The Goddess Workout Teacher Training at The Goddess Center (July 30- August 3)

Teacher Training
The Goddess Workout is the world-renowned exercise program originated by Dolphina. By combining bellydance with fitness, along with her philosophy of embracing the goddess within, Dolphina has created an exercise that is sexy, empowering, and fun. The certification course will cover the movement and fitness principles of bellydance, as well as music, costumes, history, Dolphina's Goddess philosophy, how to create and guide a class, and fulfilling the needs of the 21st century bellydance student and modern goddess. At the end of teacher training you will be eligible to teach at The Goddess Center, lead Goddess Workout retreats, and be certified to teach The Goddess Workout at approved facilities.

Who comes
Women of all ages (must be 18 years or older) and sizes and from all walks of life who desire an unforgettable experience. This retreat is appropriate for dancers of all levels, from absolute beginners to those who want to become licensed to teach the Goddess Workout. At the end of the Teacher Training, dancers have the option to purchase for an additional fee, a license to become certified to teach The Goddess Workout with Dolphina.

The Center
Our GoddessLife teacher training will be held at The Goddess Center.

Accommodations
The Goddess Center is conveniently located in Marina Del Rey, California, 15 fifteen minutes from LAX. Hotel accommodations are available at the Courtyard by Marriot, a 10-minute walk from the Goddess Center. It is adjacent to Villa Marketplace, where there is plenty of shopping and restaurants. We would be happy to help you book your accommodations for this week.

Pricing
Price for the Teacher Training is $799. Cost does not include accommodations, food, or transportation.

How to Register
Use our easy to register online application or print the form out and mail or fax it, with your deposit check, money order, or credit card information to GoddessLife. Upon receipt of your application, we will send you a registration package that includes a detailed itinerary, how to prepare for your retreat and what to bring. Space is limited and will sell out!

Itinerary

Wednesday
9:00 – 10am Orientation at The Goddess Center
10:30 – 11:30 Goddess Workout Practice Class
11:30 – 12:30 Elements of Creating a Class
2:00 – 5:00 Training, Theory, Practical:
GoddessLife philosophy & motivation
Elements of creating a class
Being a Goddess Workout Teacher
Goddess Workout Class Structure
Bellydance Warm-ups and Cool-downs
Bellydance Isolations
7:00 – 8pm Shopping Night at The Goddess Center

Thursday
9:00 – 10am Goddess Stretch on the Beach
10:30 – 11:30 Goddess Workout Practice Class
11:30 – 12:30 Elements of Creating a Class
2:00 – 5:00 Training, Theory, Practical
Presenting teacher skills
Creating bellydance routines
7:00 – 9pm Movie Night at The Goddess Center

Friday
9:00 – 10am Goddess Stretch on the Beach
10:30 – 11:30 Goddess Workout Practice Class
11:30 – 12:30 Elements of Creating a Class
2:00 – 5pm Training, Theory, Practical:
Selecting Bellydance music
Bellydance history and culture
Bellydance styles: tribal, cabaret, Egyptian, Turkish, Goddess, fitness
Bellydance Props: veil, finger cymbals

Saturday
9:00 – 10am Sacred Goddess Ritual at the Beach
10:30 – 11:30 Goddess Workout Practice Class
11:30 – 12:30 Elements of Creating a Class
2:00 – 5pm Training, Theory, Practical
Empowering and Awakening your student's Goddess within
Infusing your own talent/voice/gifts to your class
Marketing your GoddessLife training

Sunday
10:00 – 2 Teacher Evaluations
2:30 Certification Ceremony and Goddess Ritual