ABSTRACT
A few years ago, the majority of pupils were content to reach a standard that would enable them to move round a ballroom without undue inconvenience to themselves or their partners; now the majority are only too glad to learn more thoroughly and to record their progress through the tests conducted by well-known professional examiners. The “flare” and movement expected from the competition dancer is not expected in these tests, indeed, when used, it is liable to look out of place. Keen dancers who have reached Silver or Gold Medal Test standard will often turn their thoughts to competition dancing. The dancer who passes the highest grade Medal Test can be sure that his dancing is technically sound and that he moves correctly and with good style. Presentation is a word very frequently used in connection with demonstration dancing by professionals, but presentation also plays its part in competition dancing.
