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NATD aims to promote the enjoyment and knowledge of a variety of dance genres through our teachers’ passion and commitment to the art form. It offers an extensive range of dance forms with a comprehensive range of carefully developed graded syllabi for the amateur and professional. The aim of all our examinations is to encourage a positive approach to achievement and strive for the development of each individual to their maximum potential.

EXAMINATIONS & AWARDS

At the NATD, we offer an extensive range of medals, trophies, and accolades to celebrate and recognise your progress and achievements in dance. From the One Dance Test and the prestigious President’s Award to graded examinations and professional qualifications, each milestone marks a significant step in your dance journey. For those aspiring to the highest levels, our professional examinations culminate in the esteemed Fellowship—a testament to dedication, skill, and mastery in both dancing and teaching, representing the pinnacle of achievement.

Jemma Prescott

Alternative Rhythms

NATD ALTERNATIVE RHYTHMS Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Tango Argentino & American Smooth Are you ready to explore dance styles beyond Ballroom and Latin American? Step into the vibrant world of Alternative

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Ballet

NATD BALLET There are Grades 1 to 8 preceded by Preliminary and Class Examination levels, which may be taken from the age of four years. After mastering these initial grades,

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Ballroom

NATD BALLROOM The five standard Ballroom dances are Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Viennese Waltz, they are danced all over the world. The name Ballroom Dancing came from the beautiful

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Kim Chamberlain

Classic (Russian) Ballet

NATD CLASSIC (RUSSIAN) BALLET The Classic (Russian) Ballet branch provides a syllabus following the Russian style of ballet training. Examinations start at Class level (from 4 years of age) followed

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Contemporary Dance

NATD CONTEMPORARY DANCE Contemporary dance emerged in the 1950’s , after the modern movement and post-modern movement, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet. An unprecedented interest of the

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Freestyle

NATD FREESTYLE Freestyle Dance started in 1977, with the release of the film Saturday Night Fever. It was then called “Disco Dancing”. It gave young people the opportunity to dance

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Gymnastic Dance

NATD GYMNASTIC DANCE The Gymnastic Dance syllabus is designed to develop strength, flexibility, agility, co-ordination and technique, incorporating gymnastic tricks with dance. This style of dance produces inspiring performances for

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Jemma Prescott

Latin American

NATD LATIN AMERICAN The infectious music played for Latin American makes dancing a must, for young and old all over the world. The standard Latin American dances used under this

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Modern Stage

NATD MODERN STAGE A graded syllabus is in place enabling children to begin training at an early age with class examination and then progress through the grades up to grade

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Musical Theatre

NATD MUSICAL THEATRE The NATD’s exciting syllabus provides examination opportunities for candidates wishing to learn and develop their skills in acting,singing and dance/movement. It is designed to give a firm

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National Tap

NATD NATIONAL TAP Through the solid base of technique, built-up throughout the grades, our aim is to help children and students develop rhythm, timing and a greater knowledge that can

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Rock n Roll

NATD ROCK & ROLL Still popular today, and danced by couples of all ages. Styles vary from the many turns made by the girls, led by the man, to the

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Jemma Prescott

Sequence

NATD SEQUENCE Classical, Modern & Latin During the last 100 years it has been taught and enjoyed in the UK by social dancers of all ages. Competitions in Classical Dancing

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Kim Chamberlain

Stage Branch Tap

NATD STAGE BRANCH TAP Tap dancing increases both flexibility and strength, improving the cardiovascular condition and developing coordination in the dancer. It is also a fabulous way to develop the

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Street

NATD ORIGINAL STREET STYLES LOCKING, BREAKING, HOUSE & HIP HOP 👟Six Step into our Original Street Styles World! Launched in 2023, our syllabus is already energising classrooms with our Original

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