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Become a Certified Instructor!
Bring Valuable Skills and Wisdom to Pregnant/Postpartum Women in your Community!
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2010 Training Workshops:
Dallas, TX  January 16-17, 2010 concluded
Nashville area, TN March 27-28, 2010 concluded
Philadelphia, PA April 12-13, 2010 concluded
San Antonio, TX May 18-19, 2010 concluded
St. Louis, MO May 22-23, 2010 concluded
Boston, MA June 11-12, 2010 concluded
Charlotte, NC July 20-21, 2010 concluded
Albequerque, NM August 5, 2010 at the DONA International Conference concluded
Atlanta, GA August 28-29, 2010 concluded
Omaha, NE September 25-26, 2010 *now accepting registrations*
Milwaukee, WI September 28-29, 2010 *now accepting registrations*
Columbus, OH October 23-24, 2010
Calgary, Alberta Canada November 8-9, 2010 at the CAPPA Canada Conference *now accepting registrations*
Puerto Rico November 27-28, 2010

Also coming: dates TBA
Gainesville, FL
Denver Area, CO
San Francisco, CA
Chicago, IL TBA
New York  TBA
Houston, TX TBA
Australia
New Zealand
England
San Cristobal, Venezuala

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2009 Training Workshops:
NYC/NJ/CT Tristate Area  Feb 1-2, 2009 concluded
Long Beach, CA  March 14-15, 2009 concluded
San Diego Area, CA  March 17-18, 2009 concluded
St. Louis, MO April 25-26, 2009 concluded
Chicago, IL May 14-15, 2009 concluded
Boca Raton, FL, June 26-27, 2009 concluded
Havertown, PA July 24-25, 2009    concluded
Atlanta, GA August 9, 2009 micro mini workshop as part of DONA conference concluded
Burlington Ontario, Canada September 26-27, 2009 concluded
Seattle, WA October 24-25, 2009 concluded

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Register for an enjoyable and illuminating workshop.
Dancing For Birth TM Certification is a great addition to your doula, midwife, nurse, childbirth educator, dance, fitness or yoga practice or passion for birth  Pregnant women are also encouraged to attend.  Training is fun, quick and easy!
No prior experience or certifications required.

Click on your preferred workshop dates above for workshop registration information.
Dancing For Birth TM Instructor Training FAQs:

Who should attend?
-Those who are enthusiastic about birth and birthing women.
-Those seeking self-employment in a compelling new field.
-Birth professionals seeking new ways to help their clients have better births.
-Birth professionals seeking to expand their knowledge base, client base and income.
-Dancers or dance teachers seeking to address the specific needs of pregnant and postpartum women.
-Prenatal yoga or fitness instructors who would like to expand their offerings.
-New mothers who would like the option of working while wearing their baby.
-Active birth proponents.

What if I don't want to become an instructor?
The Dancing For BirthTM Instructor Training has many applications for you even if you do not wish to teach Dancing For BirthTM prenatal/postpartum dance classes.  The knowledge you gain will benefit you and  your clients in myriad ways.

Do I have to become certified?
Seeking certification is always your choice, not a requirement.

Who should certify?
Those who have completed the Dancing For BirthTM Instructor Training workshop and would like to teach Dancing For BirthTM prenatal/postpartum dance classes.

Am I certified at the conclusion of the Instrucor Training?
The Instructor Training is step one in the certifying process. 

I don't know anything about dancing or teaching dance classes, can I attend?
Yes!  No prior dance experience or teaching experience is necessary. 

Can I earn CEUs (continuing education units) by attending?
Yes.  Check with your organization for specifics.
This workshop counts as 5 Alternative CEUs from DONA International.

What if I am called to a birth during the workshop?
You are welcome to attend one or both days of another training, with no additional registration fee.
(subject to availability)
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