Medal test syllabus
Summary
Medal tests include five sections
Steps, formations, music, exercises, dances.
Candidates must display an appropriate level of technique in all dancing sections as prescribed by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
There is a syllabus for each medal test
All candidates will be evaluated on
- Accurate footwork
- Use of hands
- Phrasing
- Covering
- Use of the correct steps for specific movements
- Teamwork
- Showing consideration for other dancers
- Rhythmic dancing
- Good deportment
- Some knowledge of Scottish Country Dance music
- Bow and curtsey
- Dance etiquette
- Understanding of progression