2012 TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION | GUIDELINES
2012 Teacher Training and Certification Guidelines PDF
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants MUST be 18 years of age with 4 years minimum of extensive dance training at the time of registration. The Training Program is open to Members of DEA, Non-Members and Assistant Teachers.
- Individuals who have passed Level I, with qualifying scores are eligible for Level II.
- Individuals who have passed Level II with qualifying scores are eligible for Level III.
- Level III Floaters registrants must have completed Levels I, II and III. See Guideline Requirement #2 in Teacher Training Brochure.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Assistants must attain a letter of recommendation on company letterhead from the studio or teacher in which they are employed.
DRESS CODE
Dress Code for all participants is as follows:
- Ladies: Solid color leotard and tights with appropriate dance shoes. A ballet skirt is acceptable. Hair should be back off the face, no jewelry.
- Men: Solid color t-shirt or top with jazz pants, tights or comfortable working trousers and appropriate dance shoes.
- No shorts, sweats or baggy tops for Ladies or Men. You must wear a cover up when away from the instruction area both in New York City and Las Vegas.
EXAMINATION
Examinations are required by both DEA & UNLV for each of the subjects covered.
SIGN-IN
Participants MUST "sign-in" for each teaching segment and attendance roll is checked for each class.
POINT DEDUCTION
Point deductions will be taken from the final exam for missed classes - no exceptions granted.
CERTIFICATION
- To be certified in the five major subjects the attendee must attain a score of 75% or more in each subject.
- To pass from one level to another, attendee must attain a score of 75% or more from all given examinations.
TEXTBOOKS
- A copy of Gail Grant's "Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet" is required. Copies will be available on-site.
- Level II and III participants should bring their previous textbooks with them for reference.
FOOD/DRINKS
No Food, Drinks or Gum allowed (water bottles acceptable) in any dance instruction area either in New York City and Las Vegas.
INFORMATION
For More Information about Teacher Training Guidelines, please contact charles@deadance.com.
