It is usual for dance teacher organisations to print guidelines for the figures or routines to be tested.
The syllabus and detailed instructions for performing the dances are published or specified by the examining body, and available for purchase as books or pamphlets.
The lower levels of examination generally consist mainly of basic figures, such as the natural turn in the Waltz, which demonstrate clear understanding of the technique of the dance in question.
Depending upon the level and style of the examination, a student might be asked to demonstrate anywhere from one to five different dances, all within one discipline, such as 'Standard', or 'Latin American'.
There is a separate set of tests for student dance teachers, which involves a) dancing b) explaining theory c) demonstrating the ability to teach, including the ability to demonstrate steps of both male and female partners.