Dance Awake

Facilitator Training

Foundational certification training that equips you with the skills, structure, and somatic tools to safely hold space and guide transformative conscious dance journeys.
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Introduction

Watch by Brian Bergman, founder of Dance Awake, explain the profound philosophy and beautiful path of our facilitator training.

Begin your journey

Foundational certification training that equips you with the skills, structure, and somatic tools to safely hold space and guide transformative conscious dance journeys.

Leadership Pathway

Step into embodied leadership. The ultimate mastery track. Bundles the DAFT Certification and AHB Master Certification with deep lineage mentorship and teaching rights.

Is This Path For You?

The Call to Hold Space

what it is to be human

Becoming a Dance Awake facilitator is about stepping into a profound role of service and exploring what it truly means to be human.

Dance Awake is an in-depth conscious dance practice. A journey of exploring our intricate, infinite life tapestry. Through embodied mindful movement, we cultivate and expand our awareness of the present moment, discovering that our bodies are composed of complex layers: physical, mental, energetic, psychic, and subtle energy.
If you have felt the tremendous benefits of conscious dance, have a love for music as medicine, and a passion for mindful movement, then this course is for you! Becoming a facilitator is about much more than putting on a great playlist. It is about learning the mechanics of sacred space and understanding the nuances of the nervous system. This foundational certification equips you with the structure, skills, and somatic tools required to safely guide others through their inner landscapes. Whether you want to weave conscious movement into your existing therapy practice or launch your own weekly drop-in dance space, this training provides the map.
COURSE Overview

The Pillars of Facilitation

Equip yourself with the structure, skills, and somatic tools required to guide others safely.

Music Curation

Learn how to craft powerful, intentional musical journeys that naturally guide dancers through different states of physical, mental, and emotional release.

Sacred Space

Master the unseen mechanics of creating and maintaining a safe, non-judgmental, and secure container for profound group transformation.

Somatics

Understand the foundations of nervous system regulation and learn how to safely support participants when difficult emotions or trauma arise on the dance floor.

Guiding

Develop your unique voice. Learn how to use open-ended, non-intrusive vocal cues that invite deep exploration without ever dictating the dancer's experience.

Embodied

Cultivate your own physical and emotional grounding. Learn why a facilitator must first be deeply anchored in their own body to safely hold the energetic weight of a room.

Ethics

Learn the vital protocols of consent, personal boundaries, and clear communication required to foster and grow a thriving, respectful, and sustainable dance community.

Sequential

Move through a structured, step-by-step video, audio and academic curriculum at a steady pace.

Practicals

Theory is not enough. You will be required to log real-world practice sessions to build your confidence on the floor.

Certification

Upon successful completion and practicum review, you will earn your certification and the foundational rights to facilitate under the Dance Awake lineage.

The Leadership Pathway

Testimonials

What our Participants say

"I love the absolute authenticity with which the content is presented. No frills and the creator of the course knows his stuff. You're in safe hands. And in terms of money's worth the content is actually priceless. A journey of self discovery including conscious dance, meditation and relaxation exercises to put it in a nutshell. Thank you Awake Human Being"

Tali, Cape Town

"The combination of silence and movement was perfect. If something came up, I would dance with it—sometimes a gentle unfolding, sometimes a tumultuous unraveling."

Tiva

"My daily life is lived almost entirely in the mind. The dance retreat feels like coming home to myself. I now have the space and energy to show up for what is next."

Sarah

"People from the previous retreat said it was 'life-changing.' They weren't wrong. We became tuning forks to our authentic selves."

Jasmine

"I experienced a myriad of wonderful insights into myself and was amazed how you managed to incorporate so much: yoga, nature, creativity, visualization, and movement. For me, it feels like so much I have been working on has been integrated in a profound way."

Belinda

"The best gift I have ever given myself!"

Bevin

"I was blown away by the power and beauty of the music. The facilitation was a perfect blend of wise guidance and non-interference in the unfolding process. I came away feeling inspired and rejuvenated!"

Richard

Scholarship

We believe that financial constraints should never stand in the way of your practice or your path to leadership. Whether you are seeking a foundation in conscious dance or stepping up to become a certified facilitator, partial and full scholarships are available for all of our paid courses and passes.

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