Get Certified

Get Certified - Teacher and Student Certification Programs
"Get Certified" is based on Diane Jarmolow’s "Ballroom Dance Teacher's College" training curriculum that was designed to train students or teachers to get ready for amateur or professional certification. Diane is most noted as author of the Dance Vision International Dancer's Association (DVIDA) American Style Smooth & Rhythm Syllabus. The program focuses on how to understand, properly explain, execute patterns, technique, footwork, foot placement, lead or follow (or both), characteristics and expression of the dances, rhythmical body movement, and overall styling. The program runs at an accelerated pace and offers passionate dancers the “entire package”.  

‍4 Different Courses Available:

‍A) JR ASSOCIATE (Core 6 Dances) = Cha Cha, Rumba, E.C. Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango (Steps 1-7). Cost Includes:   2 Textbooks & Study Manual + 100 Private Lessons + Open Access to studio for FREE practice + Free Admission to ANY Party or Group Lesson for 6 months + Cost Of Test and Examiners Fee.  

‍B) FULL ASSOCIATE - American Smooth = Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz (Steps 1-15) Cost Includes: 1 Textbook & 1 Study Manual + 125 Private Lessons + Open Access to studio for practice + Free Admission to ANY Party or Group Lesson for 6 months + Cost Of Test and Examiner's Fee.

‍C) FULL ASSOCIATE - American Rhythm = Rumba, Cha Cha, EC Swing, WC Swing, Samba, Bolero, & Merengue (Steps 1-15). Cost Includes: 1 Textbook & 1 Study Manual + 150 Private Lessons + Open Access to studio for practice + Free Admission to ANY Party or Group Lesson for 6 months + Cost Of Test and Examiner's Fee.

‍D) 1 Dance-Of-Your-Choice (Steps 1-15). Cost Includes: 1 Texbook/Study Manual + 22 Private Lessons + Cost Of Test and Examiner's Fee.
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NOTE: Student Exams Are Only Required To Learn Leader OR Follower's Part. Plus, 25% of the Private Lessons and cost are to be deducted from course.

‍Materials Included with purchase of each course:

1)Current DVIDA Smooth and/or Rhythm Course Manuals
2)Training Workbook
3)Private Coaching Lessons with a Master DVIDA Instructor to prepare you (50 mins each)
4)Examiner's Fee
5)Exam Fee (Passing score is NOT guaranteed)  

‍Benefits: -

-Learn how to dance the DVIDA Bronze figures as both leader and follower.
-Learn the technical elements and characteristics of each dance that make you a better dancer
-Learn to read, understand, dance, and teach the DVIDA Manuals
-Learn the musical elements of the dances
-Learn the DO’s and DON’Ts of good dancing and/or teaching
-Learn how to prepare for DVIDA Certification testing as a Professional (or Amateur)
-Dance Confidence, Technical Knowledge, Teaching Confidence!!  

Brad Miller is the MASTER certified instructor for this program and breaks it down so even students without prior dance experience can understand. His 20 years of knowledge give you the tools you need to excel as a dancer and to pass your certifications. Brad is dedicated to ensuring students learn what is needed to raise them above the rest. Also, he will prepare you with the necessary teaching, testing, and dancing skills needed for DVIDA exam.For more information, please call Brad at 561-558-1234 to set up a FREE evaluation and consultation.