Introduction

Freestyle is alive and well in South Africa with many qualified studios offering the SADTA Freestyle Medal Test syllabus. Foundation is introduced as early as Tiny Tots 1 with the addition of having to complete a character dance of the teachers choice. The introduction of Freestyle is seen from Pre Badge, Rock ‘n’ Roll from Badge 2 and Slowdance from Badge 3. Foundation is concluded at a Golden Scroll level whereby students will only have to complete Slowdance, Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll from Blue Riband till Annual Award.

Medal Test Syllabus Development Chart

Examinations to be taken in the following, strict sequential order:

Levels Recommended Age Groups
One Dance Tests Optional – all ages
One Dance Test (Levels) Optional – all ages
Tiny Tots 1st Star Test 4-7 years old
Tiny Tots 2nd Star Test 4-7 years old
Tiny Tots 3rd Star Test 4-7 years old
Tiny Tots 4th Star Test 4-7 years old
Pre-Badge Juveniles 12 years and under only
Badge 1 Juveniles 12 years and under only
Badge 2 Juveniles 12 years and under only
Badge 3 Juveniles 12 years and under only
Pre-Bronze Diploma  
Bronze Bar Diploma  
Bronze Medal Diploma  
Silver Bar Diploma  
Silver Medal Diploma  
Gold Bar Diploma  
Gold Diploma  
Golden Scroll Adults 15 years and over only
Blue Ribband Diploma Adults 16 years and over only
Emerald Star Diploma Adults 17 years and over only
Annual Award Adults 17 years and over only

Check out our events calendar for the next available competition near you!

Competitive

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Dancer wishing to compete can enter into any of the following categories but must start from Beginner in Solo sections and Novice for Pairs sections.

Freestyle Solo

  • Age Groups
    • Jely Tots (4&U) | Tiny Tots (5-6) | 7&U | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-17 | 18&19 | 20&O
  • Levels
    • Medal Syllabus (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)
    • Non-Registered (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)
    • Beginner (Optional at a Championship Competition)
    • Novice
    • Intermediate
    • Rising Star (Championship Competitions Only)
    • Championship
    • Premier Championship

Slowdance Solo

  • Age Groups
    • Jely Tots (4&U) | Tiny Tots (5-6) | 7&U | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-17 | 18&19 | 20&O
  • Levels
    • Medal Syllabus (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)
    • Non-Registered (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)
    • Beginner (Optional at a Championship Competition)
    • Novice
    • Intermediate
    • Rising Star (Championship Competitions Only)
    • Championship
    • Premier Championship

Freestyle Pairs

  • Age Groups
    • 11&U | 12/15 | 16&O
  • Levels
    • Novice
    • Intermediate
    • Rising Star (Championship Competitions Only)
    • Championship

Rock ‘n’ Roll Pairs

  • Age Groups
    • 11&U | 12/15 | 16&O
  • Levels
    • Novice
    • Intermediate
    • Rising Star (Championship Competitions Only)
    • Championship

Freestyle Small Groups

  • Age Groups
    • 12&U | 13&O
  • Levels
    • Syllabus (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)
    • Championship (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)

Freestyle Formation Teams

  • Age Groups
    • 12&U | 13&O
  • Levels
    • Syllabus (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)
    • Championship (at select SADTA and Private Promoter Competitions)

Registration forms for competitions can be found by clicking on the following link:

Status Points and Promotions

Results