BBO Ballet Examinations

Here is information for our BBOdance ballet examinations. 

BBO Final Assessment 2026

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your assessment time dressed and hair already in a bun.

Examiner:  Deborah Whitehead-Lees (addressed as Mrs Lees)

Sunday 13 September

 Monday 14 September

 
Uniform & grooming :

Primary levels : Chloe ballet dress, pink socks & pink ballet flats. White tee with black shorts, white socks & black ballet flats with elastics (boys). 

Grade 1-2 : Navy Jane leotard & skin colour tights (female). White leotard with black tights, white socks & black ballet flats with elastics (male). 

Grade 3-5 : Navy Bronwyn leotard, skin colour tights & ballet flats with ribbons (female). White leotard with black tights, white socks & black ballet flats with elastics (male). 

Intermediate Foundation to Advanced : Black Bronwyn leotard, skin colour tights, ballet flats with elastics & pointe shoes (female). White leotard with black tights, white socks & black ballet flats with elastics (male). 

Assessment protocols

Candidate Preparation:

• HAIR = long hair must must be well groomed in a bun, neat, secured back and off face.  No wispy bits – please use lots of hairspray and grips! Fringes are acceptable but must be clear of the eyes.
• No jewellery is allowed (including watches & stud earings).
• Any underwear worn should not be seen from beneath dress or leotard.
• Candidates will wear numbers on the front & back of their dress/leotard.

Examination room:

• Candidates must enter the room briskly, stand in their positions and greet the examiner - "Good morning or Good afternoon Mrs Wilson" 
• Transitions to starting positions should be made quickly & silently
• Students may ask a question by raising their hand
• Students must be able to count themselves in with the music
• If a candidate does not conduct themselves in the appropriate manner during an examination, the examiner has the right to instruct the candidate to leave the room

• Medication = inhalers & medical requirements are permitted in the examination room 
• A box of tissues will be available in the examination room for candidates with winter colds
• Fluids & towels = water bottles and small towel are permitted in the examination room for students Intermediate Foundation upwards
• Bathroom = students should use the bathroom before entering the examination room NOT during examination
• Mirrors and windows will all be covered
• The examiner will be seated at a table in the front of the room