We Came To Remember


Somatic Dance Teacher Training  

Level 2 - Psyche

 Monday 14th - Thursday 24th October  2024

NEW PLYMOUTH

What we’ll cover in Level 2

  • How to tune into the limiting belief systems of the group

  • How to work with these limiting belief patterns to create powerful shifts

  • How to differentiate trauma from an emotional process 

  • How to effectively work with trauma if it arises in a group setting

  • How to work with the energetics of a space

  • How to take your DJ skills to the next level 

  • How to trust your intuition to become an even clearer channel

  • How to guide bodies out of habitual patterns of movement

  • How to weave embodiment and somatics into your existing practice

  • How to step even more fully into the unique expression of you 

  • How to tune into nature and receive the messages She has for you

  • How to hold ecosomatic dance spaces.

    And you’ll do all this by deepening your understanding of embodiment through personal experience.

When we recognise and overcome the limiting beliefs that hinder us from our greatest potential, we can use that wisdom and the medicine of dance to skillfully guide others. 

Are you ready to take another step on your journey home?

Join Sarsha Hope and faculty in this Level 2, 100-hour Somatic Dance Teacher Training, where you will learn how to deepen your embodied dance medicine journeys.

With dance floors expanding and blossoming everywhere, embodied movement is clearly a powerful tool for transformation, and people are ready to remember. 

Completion of our Level 1 Somatic Dance Teacher Training is a prerequisite for this training. Apply for Level 1 training HERE

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most.

Marianne Willamson

                                                

So how do we forget what we’ve been taught…so we can deeply remember what we inherently know?

  • First, we explore our personal belief systems, collective, past life and soul conditioning. 


  • Next, we ask ourselves if our perspective supports a fully embodied and empowered life. 


  • If the answer is no, we must shine a light on the unconscious realms of the psyche, find where these beliefs are held in the body and explore ways to release them.


  • In our quest for freedom, we learn to forget, so we can enter deep states of remembering.



When the divinity of the body is forgotten, our connection to all bodies is severed. 


  • Daily Schedule

    Daily Schedule

    8.30 - 12.00 pm – Meditation and Embodiment

    12.00 - 1.00 pm – Lunch Break

    1.00 - 3.00 pm – Dance Lab, group movement offerings and DJ practice.

    3.00 - 4.00 pm – Break

    4.00 - 6.00 pm –DJ Technical lab

    The daily schedule will be subject to change based on the day and the needs of the students.

  • Investment

    The total price for everybody is NZD 2,250 + GST = $2475.00

    A deposit of $220 is required to hold your place.

    Your $220 deposit will be deducted from the balance owed.

    Partial Pay: 3 x monthly payments over 3 months $825.00 NZD incl GST

    Partial Pay: 6 monthly payments over 6 months - $412.50 NZD incl GST

    Weekly Payments of $50.00 for 50 weeks includes GST

    This price includes all course materials, daily organic, vegan, gluten-free, highly nutritious catered lunches, and refreshments.

    Everybody who has completed Level 1 training will be accepted.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We understand that sometimes things happen beyond your control. We stand by Embodied Somatic Dance Teacher Training, so when life happens, we are here to discuss how to support you in receiving this medicine.

    However, if you must withdraw your application four weeks before the training, we will refund your investment minus a $50.00 admin fee.

    If you withdraw from the training within two weeks of the start of the workshop, we will refund 50% of your investment. There are no refunds once the training has started.

    Note: the deposit is non-refundable.

Beliefs are physical. A thought held long enough and repeated often enough becomes a belief. The belief then becomes biology.

Meet the Team

  • Sarsha Hope

    FOUNDER

    A teacher of teachers, Sarsha is an embodied, passionate, clear, soulful teacher who has been facilitating Yoga and dance for over 20 years. She is an ERYT500hr teacher, a certified Embodied Flow facilitator, and has led Somatic Dance journeys around the world.

    Sarsha is the founder of Somatic Dance in New Zealand. She established a thriving Ecstatic Dance community in Queenstown in 2015 and New Plymouth in 2019 and is the founder and director of Hope Wellness.

    Sarsha teaches often sold out retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings nationally and internationally.

    One of her greatest passions is to create community and connection. She thrives on leading students to the edge of their potential and enjoys watching them share their full hearts and gifts with the world.

    She believes we will collectively awaken and shape the future of our world.

  • Stephen Blase

    DJ Teacher

    BLASE is an Auckland-based Ecstatic dance DJ known for his diverse, multi-genre music journeys where dancers are guided on a curious and empowering experience out of the mind, into the body.

    He has recently been touring New Zealand as a solo Artist as well as collaborating with Sarsha to offer deep dance experiences throughout the summer festival season.

    Blase helps to convert the artistry into practical understanding with lessons in Music theory, how to DJ and how to build an Ecstatic dance playlist.

  • Epic Assistants

    We are blessed to have incredible assistants from all around New Zealand who themselves have been through our trainings. Many have gone on to facilitate in New Zealand and abroad.

    This is our first time offering Level 2 training, so the assistants have been carefully considered. They are all holding regular dances and have what we consider to be strong facilitation and DJing skills. Furthermore, they have given hours of their time assisting our previous trainings and have a deep understanding of this work.

We welcome all of you who have journeyed with us so far