rabbit has given us great info on this, in another thread about jazz & tap syllabi, so i have extracted it out, here, as it's bound to elicit interest and discussion in itself...thanks rabbit! <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Forgot to include the teacher certification program, which I will briefly outline;<P>Some of the teacher accreditaion is by way of written work, some is through demonstration.<P>1st section of the exam is on protocol and teacher responsibility.<P>2nd section is theory; ie: knowwledge of the syllabi, kinetics etc.<P>3rd is general questions<P>4th is demonstration (applicant must be able to demonstrate with style and verbally explain all steps.)<P>5th is on musicality<P>6th is on dance history<P>7th is specific to flexibility and strengthening.<P>Finally applicants must present a class at three levels.<P>In addition applicants must present a choreography (performed themselves)<P>For experienced teachers wishing to gain adapt accreditation, they must attend teachers summer intensives and submit students to exams for three consecutive years successfully before Accreditation is given.<P>ADAPT endeavors to provide a high standard of dance education for all of its students. <BR>It is widely recognised throughout Canada and to its credit it is the chosen Jazz syllabus of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, for their Open class programs.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>