choice of latin dance is from Rumba, Samba, Jive, Cha Cha Cha & Paso Doble (and Mambo, if especially requested). The standard expected is slightly lower than for the Bronze level awards. Candidates should show "reasonable footwork and timing". A minimum of 4 figures is required.

BRONZE AWARD

The Candidates will choose two dances from Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot & Tango (not Viennese Waltz) in the ballroom section, or Rumba, Samba, Jive, Cha Cha Cha & Paso Doble (and Mambo, if especially requested) if entering the latin section. You are  expected to produce a "sound presentation" of the dance, within your own capabilities (so there is no competition between individuals!). "Correct footwork, poise and timing should be evident". A minimum of 5 figures is required.

There are also SILVER and GOLD Awards, and more....

RESULTS JULY 12th 2009

Left to right:

Top row: David, Jamie, Richard, Gill (instructor), John, John & respective partners

Bottom row: Maureen, Lorna, Joanne, Sharron, Maureen

Bronze: David & Maureen (HC): Quickstep & Foxtrot

One Dance Waltz: David & Maureen (HC)

One Dance Waltz: Joanne & Richard (C)

One Dance Waltz: John and Sharron (HC)

One Dance Waltz: John and Maureen (HC)

One Dance Tango: Jamie and Lorna (C)

All couples were assessed as couples rather than individuals. Congratuations to everyone for your hard work and dedication.

We have a lot of people interested in doing our technical classes in preparation for a variety of exams. Our next exam session will probably be in November 2009 .