.
  Exams and the Performing Arts Educators of Canada
LLDS administers exams in accordance with the PAEC Syllabus.  Examinations and Grades are an optional part of our program of instruction and the student's dance experience.  		 
.
 
.
 
Questions and Answers about Exams
 
.
.
  1.)  What is the purpose and value of the exams?
2.)  When is it advisable not to take an exam?
3.)  When should a child be encouraged to take exams?
4.)  Does the student progress with her/his peers even if the exams are not taken?
5.)  How does the student cope with failure?
6.)  How does class placement work? 		 
.
.
  What is the purpose and value of the exams?   Back to Top

• Exams provide a motivation to both student and teacher to achieve a high standard of dance.

• The exams are an achievement - they require concentration, strength, will power, co-ordination, self motivation, balance, practice, knowledge, discipline, effort, exercise, and ability.  Exams build confidence in the student's own abilities 		 
.
.
  When is it advisable not to take an exam?    Back to Top

A student should not take exams where:
• the requirements are beyond the physical and mental capacity of the student.
• the student is unable to devote the required time on the exam work.
• the true purpose of "enjoying" the dance class is defeated by  the demands
  of a particular grade level.
• the student is genuinely frightened or not interested in taking exams, but enjoys
  her or his dance class. 		 
.
.
  When should a child be encouraged to take exams?    Back to Top

The student should be encouraged where:
• the exams add to the student's positive feelings about his or herself.
• the student is considering a career in dance.
• the teacher and student feels the student is ready and well prepared.
• the student is a student teacher or potential teacher.
• the exams are recognized towards credit in some schools and universities.  		 
.
.
  Does the student progress with her/his peers even if the exams are not taken?    Back to Top

• Yes. Teachers place the students in appropriate classes.  		 
.
.
  How does the student cope with failure?    Back to Top

• If the student has to "re-try" for an exam it does not necessarily mean the student is not a good dancer.  This is a "caution" sign rather than "stop".

• It is also true a student can have a "bad days.  Retries can be taken within 3 months.

• Exams are a way to ensure that the student develops the required skills needed to train further.  Premature advancement can do more harm than occasional failure.   It is truly a level the student should be proud to have passed.  		  
.
.
  How does class placement work?    Back to Top

• Correct placement is not always dependent on dance ability. The teacher considers the social aspect, age and balance between the class room activities.

• For example:    A student taking a high level ballet exam may need a fun jazz class to give a relief from the effort required to study for the ballet exam, even though the student may be capable of taking a jazz/tap exam as well. The student will not be held back in dance ability but may not prepare and take the jazz/tap exam until later.

• At the end of each year new classes are developed to suit the returning students' requirements.  Thus children can move into their  proper class every year. Teachers attempt to anticipate the various levels required prior to September.  Your information can be helpful in designing suitable time schedules for classes.  Your input is appreciated and can help us develop dance programs to our mutual satisfaction.  		 
.
[Home] [Philosophy] [Classes] [Competitive] [Photo Gallery] [Exams]
[PAEC] [Policies] [Faculty] [Facilities] [Registration] [Contact]
  All contents Copyright (c) LLDS Limited. All rights reserved.