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CERTIFICATION FOR
PROFESSIONALS |
WSF CERTIFIES SALSA
TEACHERS WORLDWIDE! TESTING NOW CAN BE DONE BY DVD!
Can’t
take your test in person? No problem! Send us your test on DVD!
Teachers will be
qualified on 3 levels:
 Professional Salsa
Instructor Advanced Salsa Instructor
Master
Salsa Instructor
This will coincide with the
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Syllabus Levels. Examinations now can
be taken by video. Official Certificates, suitable for framing, are
given upon completion. You must be at least an Advanced Salsa
Instructor to take the examination to become a Judge.
Whether done on video or in person, the applicant must
first be a current
member of the WSF and in good standing.
1. Applicant must show 4 figures of the
standard (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) of Salsa they are certifying in.
These figures will be chosen by the WSF at random.
2. Applicant must show these 4 figures doing
both man's and ladies part individually, describing amounts of turn,
foot placement, and timing.
3. Applicant will
dance with a partner to music for a minimum of 1 minute, either as
man or lady, demonstrating at least 6 steps of the standard they are
certifying in. This will demonstrate their ability to be able to mix
the patterns comfortably.
4. Applicant will be
given 3 questions to answer concerning leading and following. These
questions will be sent by email or regular mail if email is
unavailable.
5. Grading of the test will
comprise of 50 percent on point number two, 25 percent on point
number three, and 25 percent on point number four. Applicant must
receive at least 80 percent total score to be certified.
Upon successful completion, the Applicant
will receive their certification certificate with the WSF Corporate
Seal.
Purchase your testing fee here.
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Welcome to the World Salsa Federation
The WSF is hard at work conducting committee
meetings, conferences, and consultations in order to better serve
our members. We at the WSF know that Salsa is constantly
evolving and are continually striving to meet demands of this
evolution with excellence and refinement.
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Isaac and Laura Altman
CEO and CFO of the
WSF
Authored by Diane Jarmolow, Director
Ballroom Dance Teachers College
CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
The
Professional Certification process has been designed to enrich a
dance teacher’s knowledge of all aspects of dancing and teaching.
You will find that going through the certification training and
taking the exams will give you the ability to run your own school,
take your dancing to a much higher level, and give you entree into
the judging arena. The teachers that have become certified,
unanimously agree that it is the single best thing they have done
for themselves in their dance career. Having a teaching credential
makes your confidence soar, and deeply engrains your understanding
of the fundamentals of dance. Here are some of the specific benefits
of certification:
- You will become a better teacher
The process of preparing for your certification exam will teach
you dance concepts you may not have fully understood before. You
will improve both your verbal and presentation skills. You will
learn the precise vocabulary for describing the technical elements
of dance figures. This will help your explanations become clear,
succinct, and consistent. Your knowledge of the precise alignments
will improve your ability to choreograph routines for your
students. You will expand your knowledge of musical terms and
concepts, and you will understand how dancing and music relate.
Finally, the process of technical mastery will improve your eye,
so you will know instantly how to correct your students.
- You will become a better dancer
The technical expertise required to pass your
certification exam will catapult your dancing to an entirely new
level. The preparation will fill in any gaps in your own learning.
You will learn a series of technique “rules” that will make your
dancing consistent, and will help you to master new, advanced
figures. You will develop a language that will help you work more
effectively in your dance partnerships. Above all, you will
achieve a true mastery of dance technique that will stay with you
for the rest of your career.
- You will achieve an objective standard of professional
excellence
Once you successfully passed your certification exam, you will
have a certificate that you can display to the world declaring
your expertise. You will be able to attract serious students, and
charge more for your services. You will be a desirable employee in
dance studios around the country. You can even obtain your judging
credential. Your certification is the first step to being
recognized as a national expert. And your confidence will soar for
having met and mastered this challenge!
WORLD SALSA FEDERATION, INC.
8080 SW 81 Dr.
Miami,
Fl. 33143
Telephone: 786.566.2604
Email: wsfsalsa@yahoo.com
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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR AMATEURS |
AMATEURS, EARN YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS BY SENDING US A DVD OF YOURSELVES
DANCING WITH A PARTNER TO MUSIC, ALL THE STEPS OF THE LEVEL (BRONZE,
SILVER, OR GOLD) YOU ARE TRYING TO PASS. A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WITH THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE WSF WILL BE MAILED UPON SUCCESSFUL
REVIEW OF THE DVD BY OUR DANCE BOARD.
Cost to take the test for amateurs or professionals is
$12 which
includes shipping and handling of your certificate .(if you do not
pass, you can take the test as often as you want with no further
charges.) YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL OF YOUR RESULTS. PLEASE MAIL
A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE WORLD SALSA FEDERATION, 8080 SW 81
DR., MIAMI, FL. 33143
WITH YOUR VIDEO TAPE.
Requirements:
1. Must pass ALL 3 levels of the
WSF Bronze, Silver, and Gold teachers
certification or have credentials from a WSF affiliate
member organization. Only Certified WSF Judges can judge WSF
closed syllabus competitions.
2. Must be familiar with the WSF
Rulebook and the
Psychological Issues of Judging
and be able to answer 20 questions derived
from this rulebook with questions valued at 5 points each. An
80% score is needed to pass.
3. Must be a current
WSF member in good standing.
4. Must be familiar with all styles of Salsa and explain the
differences: Included but not limited to, would be Cuban,
Colombian, L.A., and
N.Y.
5. Cost to take Certified Judges test is $25
6. Certified Judges get compensated for all their judging duties
NON-CERTIFIED JUDGES FOR THE WSF
Requirements:
1. These are voluntary Judges (they do not get compensated).
2. Non-certified judges can only judge Open Salsa
competitions.
3. Must be familiar with all styles of Salsa and explain
the differences: Included but not limited to, would be Cuban,
Colombian, L.A., and
N.Y.
4. Must be a current
WSF member in good standing.
5. Must be familiar with the WSF
Rulebook and the
Psychological Issues of Judging
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6. Must apply and be approved by the WSF Executive Council,
giving their expertise history and profile.
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