Salsa Associate (Bronze) Test Format
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Please note that the figures and questions will relate to the test you are taking.

Candidate will choose either:
A. Dance and answer questions for Salsa “On1” for Parts A & B OR
B. Dance and answer questions for Salsa “On2” for Parts A & B
In either case, candidate will dance both timings for the Solo Amalgamations in Part A

The Candidates answers in Part C will be based on both the On1 and On2 timings where applicable.

For the Associate Salsa exam, you will be responsible for all figures in the Bronze level.

Part A (worth 30%): Candidates will dance a routine containing all the figures from the syllabus in the timing you have chosen. You will dance this routine with a partner, (you will need to arrange a partner for this segment of the exam) to music, two times, once as a leader and once as a follower. The examiner will then ask you to dance an amalgamation of three or four figures, to music, by yourself in the timing you have chosen. You will then be asked to dance a second solo amalgamation in the opposite timing.

Part B (worth 30%): Candidate will be asked to identify the theoretical elements (footwork, amount of turn, dance position, lead, etc.) of the syllabus figures in the timing you have chosen. Each examination will ask different theoretical questions. The specific questions will be determined by DVIDA and marked on the examination. The examiner will also have the option of asking additional questions in either timing if they feel more understanding needs to be demonstrated.

Part C (worth 30%): The candidate will answer several general teaching questions about music, how to teach specific elements (frame, etc.) to students, history, character, etc. The questions asked in Part C may be asked in either timing (timing will be chosen by the examiner where applicable).

All of the information that will be on the exam will be found in the manual. In addition you will be required to answer the following questions: Please give seven characteristics of a great dance teacher. & (Examiner please choose one of the following 3 questions;) How would you structure a one-hour private lesson with a new student?/How would you structure a one-hour group class? Please think in terms of 10-minute intervals./How would you prepare a student for a Medal Exam? The answers to these questions are found on the "Get Certified" DVD offered by Dance Vision, or you may research this information on your own.

Part D (worth 10%): The candidate will receive a grade for Overall Presentation, which will encompass the candidate's poise, demeanor, vocal projection, and clarity throughout Parts A, B, and C. There are no additional questions for Part D.