PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATION

All students at Figoura School of Greek Dance are by default part of our Participation Certification programme. This programme recognises each dancer’s ongoing commitment and development through a structured yet inclusive system of awards.

Rather than offering an excessive number of certificates, we focus on a carefully balanced set of categories that highlight the qualities we value most in our dancers.

This allows us to:

Recognise a wide range of strengths
Maintain fairness and consistency
Ensure each award retains its value and significance

Certificates are awarded throughout the year within classes and during performances or special events.

Sample Participation Certificate

Participation Certificate (Blue) Sample.

Award Categories

Effort & Commitment

We celebrate dedication and consistency in learning:

Outstanding Effort
Dedication to Dance
Excellent Attendance

Progress & Development

Recognising personal growth and perseverance:

Most Improved Dancer
Progress Award

Technique & Skill

Highlighting developing ability and musical understanding:

Excellence in Technique
Rhythm & Musicality Award

Performance & Expression

Celebrating confidence, expression, and stage presence:

Performance Star
Expressive Dancer

Attitude & Community

Reflecting the spirit of teamwork and respect within our school:

Positive Attitude Award
Team Player Award
Kindness & Support Award

Special Recognition

Awarded at the teacher’s discretion for outstanding qualities:

Rising Star
Teacher’s Choice Award
Leadership Award
Student's Choice Award

How Awards Are Given

Each academic year typically receives a small number of awards, ensuring recognition remains meaningful.
Categories may rotate throughout the year to reflect different aspects of development.
Additional awards may be presented during performances, showcases, or special events.
Certificates are graded with the Figoura official embossed badge. A badge may be Bronze, Silver or Gold based on whether the student has met the requirements set by each badge. (see below).

Our Philosophy

At Figoura, recognition is not about competition, it is about:

Encouraging confidence
Valuing effort and improvement
Building a supportive dance community

We are proud to celebrate every dancer’s progress, both on and off the dance floor.

Badge Grades

Bronze Badge

The student will have demonstrated at least 60 Greek dance hours at Figoura at any level. Beginner/General/Intermediate/Advanced/Performance.

Silver Badge

The student has demonstrated at least 150 Greek dance hours at Figoura. with at least 30 of those hours at Performance level and has performed at least once).

A student that achieves a Silver badge may be recommended for Level 1 International Certification of Dance Studies.

Gold Badge

The student has demonstrated at least 300 Greek dance hours at Figoura. At least 65 hours at Performance level and has performed on more than 5 occasions)

A student that achieve a Gold badge may be recommended for Level 2 (and higher) International Certification of Dance Studies.

Blue Badge

This is a special recognition badge. This is not based on your number of Greek dance hours and awarded at the teachers discretion.