Training the Trainer Program

The Shakti Dance^®Academy offers this path of training, open to certified Shakti Dance^® Teachers, to become a Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainer. This process begins with approval of application submitted to the Academy.

This path is separate from the path of Shakti Dance® Level 1 & Level 2 Teacher Training Programs, which are designed to train Shakti Dance® Teachers, rather than training Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainers. However, the participation in Level 2 Teacher Training Programs are also a requisite for becoming a Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainer.

Internship Training

About the program

The Shakti Dance^®Academy offers this path of training, open to certified Shakti Dance^® Teachers, to become a Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainer.

This path is separate from the path of Shakti Dance® Level 1 & Level 2 Teacher Training Programs, which are designed to train Shakti Dance® Teachers, rather than training Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainers. However, the participation in Level 2 Teacher Training Programs is also a requisite for becoming a Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainer.

Level 1 Training the Trainer Program

The “Level 1 Training the Trainer Program” specifically trains certified Shakti Dance® Teachers to become Teacher Trainers in the Level 1 Shakti Dance® Teacher Training Programs.

This Training the Trainer Program consists of 4 different steps or levels:

Level 1 Intern Trainer
Those in the process of training to become a certified teacher trainer of Level 1. The Internship generally consists of participating in 2-3 rounds of the Level 1 Shakti Dance^® Teacher Training. These 2-3 internship rounds are in addition to the initial round of training to become a certified teacher. Towards the end of this process, the intern will teach several hours in a teacher training under supervision.
Level 1 Associate Trainer
Certified teacher trainers who teach 2-4 days in a teacher training. In this role they continue to train, extending and broadening their teaching skills and experience.
Level 1 Professional Trainers
Certified teacher trainers who have gained substantial experience and who teach up to 50% of a teacher training. In this role they continue to extend and broaden their teaching skills and experience.
Level 1 Lead Trainers
Certified trainers who have the experience of teaching the whole curriculum and who have the capacity to put on, organize and sustain Level 1 training programs. Lead trainers teach up to 75% of a teacher training.

Internship Levels

Observational Intern
- Description
  - Observes the TT curriculum content again to get a clear overview of the training
  - Observes and notes down the methodology of teaching in each module
  - Observes the process of training the participants
  - The Observational Intern is under the guidance of the Mentor or Lead Trainer, who will support the Assistant Intern showing them how to create Lesson Plans and helping them develop the necessary skills to become a Shakti Dance Trainer
  - 4 Zoom or Live meetings with Mentor to support their progress and process
  - Work with Mentor to follow an Individual Development Plan
  - By observing a full cycle of 24 days of a full Level 1 Shakti Dance TT and completing requirements of the Application form, the Observational Intern may graduate to Assistant Intern Trainer
  - If, due to a lack of experience, the Observational Intern’s application to graduate as an Assistant Intern Trainer is denied, they return to repeat this round again.
- Fee
  - €65 Annual Administration Fee (VAT exc.)
  - €50 Annual Academic Membership in SDA (VAT exc.)
  - €788 (50% of Academic Fee)
  - 100% of any related residential and travel costs
  - if the participation is presential: possible contribution to the venue cost (max. €35 per weekend) – check with the Program Organizer
- Responsibilities
  - Help Trainers during the TT if needed
  - Create Lesson Plans for each Module
  - Attend at least 6 days of this curriculum round being taught by Sara Avtar
  - Attend Live the Level 2 at least every other year
  - Fill in Teacher’s Profile in Teachers’ Directory

Assistant Intern
- Descriptions
  - Direct assistance on the SD Level 1 TT
  - Assistant Intern learns how to organize all the curriculum material, ensuring they have created lesson plans for each Module, some of which they will then present
  - Assistant Intern will present at least 2 short practicum sessions of approx. 3 hours that include both theory and practice. They are usually presented online, but one session may occur during a Live training at the Lead Trainer’s discretion.
  - the Assistant Intern will present the parts of the curriculum they have studied more deeply, during the internship. They are still under the guidance of the Mentor or Lead Trainer, who will support the Assistant Intern in creating their lesson plans, observe the lessons they teach, support them while teaching (if necessary), and give feedback

Fee
- €65 Annual Administration Fee (VAT exc.)
- €50 Annual Academic Membership in SDA (VAT exc.)
- €788 (50% of Academic Fee)
- 100% of any related residential and travel costs
- if the participation is presential: possible contribution to the venue cost (max. €35 per weekend) – check with the Program Organizer

Responsibilities & Duties
- Complete the 2nd round of L1 SD TT as an Intern.
- At least 6 days of this second curriculum round should be taught by Sara Avtar
  - If Assistant Intern has already completed the first round as an Observational Intern without attending training days with Sara Avtar, then it will be necessary to attend at least 6 days of this second round, with modules being taught by Sara Avtar.
- 4 zoom or live meeting with mentor to support their progress and process
- Live attendance at the Level 2 at least every other year
- Individual Development Plan
- Opportunity to assist group activities and host smaller groups for feedback sessions
- During the phase of Assistant Internship, it may be possible for the Intern to present a small lesson (approx. 2-3 hours including theory and practice) during the training they are following, but the Intern may instead be asked to present a lesson on video or in the presence of other Interns at an encounter external to the training they are following.
- The Assistant will now also be required to assist/facilitate the exam process.
- Having profile filled in Teachers’ Directory

Benefits
- Prefunding in the knowledge as a trainer
- Personalized guidance process with the assigned mentor

How to Become a Teacher Trainer

The path of training to become a Shakti Dance® Teacher Trainer is offered by the Shakti Dance^®Academy. This path is only open to certified Shakti Dance^® Teachers. The process begins with the Academy approval of your submitted application.

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If you are a certified Shakti Dance® Teacher and feel ready to begin training to be a Shakti Dance® Level 1 Teacher Trainer, below you can find the Application Form.

Once your Application has been accepted, please pay the €65+VAT Administration Fee.

Anual Fee for Interns

€65 Annual Administration Fee (VAT exc.)
€50 Annual Academic Membership in SDA (VAT exc.)
€788 (50% of Academic Fee)

Application Form ~ Shakti Dance® L1 Training the Trainer Process

Internship Application Form

Internship Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Spiritual Name

Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone/Mobile

Skype ID

Facebook ID

Zoom ID

Profession (besides Shakti Dance® Teacher):

What languages are you proficient in?

Please provide the following information regarding entry requirements:

Date of Level One Certificate:

Lead Trainer:

Location:

City

Country

Please indicate if you have received training in another form of yoga or in a discipline, which you find complimentary to your yoga practice:

Yes

Specify:

Are you currently a member of Yoga Alliance or any other yoga association?

Yes

Name of association:

Please, specify how many months have your been teaching Shakti Dance®?

Please, specify how many years have your been teaching Shakti Dance®?

I have taught a minimum of 50 hours of Shakti Dance classes since receiving the Level 1 certificate.

Yes

Please, specify your Shakti Dance® teaching experience:

Title:	Type	When?	Where?	# Students:	Total Hours:

Which Shakti Dance® events have you attended outside of your Level 1 TT Course, excluding 30 hours of practice for Level 1 requirements? (Shakti Dance® Level 2 Retreats, Shakti Dance intensive workshops, classes, any festivals at which Shakti Dance® has been being taught?)

Name of the event	Who led the event?	When?	Where?

Please think carefully about the following questions and write your answers to each question below:

Why do you want to become a Intern?

What is your intention?

Do you have a regular sadhana (morning practice)? What kind of sadhanas have you done?

What are your unique strengths, talents and specialties?

Do you have any organisational experience/skills to offer to the team?

Are you willing to be involved in the organisational side of the Shakti Dance® Teacher Training Program?

Yes

Please, tell us more

Have you been involved in organising the SDTT program?

What skills can you imagine yourself developing during the Training?

What skills do you think are necessary to succeed as a Trainer?

Which Lead Trainer do you intend to work with? And why have you chosen them?

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The following should be enclosed with your application:

Copie of your Level One Shakti Dance® certificate

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Copie of your Level Two Shakti Dance® certificate

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Letter of recommendation from Lead Trainer of your Shakti Dance® Teacher Training Program

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Intern’s/Trainer’s Agreement:

– I will teach only the teachings of Shakti Dance® when teaching in Shakti Dance® Teacher Training programs.

– I affirm that all information I submitted is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that any material misrepresentation or any material omissions of fact is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the license(s) that I am seeking.

– The Shakti Dance Academy retains the right to review my credentials or request updated information at any time.

– I offer this application with the commitment to serve all.

– I agree to follow and teach the Shakti Dance® Level 1 Teacher Training modules according to the SD L1 TT Curriculum.

– I confirm that I do not have any physical, mental health or behavioural issues that could prevent me from performing appropriately as a Shakti Dance Academy Licensed Teacher Trainer.

– I agree not to teach Shakti Dance technology or its curriculum content in other trainings that are not licensed by the Shakti Dance Academy, without prior agreement with the Shakti Dance Academy.

– I understand that it is possible to create a Shakti Dance Speciality Training, with terms that are in accordance and agreement with the Shakti Dance Academy.

I acknowledge and agree to pay the Internship Administration Fee for each round of Training, and the yearly Academic Membership Fee.

I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

I consent to have this website store my submitted information so they can respond to my inquiry

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Schedule an Interview:

Once your application has been received IN FULL, Shakti Dance® Academy will schedule an interview with you by phone, Zoom or SKYPE.

At the time of your Interview, the interviewer will make a recommendation, which they will share with you. If the interviewer recommends you and you meet the minimum requirements you will be approved as an Intern immediately.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements then you will be told this, and you may take the opportunity to ask for an exemption. In this case, your mentoring Lead Trainer should send a letter to SDA with reasons why an exemption should be made. This will then be reviewed and a decision will be communicated to you.

Registration fee

Please do not pay the registration fee before your Application Form is accepted.

Administration Fee – click here to PAY NOW
Cost: €65 (VAT exc.)

Acknowledge that the registration fee is no-refundable payment.

Trainers' Further Training

About the Program

Role of Associate Trainer
- Description
  - The Associate Trainer has some specialized areas of competence and can teach a part of the training (usually 10-30%, but no more than 40% which may be taught if the Associate Trainer is aspiring to graduate to a Professional Trainer)
  - With each round of Teacher Training, the Associate Trainer is invited to aspire to teach different themed modules to increase their teaching range and extend their capacity
- Fee
  - 100Euro per meeting with mentor (VAT exc.)
    - min. 4 personalized coaching with a mentor
  - €50 Annual Academic Membership in SDA (VAT exc.)
- Responsibilities & Duties
  - A steady personal sadhana is an important foundation for this.
  - Create at least one min 3-days retreat
  - min. 4 zoom or live meeting with mentor regarding its process
  - Live or online attendance at Level 2 at least every second year
  - Teach at least 2 modules every year
  - Being an active member of SDA with complete profile in Teachers’ Directory
- Benefits
  - Individual Development Plan
  - Associate Trainer will be paid to teach training modules according to the Trainers Fee Table
  - Scope for career growth
- Going from Associate Trainer to Professional Trainer
  - By observing further modules of curriculum material that Associate Trainer has not yet taught, and by extending their teaching range to cover at least half of the curriculum, the Associate Trainers may graduate to be Professional Trainers. The Associate may decide to extend their capacity to become a Professional Trainer, in which case they will need to observe at least another round of all the modules they are not teaching, in order to deepen their knowledge of the other parts of the curriculum. In addition to this, they will need to teach some other themes/modules of the curriculum which they have not yet taught. This way they can extend their teaching range. The mentor will be instrumental in helping you develop your full potential as a Professional Teacher Trainer. This includes looking over lesson plans and/or observing the new material they are teaching and giving feedback. The Associate Trainer will also follow the agreed Individual Develop Plan with the mentor. This process may take more than one round. Once the Associate Trainer is able to teach all the material of the curriculum proficiently, and after a review of the Associate’s progress then they may graduate to become a Professional Trainer.

Professional Trainer
- Description
  - Professional Trainer has the capacity to teach all modules of the curriculum and may teach up to 50% of the training
- Fee
  - 200Euro annual fee (VAT exc.)
  - €50 Annual Academic Membership in SDA (VAT exc.)
- Responsibilities & Duties
  - A steady personal sadhana is unavoidable
  - Create a 6 week online course on SDA & teach at least one 3-Day Live Retreat
  - Organize and/or participate as a trainer in a masterclass for SDTT every year
  - 2 zoom or live meeting with mentor regarding its process
  - Live or online attendance at Level 2 at least every second year
  - Being an active member of SDA with profile filled in Teachers Directory
- Benefits
  - Individual Development Plan
  - PT will be paid for their teaching regarding the Trainers Fee Table
  - can be involved in the evaluation process of the IT and AT
- Becoming Lead Trainer
  - To become a Lead Trainer, the Professional Trainer must also go through the whole process of organizing and hosting an SD Level 1 Teacher Training on their own and must be able to sustain the whole training program single-handedly (they may employ a Local Organiser to help them). They must thereby demonstrate that they have the complete know-how, ability and overview to successfully run the whole training. The Lead Trainer will assist the Professional Trainer in acquiring these abilities and may request a fee for this assistance. Following a recommendation and a review with Sara Avtar, and if agreed, the Professional Trainer will then graduate to Lead Trainer
Lead Trainer
- Description
  - The Lead Trainer is able to teach all the modules and has the capacity to independently organize and run from A-Z an SD L1 TT. The Lead Trainer may engage a Local Organiser to help them run the course.
  - The Lead Trainer may teach up to 75% of the training. The Lead Trainer may choose which other Trainers to invite on her team. Sara Avtar holds the right to teach a minimum of 20-30% on each training (although this may vary according to circumstances and continents).
- Fee
  - 200€ annual fee (VAT exc.)
  - €50 Annual Academic Membership in SDA (VAT exc.)
- Responsibilities & Duties
  - Create a 6 week online course on SDA & teach at least one 3-Day Live Retreat
  - Organize masterclass for TT every year
  - 2 zoom or live meeting with Sara Avtar regarding its process
  - Live or online attendance at Level 2 at least every second
  - Active member of SDA with profile filled in Teachers Directory
- Benefits
  - Individual Development Plan
  - LT will be paid for their teaching regarding the Trainers Fee Table
  - Possibility to become a mentor for IT and/or AT

Anual Fee Trainers

Associate Trainer Annual License – click here to RENEW NOW
Cost: €30 (VAT exc.)

Professional Trainer Annual License -click here to RENEW NOW
Cost: €45 (VAT exc.)

Lead Trainer Annual License -click here to RENEW NOW
Cost: €90 (VAT exc.)

Application Form ~ Shakti Dance® L1 Training the Trainer Process

Trainers’ Application Form

Trainers’ Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Spiritual Name

Date of Birth

Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone/Mobile

Skype ID

Facebook ID

Zoom ID

Profession (besides Shakti Dance® Teacher):

What languages are you proficient in?

Please provide the following information regarding entry requirements:

What is your current Trainer Level?

Level 1 Intern Trainer

Level 1 Associate Trainer

Level 1 Professional Trainers

Level 1 Lead Trainers

When did you become Intern Trainer?

When did you become Associate Trainer?

When did you become Professional Trainer?

When did you become Lead Trainer?

Name of your mentor:

In which SDTTL1 have you participated as ‘Trainer’?

Where	When	Trainer Level	What theme did you teach?

Please, specify how many months have your been teaching Shakti Dance®?

Please, specify how many years have your been teaching Shakti Dance®?

Please, specify your Shakti Dance® teaching experience:

Title:	Type:	When?	Where?	# Students:	Total Hours:

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Please indicate if you have received training in another form of yoga or in a discipline, which you find complimentary to your yoga practice:

Yes

Please, specify:

Are you currently a member of Yoga Alliance or any other yoga association?

Yes

Name of association:

Please think carefully about the following questions and write your answers to each question below:

Why do you want to become a Associate Trainer?

Why do you want to become a Professional Trainer?

Why do you want to become a Lead Trainer?

Why do you want to become a mentor?

What is your intention?

Do you have a regular sadhana (morning practice)? What kind of sadhanas have you done?

What are your unique strengths, talents and specialties?

Do you have any organisational experience/skills to offer to the team?

Are you willing to be involved in the organisational side of the Shakti Dance® Teacher Training Program?

Yes

Please, tell us more

Have you been involved in organising the SDTT program? If yes, please specify

What skills did you develop during your Intern Training?

What skills did you develop during your Associate Training?

What skills did you develop during your Professional Training?

What skills did you develop during your Lead Training?

What skills can you imagine yourself developing during the Professional Trainer Training?

What skills can you imagine yourself developing during the Lead Trainer Training?

What skills can you imagine yourself developing during the Trainers’ Mentor Training?

What skills can you imagine yourself developing during the Associate Trainer Training?

What skills do you think are necessary to succeed as a Associate Trainer?

What skills do you think are necessary to succeed as a Professional Trainer?

What skills do you think are necessary to succeed as a Lead Trainer?

Which Shakti Dance® events have you attended? (Shakti Dance® Level 2 Retreats, Shakti Dance intensive workshops, classes, any festivals at which Shakti Dance® has been being taught?)

Name of the event	Who led the event?	When?	Where?

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The following should be enclosed with your application:

Copie of Associate Shakti Dance® Trainer certificate

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Copie of Professional Shakti Dance® Trainer certificate

File Upload

Copie of Lead Shakti Dance® Trainer certificate

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Copie of your Level Two Shakti Dance® certificate

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Letter of recommendation from your mentor of your Shakti Dance® Teacher Training Program

File Upload

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Trainer’s Agreement:

I will teach only the teachings of Shakti Dance® when teaching in Shakti Dance® Teacher Training programs.

I affirm that all information I submitted is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that any material misrepresentation or any material omissions of fact is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the license(s) that I am seeking.

I have no physical, mental or behavioral issue that will prevent me from properly performing as a Shakti Dance® licensed Teacher Trainer.

The Shakti Dance Academy retains the right to review my credentials or request updated information at any time.

I offer this application with the commitment to serve all.

I acknowledge and agree to pay the Trainers’ Licence Fee, and the yearly Academic Membership Fee.

I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

I consent to have this website store my submitted information so they can respond to my inquiry

Registration fee

Please do not pay the registration fee before your Application Form is accepted.

Registration Fee – click here to pay now
Cost: €65 (VAT exc.)

Acknowledge that the registration fee of €65 (VAT exc.) is no-refundable payment.

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