The Chinese children’s dance examination is divided into 13 levels according to different ages. According to the age characteristics of children, some basic elements, rhythm, dance postures, movements and steps in Chinese classical dance and Chinese folk dance are included in each level. The content and methods of the level are in line with the physical and psychological characteristics of students of the corresponding age, and there are also basic dance training that meet the physical conditions of students at this level.

Universal level:

Level 1 (4-5 years old);

Level 2 (5-6 years old);

Level 3 (6-7 years old);

Level 4 (7-9 years old);

Level 5 (8-10 years old);

Level 6 (9-11 years old);

Level 7 (10-12 years old);

Level 8 (11-13 years old);

Level 9 (12 years old) -14 years old);

Level 10 (13-15 years old);

Semi-professional level:

Level 11 (beginner course) is suitable for Youth aged 14-16 years old;

Level 13 (intermediate course) is suitable for young people aged 15-17 years old;

Level 13 (advanced course) is suitable for young people aged 16-18 years old youth.

The content of the Chinese children's dance examination includes: Chinese classical dance basic training and body rhythm, Chinese ethnic, folk dance (Han, Tibetan, Mongolian, Uyghur, Korean, Dai, Miao, Yi) and music rhythm training.

Extended information:

Chinese Dance Grade Examination

New version of the textbook ***Level 13:

Levels 01 to 10 are universal Courses for toddlers, children and teenagers aged 4 to 13 years old.

Levels 11 to 13 are semi-professional courses for teenagers over 14 years old.

Chinese Dance Grade Examination Textbooks

It is my country’s first set of out-of-school dance quality education series textbooks compiled to popularize dance education among infants, children, teenagers and teenagers. It is also the current cultural The only national dance examination teaching material approved by the Ministry of Education. It divides some basic dance postures, movements and steps in Chinese classical dance and Chinese folk dance into 13 levels according to the physiological and psychological characteristics of different ages.

Since this series of teaching materials was first published in 1993, it has been welcomed by the majority of children and teenagers. After years of teaching practice and information feedback, In order to make this set of teaching materials more in line with the physiological and psychological characteristics of young children, children and adolescents in different age groups, as well as the amount of teaching materials that can be accommodated in the learning hours, and at the same time, in order to make this set of teaching materials cultivate sentiments and aesthetically educate the body at the same time To popularize basic Chinese dance, the "Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Examination Editorial Committee" has made a comprehensive and systematic revision of the first edition of the teaching materials.

The new version of the textbook is for Level 13. Levels 1 to 10 are universal courses. It is for infants, children and teenagers aged 4 to 13 years old. Levels 11 to 13 are semi-professional courses for teenagers over 14 years old. This textbook is part of the Chinese dance training system of Beijing Dance Academy. Level 10 Level 1 courses are close to the level of the second grade of the High School Affiliated to the Dance Academy. Levels 11 to 13 are simplified and popularized courses of the Middle School Affiliated to the Dance Academy.

Reference materials: Chinese Dance Level Examination Baidu Encyclopedia