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INTRODUCTION TO HEALING DANCE® COURSE

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Perth, Western Australia

About Intro To Healing Dance® Training

Healing Dance® has many aspects, all based on the healing power of movement, warm water and touch.

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Introduction to Healing Dance® is a 3 day intensive course designed for entry level students of aquatic bodywork, and is an elective in Stage I of the Healing Dance Dance® (HD) Practitioner certification pathway.

 

The origin, principles and applications of Healing Dance®, are covered on land, as well as together with terminology, communication , and the anatomy related to support of the head and pelvis.

 

In the water, students will be given a direct experience of Healing Dance® through  by receiving a mini-session.

 

The foundation of the Healing Dance® aquatic technique is taught, including how to sense the weight and breath of the receiver, sensing buoyancy and where to support, how to traction and use core stability for grounding in the stances.

 

In Introduction to Healing Dance® students learn to transfer the flow to their receivers using weight shifts and traveling steps.

 

A simple practice sequence is learned with a clear beginning and finish that is the perfect preparation for taking Healing Dance® I, discovering how natural it is to share aquatic bodywork and how it can open a new dimension in relating.

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WABA

Accredited

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25 Hours

3 Days

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AUD TBA

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Eligibility: No prior experience required.

  • Comfortable in chest-level warm water.

  • Able to stand, and use all limbs. We welcome you to get in touch with us to discuss suitability.

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Venue & Facilities: Perth Western Australia

  • Indoor warm-water pool (chest-depth, 34–35°C)

  • Cosy changing rooms and showers

  • Outdoor & indoor lounge areas

  • Off-road parking, Bus stop a few steps away

  • Surrounded by cafes, shops & a nature reserve​​

 

-> See more about our the unique Aquanat centre here.​

Healing Dance® Training Is For...

Course Format

Anyone!​ IS THIS YOU?...​

  • Couples, Friends, or Family members

  • Carers, NDIS workers, Swimming Instructors

  • Yoga Teachers or Bodywork students / practitioners

  • Allied Health Providers, Physios & Hydro-therapists

  • Wellness Professionals and Spa Therapists

  • Massage Therapists

  • Perinatal support / health workers, Doulas, Midwives

  • Somatic practitioners

Duration:  Three full days (25 hrs)

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Delivery: In-person, hands-on training in a warm water indoors pool as well as land based classes.

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Structure & Study Load: ​Pre-course reading, combination pool practice and land sessions / lectures and excercises.

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"...movement is the "medicine" and in the experience of "received dance" the healing process in the body is activated. Students learn to create the sensation of lightness and weightlessness, to generate a rhythmic field and to find the various "rhythms of awareness" for clients. Physical and emotional blockages are resolved in the polarity between freedom and security. Advanced body mechanics are taught to create movements of greater subtlety and sensitivity."

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How to enrol --> Get in touch with us to request your enrolment form. 
1. Course deposit of AUD + completed enrolment form are required in order to secure your spot. 
2. The remaining course fee of AUD is payable once a confirmation is issued by the AIAB (typically no later than 30 days prior to course commencement date). 

 

⚠️ Prior to booking accommodation and making travel arrangements - please wait for the course confirmation. It is recommended to opt for bookings with a favourable cancellation policy. ​

What You Will Learn

  • The origin, principles and application of Healing Dance.

  • Becoming familiar with the Healing Dance terminology.

  • Practicing appropriate communication before and after a session.

  • Practicing how to support of the head and pelvis in the water.

  • The fundamentals of aquatic technique, including: how to sense the weight and breath of the receiver; where to support; how to traction; how to use balance and imbalance to develop a sense of grounding, and how to bring the receiver into flow with weight shifts and traveling steps.

Course Outcomes

  • Eligibility to enrol to intermediate courses such Healing Dance® I: This course  serves as a prerequisite for further training in Watsu® and other Aquatic Bodywork™ modalities. Hours of this course will count towards practitioner training.

What To Bring

What's Included

  • Printed or digital copy of the course manual

  • Notebook and pen / tablet

  • 2 sets of bathers

  • 2 sets of towels/bath-robes

  • Flip flops / slippers for convenience

  • Water bottle

  • If you require ear plugs please bring enough pairs for the duration of the course

  • Toiletries, and skin care products for after pool use 

  • Comfortable clothes for land classes, and for after pool time

  • Two course manuals will be sent to you prior to the course commencement date.

  • Poolside notes, logbook, and other supporting documents.

  • Vegetarian food and drink provisions during the hours of the course and access to kitchenette.

  • Floats for use in the water during course hours.

  • Access to recommended reading and videos for ongoing inspiration.

  • Professional certificate upon successful completion.

Cancellation Policy

If the AIAB cancels the course: The student will be entitled to a full refund including the deposit. This includes any exchange rate that the student might have endured. This excludes any other expenses the student endured such as for travel bookings and/or cancellation of accommodation. 

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If a student cancels their enrolment:  Any refund or/and cancellation requests must be made in writing to: info@aquanat.com.au​

  • Cancellation more than 60 days before the course commencement date: Full refund.

  • Cancellation less than 60 days and more than 30 days before the course commencement date: 50% refund.

  • Cancellation less than 30 days: Nil refund , full course fee 100% will be payable.

  • Once the course is confirmed: Nil refund , full course fee 100% will be payable.

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