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Ballroom Dance Levels

Associate

The first complete level of the International style syllabus, representing the foundation of movements and basic dance concepts.

Bronze

The first complete level of the American Medallist System, representing the foundation of movements and basic dance concepts.

Fellow

The fourth complete level of the International system, representing the highest level of achievement of syllabus patterns and concepts.

Gold level

The third complete level of the American Medalist System, representing advanced patterns and concepts. Gold is not a level associated with social dancing.

Medalist system

The universally recognized system which represents the various levels of dance proficiency. The levels are bronze, silver, and gold

Member

The third complete level of the International system, representing advanced movements and dance concepts.

Silver

The second complete level of the American Medalist System, representing intermediate to advanced patterns and concepts. Silver level is not a level associated with social dancing.