The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) Examinations are jointly organized by the Hong Kong Dance Federation and the HKEAA.
The CSTD Examinations are held twice a year, viz, in July and December. Details regarding the December 2010 examination will be announced approximately three months before the scheduled examination date.
In July 2010, the examination dates and registration deadline were as follows:
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Examination Dates
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Registration Deadline
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21 July to 3 August 2010
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30 April 2010
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Only holders of CSTD Teacher's Certificate / Diploma or eligible teaching certificates may enter candidates for the examinations. No private candidates are allowed to enter themselves.
The HKEAA will send letters and registration documents to all eligible CSTD teachers before the registration starts.
In 2010, the fees were as follows:
| EXAMINATION | Exam Fee (HK$) | Exam Studio Surcharge (HK$) |
Pianist Fee
(HK$) |
|
| CLASSICAL BALLET |
Grades |
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|
Pre-Ballet |
380.00 |
78.00 |
---- |
|
|
Primary |
380.00 |
78.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 1 |
491.00 |
156.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 2 |
533.00 |
156.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 3 |
533.00 |
156.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 4 |
643.00 |
228.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 5 |
643.00 |
228.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 6 |
643.00 |
228.00 |
---- |
|
| Dorothy Gladstone Award |
1,117.00
|
included
|
----
|
|
|
Sub Elementary |
1,120.00 |
included |
---- |
|
|
Elementary |
1,162.00 |
included |
---- |
|
|
Intermediate |
1,468.00 |
included |
---- |
|
| Martin Rubinstein Awards |
1,329.00
|
included
|
----
|
|
|
Teacher's Certificate |
2,361.00 |
included |
---- |
|
|
Full Teacher's Diploma |
3,231.00 |
included |
---- |
|
|
THEATRICAL DANCING |
Tiny Tots “A” |
380.00 |
72.00 |
---- |
|
Tiny Tots “B” |
380.00 |
72.00 |
---- |
|
|
Primary (6 years) |
348.00 |
78.00 |
---- |
|
|
MODERN JAZZ |
Pre Modern Jazz |
406.00
|
80.00
|
----
|
| Junior Modern Jazz |
406.00
|
80.00
|
----
|
|
|
Preliminary to Jazz 1 |
406.00 |
100.00 |
---- |
|
|
Preliminary to Jazz 2 |
406.00 |
100.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 1 |
448.00 |
150.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 2 |
448.00 |
150.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 3 |
474.00 |
228.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 4 |
525.00 |
228.00 |
---- |
|
|
Grade 5 |
643.00 |
280.00 |
---- |
|
| Dorothy Gladstone Award |
1,117.00
|
included
|
----
|
|
| Grade 6 |
643.00 |
280.00 |
----
|
|
| Grade 7 |
702.00
|
300.00
|
----
|
|
| Grade 8 |
762.00
|
300.00
|
----
|
|
| Modern Jazz Shield |
1,329.00
|
included
|
----
|
|
|
Teacher's Certificate |
1,853.00 |
included |
---- |
|
|
TAPPING |
Preliminary to Tap 1 |
423.00 |
100.00 |
---- |
|
Preliminary to Tap 2 |
423.00 |
100.00 |
---- |
|
|
Elementary Bronze |
448.00 |
50.00 |
---- |
|
|
Elementary Silver |
448.00 |
50.00 |
---- |
|
|
Elementary Gold |
448.00 |
50.00 |
---- |
|
|
Intermediate Bronze |
490.00 |
60.00 |
---- |
|
|
Intermediate Silver |
490.00 |
75.00 |
---- |
|
|
Intermediate Gold |
490.00 |
75.00 |
---- |
|
|
Intermediate Gold Bar |
533.00 |
75.00 |
---- |
|
| Dorothy Gladstone Award |
1,117.00
|
included
|
----
|
|
|
Advanced Bronze |
533.00 |
75.00 |
---- |
|
|
Advanced Silver |
533.00 |
75.00 |
---- |
|
|
Advanced Gold |
533.00 |
100.00 |
---- |
|
|
Advanced Gold Bar |
643.00 |
75.00 |
---- |
|
|
Gold Star |
660.00 |
125.00 |
---- |
|
|
Gold Cross |
1,124.00 |
250.00 |
---- |
|
| The Gwen Macky Gold Cross |
1,124.00
|
included
|
----
|
|
|
Teacher's Certificate |
1,703.00 |
included |
---- |
|
|
Full Teacher's Diploma |
2,446.00 |
included |
---- |
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Teachers may obtain a set of the CSTD Examination Syllabus with details on the examination conditions, examination requirements, official uniform and age requirements etc, from the Hong Kong Dance Federation.
Personal particulars submitted for the registration of CSTD examinations will be used for the following purposes:
- Conducting the examinations,
- Assisting tertiary institutions in their admission processes,
- Certifying candidate's examination results in response to legitimate requests,
- Conducting educational research and analysis,
- Sending information related to the CSTD to the applicants
For details, please browse the CSTD website:
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Hong Kong Dance Federation |
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority |
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Tel : |
2967 8253 |
Tel : |
(852) 3628 8787 |
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Fax : |
2967 1591 |
Fax : |
(852) 3628 8790 |
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Email : |
hkdf@netvigator.com |
Email : |
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Address : |
Room 1002 Quality Education Tower 476 Nathan Road Yaumatei |
Address : |
International and Professional Examinations Division |