REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

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1 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

2 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION TEACHER PERMIT EXAM,,, CHA CHA, EAST COAST SWING The Teacher Permit exam will be given within one Month of and may be given by the studio owner, Manager or Dance Director. Teachers need to have a basic knowledge of the Beginners & Social Foundation Figures. (No Free Style required) SOCIAL FOUNDATION EXAM The Social Foundation Exam will be the first major Exam for new teachers and must be taken within six Months of. Teachers will be required to have a complete technical knowledge of the Beginners and Social Foundation Material. This exam is given by a National Examiner. Steps 1-5 in 6 dances - 1 hour & 30 minutes Solo demonstration of all figures Teachers will be expected to describe and/or demonstrate the following dance or teaching techniques And teaching methods. a) Correct Posture, Carriage and Poise. b) The American Style Dance Position Holds. c) The 13 Dance Positions in the American Style. Teachers will be asked to name & possibly describe all of the 13 Dance Positions. d) The Five Basic Positions of the Feet. e) A detailed description of a Forward and/or Backward Walk (Including the differences between a Smooth Walk and a Tango Walk) f) C.B.M. - Sway - Astaire Styling. g) Rise and Fall in Foxtrot and Waltz. Explain in detail Rise & Fall Based on a Left Box Turn and the Foxtrot Basic. h) Latin Hip Movement - Cuban Motion in Latin Dances. i) Principles of Leading and Following. j) Alignment and The Line Of Dance. k) Origins and Characteristics of the Dances.

3 SOCIAL BRONZE TEACHER CERTIFICATE EXAM VIENNESE Steps 1 5 in all 9 dances - 2 HOURS Steps 6 10 in 9 dances - 2 HOURS or Smooth - Steps 1 10 (4 dances) - 2 HOURS Rhythm Steps 1 10 (5 dances) - 2 HOURS ********** Solo demonstration of all figures Teachers will be expected to describe and/or demonstrate the following dance or teaching techniques And teaching methods. a) Correct Posture, Carriage and Poise. b) The American Style Dance Position Holds. c) The 13 Dance Positions in the American Style. Teachers will be asked to name & possibly describe all of the 13 Dance Positions. d) The Five Basic Positions of the Feet. e) The Forward and Backward Walks. - in detail. (the differences between a Smooth Walk & a Tango Walk) f) C.B.M. - Sway - Astaire Styling. g) Rise and Fall in Foxtrot and Waltz. Explain in detail Rise & Fall Based on a Left Box Turn & a Foxtrot Basic, h) Latin Hip Movement - Cuban Motion in Latin Dances. i) Principles of Leading and Following. j) Description and Use of The Student Course Plan. k) Description of Student Award Classifications: Explain what each represents. l) Alignment and The Line Of Dance. m) Origins and Characteristics of the Dances.

4 SOCIAL BRONZE ALTERNATE DANCES FOR CERTIFICATION ARGENTINE SALSA SAMBA WEST COAST SWING MERENGUE PASO DOBLE HUSTLE All dances will be examined at one time. 7 dances - all steps - 2 hours. Teachers will be expected to describe and/or demonstrate the following dance or teaching techniques And teaching methods. Latin Hip Movement - Cuban Motion in Merengue & Salsa. Pulse Action and Pendulum Motion in Samba. Origins and Characteristics of the Dances. ALTERNATE DANCES MUST BE EXAMINED BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

5 ADVANCED BRONZE TEACHER CERTIFICATE EXAM SMOOTH VIENNESE RHYTHM The original DANCESPORT steps for Viennese Waltz & Bolero (steps 6 10 are now part of Advanced Bronze giving those dances 10 steps for Certification). EXAMS MAY BE TAKEN IN TWO WAYS: 1 5 in all dances HOURS 6 10 in all dances HOURS or 1 10 in Smooth dances HOURS 1 10 in Rhythm dances HOURS ********** Most Theory questions will have been asked in the Social Bronze Exam and will not be repeated in the Advanced Bronze Exam unless prompted by the Freestyle performance. ADVANCED BRONZE ALTERNATE DANCES FOR CERTIFICATION SAMBA WEST COAST SWING MERENGUE PASO DOBLE The original DANCESPORT steps for Paso Doble (steps 6 10 are now part of Advanced Bronze giving Paso Doble 10 steps for Certification. All dances will be examined at one time. 4 dances - steps hours maximum ALTERNATE DANCES MUST BE EXAMINED BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

6 SILVER TEACHER CERTIFICATE EXAM SMOOTH VIENNESE RHYTHM Commencing in March 2011 the original DANCESPORT steps for Viennese Waltz & Bolero (steps 6 10 will become part of Silver giving those dances 10 steps for Certification. EXAMS MAY BE TAKEN IN TWO WAYS: 1 5 in all dances HOURS 6 10 in all dances HOURS or 1 10 in Smooth dances HOURS 1 10 in Rhythm dances HOURS ********** The techniques and teaching methods listed for the Bronze Teacher Certificate may be asked for, as well as: a) Variations of the Five Positions of the Feet. b) Terms Used in Footwork. c) Measuring the Amount of Turn in Turning Figures. d) Use of the Body in Ballroom Dancing - The Torso; Arms and Hands; Legs and Feet; and The Head. e) Description of Lesson Planning - Private Lesson, Group Lesson and General Sequence. f) Definition of Basic Studio Terminology - these will be at the choice of the Examiner. g) Definition of Technical Terms Used in Teaching -these will be at the choice of the Examiner. h) Definition of Musical Terms Used in Teaching -these will be at the choice of the Examiner. i) Metered Timings of the Ballroom Dances. j) Continuity Styling in Foxtrot and Waltz. k) Other Leg and Foot Movements. 1) Other Tuning Actions.

7 SILVER ALTERNATE DANCES FOR CERTIFICATION ARGENTINE SALSA SAMBA WEST COAST SWING MERENGUE PASO DOBLE All dances will be examined at one time. 7 dances - steps hours ALTERNATE DANCES MUST BE EXAMINED BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

8 GOLD TEACHER CERTIFICATE EXAM SMOOTH VIENNESE RHYTHM EXAMS MAY BE TAKEN IN TWO WAYS: 1 5 in all dances HOURS 6 10 in all dances HOURS or 1 10 in Smooth dances HOURS 1 10 in Rhythm dances HOURS ************ CANDIDATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A PARTNER CAPABLE OF LEADING OR FOLLOWING THE GOLD MATERIAL. The techniques and teaching methods listed for the Silver Teacher Certificate may be asked for, as well as: a) Required Tempi for Examinations and Competitions, and Description of Measures per Minute. b) Rhythmical Accents and the Melodic Line of the Music. c) Music in Relation to Choreography. d) Dancing Solo to Music - Candidates will be expected to dance one or two figures of the Examiner's choice in each dance, to music, either as Gentleman or Lady. e) Starting a Class to Music - The choice of dances is that of the Examiner. Candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to start a class confidently, on the correct foot, at the correct moment and in time to the music.

9 GOLD ALTERNATE DANCES FOR CERTIFICATION SAMBA WEST COAST SWING MERENGUE PASO DOBLE All dances will be examined at one time. 5 dances - steps hours.

10 ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA (SOCIAL BRONZE) SMOOTH VIENNESE RHYTHM The Associate Diploma Exam will include SOCIAL FOUNDATION material in the SOLO Portion of the Exam. DIPLOMA exams are taken as two separate exams AND ONLY ONE CANDIDATE AT A TIME FOR THE SOLO PORTION OF THE EXAM. Smooth 4 dances steps hours Rhythm 5 dances - steps hours At the choice of the Examiner, candidates will be asked to describe one or more of the following areas of Theory and Technique on any figures: 1. MEASURES, NUMBER OF STEPS, TIMING and RHYTHM. 2. GENTLEMAN'S or LADY'S FOOT MOVEMENTS. 3. ALIGNMENT where applicable. 4. AMOUNT OF TURN. 5. DANCE POSITIONS. 6. FOOTWORK 7. C.B.M. and SWAY where applicable. 8. RISE AND FALL (Body) where applicable. 9. LEAD or FOLLOW where applicable. 10. DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES - Amalgamation. 11. CHARACTERISTIC STYLE OF THE DANCES. Teaching Techniques and Teaching Methods, as for the American Style BRONZE TEACHER CERTIFICATE Examination, will be required in this portion of the examination. Please refer to the BRONZE TEACHER CERTIFICATE Examination for these specific requirements.

11 ASSOCIATE MAJOR DIPLOMA (SILVER) SMOOTH VIENNESE RHYTHM DIPLOMA exams are taken as two separate exams AND ONLY ONE CANDIDATE AT A TIME FOR THE SOLO PORTION OF THE EXAM. Smooth 4 dances steps hours Rhythm 5 dances - steps hours At the choice of the Examiner, candidates will be asked to describe one or more of the following areas of Theory and Technique on any figures: 1. MEASURES, NUMBER OF STEPS, TIMING and RHYTHM. 2. GENTLEMAN'S or LADY'S FOOT MOVEMENTS. 3. ALIGNMENT where applicable. 4. AMOUNT OF TURN. 5. DANCE POSITIONS. 6. FOOTWORK 7. C.B.M. and SWAY where applicable. 8. RISE AND FALL (Body) where applicable. 9. LEAD or FOLLOW where applicable. 10. DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES - Amalgamation. Teaching Techniques and Teaching Methods, as for the American Style SILVER TEACHER CERTIFICATE Examination, will be required in this portion of the examination. Please refer to the SILVER TEACHER CERTIFICATE Examination for these specific requirements.

12 MEMBER DIPLOMA (GOLD) SMOOTH VIENNESE RHYTHM DIPLOMA exams are taken as two separate exams AND ONLY ONE CANDIDATE AT A TIME FOR THE SOLO PORTION OF THE EXAM. Smooth 4 dances steps hours Rhythm 5 dances - steps hours At the choice of the Examiner, candidates will be asked to describe one or more of the following areas of Theory and Technique on any figures: 1. MEASURES, NUMBER OF STEPS, TIMING and RHYTHM. 2. GENTLEMAN'S or LADY'S FOOT MOVEMENTS. 3. ALIGNMENT where applicable. 4. AMOUNT OF TURN. 5. DANCE POSITIONS. 6. FOOTWORK 7. C.B.M. and SWAY where applicable. 8. RISE AND FALL (Body) where applicable. 9. LEAD or FOLLOW where applicable. 10. DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES - Amalgamation. Teaching Techniques and Teaching Methods, as for the American Style GOLD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Examination, will be required in this portion of the examination. Please refer to the GOLD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Examination for these specific requirements.

13 TIMELINE FOR EXAMINATIONS SEQUENCE 1 st. Examination 2 nd. Examination 3 rd Examination 4 th Examination 5 th Examination 6 th Examination 7 th Examination American Style Professional Examination Teaching Permit Social Foundation Certificate Intermediate Social Bronze Certificate Final Social Bronze Certificate (Alternate Dances within same timeline) Intermediate Advanced Bronze Certificate Final Advanced Bronze Certificate (Alternate Dances within same timeline) Intermediate Silver Certificate 8 th Examination Final Silver Certificate (Alternate Dances within same timeline) 9 th Examination Intermediate Gold Certificate 10 th Examination Final Gold Certificate (Alternate Dances within same timeline) Time Period Within one (1) Month from Within Six (6) Months from Within 12 Months from Within 18 Months from Within 24 Months from Within 30 Months from Within 36 Months from Within 42 Months from Within 48 Months from Within 54 Months from (Not Required) Associate Diploma (Bronze) No Time Limit (Not Required) Associate Major Diploma (Silver) No Time Limit (Not Required) Member Diploma (Gold) No Time Limit

Welcome to the 2015 Jacksonville Star Ball

Welcome to the 2015 Jacksonville Star Ball Dear Dancers, We have a very exciting event lined up for you at this year s Jacksonville Star Ball. We have outlined our tentative schedule for this weekend to