Exams
Here you will find all the current information about the CSTD exams for 2023 at All Star Dance.
The CSTD website can be visited here at www.cstdglobal.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EXAMINATION ENTRY
1. Examination entries will only be accepted from financial members of the Society.
2. The examination fees must be paid to the organiser in each state or country when called for. Official schedules of current fees on the CSTD website, www.comdance.asn.au. and entry forms from the state examination organiser
3. All examination fees are non-refundable. Candidates who fail to attend the examination at the appointed time will also forfeit their examination fee.
4. All candidates enter these examinations at their own risk. If a candidate is pregnant, they are required to provide the Examiner with a medical certificate confirming that they can participate in the examination without posing a risk to their health or the health of their child. If they cannot provide a medical certificate, they will not be permitted to complete the examination. The Society is not responsible for any harm suffered by a candidate or their child if a pregnant candidate participates in the examination. A pregnant candidate can request that an examination be deferred until they are medically cleared to participate if necessary. However, acceptance of the deferral is at the discretion of the Society.
5. A candidate with an injury must produce a medical certificate stating that he/she is capable of demonstrating all of the required syllabus steps and movements.
6. If an injury precludes a candidate from demonstrating any part of the syllabus, they must request the examination be rescheduled to later in the session of examinations (i.e. deferred 1 – 4 weeks) or to the following session of examinations. If the examination is deferred, the entry fee is not forfeited.
7. No correspondence or verbal discussion will be entered into regarding the Examiner’s report.
8. Examination reports will be issued to the teacher entering candidates for examinations.
These reports must be passed on to the candidates by the teacher entering the candidates and under no circumstances may be withheld by the teacher. The reports issued by the Examiner are the property of the candidate examined.
9. If a candidate passes an examination he/she may not enter the same examination again.
10. The applicable age is the age of the candidate as at the 1st of January of the year of entry for the examination.
If the candidate becomes the age for another level between the 1st of January and the 31st of December of the examination year, he/she has the option to sit for that higher level (subject to any other pre-requisites for that examination).
It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the candidate is entered for the correct examination level.
Examination Attire
JAZZ EXAMS – PRE MODERN JAZZ / JUNIOR MODERN JAZZ /JAZZ 1/JAZZ 2/JAZZ 3/ JAZZ 4
Black sleeveless leotard - New looking not faded
Black 3⁄4 opaque tights limited sizes available at the All Star Shop
Black studio Ruffle Bummers – available to order at the front desk.
If you do not have Bummers you will need to purchase a pair of the NEW 3⁄4 All Star Leggings. Black ankle socks - just cheap ones from Kmart are ok
Black Jazz shoes NOT pumps
Hair – Ballet bun – Hot pink ribbon to match studio pink
JAZZ EXAMS – Jazz 5 to 9
Black sleeveless leotard
Plain Black Full Length Matt Leggins (No coloured strips or shiny lycra)– Cotton On Body the cheapest. Black ankle socks
Black Jazz shoes NOT pumps
Hair – Ballet bun – Hot pink ribbon
BALLET GRADES 1 to 6
Black sleeveless leotard - New looking not faded
Pink Ballet Stockings
Clean Pink Ballet shoes – with sewn on ankle ribbons Hair ballet bun with pink ribbon or flowers
Gr 5 & Grade 6 Ballet – Black Character Shoes – to provide own & Character skirt borrowed from studio.
PRE PRIMARY & PRIMARY BALLET
Black sleeveless leotard - New looking not faded – If purchasing the CSTD one please purchase Black NOT pink. Black skirt provided by studio on the day
PINK BALLET TIGHTS
PINK BALLET SHOES WITH ELASTIC NOT RIBBONS.
Hair ballet bun with pink ribbon or flowers
MAJOR BALLET - Sub Elementary & Intermediate
CSTD Black Leotard - (if they do not have your size you can wear a plain Black one this year
Pink Ballet Stockings
Demi-Pointe shoes with sewn on ankle ribbons - These need to be cleaned and powered down - please see Miss Emily. Pointe Shoes with sewn on ankle ribbons - These need to be cleaned and powered down - please see Miss Emily.
Hair ballet bun with RED Ribbon
TAP MEDALS – PRELIMINARY TAP to GRADE 4A leotard will be provided by the studio and must be worn. Hire Fee - $10.00 payable on the exam day. Tan opaque Stockings
Camel Tap shoes
Hair in a bun and small flowers or matching ribbon may be worn.
Leotard size can be chosen on the day.
TAP MEDALS – GRADE 5 TO GRADE 9A leotard will be provided by the studio and must be worn. Hire Fee - $10.00 payable on the exam day. Tan opaque Stockings
Black Fishnets
Black Tap shoes
Hair in a bun and small flowers or matching ribbon may be worn.
Leotard size can be chosen on the day.
All candidates must wear this uniform. Neatness and appearance will be taken into account in the allocation of marks. Light make up MUST be worn
NO jewellery to be worn in any grade.
Hair must be in a bun and small flowers or ribbons may be worn.
Due to the importance of appearance of candidates in the exam room, if students do not come to the examinations with the correct attire, hair, make-up or they are not of an appropriate standard they will not be allowed to enter the examination room.
Please see the link below for instructions on how to sew on Ballet Ribbons - EXAM students only http://www.bloch.com.au/content/53-sewing-ribbon-onto-ballet-shoes