FAQs about Teacher Training
Q. How long is the Training?
A. We have split the entire Training into Modules, and encourage Trainees to attend as many as possible. Each Module is 40-45 hours and takes 5 or 7 days to complete.
Q. How are the Modules different?
A. JourneyDance™ Module 1 Training includes the following:
- JourneyDance™ Flow
- JourneyDance™ class structure
- JourneyDance™ techniques
- JourneyDance™ movement imagery
- JourneyDance™ choreography
- Analysis of music part 1
- Embodiment series
- Vocal techniques part 1
- Marketing techniques part 1
- A JourneyDance™ Module 1 manual, written by Toni Bergins
- The opportunity to lead a portion of a JourneyDance™ class
Upon completion of Module 1, you receive a free License to teach JourneyDance until June 1 of the following year. On June 1, there is an Annual Licensing Fee, prorated based on your graduation date, payable in one of 3 Packages, all of which include:
- use of the JourneyDance trademark and logo.
- use of the JourneyDance concepts, qualities, and choreographies.
- regular or editable listing on the JourneyDance website
- regular or featured class listing in monthly e-blasts
- discounts on select JourneyDance events with Toni.
- Professional & Marketing support; Professional, Marketing, & Teaching Tools; and bulk merchandise discounts.
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JourneyDance™ Module 2 Training includes the following:
- Individual coaching with Toni & senior staff
- Inspirational systems
- Expressive art with movement
- Transformational theater techniques
- Audio & technical training
- Vocal techniques 2
- Music analysis 2
- Marketing techniques 2
- JourneyDance™ Module 2 notes, co-written by Toni Bergins & Root Cuthbertson
- The opportunity to lead a longer portion of a JourneyDance™ class
Upon completion of Module 2, you will receive Certification as a JourneyDance Teacher. Annual licensing continues after Certification.
JourneyDance™ Workshop Facilitation Training includes the following:
- workshop design & development- solidifying personal, individual offerings
- toolbox of exercises, games, sociometry, & gatherings
- weaving of various movement & therapeutic forms
- accessing your own skills & abilities
- turning wounds & obstacles into healing & strength
Q. What is the daily schedule?
A. While times will vary by location, in general we will follow an intensive schedule. Every day will have two or three sessions. We will be dancing, experiencing, discussing, sharing, and dancing more. We may adjust our session times to give ourselves a little extra time for integration, absorption, class preparation, etc. Your presence is expected for all sessions, even if you choose not to dance, and we encourage self-care. The following are approximate times (subject to change):
Mornings: 8:30am–12:00pm
Afternoons: 1:45–4:45 pm
Evenings: 7:00–9:30 pm
Q. Will the Training be demanding, physically or emotionally?
A. This training is intensive in nature, including many sessions of dancing, plenty of time for discussion in small and large groups, and time for personal process. As with movement, there exists the potential to bring up emotions stored in the body. These may surface and will be allowed expression. Self-care and self-love is absolutely essential throughout. Make sure to hydrate yourself, get plenty of rest, and take time to breathe and allow the deep process of integration and transformation. JourneyDance™ is about fostering a relationship of love with your body and yourself, so take this time to strengthen this relationship. From years of dancing experience on various types of floors, we strongly recommend Chinese felt knee-pads. You can order our favorite, lightweight knee-pads online at journeydance.com, or purchase them at the Training. (Remember to write your name on the tag of your kneepads!)
Q. How can I best prepare for the Training?
A. Gradually increase your daily cardio-vascular activity. Begin nourishing your health with diet and supplements. Gradually increase your daily yoga or stretching for strengthening. Begin or solidify a meditation practice. Read/watch/listen to books/videos/audio by inspiring teachers who use positive languaging.
Q. What should I bring to the Training?
A. If you benefit from joint support, bring knee or ankle braces. Barefoot will be the safest way to dance, and if you have dance paws, those can be helpful (soft leather straps to protect sensitive foot areas.) Dress in layers, and if you perspire heavily, then multiple layers. Bring your own water bottle and stay hydrated. A journal and pen for taking notes. A laptop computer for music, or other music sources for sharing.