Piano for Dance

	Technical and expressive mastery	Musical personality	Knowledge, understanding and critical thinking in-and-through performance
Exceptional: A1-2	Superb technique and execution; fully in command of tempo, rhythm, structure and pacing.	Exceptionally imaginative playing; a wide stylistic range flexibly adapted to the moment; highly attentive and communicative.	A profound understanding of repertoire, context and style.
Excellent: A3-5	Highly accomplished playing; expressive control and rhythmic authority are consistently assured.	An excellent level of imagination and adaptability; musical choices show clear artistic intent and sensitivity to context.	A perceptive and thoughtful understanding of repertoire and style; performance reflects strong critical engagement.
Very Good: B1-3	Secure and fluent playing with strong rhythmic control; occasional inconsistencies in pacing or articulation.	A very good sense of musical personality; clear adaptability with a growing sense of stylistic variation.	A very good understanding of repertoire and stylistic context, though interpretative insight is not always deeply embedded.
Good: C1-3	Technically reliable playing with some unevenness in rhythm, pacing or fluency.	A good level of engagement and stylistic awareness, though ideas may lack sustained individuality.	A good understanding of repertoire and style; interpretative approach tends toward the conventional.
Satisfactory: D1-3	A basically secure technique, but with clear limitations in rhythmic control, pacing and consistency.	A satisfactory level of musical responsiveness; some moments of stylistic awareness but overall lacking sustained engagement.	A satisfactory understanding of context and style; interpretative choices show limited originality or depth.
Unsatisfactory: E1-2	Significant technical difficulties impede rhythmic clarity and structural control; fluency and responsiveness are compromised.	An unsatisfactory level of imagination or communication; little evidence of adaptability or musical intent.	Interpretation shows an unsatisfactory grasp of style, repertoire or contextual understanding.