Have you ever attended a conscious dance event and wondered how such a powerful and cohesive feeling of community is created? This potent group field is, in large part, due to the somatic skills of an embodied facilitator.  

Designed for dancers, event organizers, DJs, and wellness professionals, this training offers a deep dive into the art of somatically based dance facilitation, helping you develop the awareness and techniques needed to guide transformative dance experiences or incorporate dance into your workshops or sessions. With 11 modules, this comprehensive curriculum provides a self-paced learning experience that balances theory, practice, and experiential learning.

What you will learn

  • Embodiment • The Science of Mind-Body Connection & Uncovering Your Unique Leadership Skill Set

  • Containment • The Role of Facilitator & Practical Methods for Space Holding

  • Homebase • Tools for Grounding & Preparing for Facilitation

  • Body Exploration • How to Bring Dancers into the Body

  • Psycho-Somatic Exploration • Using Shared Human Experiences to Encourage Connection

  • Visualisation • Facilitation Techniques to Ignite the Imagination

  • Social Activation • Community Action & Facilitating Connection

  • Ritualisation • Demystifying Ritual & Meaning Making

  • Integration • Discussion, Special Guest Panel, Questions, & Filling in the Gaps

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome: What you need to know to begin this course

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    2. DTM Dance Facilitator Training Manual PDF

    3. DTM Dance Facilitator Training Manual Covers PDF

    1. Introductions and Zoom tutorial

    2. The Flow of the Course, the Manual and Tips to handle the training.

    3. Visualisations

    4. Bowl/Pouch and Talisman Exercise

    5. Class Discussion and Slideshow

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    6. Homework and Announcements

    7. Slides • Module 01

    8. Homework • Module 01

    1. Welcome

    2. Terminoloy

    3. DTM Speed Dating

    4. Class on the Big hold and Containment

    5. The Flow of the Big Hold

    6. Visualisation & Discussion

    7. Homework

    8. Slides • Module 02

    9. Homework • Module 02

    1. Welcome Dance

    2. Little Hold & 5 Pathways Intro

    3. Homebase

    4. Tools to Support the Little Hold

    5. Homework & Announcement

    6. Slides • Module 03

    7. Homework • Module 03

    1. Welcome & Explain flow

    2. Body Exploration Preparation

    3. Body Exploration Dance

    4. Pulling Back the Veil: an Explanation of the Body Exploration Dance

    5. Proprioception, Introception, Impulses and the practice of "to Track & Follow"

    6. Homework and Goodbye

    7. Slides • Module 04

    8. Homework • Module 04

    9. Bernice's Body Exploration Prep Worksheet

    1. Welcome & Psycho - Somatic Exploration Preparation

    2. Psycho - Somatic Exploration Dance

    3. Pulling back the Veil: an explanation of the Psycho-Somatic Dance

    4. Slideshow Presentation

    5. Impulse Talk, Homework & Announcements

    6. Slides • Module 05

    7. Homework • Module 05

    8. Bernice's Psycho-Somatic Exploration Prep Worksheet

About this course

  • €595,00
  • 78 lessons
  • 22.5 hours of video content

Become an Embodied Dance Facilitator.

What you'll get with this training:

  • 11-Module Comprehensive Curriculum

    Dive into our proven curriculum with a track record of successful graduates, with students that go on to facilitate and build dance communities worldwide.

  • 200+ Page Manual

    Bring another layer to your learning with DTM's manual and work book. Keep your notes and thoughts organized as you follow along.

  • Free Monthly Meet-Up & Community Groups

    Join our monthly alumni gathering via zoom every third Thursday of the month, where you can bring questions, bounce ideas off other conscious dance professionals, and meet with our vast global DTM network. Connect with our whatsapp community to find gigs, share music, get help with tech, and more!

Teachers for this course:

Bernice Raabis, Dance The Medicine founder, Alex Sevilla of ED Madrid, Esta Polyesta, Touring International Ecstatic Dance DJ & Facilitator, Iona McNiel, founder of Ecstatic Playground London

What are students say

“My heart guided me to the training although my head thought it was a far stretch that I would be able to facilitate conscious dance. However, I listened to my heart and did not regret it for one moment! I have connected with a fantastic community of like-hearted people; learned skills and knowledge that I will carry into my personal life as well as apply to facilitating conscious dance ceremonies - I can't wait to get started. The experience shared and the container created facilitated a beautiful learning experience. ”

“I had a wonderful time. I felt held by the team, making it possible to express authentically and experiment without perfection. The team are extremely experienced and dedicated to their practice. It comes from the heart. I loved the content and the opportunity to embody that within the training...”

“I found the Embodied Facilitator Training at the perfect time (or maybe it found me). I didn't really know what I was getting into but just trusted and followed the inner guidance and it was beyond what I could have imagined. I felt so held every step of the way and have grown so much in just a few weeks. I feel like this training has not only given me the tools I need, but something much deeper and indescribable - I feel like so much more is possible now. I am so grateful to Bernice, all the teachers and organizers, all the work and all the LOVE that was poured into this training. It will continue having a ripple effect in my life and in the world. Thank you! ”

Would you rather train with us live?

All of our upcoming offerings:

Online Dance Facilitator Training

March 12 - June 4, 2025

Dance Facilitator Training in Portugal

May 19 - 25, 2025

Early bird pricing available until March 20, 2025

Ecstatic DJ School in Italy

June 22 - 28, 2025

Early bird pricing available until April 23, 2025

Online Ecstatic DJ School

September 9 - November 4, 2025

Early bird pricing available until July 9, 2025

Ecstatic DJ School in Portugal

November 9 - 15, 2025

Early bird pricing available until September 9, 2025

Ecstatic Dance Retreat in Borneo, Malaysia

November 21 - 29, 2025

Early bird pricing available for the first 10 spots

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