Okay, I updated the Certification information on www.JimBozSchoolOfDance.com

This is a program I have in my local school, but I'm starting to offer outside since people have been asking for it.

It's more of a study program rather than a "THIS IS HOW I DO IT AND YOU SHALL DO IT ONLY THE WAY I DO IT" Program. It involves not only being able to complete movements, but lists of music, rhythms, people, concepts and influences that I feel people should know to be a professional in the industry.

It's a 5 part program. By the end, you will be able to do everything that I do, and hopefully better.

Okay, here's the copy/paste from the website about the Level 1 requirements:



Level #1 - FOUNDATIONS

Description: Certificants understand the difference between floor/skeletal motivated movements & muscle motivated movements. Certificants should have no damaging posture issues and understand basic arm positions. Can complete 3-5part combinations with appropriate emoting in face and body. Understanding of basic rhythms: Saidi, Masmoudi Saugheer, Maqsoum, Masmoudi Kabir, Chiftitelli, Ayoob, basic textures. Should be able to answer questions such as “What is ‘belly dance’”? “What are you goals in BD?” “Isn’t that like stripping?” Certificants must maintain a dance journal.

Application Fee: $50
Length of time to acquire/test: 1 year
Testing Fee: $50

Certification Valid For (Unless registered in the next level): 3 years
Number of Hours Minimum Instruction Required: 25 (*Waived in certain travel circumstances)

Rhythm Knowledge:
Identify – 4 Basic Rhythms (Specific rhythms required to be listed at acceptance of Program Acceptance)
Identify & Vocalize – 4 Basic Rhythms (Specific rhythms required to be listed at acceptance of Program Attendance)

Music Knowledge:
Recognition of 7 Introductory Arabic & Turkish Songs (To be listed at acceptance of Program Attendance)

Movement Texture Knowledge:
Specific Movement Textures in the Following categories
Hips – Single, Hips – Double, Ribs, Arms, Head, Undulations,Steps

Research & Projects:
Level 1 Certification requires 4 "Short Reports", 2 "Reports" in Folkloric, People, Local Community and Greater Community Knowledge and Demonstration of Techniques Learned in other Workshops & Classes

Research Key:
§ Familiarity is to be able to identify with pictures, video or music.
§ Demonstration/discuss to be presented at demonstrative portion of testing.
§ Short Reports are 150 words minimum (approx ½ page).
§ Report is 300 words minimum (approx 1 page).
§ Research Document is 500 words minimum with documentation, images, etc.
* All Reports must be document and submitted in electronic format on CD and hard copy and may be published on the Internet.