Assessment Schedule 2026

Here are the timetables for Jazz, Ballet (La Beaute), Contemporary, Hip Hop & Tap assessments this year.  BBO ballet examinations are scheduled for Term 3 (date tbc).

Location is at the Wanaka Studios - 19 Cliff Wilson Street for all Mock & Final Assessments. 

MOCK ASSESSMENTS (15-20 June)

Mock Assessment Schedule >

Mock Assessments are compulsory & hugely beneficial to rehearse assessment protocols (below) & ensure polished, fast & smooth examinations. Dancers receive written feedback on their knowledge of work, performance & dress standard.

All students MUST arrive 15mins before the start time to get ready, so you are prepared & we can keep on schedule.  See further down page for Assessment Protocols, Marking & Policies below for uniform requirements. 

FINAL ASSESSMENT TIMETABLE 

All students MUST arrive at least 30mins beforehand, so you are prepared & we can keep on schedule.  See schedule below.

The examiner is Miss Anna Steel from Auckland.

Monday 29 June - Ballet & Tap

Tuesday 30 June - Jazz

Wednesday 1 July - Jazz & Contemporary

Thursday 2 July - Contemporary & Hip Hop

ASSESSMENT PROTOCOLS :

Student Preparation :

• JAZZ & TAP UNIFORM = view here
• BALLET UNIFORM = view here
• CONTEMPORARY UNIFORM = view here
• HIP HOP UNIFORM = view here
• HAIR = must be well groomed, neat, secured back and off face. Long hair needs to be a bun (Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary), or french braided (Jazz, Contemporary or Hip hop), or high pony tail (Hip Hop only). No wispy bits – please use lots of hairspray and bobby pin grips! Fringes are acceptable but must be clear of the eyes. Senior jazz & contemporary students must have their plaits tucked or in a bun - and secured for turns.
• No jewellery - incl watches, nail polish, stick on tattoos, long earrings (studs only).
• Any underwear worn should not be seen from beneath uniform (incl bra straps).  Black crop tops can be purchased from shop.
• Candidates will wear numbers on the front & back of their singlet or tee.

Examination Room Etiquette :

• Candidates enter the room briskly, stand in their positions and greet the examiner - "Good morning or Good afternoon "
• 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. 
• Candidates must move back to the centre of the room at the completion of the examination for a bow & to thank the examiner
• 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, knee pads and towels are permitted in the examination room for students Elementary & upwards
• Bathroom = students should use the bathroom before entering the examination room & preferably not while the examination is in progress.  This creates time delays.
• Mirrors and waiting room windows will be covered
• The examiner will be sitting at a table in the front of the room 

ASSESSMENT MARKING :

ASSESSMENT criteria = Dancers who are new to assessments are marked under Medal Test criteria & awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze.

EXAMINATION criteria = Dancers receive results based on the following marks:

50-55.5 = Pass

66-75.5 = Commended

76-85.5 = Highly Commended

86-95.5 = Honours

96-100 = Honours with Distinction

MEDICAL REFUNDS :

Only medical certificates that are signed and dated by a doctor, physiotherapist, surgeon, sports physician or senior approved health professional are acceptable.

All medical certificates must be provided within 30 days of the examination (via Studio Manager).

A $10 administration fee is deducted from each examination refund (per entry).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :

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