Levels 1 & 2 Training Workshops October 21-22, 2014
When:
Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM CDT
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Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 5:30 PM CDT
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Level 1: 9:30AM-5:30PM October 21, 2014
Level 2: 9:30AM-5:30PM October 22, 2014
* For aspiring Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructors, both Level 1 AND Level 2 are required.
There are only 10 spots available per workshop.
Registration will close automatically upon reaching capacity.
Where:
2427 Glen Arden Dr.Saint Louis, MO 63146
Demo Class Information:
As part of our training, please invite local pregnant/postpartum friends and clients to join our FREE full-length DFB Demo Class on Wednesday October 22, 2014 from 10-11:30am. This offer is exclusively for pregnant moms and new moms. Babies in arms are welcome! New moms can wear their baby either in a sling or wrap.
Registration Fees:
At check out, you will have the option to pay with Pay Pal, a credit or debit card, or to MAKE NO PAYMENTS NOW AND PAY NO INTEREST if paid in full within six months.
Level 1 only: October 21
Regular fee: $299 until Sept 21
Late fee: $329 after Sept 21
Levels 1 and 2: October 21-22
Regular fee: $470 until Sept 21
Late fee: $499 after Sept 21
*For aspiring Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructors, both Level 1 AND Level 2 are required*
The registration fee includes:
Level 1
- DFB Training Handouts
- DFB Prenatal Dance/Birth Wisdom DVD
- Certificate of Attendance
- 7 CEUs
Level 2
All of the above, plus
Level 1 - DFB Inspiration/Affirmation Cards
- DFB Manual
- DFB Exclusive Music CD
- 14 CEUs total
Certification Information:
Attending both levels of this training is the majority of the certification process to become a Certified Dancing For Birth Instructor (DFB). As a Certified Instructor, you'll pay a Certification fee of $300 USD (valid for 3 years), and a one-time application fee of $45 USD. Certification is optional, but is required for those who aspire to teach DFB classes. Certification lasts 3 years.Continuing Education Hours:
This Workshop is Accredited for 14 CEU hours by DONA International and NCBTMB. Other organizations such as Lamaze and ICEA and some State Nursing Boards also accept DONA accredited CEUs. Check with your particular organization.
Dancing For Birth™ has been presented at many professional conferences including DONA International, Lamaze International, ICAN, CAPPA, ICEA, CIMS & Ounce of Prevention Fund.
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Suggested Place to Stay
(Hotel stay is not included in the workshop price)
The 42 acres of Westport Plaza offer an assortment events, activities, accommodations, and restaurants. It is located 1 mile from the workshop.
Register early in order to reserve your place!
"Wow!! Clearly, the experience for students was rich, practical and inspiring. Exactly what we strive for in all our programs." -Annie Kennedy, Director, Simkin School of Allied Birth Vocations, DONA Founder
- Don't miss your opportunity to experience the groundbreaking work that is benefitting humanity and improving birth on four continents! Even the most seasoned doctors, midwives, doulas, nurses and childbirth educators are seeing a big difference at births! After the training, you can immediately use the techniques to enhance your work in the fields of birth, wellness, yoga, bodywork, dance or fitness. Those who attend both days (Levels 1 and 2) can apply to become a Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructor.
- Earning Continuing Education Credits has never been so fun! If you serve expectant mothers (or you are an expectant mother) this workshop is important for you. Movement is one of the mediums through which you'll learn essential, rare birth wisdom.
- Get a hip-swinging foray into world dance and culture including Middle Eastern, African, Latin and Caribbean. Learn the principles of "M.A.M.A. Law" and "Birth I.N.S.T.I.N.C.T.S." and delight in signature moves such as "Dilation Gyration", and "Birth Goddess." Two left feet? Don't worry - no experience is necessary.
- Weekly Dancing For Birth™ classes are being enjoyed around the world. It all began in the USA with founder Stephanie Larson, a birth doula, childbirth educator, perinatal fitness expert, dancer and mother of four, and recently named USA's National Birth Hero.
- Dancing For Birth classes, "The newest sensation for pregnant women!" -CBS
- See video! Dancing For Birth classes as seen on CBS Inside Edition. DFB has been featured by multiple media outlets.
"Give yourself the gift of a workshop where you are safe to learn, to feel, to dance...your heart, mind and body will thank you!"
-Ann Grauer, DONA International Director of Education and Past President
Level 1: 7 CEUs
Geared for all professionals who work with expectant and new mothers. Open to everyone. No experience necessary.
An interactive day learning these Dancing For Birth™ techniques and more:
- "Birth I.N.S.T.I.N.C.T.S"
- "Magic Reset Button" to correct malposition
- "Powerful Woman" to open the pelvic outlet
- "Mighty Mama" to avoid and resolve shoulder dystocia
- "Birthing Woman Reflex" for spontaneous pushing
- Advanced Rebozo techniques
- "Harnessing Gravity" for Optimal Fetal Positioning
- "Dilation Gyration" and many more signature Dancing For Birth™ moves
Level 2: 7 CEUs
Geared for aspiring Dancing For Birth™ Instructors. Open to those who have completed Level 1.
An intensive day learning how to teach weekly Dancing For Birth™ classes:
- Class structure and use of props
- Health benefits
- Class facilitation skills
- Prenatal and postpartum rituals
- Choreography and games
- Signature moves
- Creating a sister circle
- Certification process
Please see certification Details here
*For aspiring Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructors, both Level 1 AND Level 2 are required*
The training workshop will be conducted by Dancing For Birth™ Founder, Stephanie Larson, DFB, DFBT, CD(DONA), CBE, BFA, 2011 National Birth Hero, USA. A moratorium has been declared on forced lithotomy position of birth by the visionary founder of Dancing For Birth™, Stephanie Larson, whose mission is to Energize ~ Empower ~ Enlighten™ women worldwide and shift the paradigm to powerful vertical birth.
Dancing For Birth™ revolutionizes birth through dynamic prenatal/postpartum classes which combine world dance forms like belly dance and African dance with essential birth wisdom. During weekly classes women tap into their inner wisdom and learn to harness gravity to their advantage and move their bodies during labor for physically and emotionally satisfying births.
Larson developed the classes based on her combined passions for dancing and for caring for birthing women as a doula and educator. She now facilitates international certification workshops. Larson’s speaking engagements and TV appearances include DONA International, Lamaze International, CAPPA, ICAN, CBS and NBC. Larson is a Dancing For Birth™ Instructor and Instructor Trainer, DONA International Certified Birth Doula, Birthing With Ease™ childbirth educator, the former Managing Editor of DONA's International Doula magazine, the Executive Producer of Dancing For Birth™ - Prenatal Dance and Birth Wisdom DVD.
*Please note that DFB may substitute another qualified trainer if it should become necessary.
Dance with your friends!
Here is a link to share with your friends and colleagues so that they have an opportunity to register for this Workshop!
Stephanie Larson
Dancing For Birth
info@dancingforbirth.com
314-469-9118 toll free 866-643-4824