About This Training
Have you ever attended a conscious dance event and wondered how such a powerful and cohesive sense of community is created?
That deep group field doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of the steady presence and devoted work of an embodied facilitator—someone who blends practical skills with intuitive guidance to lead dancers into the journey, stay present throughout, and gently guide them back out again, grounded and integrated.
In our vibrant learning community, you’ll learn proven somatic tools and embodiment techniques to integrate into your existing skill set—all within an atmosphere of fun, support, and collaboration. Our teaching team includes facilitators from diverse backgrounds and modalities.
Whether you're a dancer, event organizer, DJ, therapist, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, or other wellness professional, you’ll leave equipped to guide transformative dance experiences.
Is This for You?
This training is ideal for...
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Passionate dancers eager to deepen their involvement in Ecstatic Dance.
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Conscious dance event organizers seeking to enhance participants' experiences.
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Ecstatic DJs who want to facilitate their own DJ sets.
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Therapists & psychologists looking to integrate movement-based practices with clients.
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Leaders & professionals who want to confidently guide others through dance.
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Wellness professionals looking to deepen their connection to embodiment & dance.
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Experienced dance facilitators seeking to expand their skills & find fresh inspiration.
This version of our facilitator training is taught online if you would rather take the training in-person click here.
What's Included
A Professional Education
Delivered by a team of experienced conscious dance organizers, facilitators, and DJs.
11 Comprehensive Modules
An 11-module program delivered in three-hour live Zoom sessions. Our step-by-step curriculum combines engaging Q&As, breakout groups, and uses dance as a tool to embody the material, translating years of experience into accessible & transformative learning.
Practical Assignments
To help you stay engaged and apply your knowledge so that your education can be applied in your life.
Ongoing Community Support
Stay connected with classmates, continue discussions, and share resources via community groups and free monthly calls.
Digital Manual A 200+ page Dance Facilitator Manual & Workbook in PDF format. This manual is a vital part of the learning made available for printing to be used throughout the training to capture ideas, inspiration, and key learnings.
Level 01 Graduation Certificate
Recognizes your accomplishment and qualifies you to progress toward certification as a DTM Dance Facilitator and membership in an International Conscious Movement Teachers Association.
Training Rates
The full tuition price for this training is €1,395
with several opportunities for discounted registration:
Early Registration Tuition Fee is €1,195
(Available until 60 days before start date)
We offer opportunities for those seeking financial support or deeper involvement in the training. Please click the link above to find out more
Online Learning
Having held 18 online trainings since 2020, our team of DJs and facilitators know how to hack the online learning experience to make it genuinely fun and engaging — for real!
As community builders and embodiment guides, we’ve honed our curriculum to create a meaningful virtual learning environment that brings people together from across the globe, minimizing economic and geographical barriers and making our education truly accessible. The full online training experience includes:
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33 hours of live content
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Interactive breakout groups to keep you engaged
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Somatic-based activities and guided visualizations
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Comprehensive Q&A sessions with a panel of experts
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A robust 200+ page manual and workbook
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And of course, plenty of time spent dancing!
You’ll also receive support beyond the training itself through an active WhatsApp community exclusively for alumni and mentors, where you can ask questions, share music, find gigs, and connect with peers.
Plus, we host a free monthly meet-up call every third Thursday of the month — a space for ongoing connection, mutual support, and sharing your conscious dance offerings with the world.
Your Instructors
BERNICE RAABIS • Founder of Dance The Medicine
On a mission to spread conscious dance communities across the globe, Bernice founded Dance Church in 2011, a long running and wildly successful conscious dance, where she fell in love with DJing. For more than 10 years she has been DJing weekly, weaving epic soundscapes into powerful somatic journeys. She is dedicated to creating transformative dance experiences that support freedom through connection to self, community, and humanity.
To read more about Bernice here.
Throughout the program we welcome special guests from the DTM team. Each has real-world experience and many years in the ecstatic dance scene, and shares their unique approach and skills so you can learn directly from the best. Our DTM team includes:
ALEX SEVILLA • Ecstatic Dance Madrid & Co Teacher in the DTM DJ School
ESTA POLYESTA • Global Ecstatic Dance DJ & Dance Facilitator & Resident DJ @ Ecstatic Dance Goa
FABIO FREDDI • Founder of Ecstatic Dance Italy & Ecstatic Dance DJ & Facilitator
SOPHIE AUBER • Ecstatic Dance Montpellier & Ecstatic Dance Gathering France Founder
ÉADAOIN NÍ CHALLARÁIN • Open Floor Facilitator and Co-founder of WILD
Click here for a complete list of our team.
WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY
Xavier • Spain
It has been an incredible journey for me. We have been surrounded by love and compassion all of the time, the teachers were incredible, very patient, explicit when explaining concepts, very intuitive… I facilitated my first ecstatic dance with a small group of digital nomads 1 months after the end of the training, and the words of Bernice were still resonating while doing the preparation …. What an experience!
Elissa • Costa Rica
Dance the Medicine prepared me with the tools to grow as an Ecstatic Dance leader and warrior! The container held, even online, was potent and full of space to explore the building blocks for the foundation of my dance. It was an honour to be a part of this community of conscious dance leaders. I now feel fully equipped to go out and infect my communities with the medicine of Dance!
Vicky • UK
This was a great course and arrived just at a time when I needed something to boost my confidence and inspire me to follow my love of dance again. The course material was well thought through - embodied all the way - with an enthusiastic team who so obviously LOVE what they do! We did get to dance together on zoom and that works surprisingly well! I found the small groups particularly helpful - being someone who doesn't feel comfortable in a larger group. Having access to that support in the smaller group has continued beyond the training...Thank you DTM! I hope to see you again!
More Info
Do you want to become an Embodied Dance Facilitator?
Learn the art of embodiment and develop somatically based skills to confidently guide others into a deeper connection with their bodies, experiences, and communities through the transformative power of dance.
Why take the DTM Dance Facilitator Training?
This training is a journey of self-embodiment and skill development, designed to help you step confidently into the role of a dance facilitator. In our vibrant learning community, you’ll integrate proven somatic tools and embodiment techniques with your existing skill set, all in a supportive atmosphere filled with fun and collaboration. Your team will include facilitators from diverse modalities and backgrounds—whether you’re a dancer, DJ, psychologist, yoga teacher, breath work instructor, or wellness professional, you’ll leave with the tools to guide transformative dance experiences. Our goal is for you to feel confident incorporating dance into your offerings in a way that liberates and connects people through movement.
What to Expect from our Program
Our comprehensive 11-module online training runs from March 4th to June 10, 2026, with sessions on Wednesdays via Zoom (3-hour sessions).
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A curriculum with a proven track record of successful graduates
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A professional 200+ page manual & workbook
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Lectures on each module's topicDance and movement practices
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Small group discussionsInterviews with guest speakers
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Practical exercisesQ&A sessions
Session Times:
CET (UTC+1): 18:00–21:00 (Madrid, Paris)
WET (UTC+0): 17:00–20:00 (London, Lisbon)
EST (UTC-5): 12:00–15:00 (New York, Toronto)
PST (UTC-8): 9:00–12:00 (LA, Vancouver)
The Online Version of the Dance Facilitator Training is ideal if...
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You seek a supportive, vibrant learning community.
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You thrive in group settings and value interaction with both instructors and peers.
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Your schedule aligns with our live training hours.
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You have travel, financial, or time restrictions that prevent attending an In-Person Training.
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You want to be a part of a global network of passionate conscious dance professionals to foster embodiment, connection, and healing in our world
FAQ
→ Will I receive a certification?
Yes! Those taking the training live via Zoom or in person will be certified as completing our Level 01 Dance Facilitator Training and receive a certificate upon request. We do not certify those who take the course self-paced, as we have no way of knowing whether they have completed the course and homework. If this is an issue for you, please contact us, so we can discuss it.
→ Will this training cover DJing?
We speak about music in nearly every module as it is an intrinsic part of dance facilitation but this is NOT a DJ Training, and we won't cover any of the technical aspects of DJing. We do offer Conscious/Ecstatic DJ Training for both beginner and Intermediate students. Check here for our current trainings.
→ How long will the recordings be available?
The videos will be uploaded after 48 hours, so you watch the classes you missed or to review. They will be available for a period of 1 year from the first day you log into your online classroom portal (we use Thinkific).
→ Are there any software requirements for the training?
No, neither the live training nor self-led require any software. Please note, for the live online training you are required to have a high-speed internet connection.
→ Do you offer in-person trainings?
Yes! We run several in-person trainings every year. If you would rather take our In-Person Dance Facilitator Training, click here.
→ What are the payment requirements and do you have payment plans?
A non-refundable deposit is required to book and secure your place. Balance due 15 days before the retreat starts. Please carefully read our Event Terms & Conditions as by booking on our retreat, you become legally bound by these terms. We offer flexible payments plans, please inquire with info@dancethemedicine.com.
→ I'm not sure which path is right for me. Can you please advise me?
Absolutely! Simply send us an email at info@dancethemedicine.com or book a 30 minute consultation with Bernice.
The Curriculum
Module 01 • EMBODIMENT (MAR 04)
→ Explore the science of dance/movement and its intersection with the body-mind connection.
→ Learn why dance and music are so effective at creating meaningful community experiences and how to harness this potential.
→ Uncover your unique leadership skill set and create a plan to incorporate somatic methods and embodiment techniques.
Module 02 • CONTAINMENT (MAR 11)
→ Explore the role of the facilitator, from the moment they walk into a venue until they walk back out again.
→ Move from the theoretical to the practical; discuss what is necessary to contain the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual dance space in real-life, tangible ways.
→ Learn no-nonsense methods to deal with the everyday joys and struggles that are common in conscious dances (e.g., how to encourage people to remain non-verbal).
Module 03 • HOMEBASE (MAR 18)
→ Explore the foundational role of facilitation, which is to hold a reverent opening and closing while steering the collective experience during the dance journey.
→ Gain tangible skills to stay grounded and present, even when things don’t go as planned.
→ Learn practical ways to prepare your facilitation ideas and create timelines.
Module 04 • BODY EXPLORATION (MAR 25)
→ Introduction to DTM's 5 Pathways.
→ Dive into Body Exploration, the most straightforward of the pathways.
→ Learn ways to explicitly draw attention to body parts, movements, sensations, and impulses—aka "getting dancers into the body."
Module 05 • PSYCHO-SOMATIC EXPLORATION (APR 01)
→ Explore the second pathway, integrating body and mind by embodying emotions and key themes through dance.
→ Use shared human experiences to encourage connection, coherence, and community.
→ Link emotions to sensations, postures, and movements—the foundation of embodiment.
Module 06 • VISUALISATION (APR 08)
→ Tap into the realm of imagination to move beyond time, space, and abilities.
→ Learn visualization techniques that encourage dancers to translate their visions into expressive physical movement.
→ Facilitation that ignites imagination, while leaving the perfect amount of space for dancers to fill in the blanks.
Two Session Break → Time to go out into the world and gain some facilitation experience.
Module 07 • SOCIAL ACTIVATION (APR 29)
→ Explore social activation, its vital role in collective action, and the universal need for human connection.
→ Examine the comfortable and uncomfortable aspects of social activation, acknowledging the need for both in a healthy community.
→ Facilitators as community leaders, encouraging non-political community action.
Module 08 • RITUALISATION (MAY 06)
→ Demystify the base meaning of the word "ritual" and apply it to the act of facilitation.
→ Use gestures, words, actions, and/or objects within sequences to create meaningful experiences and connections between community members.
→ Get real and learn to ritualize without religious dogma or cultural appropriation.
Module 09 • INTEGRATION 01 (MAY 13)
→ Review past concepts with discussion and Q&A for integration.
→ Address extra foundational principles and frequently asked questions.
→ Brainstorm facilitation ideas as a group.
Two Session Break → Another opportunity to gain some facilitation experience.
Module 10 • INTEGRATION 02 (JUN 03)
→ Return after some time away to discuss progress and share stories.
→ SPECIAL GUESTS! We’ll provide a panel of seasoned dance facilitators to share insights and stories.
→ Enhance your facilitation skills by filling in the gaps and addressing unexplored topics.
Module 11 • ONWARD (JUN 10)
→ Final tips, Q&A, and words of wisdom.
→ A chance to ask any unanswered questions.
→ Graduation ritual and certification as DTM facilitators.