BALLET SOMATICS
CERTIFICATION
OUR PROGRAMS
LEVEL I.
BALLET SOMATICS TEACHER
LEVEL II.
BALLET SOMATICS ADVANCED MENTOR
LEVEL III.
BALLET SOMATICS MASTER
NEXT PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 2023
The BALLET SOMATICS Certification & Teacher Training Program
Holistic Training Philosophy
Integration of Ballet Principles and Somatic Alignment:
BALLET SOMATICS fuses the principles of classical ballet with somatic alignment exercises
for a holistic training experience incorporating and exploring the basis of traditional techniques.
Benefits of the Program
BALLET SOMATICS fosters a deeper understanding of movement,
enabling participants to enhance functional strength and reduce the risk of injury.
Deeper Understanding of Movement
Responsive Teaching Methodology
Problem-Solving Approach
Teaching Techniques
Preservation of Ancient Knowledge
Individualized Attention
Eight key concepts and benefits of BALLET SOMATICS methodology
Recognition of Individual Poetry
Building Trust and Openness
Visual Feedback and Analysis
Progression and Challenge
Respect for Individual Development
Adaptive Teaching Strategies
Encouraging Curiosity
Connection to Artistry
BALLET SOMATICS
Level I.
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Within the Level I. TEACHER mentorship, participants receive constructive,
individual feedback on where you are in your understanding and development.
No matter how obvious a concept is to others, each of us has our own blocks
that stand in the way of challenging our learning. In this Level I., you will be taught the appropriate concepts to unravel and rebuild your understanding.
This stage is designed to be supportive and nurturing
as teachers and dancers embark on their learning journey.
BALLET SOMATICS
Level II.
ADVANCED MENTOR
Level II. ADVANCED MENTOR is a progression beyond the foundational stage
of BALLET SOMATICS. This advanced level of skill and understanding
of the significance of being a ADVANCED MENTOR.
Level II. focuses on artistic development, encouraging participants to bring
a heightened level of artistry to their movements. At this level, teachers combine their ability
to see what is going on in a dancer's movement and utilize several different options
to see which is the most efficient and communicative for individual students
and sometimes classes of students together.
This stage is about technical proficiency and expressing creativity through the learned skills.
BALLET SOMATICS
Level III.
MASTER
Master: Elevating Mastery in BALLET SOMATICS Peak Artistry and Technical Excellence:
At Level III., participants transcend ADVANCED MENTOR, reaching the pinnacle of artistry and technical excellence. This stage represents the culmination of their journey within the BALLET SOMATICS program, where mastery becomes a tangible and attainable goal.
Level III.Masters are encouraged to explore artistic innovation.
This involves pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques, experimenting with movement,
and incorporating their unique artistic voice into their dance expression.
Mastery is not just about proficiency; it's about redefining and expanding the art form.
Reaching Level III. Master within the BALLET SOMATICS program signifies not only a personal achievement but a commitment to the continual evolution of dance artistry.
Participants at this level embody the essence of mastery,
pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of balletic expression.