However, unlike the silver tests where certification is attained on a dance by dance basis, Gold certification is achieved on a style by style basis. Gold certification is achieved when the candidate has successfully completed all of the Silver Instructor tests in that particular style. For example, Gold Standard requires Silver Instructor certification in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. Gold Latin is achieved by passing the Silver Instructor tests in Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive. Thus, Gold certification does not require examination beyond the Silver Instructor level.
Gold certification is the minimum criteria for intermediate level instructor certification.
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