Intermediate 1 and 2 Courses with Certification Testing

Intermediate 1 and 2 courses are each twelve week online courses designed to prepare dancers for certification testing at the Intermediate level.  At the end of a course, with approval, students may test for the respective certification level.  Read the Course Curriculum documents for more information including prerequisites:

• S301d:  Salimpour Intermediate 1:  Students combine elements, learning to layer and integrate movement.   They develop increased precision and stamina while layering movements with various timings, downbeats, foot patterns, arm positions and finger cymbal patterns. They also receive training in emotional preparation and choreography skills.  Foundations 1 and 2 certification is required to enroll in Intermediate 1 testing preparation courses and to test for Intermediate 1.
• S302d:  Salimpour Intermediate 2: Students apply the Intermediate 1 layering and movement integration to the Jamila Salimpour Step Vocabulary.   By understanding the structure and technique in Suhaila’s format, students learn to expand the overall Salimpour format responsibly as they use the steps, sentiments, and stylizations from the Salimpour Step Vocabulary.  Both Intermediate 1 and Foundations 2 certification are required to attend the Intermediate 2 testing preparation course and to test for Intermediate 2.

To prepare for the Foundations testing preparation courses and testing:

• Use the 300 Level Training and Resources document for preparation information and required materials, including preparation to submit video of yourself performing required choreography.
• Read the course curriculum.
• Certification testing is available for an additional fee following successful completion of the course.