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The Certified Dance Education Program (CDEP) begins here for businesses and organizations. The CDEP is designed for dance businesses, such as studios and companies; Individuals are NOT automatically credentialed by association with a certified organization.  All individuals earn their own CDE credential, regardless of an organization's status, by following the credentialing process described in the next section.The Certified Dance Education Program (CDEP) begins here for businesses and organizations. The CDEP is designed for dance businesses, such as studios and companies; Individuals are NOT automatically credentialed by association with a certified organization.  All individuals earn their own CDE credential, regardless of an organization's status, by following the credentialing process described in the next section. Pick the right level for you!

The Certified Dance Education Program (CDEP) begins here for businesses and organizations. The CDEP is designed for dance businesses, such as studios and companies; Individuals are NOT automatically credentialed by association with a certified organization.  All individuals earn their own CDE credential, regardless of an organization's status.

CDEP Platinum Membership includes:

- Step Secure Platinum Membership Online Credential

- Step Secure Platinum Membership Wall Certificate

- 50% Discount on all CDE (new and renewal) Application Fees

*Monthly autopay required

The Certified Dance Education Program (CDEP) begins here for businesses and organizations. The CDEP is designed for dance businesses, such as studios and companies; Individuals are NOT automatically credentialed by association with a certified organization.  All individuals earn their own CDE credential, regardless of an organization's status.

CDEP High Gold Membership includes:

- Step Secure High Gold Membership Online Credential

- Step Secure High Gold Membership Wall Certificate

- 25% Discount on all CDE (new and renewal) Application Fees

*Monthly autopay required

The Certified Dance Education Program (CDEP) begins here for businesses and organizations. The CDEP is designed for dance businesses, such as studios and companies; Individuals are NOT automatically credentialed by association with a certified organization.  All individuals earn their own CDE credential, regardless of an organization's status.

CDEP Gold Membership includes:

- Step Secure Gold Membership Online Credential

- Step Secure Gold Membership Wall Certificate

- 10% Discount on all CDE (new and renewal) Application Fees

*Monthly autopay required

Individuals with the CDE behind their name are dedicated to a higher standard of care for the dance community: Beyond state and federal requirements, CDE individuals promote the gold standard in dancer physical and psychological safety.

An Individual CDE credential is issued to the applicant upon successful completion of a background check, mental health evaluation, and online physical and psychological safety course.  Online verified credential included.  Optional CDE wallet card and wall certificate at additional cost.