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Dancing For Birth™

Certification

Dancing For Birth™ Instructor Certification Process

These steps are explained in detail below:

Step 1: Attend Level 1 and Level 2 Professional Trainings

Attend Level 1 and Level 2 Dancing For Birth™ Professional Trainings within six months of each other or as a combined Level 1-2 training. Provide a copy of your certificate(s) of completion. Apply for Certification within 3 months of attending Level 2 (or pay for an extension).

(Estimated time to complete this step: 16 hours)

Step 2: Write a Personal Statement

Write a personal statement regarding your skills, experiences and passions as they relate to becoming a Dancing For Birth™ Instructor. Statement should be no more than one page in length.

(Estimated time to complete this step: 30 minutes)

Step 3: Teach One Dancing For Birth™ Demo Class

Teach one demo class to three or more pregnant/postpartum participants at no charge. Submit a completed agreement and survey from each participant. If you would like to receive constructive feedback on your teaching, include a video clip.

(Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes)

Step 4: Obtain a Professional Reference

Provide one letter of reference from a supervisor or client. It should include their contact information.

(Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes)

Step 5: Sign Dancing For Birth™ Conduct/Ethics Agreement

Conduct/Ethics Agreement

(Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes)

Step 6: Specify Your Class Details

Provide your refund policy, your price and fee structure, and your headshot. If available, provide the location, day of the week, start time, and end time for each DFB™ class you will teach. If the additional details are not finalized at the time of submission, you may e-mail this information when available.

(Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes)

Step 7: Optional – Outline a Syllabus

If you wish to incorporate changes to the Dancing For Birth™ standard class format and content, write a proposal outlining your syllabus and giving detailed descriptions of the proposed variations. Otherwise, you may skip this step.

(Estimated time to complete: 60 minutes)

Step 8: Optional - Supplement Your Skills

Attend additional group fitness, dance, or birth classes to supplement your teaching skills if desired. Otherwise, you may skip this step.

(Estimated time to complete: varies)

Step 9: Submit Application Within 3 Months

Within 3 months of attending the Level 2 training, submit all materials via email or postal mail to: Dancing For Birth™ 2427 Glen Arden Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146.

Retain a copy for your records. Include $345 USD certification fee. Allow up to 4 weeks for review. If you need extra time to apply you may purchase a one-month extension for an additional $45 USD.

USA check or money order can be made payable to: Dancing For Birth™ ($35 fee for returned checks)

PayPal option: remit $345 USD to [email protected]

Credit Card Option: E-mail to request an online invoice.

Please Review the Fine Print & Recertification Requirements

Successful Certification will grant the recipient the right to represent Dancing For Birth as a Certified Dancing For Birth Instructor (credential: DFB) to teach live in-person or live online DFB classes to pregnant and new parents and to receive student referrals from the Dancing For Birth website during the certification period (1 year). Acceptance is at the discretion of Dancing For Birth. The one-time Certification fee is non-refundable unless the applicant is not granted Certification, in which case $300 of the $345 Certification fee will be refunded. Upon Certification, Instructors will be responsible for having their students complete the DFB class agreement online and for filling out the DFB feedback forms online. Dancing For Birth designs and produces teaching tools and marketing materials for Certified DFB Instructors. Certain digital files are included with Certification. An additional expenditure at our shop is suggested for other items to aid in teaching and marketing. Recertification must be completed annually to maintain certification. The recertification process is different than the certification process. It involves attending two virtual one-hour DFB Masterclasses, ($49 each), attending 5 hours of any self-selected, relevant, continuing education, and signing the ethics agreement. Student feedback is also taken into consideration. Process, Terms, and Costs are subject to change at any time.

Professional Training

Whether you're thinking about becoming a birth, health, or wellness professional or you're already experienced, Dancing For Birth Training will make a profound impact.

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Training Schedule

Check out our training schedule for details on virtual and in-person trainings, and to register. You will learn new skills and earn up to 14 contact hours.

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