This level of membership is designed for the senior student who has aspirations to pursue a teaching career. This is entry-level teaching certification.
Student Teacher-in-Training Requirements:
16+ years old
Applicants must have passed the Society of Russian Ballet Pre-Elementary exam
Applicants must be sponsored/mentored by an existing member of the Society who has Associate or higher certification
Applicants must submit the Teacher’s Exam Application form with two copies of their resumé
Examination fee $75.00 payable six weeks prior to exam date
One examiner required
The examination consists of:
a) Teaching a ¾-hour class for four students up to and including Level 4 which must include the presentation of a small enchaînement. (Maximum length of enchaînement is 60 seconds.)
b) A 15-minute oral question and answer to include work for males
Once passed the Student Teacher-in-Training may present students for examination up to and including Level 4
Once Student Teacher-in-Training membership is granted the Student Teacher has a 5-year grace period to acquire their Associate Teacher certification. Student Teacher-in-Training status with the Society will be revoked if Associate membership is not acquired before the end of the five-year grace period
Student Teachers may use the S.R.B. St. T. accreditation after their names and the Society’s logo in documents and advertising materials for the five-year grace period prior to attaining Associate membership