David teaches from the Dance Vision International Dancers Association (DVIDA) Syllabus, approved by the National Dance Council of America. The DVIDA Syllabus manuals and accompanying videotapes were created by dance luminaries Ron Montez, Jim and Jenell Maranto, Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith, and Corky and Shirley Ballas. The DVIDA syllabus is remarkable for the clarity with which it describes the eight elements of each dance figure, and the manner in which the teacher can convey--and the student discover--the relationship between those elements, both aesthetic and functional. David is training for professional certificaiton under the auspices of Linda Staver. In late February, David will test with Diane Jarmolow for ProDVIDA associate certification in the Bronze Smooth Syllabus I. Diane is the founder of the Ballroom Dance Teacher's College and is the DVIDA National Examiner. Diane has trained hundreds of teachers for professional exams, including several U.S. Dance Champions. She is a fifteen-time winner of the "Top Teacher" award at national competitions.

David, with Linda Staver, of Staver Dance Company

You may wish to review a list of figures from the DVIDA Bronze Syllabus, in the smooth or rhythym dances. (Requires Acrobat Reader.)

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