Each bbodance syllabus, irrespective of genre, was created to nurture and encourage students to appreciate the joy of movement. All bbodance syllabi focus on providing students with a secure grounding in technique, musicality, and artistry. Each level of study increases in complexity, demand, and rigour.
- Level 1 (Grades 1-3) enables students to perform basic dance vocabulary with musical and spatial awareness.
- During Level 2 (Grades 4-5 and Intermediate Foundation), students progress to demonstrating secure technique via more complex movement sequences and a wider range of vocabulary. The relationship between music and dance is refined and a sense of individual performance is introduced.
- During Level 3 (Grades 6-8 and Intermediate), students are able to perform complex movements with a clear understanding and sustained sense of coordination and alignment. Their musicality is sound and sense of performance assured.
- Finally, during Level 4 (Advanced 1 and Advanced 2), students perform with a mastery of technique combined with an inherent expressive quality that is the mark of a professional dancer. They demonstrate individuality communicating via confident performances and through audience awareness. These qualities are at or near the level of a professional dancer in order to gain entry to vocational training.
All bbodance Level 3 Graded and Vocational Graded Examinations carry UCAS points.
Level 3 Graded Examinations in Performing Arts carries UCAS points. When applying to universities, conservatoires or vocational colleges it’s important to include your Graded Examination results as they are a clear indicator of your achievement. Whether you want to go into engineering or dance, Graded Examination achievement shows your ability to study a subject at a high level; determination, dedication and resilience are qualities you need for any profession!
If you took a Grade 6, 7 or 8 Graded Examination and/or Intermediate Vocational Graded Examinations from 1st September 2010 (when the qualification was transferred to the Qualifications and Credit Framework), your achievement carries the following UCAS Points:
The number of points you can get depends on how well you did in your examination (i.e. Distinction, Merit or Pass).
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No. of UCAS points |
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Category |
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Intermediate |
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Distinction/Distinction* |
12 |
16 |
20 |
20 |
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Merit |
10 |
14 |
18 |
14 |
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Pass |
8 |
12 |
16 |
8 |
When completing the online UCAS online application form, there are multiple sections that need to be completed:
- Select the subject (Dance) and then specifying the genre (e.g. Musical Theatre
- Input the qualification date as stated on the certificate
- Select the awarding organisation – BBO
- Select the grade (Distinction, Merit or Pass)
bbodance Teaching Qualifications (Level 3 Certificate; Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 Diplomas) do not carry UCAS points but do indicate specialist knowledge at an equivalent level (see the table below), an ability to study independently and the determination, dedication and resilience needed for study at a higher level.
You can also verify this on the UCAS Tariff Calculator.
All bbodance syllabi, in written and video form, are accessible online, for free, for all our Registered Teachers and Associate Members. Syllabus transcripts and music are also available for purchase in the bbodance shop.
To learn more about our syllabi, watch the showreels and join us for CPD. Everyone is welcome!