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Bring Valuable Skills and Wisdom to Pregnant/Postpartum Women in your Community!
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2012 Training Workshops: check back for additional dates/cities

Southwest USA:
Los Alamitos, CA
January 28-29 *open for registraton*
Midwest USA:
Iowa City, IA March 31-April 1 *open for registration*
Minneapolis/St. Paul area, MN April 28-29 *open for registration*
Southeast USA:
Atlanta, GA area (Buford, GA) April 14-15
Northeast USA:
Tristate area (Long Island, NY) April 4-5 *open for registration*
Northwest Usa:
Seattle, WA -Simkin Center- August 19-20 *open for registration*

Canada:
Ottawa, Ontario October 13-14

Europe:
Cities to be advised - June

Australia:
Cities to be advised - July


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2011 Training Workshops:
Dallas area, TX - February 12-13 (
concluded)
Chicago, IL - February 19-20 (concluded)
Cleveland, Ohio - February 26-27 (concluded)

Toronto, Canada - April 23-24, 2011 (concluded)
Boulder-Denver area, CO May 18-19, 2011  (concluded)
Auckland, New Zealand - June 7- 8 (concluded)
Melbourne, Australia -  June 10-11 (concluded)
Sydney, Australia -
June 18-19 (concluded)
Brisbane, Australia - June 20-21 (concluded)
Durham, England - July 14-15 (concluded)
Cheshire, England - July 17-18  (concluded)
London, England - July 22-23 (concluded)
Dublin, Ireland - July 26-27 (concluded)
Seattle, WA - August 6-7  (concluded)
Bozeman, MT - August 27-28 (concluded)

Louisville, KY - September 10-11  (concluded)
Oklahoma City, OK  - September 23-24   (concluded)
Palo Alto, CA -
October 8-9 (concluded)
Northeast USA (Bedford, NH) -
October 22-23 (concluded)
Southeast USA (Miami, FL) -
November 19-20 (concluded)
Midwest USA (Cleveland, OH) - December 17-18 (concluded)

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 concluded
Milwaukee, WI September 28-29, 2010 concluded
Columbus, OH
October 23-24, 2010 concluded
Calgary, Alberta, Canada:
CAPPA Canada Post-Conference workshop
November 8-9, 2010 concluded
Puerto Rico
November 27-28, 2010 concluded

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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Instructor Training Workshop
Instructor Training Workshop


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 14 CE hours from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and 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, and the fees you already paid will count toward that training (subject to availability)



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