This course will prepare you toward a professional exam.

We will not recommend that you go for an exam straight after the course is finished as you will have a lot of reading material and practical assignments to complete. Practicing what you have learned in the course will ensure that you are well prepared for the exams.

We will conduct an assessment as part of the course to give you a benchmark of your progress.

Then we can arrange for an examiner from the UKA to come and assess your knowledge. The exam costs £210 which includes a year's membership and public liability insurance.

The UKA exam consists of 4 Parts:

1. DEMONSTRATION

The candidate will be required to show at least 4 different rhythms/dances appropriate to the style. These should be danced as both lead and follow. The candidate may be required to dance solo.

2. THEORY

During an assessment interview the candidate will be required to outline their experience and expectations in their dance career.

A knowledge of the history and derivation of each dance. Cuban Motion & Isolation should be described and shown. Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha, Salsa counted in beats & bars. Holds and leads should be described.

An outline knowledge of The Body in relation to Dance.

3. TEACHING ABILITY

To gain Associate and Licentiate status the Candidate is required to be observed and assessed conducting a teaching session on the site of their activities.

They will be expected to answer questions about the session. Identify common faults and their remedy.

4. LEGISLATION

An up-to-date knowledge on The Child Protection Act, CRB, ISA, Fire Regulations, Risk assessment, PPL & PRS, Your body in Dance is required. A written paper will have to be submitted on the day of the exam.