Across Eisteddfods, adjudicators consistently emphasize that one of the most critical elements of any performance is the authentic expression of the piece. As competitions have expanded to include Musical Theatre sections—and with students increasingly aspiring to careers in this genre—the demand for high-quality dramatic training has never been greater.

The VERITASTRA Drama For Dancers Examinations Syllabus goes beyond Musical Theatre. It is uniquely designed to teach drama and characterisation skills that can be seamlessly integrated into any dance style. Today’s studios offer a diverse range of classes—ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and Musical Theatre—and many now include singing and even drama to provide a complete performing arts education.

This syllabus has been carefully developed to complement these offerings, equipping students with expressive performance skills that enhance competition results and prepare them for successful careers in the performing arts industry, beyond dance - this syllabus ALSO teaches Practical Speech and Drama Skills to prepare students for careers in television, film, radio, podcasts, live stage compering and even retail spruiking.