International Dance Acclaim (IDA) offers performance-based ballet and tap curricula. It is not an exam or competition, but an adjudicated performance opportunity that creates a positive experience for every dancer.
This program is designed to be easily incorporated into your class plan and complement your existing dance training techniques.
Every student learns and performs choreographed exercises, as well as a solo dance or variation. The specially arranged and composed music is unique to this program and provides further training in musicality and artistry.
Being assessed by an independent, experienced IDA judge is an integral part of the program, providing a goal for the students to work towards and an outside, international standard to prove themselves against. IDA’s exercises and dances improve dancers’ skills and focus their drive, motivating them to strive for excellence. This in turn encourages a greater work ethic and increased self-confidence. At the conclusion of the awards event, each dancer is rewarded with a gold medal and certificate – Achievement through Performance.
We offer a non-graded assessment or a graded evaluation option — discreet marks or positive feedback — making it appropriate for pre-professionals, recreational students, late starters, as well as students with special needs.The program can be customized to be performed in a theater or studio, with optional teacher feedback.
We welcome dance educators. This program is ideal for experienced teachers as well as those starting out. We offer guidance and support through the members pages, as well as via direct contact with the directors and adjudicators.
Ballet choreography and staging by Merle Sepel, Rebecca Tsivkin and Brian Loftus, with the additional choreography of Le Foulard by Robynne Edwards and Dame Rose by Heather White Hagar. Tap choreography and staging by Dianne Schiller.
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IDA Program Breakdown
Ballet Tiers
Pre Junior, Junior: A-F, Intermediate: G-K, Advanced: L-P, and Teen/Adult: Sapphire – Diamond
Tap Tiers
Pre Junior, Junior: A-F, Intermediate: G-K, Advanced: L-P, and Tap Glossary
Tier A1 and A2 are an introduction to live performance for a young child, accomplished in a group or solo setting, and culminating in an exciting and positive first experience.
Tiers B – P offer option 1, the classical levels, and option 2, the pre-professional levels.
Option 1, the classical levels are the building blocks on which teachers can provide specific instruction and teach new vocabulary.
Option 2, the pre-professional levels are where technical and artistic expectations are increased and teachers are able to offer students greater challenges.
GET STARTED
- Become a member and purchase streaming subscription, this gives you access to all the choreography, music, notes and support.
- Incorporate the work into your curriculum.
HOW TO INCORPORATE THE PROGRAM
- Include it in your existing class schedule. The exercises have been choreographed to easily fit into a regular class plan.
- Add a “special” class to your schedule.
- Offer a Summer School or Workshop designed around the program.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- Contact us to coordinate a convenient date for your award ceremony
- Submit the entry form with payment.
- An adjudicator will come to your studio/performance venue to assess or evaluate your dancers
