The examination is designed as an introduction to professional teaching qualifications and to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the genre, so that they can assist a qualified teacher. Candidates training for the IDTA dance teaching qualifications are advised to take the Pre-Associate examination.
Ballroom Branch: Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence
The Pre-Associate is a practical examination conducted by an IDTA appointed Examiner. Candidates, both with a partner and individually, will be asked to demonstrate the appropriate dance genre to music and will be expected to answer technical questions.
Candidates must be 16 years or over.
Higher level professional teaching qualifications are available at Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship level.
Candidates will be entered for the IDTA Pre-Associate examination by their dance teacher, using the Pre-Associate Application Form. Examination fees are paid via the dance teacher. Training fees are set by the teacher.
Candidates who have successfully passed the Pre-Associate examination, will be invited to join the IDTA as Provisional Members. This membership status does not allow Provisional members to enter candidates for examinations or to attend the AGM. Provisional members receive a copy of the Dance International magazine and may attend IDTA national and regional seminars, to assist with their continuing professional development, at a discounted entry fee.
The examination syllabi for the Pre-Associate examinations are listed in the "Professional and Amateur Dance Syllabus". The technique for each genre can be found in the following publications; Ballroom - Technique of Ballroom Dancing by Guy Howard. Latin - The Laird Technique of Latin Dancing by Walter Laird. Classical Sequence - A Guide to the Theory and Technique of Classical Sequence Dancing (Pre-Associate). Visit the IDTA Shop for available resources.