The IDA program consists of a series of progressive tiers.
Presented in 300+ video demonstrations with original music
by acclaimed pianist Steven Mitchell.
30 Ballet Tiers
- Pre Junior/Junior: A-F
- Intermediate: G-K
- Advanced: L-P
- Teen/Adult: Sapphire – Diamond
25 Tap Tiers
- Pre Junior/Junior: A-F
- Intermediate: G-K
- Advanced: L-P
- Tap Glossary
Tiers A1 and A2 are designed for your youngest dancers as a way to dip their little toes into the exciting world of dance performance. Whether accomplished in a group or solo setting, each child gets to experience the thrill of being Acclaim Worthy early on and set the stage for a lifelong love of dance.
Tiers B – P include two options:
- Option 1: Classical Levels. The building blocks on which teachers can provide specific instruction and teach new vocabulary.
- Option 2: Pre-Professional Levels. Here, the technical and artistic expectations are increased and teachers challenge their more advanced dancers.
Get Started
- Become a Member and purchase a streaming subscription for access to choreography (300+ videos), music, notes and support, including monthly “Technique Talks” webinars.
- Incorporate the work into your curriculum by including it in your existing class schedule. The exercises have been choreographed to easily fit into a regular class plan. Alternatively, you can add a special class to your schedule, or offer a Summer School or Workshop designed around the program.
- Contact us to coordinate a convenient date for your IDA Awards & Medal Ceremony.
- Submit the entry form with payment.
- An adjudicator will come to your studio/performance venue to assess or evaluate your dancers.
