Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre uses a medal system (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) and the Dance Vision International Dance Association (DVIDA) Syllabus to teach group classes and private lessons. The DVIDA Syllabus is recognized by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA), United States Terpsichore Association ( USTA) and many more national and international organizations. All classes taught in 6 week session starting with Beginning Bronze and continuing through Silver. Special Workshops are offered several times a year by visiting coaches and professionals. All classes except for the Special Workshops meet once per week for 50-55 minutes. Private lessons are scheduled by appointment and are also 50-55 minutes long.
Beginning Bronze:
Requires no dance experience. This class concentrates on only two dances for six weeks. A student can expect to learn up to 5 steps in each of the dances. After each six week session the dances will rotate and a student can expect to learn up to 5 steps in the next two dances.
Intermediate Bronze:
Requires completion of Beginning Bronze in the two dances offered or permission of the instructor. Intermediate Bronze concentrates on the next 5 patterns in the DVIDA Syllabus in each of two dances being offered.
Advanced Bronze:
Concentrates on the last 5 patterns of a single dance for six weeks. This class requires completion of Intermediate Bronze in the dance being offered or permission of the instructor.
Silver:
Requires the completion of Advanced Bronze in the dance being offered or permission of the instructor. This class concentrates on technique, movement and silver patterns from the DVIDA Syllabus.
Special Workshops:
The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre routinely has visiting DanceSport Coaches, Ballroom and Country Professionals. During this time, we try to offer special one-time workshops. These workshops are usually 1-2 hours long concentrating on a specific dance or dance technique.
Private Lessons:
Available throughout the week and on weekends by appointment only. Private lessons can be for the individual student, couple or may be shared by up to 4 people. Private lessons enable students to concentrate on specific needs and goals.
Youth Classes:
Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for youth age 8-17 are offered at various times throughout the year. These classes cover the same dances and patterns as described in the above classes.