Live Training with Online Componants

FACILITATOR TRAINING

Heal Through Dance© Somatic Movement & Ecstatic Dance Facilitator Training, Retreat, Mentorship and Certification includes an in person experience plus online self paced components.

May 2-5, 2026 Florida 

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What's included?

  • In Person Training
  • Somatic Movement
  • Ecstatic Dance
  • Video Syllabus
  • 1-Month Practicum
  • Mentorship Session
  • Group Connection
  • Group Experiences
  • One-on-One Support
  • Training led by Star

Overview of program

This is  for those who value the in-person experience and want accountability along the way. Our program is transformational and educational. 

Here is how it works:

1. Register now and gain access to the online video syllabus and live online classes with replay available.  Start your journey at home with the self paced online components.

2. Travel and Attend the In Person Training and Retreat in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, USA.

3. One month practicum begins after the 4-day training, includes daily emails from Star, self paced study, and practice teaching sessions.

4. Online Mentorship Session via Zoom with Q&A and Group Sharing led by Star.

5. Complete all 4 parts of the training and receive your certification with an option to be listed on our international facilitators web page. 

What to expect

The 4-Day Training Retreat Brief Overview:

Day One: (Morning Session) Getting Grounded, The Earth Dance, Setting Intentions. (Afternoon Session) The Water Dance, Somatic Embodiment Practices: Circle & Infinity, and Somatic Release.

Day Two: (Morning Session)Creating Healthy Boundaries, The Fire Dance, Journal & Integration Session. (Afternoon Session) The Love Dance. Forgiveness and Vulnerability Practice. Transmute Fear and normalize performance anxiety.

Day Three: (Morning Session) Prayer Dance, Awaken Your Voice, Creating playlists and beats per minute for DJing. (Afternoon Session) Creating your class and creating your dance map overview. Review with Q&A.

Day Four: (Morning Session) Somatic dance session, wisdom session: creating your playlist and dance map with somatic overview. (Afternoon Session) Practice your teaching skills. Round robin practice session. Graduation photo (wear white).
Lesson One

What is Ecstatic Dance and Somatic Movement?

Here is a great introduction with Arielle Star Triana
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Who is this for?

Designed for those who wish to teach somatic dance and create their own ecstatic dance experiences filled with ritual, ceremony and wisdom.
  • This is perfect for anyone who wants to study with Star. We have somatic therapists, coaches, doctors and psychologists who have taken the course.

  • This is great for anyone who wants to heal themselves through dance. Star is a masterful healer and holds a deep space for transformation.
  • This is perfect for healers who want to start offering more diverse events that integrate conscious dance and somatic movement. 

  • This is perfect for facilitators who want to offer a somatic movement or chakra dance experiences at their women's circles, workshops, retreats and group events.
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Lesson Two

How to heal through Somatic Movement?

Here is a great introduction with Arielle Star Triana
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Details of this course

EMBODY

The first part of your training is about Embodiment.  We have created a dynamic video syllabus and online classes which gives an overview of  somatic movement and ecstatic dance wisdom so you can prepare for the in person training and be ready to dive in!

LEARN

Learn how to facilitate somatic movement practices, breath practices, grounding practices, chakra activations and healing dance experiences. Create your own class using the building blocks you receive in the course. 

PRACTICUM

You will have time to practice your teaching skills during the training. You will also be supported to set up practice teaching sessions - these are informal classes you will do at home, friends house or near by studio. 

MENTORSHIP

Receive 1:1 support during the training course plus group classes. Through Q & A gain a deeper understanding of the course materials and receive help with crafting your own unique class.
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Lesson Three

How to connect with your intuition?

Here is a great introduction with Arielle Star Triana
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Travel & Learn

  • JaiStar Studios
  • Lake Worth, Florida
  • Tropical Paradise
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How to get here
Book your flights to arrive the day before the training begins and your departure flight for the day after the training ends (at the minimum).

Fly into Palm Beach Airport (PBI) , 5min drive to Lake Worth Beach. 

Fly into Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), 45min drive to Lake Worth Beach (train available)

Book an AIRBNB near the studio. Studio address is 1205 Lucerne Ave. Lake Worth Beach, FL. There are plenty of rentals near the studio!

Book a Bed and Breakfast. We recommend the Mango Bed and Breakfast in downtown Lake Worth.

Book a Hotel. The Fairfield Inn is across the street from the ocean and beach with restaurants and shops.

Lake Worth Beach is walkable - book your stay and walk to restaurants, shops and the beach!

Reach out with any questions as you begin to make travel plans and we will do our best to assist you!

Course Lessons

Meet Master Teacher

Star Triana

Born as Arielle Star, she is leading teacher in the field of somatic movement and ecstatic dance. Star began her journey of facilitation in 2004 and created her first facilitator training program in 2009. She has helped hundreds step into path of somatic movement and ecstatic dance facilitation. Star skillfully weaves free form movement, with somatic embodiment, breathwork, chakra wisdom and energy healing practices into one seamless practice. In her training course she provides all the building blocks so you can create your own unique classes and workshops.
Patrick Jones - Course author

THE BOOK

Heal Through Dance, a guidebook for creating somatic movement practices. Get a copy of the book or audiobook and get started today. The book is sold online anywhere books are sold, and the audiobook is available on Audible and right here on our website!

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