From 31 August 2021, bbodance Freestyle Dance Awards will no longer be examined; they will be replaced with Dance Awards as of 1 September.
The bbodance Dance Awards give the candidate an opportunity to perform a series of dances choreographed by their teacher. These build in length and complexity according to the Dance Award Level.
| Suggested Grade of Study | Dance Awards (per Level & non-regulated) |
| Introduction | Nursery Award |
| Pre-Primary & Primary | Primary Dance Award |
| Grades 1–3 | Level 1 Dance Award |
| Grades 4–5 & Intermediate Foundation | Level 2 Dance Award |
| Grades 6–8 & Intermediate | Level 3 Dance Award |
| Advanced 1 & 2 | Level 4 Dance Award |
Suggested Dance Styles:
- Classical
- Character
- Contemporary
- Disco/Freestyle
- Jazz
- Modern (inc. Lyrical)
- National
- Song & Dance
- Street
- Tap