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STEP 1 How do you Video your Exam Session? Ensure lighting is sufficient and record video from where the examiner would normally sit. Make sure that the music can be heard clearly. As an introduction, the teacher must announce which … Continued
Dear DASA member, As we all are trying to adjust to the new normal not only in South Africa but world wide, here are a few things we would like you to note: we, the directors, will keep you updated … Continued
These exam levels have been designed especially for the once a week child and the following criteria will apply: From Primary- Grade 5 the student can be entered for the Assessment exam. Grade 6 must be taken on a normal … Continued
PLEASE NOTE: DASA Convention 2020 is taking place on 28 & 29 February 2020. Venue: The Maslow, Diamonds Room, Time Square, 209 Aramist Ave, Menlyn, Pretoria. Cost: R800 per person A Grade ERN Workshop will be included with the 2020 … Continued
Please note that the latest General Information and Rules is available on the DASA website. EXAMINATION ATTIRE: Shoes and tights Clean, well-fitting ballet shoes, leather, canvas or satin with either elastics or ribbons, are required. Only pink ballet tights may … Continued
New names were introduced several years ago but there is still some uncertainty under the members. Please refer to the table below for the correct entry: CLASSICAL MODERN OLD NAME NEW NAME OLD NAME NEW NAME Bronze 1 Junior 1 … Continued
Apart from the normal examination format, these may now also be examined as follows: Parents watching – in the exam room correctly prepared with chairs behind the examination table; ONLY IF SPACE ALLOWS. Or as per Medals on Stage. All … Continued
PRETORIA MAJOR EXAM SESSION Due to the problems with students writing exams it has been decided to change the dates to 21-26 October – this is a trail run to see if it is a better option. Therefore, this replaces … Continued
Great News!!!! All examination certificates will have the following ‘stickers/seals’ instead of the examiners writing out the result Tiny Tots 1 & 2: Gold with ‘Successful’ printed on it. From Pre-Primary upwards: Gold with ‘Distinction’ printed on it Gold with … Continued
Primary up to and including Grade 1: Demi-character dance. Grade 2 and up: Teachers choice of a Demi-character or Classical dance. Mimes: We encourage all teachers to use mimes in the dances. It is however optional from 2019 which mime … Continued