SBK Teacher Status & Certification

Supporting salsa, bachata and kizomba dance teachers on every step of their professional journey.

Membership Options

Select a badge to learn more.

Non-Certified Member

For dancers or teachers who want to join the community or begin the pathway to becoming a teacher.

FREE

Associate Member

For assistant teachers or student teachers who want structured guidance, updates, and a clear route to certification.

£5/month + course costs

Certified Teacher (Inactive)

For teachers who previously met the standard but whose certification has lapsed due to missing CPD, insurance, or renewal requirements.

N/A

Certified Teacher (Active)

For teachers who are fully assessed, insured, up to date with CPD, and officially recognised in the public directory.

£10/month (all courses FREE)

Courses – Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Core Courses (10 CPD Hours Required)

Optional CPD Courses (Flexible 20 Hours)

Differentiation
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Inclusivity based on age
Inclusivity based on gender
Inclusivity based on physical disabilities
Inclusivity based on invisible disabilities
Inclusivity based on culture
Physiology of dance
Fire Awareness
Prevent Training
Sexual harassment awareness
Planning a lesson
Psychology in teaching
Cognitive Science
Accessibility
Safe dance environment
Managing accidents and emergencies
Health and dance readiness
Planning a curriculum
Teaching methods
Teacher communication
Teacher assessment
Motivational strategies
Classroom management
Managing behaviour
Promoting Engagement and Attendance
Teaching online
Teaching with Assistants

Optional CPD courses will be added soon. Teachers may also use external CPD, observations, workshops, or other relevant training to complete their remaining 20 hours. All CPD must be evidenced.

Membership Options

Non-Certified Member

Associate Member

Certified Teacher (Inactive)

Certified Teacher (Active)

Courses – Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Core Courses (10 CPD Hours Required)

Adult Safeguarding

Mental Health Awareness

Data Protection & GDPR

Health & Safety

Insurance

Bullying & Harassment Awareness

Optional CPD Courses (Flexible 20 Hours)