Schedule
Medal Programs
"What is a Medal Program?"
The Medal Program is an excellent way to set specific goals and focus your dance education. It is a "structured curriculum" based on a nationally recognized syllabus that will help you become the type of dancer that can dance in any setting with confidence and a recognized level of ballroom dance expertise.
Lessons are structured to meet a progressive series of goals. You will be amazed at how your dancing, your poise, your self- confidence and self-discipline in dancing will improve through this process. Experts in the dance industry agree that a structured Medal Program is the best way for students to accelerate their learning process beyond regular social dance classes, and enable them to become extraordinarily good ballroom dancers.
"What Happens when I enroll in a Medal Program?"
StaverDanceSport schedules Medal Exams twice a year.
Your Instructor will teach you how to dance with the same technique that is recognized for excellence in dance competitions and the same nationally recognized dance figures. Your instructor will also prepare a choreographed routine for you to dance either with your instructor or with your dance partner.
A National Examiner will come to the studio to watch you dance that routine. The Examiner will grade your dancing and give you and your teacher a written critique.
Upon successful completion of the Medal Exam, you will receive a formal Certificate of Achievement from DVIDA - and recognition that you have achieved a national standard of excellence for your level of accomplishment.
You can invite your friends and family to watch you dance, to cheer your on, and give you moral support during Medal Exams. Upon completion of the Exam, StaverDanceSport hosts a traditional Medal Ball in "honor" of the students for their accomplishment in a national standard of excellence. The Medal Ball is an elegant formal affair that is a wonderful and fabulous way to be recognized and share your success with family and friends.
MEDAL PROGRAMS offered as a Private Lesson Program are now also being offered as a group classes at StaverDanceSport.
The Fall Schedule will include the following Medal Program Group Classes:
Full Bronze Fox Trot
Full Bronze Waltz
Full Bronze Tango
Full Bronze Bolero
Full Silver Fox Trot
Full Silver Waltz
Full Gold Waltz
The Medal Programs are designed for students who would like to measure their progress in a more detailed and formal way. Medal examinations can be taken in any level from Bronze 1 through Full Gold in the following styles:
*American Smooth * American Rhythm
* International Standard * International Latin
You will receive a national Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of each Medal level of examination.
Registration in a Medal Program is by Teacher Recommendation ONLY!
If you would like more information, please contact Linda Staver.
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April 2008
The following 8 classes take place during this month and are sorted by "name":Medal Bolero - Bronze
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Jan 7 - Sep 8, 2008
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 3 Bronze
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Beautiful Bolero! The suave elegant latin counterpart to NightClub Two Step. This dance has a sensuous ebb and flow of movement that makes it one of the most romantic of all the ballroom dances. more »
Medal Fox Trot
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Mar 22 - May 26, 2008
- DoW:
- Sat
- Time:
- 6:30 pm
- Level:
- Bronze Fox Trot
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
If you are interested in taking your dancing to the NEXT level of good quality dancing based on standardized Technique, this is the class for you. See Linda for details. more »
Medal Fox Trot - Silver
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Jan 7 - May 28, 2008
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Level:
- 3-Silver
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
For the Intermediate/Advanced Dancer. Pre-requisite: You must have completed the Bronze Medal Fox Trot level. Learn patterns at an advanced Silver level. more »
Medal Waltz - Silver
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Mar 6 - May 29, 2008
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 8:00 pm
- Level:
- 3-Silver
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
For the Intermediate/Advanced Dancer. Pre-requisite: You must have completed the Bronze Medal Waltz level. Learn patterns at an advanced Silver level. more »
Medal Waltz-Bronze
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Apr 1 - Nov 4, 2008
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 3 Bronze
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
If you are interested in taking your Waltz to the NEXT level of good quality dancing based on standardized Technique, this is the class for you. See Linda for details. more »
Practice Dance
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Jan 21 - May 15, 2008
- DoW:
- Fri
- Time:
- 8:30 pm
- Level:
- All
New Friday Night Practice Dances at StaverDanceSport!
Need a place to practice your routine or your new dance steps?
StaverDanceSport has "Practice Dances" every Friday Night 8:30 - 10:00 pm
$5/ person more »
Practice Dance (2)
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Jan 4 - May 15, 2008
- DoW:
- Fri
- Time:
- 8:30 pm
- Level:
- All
New Friday Night Practice Dances at StaverDanceSport!
Need a place to practice your routine or your new dance steps?
StaverDanceSport has "Practice Dances" every Friday Night 8:30 - 10:30 pm
$5/ person more »
Private Group
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Apr 1 - May 27, 2008
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Level:
- 3
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Private Group- Focus on all the elements of technique.
Emphasis is placed on refinement of movement, foot positions, footwork, posture, poise, floor craft, frame and connection, , alignment, amount of turn, sway, timing, rise and fall. more »