The Ruth Osborne School of Dancing
Exams,Happy Feet Shows and Festivals
ISTD Exams
Introducing the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
The ISTD is one of the world’s leading dance examination boards. Formed in 1904, today it is a registered educational charity which covers the full spectrum of dance throughout the world. The ISTD'S chief objective is "to educate the public in the art of dancing and all its forms". To achieve this the ISTD works in four main ways
- to promote knowledge of dance
- maintain and improve teaching standards
- to qualify, by examination, teachers of dancing in the ISTD’s specialist techniques taught by members in schools of dancing all over the world.
- to provide through its syllabi. techniques upon which to train dancers for the profession.
Festivals
Children from the School can have the opportunity to take part in dance festivals throughout the year. For more information please contact Miss Kathryn.
Happy Feet Shows
About “Happy feet” Shows.
Children from the school are invited to participate in the “Happy Feet” Shows which are held every 18 months.
This gives the children an amazing sense of achievement as well as introducing them to an audience, and the performing world.
It helps with their self confidence and is character building.
Although pupils are encouraged to participate it is not compulsory for them to do so.