For those wishing to more deeply embody Soul Motion in their work, spiritual practice, and everyday dance, we are happy to offer another opportunity for intensive study with Vinn Martì, Zuza Engler, and associate faculty by participating in the 2014/15 Soul Motion™ Leadership Program.
Individuals can take this program with the intention of enhancing their leadership skills in whatever field of service, personal or professional, they are currently engaged. Or they may feel called to enter the process of becoming a certified Soul Motion teacher.
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Whichever track is chosen, the Soul Motion™ Leadership Program is a comprehensive learning course. In addition to the three residential modules that constitute the training part of the curriculum, the program requires extensive study and practice of Soul Motion in classes and workshops, community service, and for those seeking certification also a teaching practicum, evaluation, and mentoring.
The dates of the 2014–2015 residential modules are:If you are interested in pursuing this leadership path with us, this would be a good time to intensify your own practice.
Please join us for residential workshops here and abroad: at Esalen, Kripalu, Madrona MindBody Institute, in Bali, and in Europe.
The participant selection process will be based on candidates’ movement experience and community service, their written application, and our assessment of their readiness for this course. In other words, please be aware that fulfillment of all prerequsites does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
The group will go through the program as a cohort beginning in the Spring of 2013 and ending in the Spring of 2014. The Soul Motion School is looking for those who are willing and able to commit to the entire process. The guidelines below describe Prerequisites, the Residential Program, and the Application Process.
Those interested in becoming Soul Motion teachers, please also read the section discussing the Apprenticeship, which includes Practicum and Evaluation.
Soul Motion™ Leadership Track: A minimum of 250 credits in Soul Motion programs and a minimum of two years of movement practice are required to apply to the program. A minimum of 200 credits must be in programs with Master Teachers Vinn Martì (founder), Zuza Engler (core faculty), and/or Michael Molin-Skelton (core faculty). Additionally, the credits must include the seven-day residential workshop Soul Motion: The Practice. The remaining 50 credits can be taken in Soul Motion classes or workshops led by any of the authorized Soul Motion teachers listed on the Soul Motion web site. Please check with the teacher to make sure they are authorized to offer prerequisite credits.
Soul Motion™ Teacher Certification Track: A minimum of 350 credits and a minimum of two years of movement practice are required to apply to the program. Up to 50 credits can be any awareness-based movement modality, such as 5Rhythms™, Authentic Movement, Continuum, Feldenkrais, Nia, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Contact Improvisation, etc. A minimum of 300 credits must be Soul Motion practice. A minimum of 200 credits must be in programs with Master Teachers Vinn Martì (founder), Zuza Engler (core faculty), and/or Michael Molin-Skelton (core faculty). Additionally, the credits must include the seven day residential workshop Soul Motion: The Practice. The Practice with Zuza Engler and Michael Molin-Skelton May 25 to June 1, 2013
A stillness or silence practice is an essential qualification for effective teaching of Soul Motion. In order to keep the channel open, a practice of not doing or thinking allows the space of silence to inform the teaching. We emphasize the importance of making this a regular practice for anyone considering the Soul Motion Leadership path.
Whether you have chosen the Personal and Professional Development Program or the Teacher Certification track, our 2013–2014 curriculum will consist of three residential modules (two seven day and one ten-day module) at the Madrona MindBody Institute in Port Townsend, WA. Attendance at all sessions is required. Vinn Martì and Zuza Engler will co-lead this program with the assistance of Michael Molin- Skelton. In addition, visiting faculty will include Candace Verlee Scheidegger and Lavinia Magliocco.
Those whose interest lies in working toward Teacher Certification will become Soul Motion apprentices and offer a series of Soul Motion–inspired classes in their own communities. As part of an active mentoring program, candidates for certification will be witnessed and offered feedback by Vinn and Zuza as they lead practice classes with their fellow trainee group and/or the invited public during the residential modules. Details will be provided during the program.
Those working toward certification will be evaluated based on all program requirements. These include having collected all prerequisite credits, timely and successful completion of all assignments, and full attendance and active participation at all modules. In addition, candidates will have completed their Practicum and demonstrated a comfortable degree of embodiment of the practice of Soul Motion and a solid grasp of its physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. These are the CAPE criteria: Credits, Assignments, Participation, Embodiment.
Candidates for certification will demonstrate:
We encourage you to apply for the Leadership Program once you have fulfilled your service and movement requirements. In our experience, it is too stressful to attempt to complete the program and gather your remaining prerequsites at the same time. Feel free to inquire if you are qualified to apply. Each application will be considered at the discretion of the program faculty.
Click here to request detailed information on the Leadership Program.