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Certify with DVIDA®

Having a fully certified staff for your studio should be a top priority – With DVIDA, be confident that your staff is well informed, professional and aware of the newest developments in ballroom.

DVIDA offers certification in the following:

International Ballroom

Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Quickstep (slow & quick rhythm)

American Smooth

Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz

Optional Dances

International Style
Viennese Waltz


American Style
Merengue
Samba
West Coast Swing

International Latin

Cha Cha
Samba
Rumba
Paso Doble
Jive

American Rhythm

Cha Cha
Rumba
East Coast Swing
Bolero
Mambo

Club / Social

Night Club Two-Step
Hustle
Salsa

Argentine Tango

Exam Levels

Recertification Exams​

A candidate may receive certification from the Dance Vision International Dance Association using certification credentials from any N.D.C.A. Member Organization, or any internationally recognized professional organization by meeting the Recertification Requirements below:

(The test is approximately one hour per exam.)

  1. A copy of your previous exam papers (showing scores) must accompany this request and be submitted to DVIDA along with the Examination Application and all applicable fees.
  2. You must take and pass the dance portion (Part A) of the DVIDA exam in the same style and level of your existing certification. You will not be responsible for answering any questions on the theory of the dances.

You may be awarded an Associate (Bronze), Master (Silver), or Grand Master (Gold) Professional Degree.

Example: For a Smooth Recertification Exam, you will be required to dance all of the figures in the appropriate level(s) of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz with a partner, first as the Leader and then as the Follower. In addition, you will be asked to dance a Solo Amalgamation of three (3) to four (4) figures of the Examiner’s choice, to music to one of the four dances.

Please note:

You may not skip any exam level. If you were previously certified with another organization in levels Bronze thru Gold, you cannot just take the Gold recertification with DVIDA. You must take all 3 levels. Remember, only the dancing portion is required.

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Costs

There are three main costs associated with taking your exams:

  1. DVIDA examination fee:
    The price varies depending on the type of exam you are taking.

  2. Examiner expenses:
    You will pay the examiner hourly for their time. Each examiner has their own hourly rate, and you will pay them directly. Additionally, you are responsible for any travel, accommodation and meal costs if the examiner does not live locally. In this case, it is a good idea to amortize these expenses by organizing a day of examinations that includes other professional examinations and/or student medal exams.

Find an Examiner in your area

3. DVIDA membership fee:
The membership fee is $60 and renews annually.  DVIDA is a Professional Teachers organization and a member of the NDCA.

Renew Your Membership Fee

Preparing For Your Exam

1. Decide which exam you will be taking, and study from the current Dance Vision manual and/or Dance Vision Subscription. (You have the option of using the DVIDA or ISTD manual for International Style Latin and/or Ballroom.)

Since 1992, Dance Vision has been the world leader in production of DanceSport instructional videos,  Featuring over 5,000 videos in every style & level, including our premier product, the Dance Vision Syllabi. Purchase a subscription at DanceVision.com

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Dance Vision manuals are accepted by the NDCA (National Dance Council of America). DVIDA manuals are used for DVIDA certification exams and Student DVIDA medal exams. All Dance Vision Manuals can be purchased from DanceVision.com

Purchase Manuals

DVIDA Step Lists

Rhythm*:

Bronze Rhythm Step List
Non-eligible Bronze Steps
Silver Rhythm Step List
Non-eligible Silver Steps
Gold Rhythm Step List
Sample Rhythm Questions

*Bronze & Silver Rhythm Dance Vision patterns not eligible at NDCA events after latest changes to the invigilation rules.

Smooth*:

Bronze Smooth Step List
Silver Smooth Step List
Gold Smooth Step List
Sample Smooth Questions

*2019 Updates to Dance Vision Smooth Elements, by Michael Mead & Toni Redpath can be viewed here. (opens in new window)

Latin:

Bronze Latin Step List
Silver Latin Step List
Gold Latin Step List

Ballroom:

Bronze Ballroom Step List
Silver Ballroom Step List
Gold Ballroom Step List

2. Contact an examiner to schedule your test day, time and location. This must be done before purchasing an exam on our website.

Find an Examiner in your area

3. Once exam has been taken, EXAMINERS must send in your DVIDA Exam(s) form to the DVIDA office:

It is the responsibility of Examiners to send exams to the DVIDA office within 7 days of testing.

EMAIL

Tiffany@DanceVision.com

POSTAL MAIL

DVIDA
9081 W Sahara Ave.
Suite 190
Las Vegas, NV 89117

FAX

(702) 256 – 4227

DVIDA Continuing Education Program

Learning should be a lifelong process. DVIDA is excited to announce that we are now offering recognition to DVIDA members that seek out professional development at DVIDA approved events.

DVIDA members that attend an approved event will receive a Continuing Education Certificate as recognition.  Member must be in good standing prior to the event. 

Why is continuing education important?

Through continuing education, career-minded individuals can gain new insight and become more proficient at their jobs.

Learn New Skills

Improve your skills and gain new ones.

Professional Development

Improve your teaching method and bring fresh new ideas to the job.

Improved Image

Standout amongst the rest. As the job market becomes increasingly more competitive, the importance of continuing education gets higher and higher. 

If you are interested in our Continuing Education Program, please email info@dancevision.com for an application.