International Dance Rewards Street Dance Assessments

Receiving an invitation for your child to be entered for a badge or award is a fabulous achievement and one that should be celebrated. Here at Starbrite Studios, we aim to make the award day enjoyable, making a fuss of each of our students as we celebrate their success with them.

As part of the International Dance Rewards programme, we are proud to offer assessments in all levels of street dance.

Dancing Together Awards

This is for those pre-schoolers who are coming into class with a grown up and taking lessons in street dance.

There are six levels to cover the two-year period students aged 18 months to 3 years may spend in this stage - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and then Purple.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Red

I am able to come into the studio happily and stand in my space.

I am able to join in the warmup exercise.

I am able to make a star shap on the floor and standing.

I am able to move rhythmically with the music showing a natural bop!

Orange

I am able to sit nicely for the register at the beginning of class.

I am able to hold my grown-up’s hand nicely for travelling steps.

I am able to show that I am enjoying my class.

I am able to sway rhythmically from side to side without transference of weight.

Yellow

I am able to be friendly to other members of the class.

I am able to clap along with the music.

I am able to wait nicely with my grown-up for my turn.

I am able to nod my head rhythmically to the music.

Green

I am able to come into the studio with confidence.

Ocassionally I am able to dance without my grown-up.

I am able to make big and little shapes with my body.

I am able to bump my hips from side to side (wiggle).

Blue

I am able to march around the room with my grown-up.

I am able to listen well to my teacher.

I am able to dance along to simple activity songs.

I am able to jump from a closed position to an open position, e.g. into a star shape.

Purple

I am able to move with enjoyment and smile while I dance.

I am able to follow the teacher when they perform simple movements.

I am able to respond to the teacher and identify different body parts, e.g. touch your toes then your nose!

I am able to change my level from reaching up high to crouch down low.

Pre-School Pros Awards

This is for those pre-schoolers who are coming into class by themselves, without a parent or carer, and taking lessons in street dance.

There are six levels to cover the two-year period students aged 3 to 5 years may spend in this stage - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and then Purple.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Red

I am able to stand still on my spot.

I am able to do knee bends in time to the music.

I am able to ask for help if I need it.

I am able to bounce rhythmically with weight down into the floor.

Orange

I am developing a sense of spatial awareness of fellow class members!

I am able to persist and try things in class that I find difficult.

I am able to follow a warmup.

I am able to shift my weight side to side with a swaying action.

Yellow

I am able to confidently discuss the theme of the week with the group.

I am able to walk around the studio in times of the music.

I am able to listen and understand my teacher.

I am able to show basic gestures, e.g. point my finger in varying directions.

Green

I am able to come into the dance studio with confidence.

I am able to follow a line around the room without overtaking.

I am able to make big and little shapes with my body.

I am able to bump my hips from side to side (wiggle).

Blue

I behave well in my class.

I am able to use my hands when I dance e.g. open/close, flex/relax, shake.

I am working on my step close step clap.

I am able to jump from a closed position to an open position, e.g. into a star shape.

Purple

I am abe to do some simple stretching exercises, e.g. hamstring stretch.

I am able to follow the teacher when they perform simple movements.

I am able to change levels in my dancing e.g. reaching high to low.

I am able to perform a bow.

Preliminary Awards

This is for those in Year R or Year 1. Equivalent to school aged children transitioning from the Early Years Curriculum in Key Stage 1.

​Teachers who are following an examination syllabus will see a parallel standard in their syllabus; though the exact wording of the level varies from board to board, we have chosen to call this level Preliminary.

There are six levels to cover the two-year period students aged 5 to 7 years may spend in this stage - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and then Purple.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Red

I attend classes regularly and I arrive on time.

I am able to do knee bounces.

I am able to clap a simple 4/4 rhythm.

I am able to walk forwards and jump backwards with feet together.

Orange

I am able to ask a teacher for help if I am struggling with a step.

I am able to do shoulder shrugs.

I am able to skip on both legs.

I am able to jump forwards with feet together, and walk backwards.

Yellow

I am working on low leg kicks.

I am able to return to my space in the room after a travelling step around it.

I use good manners throughout the class to my teacher & fellow students.

I am working on a step turn step.

Green

I am able to show travelling steps across the room, e.g. runs, gallops, skips.

I am able to show a relaxed knee bounce in time to the music.

I am able to lead a line around the room.

I am able to perform simple leg kicks in a seated position.

Blue

I am able to clap high to low whilst transferring weight side to side.

I am able to do a heel dig forwards.

I have a good sense of spatial awareness of my fellow class members.

I am able to show a step turn step.

Purple

I am able beginning to use simple isolations, e.g. head, hands, shoulders.

I am able to do a step tap step to the side with a relaxed feel.

I am able to show stillness in a phrase of music.

I am able to remember a simple three step street dance combination.

Primary Awards

This is for those in Year 2 or Year 3. Equivalent to school-aged children in Key Stage 1.

​Teachers who are following an examination syllabus will see a parallel standard in their syllabus; though the exact wording of the level varies from board to board, we have chosen to call this level Primary.

There are six levels to cover the two-year period students aged 7 to 9 years may spend in this stage - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and then Purple.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Red

I attend classes regularly and I arrive on time.

I am able to do parallel knee bends.

I am improving my flexibility in stretches including straddle..

I am able to show finger points in various directions.

I am able to perform alternate ball beats with a relaxed bounce.

Orange

I am in the correct uniform and shoes.

I am able stand feet apart, knees relaxed in a wide parallel second.

I am able to nod my head in time to the music.

I am able to step tap/dig side to side with a 'bop'.

I am developing my street style.

Yellow

I dance with a feeling of enjoyment.

I am able to jump in different directions.

I show good manners throughout the class to my teacher and peers.

I am able to dance a step close step clap.

I am working on jumping in time with the music.

Green

I arrive at my class on time.

I am able to run in time to music.

I dance well within my crew.

I am working on my top rock

I am able to walk with swagger in time with the music.

Blue

I am able to move and dance freely to music.

I am beginning to work on a triplet step.

I am beginning to work on a step ball change.

I am polite and friendly to other class members.

I remember to take my belongings home at the end of class.

Purple

I am able to dance a step hop in parallel.

I am able to step and then clap (1,2).

I am able to perform a ball change.

I am able to perform a bow.

I am able to perform a short choreographed routine.

Level One

Aimed at students working towards their Level 1 or equivalent with any syllabus.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Orange

I attend class regularly.

I am able to walk in time to the music.

I am able to do knee bounces.

I am able to show a lovely stretch and relax in a variety of shapes.

I am able to clap a simple 4 count rhythm back to my teacher.

I am able to do a basic hip isolation side to side.

I am happy in my class and friendly to my classmates.

I am able to follow a simple warm up.

I am able to do a ball change.

I always thank my teacher at the end of my class.

Green

I arrive at my class on time.

I am able to do a glide step.

I am able show high-V and low-V arm lines.

I am able to dance a simple forward top rock.

I am able to show knee bounces in a wide stance, with side to side motion.

I am able to open and close my hands and flex and relax my wrists in time to the music.

I am able to stand in a wide stance, relax my knees, and rock my upper body.

I work well as a part of my crew.

I am polite and courteous when speaking to other members of the class.

I remember to take all of my belongings with me at the end of my class.

Purple

I am in the correct uniform and shoes.

I am able to nod my head in time with the music.

I am gaining confidence within my crew.

I am working on wrist and arm pops.

I can show a change of direction and speed in travelling steps.

I am able to dance with energy and 'attitude'.

I am able to remember and dance a simple 8-bar sequence.

I perform my dances with a sense of enjoyment.

I am able to perform a choreographed bow.

I am friendly and helpful to all class participants.

Level Two

Aimed at students working towards their Level 2 or equivalent with any syllabus.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Orange

I attend class regularly.

I am learning some Krump arm swings.

I can do basic full turns, e.g. step-turn-step).

I am able to follow a warm up led by the teacher.

I can do leg kicks lying on the floor, e.g. bend-kick-bend-extend.

I can do basic head isolations correctly and in time with the music.

My spacial awareness within the crew is developing.

I can do shoulder rolls together and one at a time.

I can show a basic transference of weight.

I always thank my teacher at the end of my class.

Green

I arrive at my class on time.

I am able to use diagonal arm lines.

I am able to do half-turns.

I am able do a step ball change.

I am able to do a float across the room (toes in together, heels in together).

I am able to do a back top rock.

I am able to do a kick ball change.

I work well as a part of my crew and I'm beginning to dance in unison.

I am polite and courteous when speaking to other members of the class.

I remember to take all of my belongings with me at the end of my class.

Purple

I am in the correct uniform and shoes.

I am able to do basic arm pops in various arm lines.

I am able to perform a contraction and release.

I am able to do a two-step.

Breaking: I am working on basic freezes, beginning with the baby freeze.

I am gaining confidence within my crew and my style is starting to emerge.

I am able to remember and dance a simple 16-bar sequence.

Breaking: I am beginning to work on the helicopter.

I am able to perform a choreographed bow.

I am friendly and helpful to all class participants.

Level Three

Aimed at students working towards their Level 3 or equivalent with any syllabus.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Orange

I attend class regularly.

I am able to perform a basic lock.

I am able to do hip isolations forwards, backwards, side to side, and in various tempos. I can isolate one hip up etc.

I can circle my arms forwards and backwards; together, one at a time, and in opposition.

I am able to do a simple 8-count hand tutting sequence.

I am working on expression and attitude within my dancing.

I can complete a simple stretch and relax sequence.

I can create many creative shapes with my body, on both one or two legs, and standing and on the floor.

I can dance-step-hop across the room with various arm alignments.

I can show a basic transference of weight.

I always thank my teacher at the end of my class.

Green

I arrive at my class on time.

Breaking: I am working on CCs.

I am able to do a variety of shoulder isolations, limiting other body movements.

I work well as a part of my crew, I am a team player and can dance in unison.

I can show clear isolations in my shoulders and ribs.

I have learnt some theatre terminology; auditorium, front of house, wings, orchestra pit, safety curtain, apron.

I am able to do a basic wave through my upper body.

I can perform a sequence of different travelling steps across the room.

I am polite and courteous when speaking to other members of the class.

I remember to take all of my belongings with me at the end of my class.

Purple

I am in the correct uniform and shoes.

I am able to do a basic wave through my whole body.

I can use contraction movements within my choreography.

I can use arm circles within my choreography and with a variety of foot work.

Breaking: My 'baby freeze' is improving.

I am able remember and dance a 24 bar sequence.

I am able to interpret the style of a piece and show it through my dance moves.

I can complete a choreographed routine as a solo.

I am able to perform a choreographed bow.

I am friendly and helpful to all class participants.

Level Four

Aimed at students working towards their Level 4 or equivalent with any syllabus.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Orange

I attend class regularly.

I can use stillness within my dance.

I am able to show a 'Krump Stomp'.

I am a team player and work hard with my crew to keep our movements synchronised and clean.

I am gaining more confidence to express myself within the choreography.

I am able use a head roll movement to flow into another dance move.

I can demonstrate a simple combination of head, hip, and shoulder isolations.

I am able to do a 16-count hand tutting sequence.

I am working positively to achieve my dance goals.

I always thank my teacher at the end of my class.

Green

I arrive at my class on time.

I am able to dance an Indian Step.

I am able to show Krumping chest pops.

I am able to dance a salsa top rock (top rock in various directions).

I am able to do a basic pas de bourrée in a street style, weight down to the ground.

I am able to do a body ripple downwards.

I am building strength to perform kick-outs in floor work.

I can choreograph a simple 4-bar sequence by myself.

I am polite and courteous when speaking to other members of the class.

I remember to take all of my belongings with me at the end of my class.

Purple

I am in the correct uniform and shoes.

I am able to dance arm and body waves confidently.

I am able to show a baby freeze and a shoulder freeze.

I have performed to an audience.

Breaking: My CCs are improving and I'm working on speed and accuracy.

I am able remember and dance a simple 32-bar sequence.

I am able to perform with sense of emotion and enjoyment.

I can complete a choreographed routine as a solo.

I am able to perform a choreographed bow and end the lesson professionally.

I am friendly and helpful to all class participants.

Level Five

Aimed at students working towards their Level 5 or equivalent with any syllabus.

Below are the skills being taught and assessed for each colour within the level:

Colour Skills
Orange

I attend class regularly.

I am able to do a difficult stretch and relax sequence, with use of floor and standing transitions and extended holds.

I able to show full isolations of head hip, shoulder, rib, knee, wrist, and hands in a combination exercise.

I am able to perform a variety of kicks, including round kicks, side kicks, and flick licks.

Breaking: I am working on a basic six-step move.

I am able to show clean popping to hit accented beats in the music.

I am able to show clean locks incorporating different body parts.

I am able to do a street-style slide, keeping my weight low and into the floor.

I am able to do an 8-bar hand tutting sequence.

I always thank my teacher at the end of my class.

Green

I arrive at my class on time.

I can run and walk expressively.

I am able to do a body ripple down and then up; either through the whole body or just one part, e.g. the leg.

I can choreograph a simple 8-bar sequence by myself.

I am able to show the use of pressure and resistance in moments.

I am able to confidently do a variety of top rock formations and use them to transition between movements.

I am able to do kick-outs with legs in front and in a star shape.

I am able to do a simple 8-count finger tutting sequence.

I am polite and courteous when speaking to other members of the class.

I remember to take all of my belongings with me at the end of my class.

Purple

I am in the correct uniform and shoes.

Breaking: I am able to confidently show a basic six-step move.

Breaking: I am able to helicopter on both legs.

Breaking: My basic six-step is confident.

I am able to perform with a sense of artistry.

I am able to show a basic shuffle movement on the spot and side-to-side.

I am able to complete a choreographed routine as a solo.

I am able to do a 16-count finger tutting sequence.

I am able to perform a choreographed bow.

I am friendly and helpful to all class participants.