Get Certified! How To Train For Your Professional Exams is a comprehensive training program designed to help dance professionals prepare for DVIDA certification examinations with confidence and clarity. Combining an extensive instructional video with a detailed guidebook, this educational resource provides a complete overview of the examination process, requirements, teaching methodology, and technical knowledge expected of certification candidates.

Presented by respected dance educators Alison Hurwitz & Eldon Bryce, the program walks candidates through every major component of the certification process, helping to remove uncertainty and provide practical strategies for successful exam preparation. The video includes demonstrations, technical explanations, sample examination questions, and complete mock examinations that allow candidates to see exactly how professional certification exams are conducted.

Accompanying the video is a comprehensive 55-page guidebook containing additional information about examination logistics, procedures, technical requirements, and teaching questions that may be encountered during the certification process.

Contents Include:

Introduction to the DVIDA Certification Examination

• Overview of the certification process
• Examination structure and expectations

Part A – The Dancing Portion of the Exam

• Evaluation criteria
• Demonstrations and performance requirements
• Dancing the Solo Amalgamation

Part B – The Theory Portion of the Exam

• Introduction to dance elements
• Foot Positions
• Alignment
• Amount of Turn
• Rise & Fall
• Footwork
• Timing
• Sway
• CBM (Contra Body Movement)
• Leads
• Technical summaries

Part C – The Teaching Methodology Portion of the Exam

• Teaching concepts and instructional approaches
• Examination teaching requirements

Part D – Overall Presentation

• Professional presentation standards
• Examination performance expectations

Mock One Dance Examinations

• Junior Associate American Style Rumba
• Associate American Style Waltz

By providing both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations, this program helps candidates understand exactly what examiners are looking for and how to prepare effectively. It is an invaluable resource for dance instructors pursuing DVIDA certification and for professionals seeking to strengthen their teaching and technical knowledge.