MYSTICAL DANCE TEACHER TRAINING

SYLLABUS

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The Mystical Dance Teacher Training course will cover a vast number of inter-related topics: some elements are very specific to sacred dance traditions and techniques and others fall within the broad category of mystical self-discovery and teaching methodology.

Dance and movement exploration topics include:

• Ritual Belly Dance in its many forms
• Goddess Invocation Dance
• Sufi Whirling
• Chakra and Five Elements Dance
• Trance and Blessing Dance
• Archetypes in Dance
• Polarity Dance (Shiva Shakti exploration)
• Prayer Dance

Some specific subtopics include sacred shapes and energy activation through movement, dancing with props including veils, and candles, executing a drum solo, fusion and classical belly dance (such as Bollywood belly dance, Egyptian cabaret, and floor work), modern and classical temple dance, use of mudras and symbols (and the hidden energetics of the mudras), dancing through the senses, shamanism and dance (inner work leading to dancing the energy of the snakes, mermaids, angels, etc.) igniting and subliming the creative energy through dance, and much more! Participants will learn many preset dances, and also how to improvise and to choreograph routines.

The course is designed for beginner- to intermediate-level dancers – no previous formal dance training is required although it is always helpful for teaching. Women with no experience finish with a fantastic foundation on which to continue their dance exploration, and both newcomers and more advanced dancers alike leave with a broader and deeper understanding of the complex facets of dance as a mystical art form

Mystical, tantric and self-discovery topics include:

• Transfiguration
• Power of ritual and synchronizing with astrological moments
• Presence and surrender in dance
• Mystical beauty
• Meditation and visualization techniques for dancers
• Journal writing and an introduction to sacred photography
• Techniques for igniting and subliming the sexual energy through dance, including the secret jade egg practices
• Sharing circles
• Balancing the yin and yang energies

Teacher training methodology topics include:

• How to plan and structure classes and workshops
• Compassionately “holding space” for participants
• Icebreakers, meditations, and exercises
• Warm-ups and cool downs
• Selecting music and props
• Levels of mastery and continuing education
• Teaching ethics
• Introduction to marketing and public relations

There will be a few formal performance opportunities as part of the training which is a highlight of the Mystical Dance® transformational process. In the course, we will explore aspects of performance methodology including: costuming, sacred ornamentation, themes, setting the mood, presence and expression, and publicly sharing Mystical Dance®. The dances are rehearsed – and as we view the event as an “offering” from the heart and move in a transfigured state of being – magically, everyone looks like a “goddess-come-to-life” on stage. The results of past Mystical Dance® manifestations have been astonishing ... no one can believe how quickly the groups pick up the choreographies and how stunning, unique, and radiant each woman appears. Experience the profound inspiration of dancing the Divine into existence!

Monika is the creatrix of the Mystical Dance® and Shakti Spirit

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 ~ Martha Graham