EXAMS & MEDALS
All Sorts of Performing Arts Examining body is the National Performing Arts Alliance
National Performing Arts Alliance (NPAA) is a dynamic, innovative and inclusive Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre Awarding Organisation offering a wide range of regulated and non – regulated qualifications. We provide creative, industry – standard syllabi and assessments to teachers and learners throughout the UK and overseas, focusing on technique, artistry, performance and progression.
Created by teachers for teachers, the organization is led by a team of education and industry professionals who have first-hand experience of teaching performing arts to learners of all ages in both the public and private sector. NPAA places great emphasis on teacher support, training and guidance through provision of online resources/teaching aids, regular workshops, seminars and conferences.
Exams and Medals
All Sorts currently enter students for medals and grades once a year with the National Performing Arts Alliance and have 100% pass rate for exams, with many distinctions achieved. We like to see our students develop their skills and build confidence by offering an all-round system for taking exams, we offer each child the opportunity of taking an exam however, there is no pressure to take exams should your child not wish to do so. All routines/syllabus are learnt within class and depending on the level/grade taken can be performed as a group, trio, duet or solo.
EXCITING NEWS!
Every NEW Student who is entering ENTRANT to our ’FIRST’ series of examinations for the first time will receive (along with their report, certificate and medal) an NPAA BEAR!
This applies to the following subjects here at All Sorts:
Contemporary & Cheer Dance!
Please note. If your child is taking more than one subject they won’t receive lots of bears! Just one!
All Sorts are delighted to be members of the NPAA who are able to bring something extra to your child!
Our Current Exam Programme is as below
MINI ALL SORTS 3-5 YEARS
JUNGLE JIGGERS is an exciting and inclusive performing arts programme here at All Sorts. This is available in Musical Theatre and Dance. We encourage Students to dress up and have fun!. Students at this level also work on within their classes the First Steps Contemporary NPAA Syllabus.
DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAMME
NON – REGULATED GRADE EXAMINATIONS
These examinations are designed for Students aged 6+ to no maximum age. These exams are suitable for students attending once a week as a hobby. These grades follow a flexible syllabus in Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre
PERFORMANCE AWARDS
This wide ranging and flexible suite of medal test examinations affords candidates of all ages and levels the chance to achieve. Available in Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre these exams can be taken solo, duet, trio or small groups. We encourage Students to wear show / performance, outfits where possible however, class uniform is perfectly acceptable too!
‘IT’S SHOWTIME!’ GROUP PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Available in Acting Dance & Musical Theatre these exams can be taken in a trio, quartet or a group. Students are encouraged to wear show / performance outfits where possible however, class uniform is perfectly acceptable too!
In addition to the above examination programme we also support all aspects of performing arts such as: Stage Design, Choreography, Filming, Light & Sound.
