CDA TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
IN-PERSON VIRTUAL and SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES
Enrollees complete one or more of six sequential courses. These levels correspond to the Six Class Levels which comprise CDA's Teacher Certification Program. Syllabus written by Kostrovitskaya after Vaganova.
Each course is taken, in sequence, from the First Class to the Sixth Class.
Expect each course to be more challenging, and interesting, with different Material, Forms and Music!
See CDA's Eligibility Requirements.
Self-Paced - Independent Study - Online Courses
Enroll Anytime
Complete intensive courses adjusted for busy teachers or schools.
Study on your own time.
Enroll in each course, separately,
Take one Class at a time, then, move on to the next course.
There is no requirement to take all courses (First to Sixth Class).
Courses must be taken sequentially, starting with the First Class.
Certificate awarded at the completion of any course.
For full certification, an exam is required.
Independent study course includes personalized private coaching.
Coaching includes Q&A and all video examples.
Contact CDA to schedule your start-date. Year-round open enrollment.
info@classicaldancealliance.org +1 (212) 397-1400 (text/call)
2027 - BALLET INTENSIVE FOR TEACHERS - On Zoom
Kostrovitskaya/Vaganova Method
Teacher Certification Courses - All Levels
Independent Study Year-Round
or
Full Time Study - 5 or 7 Days, per Course
Certification - Six Courses
Year 1 & 2 (Elementary); Year 3 & 4 (Intermediate); Year 5 & 6 (Advanced)
Winter Intensives
Full-Time, Zoom, New York, NY
Fifth Year: December 28 - January 2, 2027
First Year: January 3 - January 9, 2027
Summer Intensives
Full-Time, Zoom, New York, NY
First Year: July 28 - August 3, 2027
Second Year: August 9 - August 13, 2027
Third Year: August 16 - August 20, 2027
Fifth Year: August 21 - August 25, 2027
Sixth Year: August 26 - August 31, 2027
Need assistance or have questions?
(Partial scholarships for new enrollees are available.)
+1 (212) 397-1400 (call or text).
We also use WhatsApp.
A CDA Certificate of Completion is awarded for successful completion of each class level in an established number of hours, which varies with the course taken. Courses may be taken and Certificates earned with or without examination. Optional examination is given on a specified date for a nominal fee. A companion CID Certificate recognized worldwide is issued on completion of 150 course hours. A full diploma, or CDA Certificate of Graduation, is conferred for successful completion of all six class levels with examination.
Obtaining Credit for Professional Development or Continuing Education
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Participants receive a signed Certificate of Completion for each course taken. This does not attest to mastery of material covered and indicates if an exam was taken.
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To obtain a Certificate of Completion and/or Professional Development or Continuing Education Units (CEU), participants must attend in full all sessions.
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Units or credits may be available for K - 14 dance teachers and college/university professors and students. Upon request we will cooperate with your institution to award credit at no additional cost from CDA. Check with your institution regarding any fees.
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Visa support is available for international participants at no additional cost when possible if events are held in-person in the United States or other another country.