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SUMMARY:Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Training 2027 | Accredited Foundation Course UK
DESCRIPTION:A Foundation Course in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nLevel 1: Accredited 100-Hour Hybrid Training | Online & In-Person Cornwall.Certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) · In association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies UK & Éire (UKSMDT) \nThis course can be taken as a standalone accredited training — or as the first step on a structured professional pathway to becoming a registered Somatic Movement Dance Therapist. BOOK THIS FOUNDATION COURSEENROLL FOR 2027 PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYAbout this course\nAre you ready to bring a deeper\, more embodied approach to your therapeutic and creative work? \nThe Level 1 Foundation Course in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy is a 100-hour accredited professional training — certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and in association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies United Kingdom & Eire (UKSMDT)\, — designed for therapists\, coaches\, healers\, movement practitioners\, teachers and freelancers who want to integrate trauma-informed\, evidence-based somatic movement principles into their work\, or begin a formal qualification in somatic movement therapy. \nApplied and adapted from the pioneering research and trainings of Dr. Amanda Williamson\, founder of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, and based on her book Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-Regulation & Co-Regulation\, this foundation training introduces the core principles of bottom-up somatic healing: self-regulation\, co-regulation\, the nervous system\, and the body's innate capacity to restore balance\, connection\, and wellbeing. \n You will explore how life experiences — especially those that overwhelm safety\, connection\, or meaning — can become embedded in the tissues\, rhythms\, and subconscious patterning of the body. And you will begin to develop the skills to work with that embodied knowing: in yourself\, and with those you support. \nThrough experiential learning\, creative movement\, and reflective practice\, you will gain a solid foundation in working safely and ethically with the body's innate wisdom. You'll explore how somatic movement supports self-regulation\, co-regulation\, sensory awareness\, interoception\, and creative expression — recognising movement as a language of awareness and transformation that honours the body's natural intelligence. \nBy integrating somatic movement dance therapy principles\, you will learn to facilitate embodied presence\, foster attunement\, and create effective conditions for ease\, resilience\, and self-connection. Rather than relying solely on verbal processing\, this bottom-up\, body-led approach deepens integration\, balance\, and authentic connection — both within yourself and in your professional work with others. \n  CONTACT USSee What our Students are Saying\nWhat is Somatic Movement Dance Therapy?\nSomatic Movement Dance Therapy (SMDT)\, coined and developed by Dr Amanda Williamson\, is a creative\, body-led\, bottom-up therapy\, rooted in the field of Somatics. \nIt offers pathways for self-regulation and co-regulation through embodied awareness\, creative movement\, sensory experience\, and relational presence. As a bottom-up approach\, SMDT works with the body's innate capacity for adaptation\, resilience\, healing\, and connection. Rooted in the somatic arts\, SMDT integrates Polyvagal theory\, experiential anatomy\, somatic psychology\, cranial-sacral movement\, eco-somatics\, Jungian psychology\, authentic movement\, movement meditation\, improvisation\, art therapy\, somatic touch\, and embodied spiritual inquiry into a coherent and integrative framework for practice. \nRecognised as a distinct professional discipline\, SMDT creates conditions for health and supports practitioners to work with nervous system regulation\, trauma recovery\, embodied self-awareness\, creativity\, chronic stress\, chronic pain\, and the restoration of connection to self\, others\, nature\, and the deeper dimensions of human experience. Is This Course Right For You?\nThis foundation training is designed for: \n\nTherapists\, counsellors\, and psychotherapists wishing to integrate somatic\, body-based approaches\nMovement teachers\, dance practitioners\, and yoga teachers deepening into therapeutic application\nCoaches\, facilitators\, and holistic practitioners expanding their trauma-informed toolkit\nHealthcare professionals exploring embodied and integrative approaches\nAnyone drawn to somatic movement work who is ready to train formally and professionally\n\nNo prior somatic training is required for entry to Level 1. A genuine commitment to personal and professional development\, an openness to experiential learning\, and a willingness to engage with independent study are the primary prerequisites. \nAlthough traditional academic qualifications are not required\, this training is delivered at a professional level and is best suited to those who are comfortable engaging with theoretical concepts\, reflective practice\, reading\, research\, and embodied enquiry. Participants are expected to take an active role in their learning and to respect the high standards of education\, practice\, ethics\, and professional responsibility that underpin the field of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy. \nAs this is an experiential and relational training\, attendance forms an essential part of the learning process. Participants are expected to attend all live training sessions\, engage fully with the learning process\, and complete the required contact hours. Recorded sessions may be provided as a supplementary learning resource where appropriate\, but they do not replace live participation and cannot be used to make up missed contact hours.  \nAs this is an experiential and relational training\, attendance forms an essential part of the learning process. Participants are expected to attend all live training sessions\, engage fully with the learning process\, and complete the required contact hours. Recorded sessions may be provided as a supplementary learning resource where appropriate\, but they do not replace live participation and cannot be used to make up missed contact hours. CONTACT USSomatic Movement Dance Therapy Training: A Professional Pathway to Registration\n  \nThe Level 1 Foundation Course is both a complete\, accredited training in its own right and the first step of a structured 500-hour professional registration pathway leading to qualification as a registered Somatic Movement Dance Therapist. \nAs a standalone course\, Level 1 offers 100 accredited hours of professional training in somatic movement dance therapy foundational principles and practice — valuable\, immediately applicable CPD for existing practitioners\, and a formally recognised qualification with  IPHM certification. \nAs part of the full pathway\, Level 1 opens the door to Level 2 (Intermediate\, 100 hours) and Level 3 (Enhanced Practitioner\, 300 hours). Students who complete all three levels — a total of 500 formal training hours — are eligible to apply for professional registration with UKSMDT and ISMETA\, the leading UK and international regulatory bodies for somatic movement education and therapy. \nThe full pathway is structured in alignment with the professional registration requirements of both UKSMDT and ISMETA\, including requirements for embodied learning\, ethical practice\, assessment\, supervision\, and hybrid delivery. \n\nLevel 1 Foundation Course Structure & Modules\nThe Level 1 Foundation Course is delivered as a hybrid learning journey — combining live interactive online training and a 7-day in-person residential intensive in Cornwall\, supported by independent personal practice and reflective study. \nThis structure balances accessibility with the depth of embodied learning that somatic training requires. \n25 independent practice hours\, plus reading and practical assessments will be required. Module 1: An introduction to Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nCurriculum Highlights6th & 7th March 2027 Interactive Online  Training \nThis introductory module covers the roots and foundations of somatic movement dance therapy\, highlighting its core themes and practical applications. You will gain a lived experience of key concepts and tools\, including grounding\, self-regulation\, and sensory-motor attunement\, to deepen your personal embodiment and enhance your therapeutic practice. This hands-on experience will help you fully embody these concepts\, cultivating connection\, sensory-awareness\, and presence for both yourself and your clients. Module 2: The Roots of Regulation\nCurriculum Highlights24th & 25th April 2026 Interactive Online Training \nModule 2 delves into the art and science of self-regulation and co-regulation\, exploring the healing power of physiological\, relational\, and experiential anatomy. You will gain practical insights into nervous system states\, brainwave patterns\, and the application of Polyvagal Theory to create safety and connection in trauma healing. \nThrough experiential practices\, you will receive a lived experience of anatomy\, helping you understand its significance in fostering embodied self-regulation and enhancing therapeutic work. This hands-on approach will deepen your connection to the body\, the vagus nerve\, and resourcing tools like fulcrums of support to support both your healing and that of your clients. Modules 3 & 4: Facilitation Skills\, Embodied Practitioner skills & Assessments\nModules 3 & 4 — 7-Day In-Person Immersive Residential \nDate: 18th-24th June 2027 Location: Rosehip Barn\, St Clether\, Launceston\, Cornwall PL15 8QN \nThe seven-day residential forms the experiential heart of the Foundation Training. Set within the wild landscape of North Cornwall\, this immersive week deepens and integrates learning from the online modules through sustained embodied practice\, relational learning\, facilitation training\, reflection\, and assessment. \nThe Facilitation Skills curriculum (Module 3) is integrated into the in-person residential\, deepening your embodied facilitation practice. Participants will receive preparatory study materials and training notes before attending\, enabling valuable in-person time to focus on experiential learning\, practical application\, peer facilitation\, feedback\, and embodied integration. \nThroughout the week\, participants will move\, witness\, facilitate\, reflect\, and develop confidence in applying Somatic Movement Dance Therapy principles within a supportive learning community. \n(WE ADVISE BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION WHEN YOU BOOK THE COURSE). (Accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee. Details of nearby accommodation options will be shared on booking.) BOOK THIS COURSEModule 3: Facilitation Skills\nModule 3: Facilitation Skills \n\n\n 	The regulated facilitator as guide\n 	Attunement-led facilitation and creating regulatory experiences\n 	The healing power of voice\, language\, and presence\n 	Creating and embodying movement scripts\n 	Creating safe therapeutic and transpersonal containers\n 	Planning and structuring a Somatic Movement Dance Therapy session\n 	Working skilfully with nervous system states\n 	Using creativity and inspiration in facilitation\n 	Integration and reflective practice techniques\n 	An introduction to the healing power of the Witness\n 	Working with dyads and relational practice\nModule 4: Embodied Practitioner Skills & Assessments\nModule 4: Embodied Practitioner Skills & Integration \n\n\n 	Deep somatic movement practice and experiential anatomy\n 	Authentic Movement and the body as witness\n 	Somatic & Cranial Sacral Touch \n 	Embodied practitioner skills\n 	Peer facilitation practice\n 	Formative assessments\n 	Community and cohort building as a somatic practice\n 	Integration of learning across the Foundation Training\nAccreditation & Professional Recognition\nThe Level 1 Foundation Course is: \n\n\n 	Certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)\n 	Offered in association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies UK & Éire (UKSMDT)\n 	Structured in alignment with UKSMDT & ISMETA's international guidelines for somatic movement education and therapy training\n\nOn successful completion\, students receive a Certificate of Completion (100 hours\, Level 1 Foundation in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy)\, which can be used as evidence of CPD and as the formal entry qualification to Level 2 of this professional training pathway. (Accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee. Details of nearby accommodation options will be shared on booking.) BOOK THIS COURSEMeet Your Teacher & The Founder of the Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nVanessa Tucker and Amanda Williamson set the intention to make Somatic Movement Dance Therapy more accessible\, while maintaining a high professional standard. \n\n\nIn response to the growing demand for embodied\, trauma-informed approaches\, they recognised that most professional trainings span over two years and cost around  £8\,000 upwards\, placing them out of reach for many. To address this\, they developed a flexible three-level training pathway: \nLevel 1 (100 hours) be taken as a standalone course\, or followed by Level 2 (100 hours) and Level 3 (300 hours)\, which completes the 500 hours required for professional registration. This structure ensures both accessibility and depth\, making this vital work more available to those committed to healing and transformation in their communities. Vanessa Tucker is a registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMETA)  and a registered Somatic Movement Dance Therapist (UKSMDT) with over 30 years of experience in the healing arts. She created the 3 Level structure in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, alongside Dr. Amanda Williamson\, offering creative and transformative learning experiences for working with trauma\, deepening practice\, refining skills\, reconnecting with the innate wisdom of the body and coming home to ourselves. Through her courses\, retreats\, women's empowerment work and private healing practice\, Vanessa has supported countless individuals on their journey toward health\, wholeness and empowerment. Drawing from a rich background in expressive arts\, education\, psychology\, theatre as therapy\, meditation\, energy healing\, clinical hypnotherapy\, NLP\, therapeutic shamanism\, trauma recovery\, and somatic movement dance therapy\, she brings an integrative and multidimensional approach to her healing\, teaching and facilitation. \nA lifelong artist of the soul\, Vanessa is deeply devoted to the healing of the Earth and the awakening of the human spirit. Her work is rooted in a heartfelt commitment to meaningful healing\, personal empowerment\, and the creation of compassionate\, interconnected communities—spaces where all of life is honoured\, and every being has the chance to flourish. Dr. Amanda Williamson is the founder of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. \nAmanda works with a wide range of people experiencing back pain\, joint pain\, grief\, migraines\, addiction\, stress\, anxiety and depression\, as well as people with no specific conditions\, but feeling isolated\, low and disconnected. \nShe is one of the pioneers in the field of Somatic Movement Education & Therapy and works across continents supervising PhD. students. She is a ‘Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist’ (ISMETA) and registered ‘Somatic Movement Dance Therapist (UKSMDT). \nAmanda publishes extensively through practice-as-research\, traversing areas such as experiential anatomy and physiology\, the spiritual elements in the healing process\, socio-cultural theory. Amanda is an Honorary Professor at ‘The Centre for Dance Research (C-dare). \nHer most recent book\, of which this course is based upon\, is Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-regulation and Co-regulation\, Intellect. Teaching Fees/Exchange/Investment\nOption 1: Standalone Course Level 1 (100 Hours)\n  \n\nEarly Bird: £995 (book by 31 October 2026)\nFull Fee: £1\,245 (from 1 November 2026)\nSecure your place with a £395 non-refundable deposit\n\nThe Level 1 course fee includes: \n\nAll live online Zoom training sessions (Modules 1 & 2)\nThe full 7-day in-person training at Rosehip Barn\, Cornwall\nDetailed course notes and reading materials\nAccess to the SMDT online learning community\nCertificate of Completion (100 hours\, IPHM certified)\n\nAccommodation and meals during the Cornwall intensive are not included. Details of local accommodation options are provided on booking BOOK THIS FOUNDATION COURSECancellations & Instalments \nInstalments: Payment by instalment may be available upon request. A non-refundable deposit secures your place on the course. All instalments must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course. \nCourse Cancellations: No refunds are given under any circumstances. If a student cancels a course within 21 days of the course start date they can either: \n\n\n 	Transfer their place to a colleague\, provided they meet any course prerequisites and the transfer is approved by The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts.\n 	Request a transfer to a future course of the same programme\, subject to availability and at the discretion of The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts.\n\nAll in-person courses require a sufficient number to run. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled by The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts due to insufficient numbers or circumstances beyond our control\, participants will be offered either: \n\n\n 	A full refund; or\n 	A transfer to an alternative course date.\nOption 2 :  Year 1 Professional Training Pathway 2027 (Levels 1 & 2 200 Hours)\n\n£1\,895 when booked together\nSecure your place with a £495 non-refundable deposit\n\nFor students wishing to commit to the first year of the professional training pathway\, Level 1 (foundation) and Level 2 (intermediate) can be booked together at a reduced fee. This option provides a seamless progression through the Foundation and Intermediate stages of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy training\, supporting the development of embodied knowledge\, facilitation skills\, and professional practice over 200 hours of study. \nBy securing both levels in advance\, students benefit from continuity of learning\, a cohesive training journey\, and a saving compared to booking each level separately. \nThe Year 1 Professional Pathway fees for 2027 include: \n\nAll live online Zoom training sessions for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nThe full 7-day in-person training at Rosehip Barn\, Cornwall for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nDetailed course notes and reading materials for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nAccess to the SMDT online learning community\nCertificate of Completion (200 hours\, IPHM certified) for Levels 1 & 2\n\nAccommodation and meals during the Cornwall intensives are not included. Details of local accommodation options are provided on booking \n  BOOK THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINNG PATHWAY YEAR 1TAKE THE PROGRESSION PATHWAYExplore the Professional Pathway Route in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy
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SUMMARY:Level 2 Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Course 2027 | Accredited Training
DESCRIPTION:Level 2  Accredited Training Course in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nLevel 2 The Spirit of the Soma Deepening Practice: Accredited 100-Hour Hybrid Training | Online & In-Person Cornwall.Certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) · In association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies UK & Éire (UKSMDT) \nLevel 2 is the second stage of a structured 500-hour professional training pathway in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, supporting students on a progressive journey towards professional recognition and registration eligibility. BOOK THIS LEVEL 2 COURSEBOOK THE PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYAbout this course\nAre you ready to deepen your somatic practice and integrate advanced skills in embodied facilitation\, spiritual inquiry\, and the moving imaginal realm? \nThe Level 2 Course in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy is a 100-hour accredited professional training — certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and in association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies United Kingdom & Eire (UKSMDT)\, — designed for therapists\, coaches\, healers\, movement practitioners\, teachers and freelancers who want to integrate trauma-informed\, evidence-based somatic movement principles into their work and begin a formal qualification in somatic movement therapy. \nApplied and adapted from the pioneering research and trainings of Dr. Amanda Williamson\, founder of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, and based on her book Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-Regulation & Co-Regulation\, this foundation training introduces the core principles of bottom-up somatic healing: self-regulation\, co-regulation\, the nervous system\, and the body's innate capacity to restore balance\, connection\, and wellbeing. \n Level 2 recognises that life experiences—particularly those that overwhelm our sense of safety\, connection\, belonging\, or meaning—can become reflected in the body's tissues\, movement patterns\, rhythms\, and unconscious ways of relating. Over time\, these experiences may diminish vitality\, restrict creativity\, disrupt connection to self\, and limit our capacity to engage fully with life. \nDrawing on somatic and Jungian psychology\, cranio-sacral movement principles\, therapeutic touch\, authentic movement\, and embodied spiritual inquiry\, this course explores how movement can support integration\, resilience\, meaning-making\, and a deeper experience of wholeness. \nThroughout the training\, you will develop the skills to listen to the body's subtle language\, attune to its deeper rhythms\, and work with movement\, sensation\, imagery\, symbolism\, and relationship as pathways for healing and transformation. \nBy integrating body\, psyche\, imagination\, and spirit\, you will learn to facilitate experiences that support greater fluidity\, creativity\, self-awareness\, and connection—helping clients access new possibilities for health\, meaning\, and embodied living. \n \n CONTACT USSee What our Students are Saying\nWhat is Somatic Movement Dance Therapy?\nSomatic Movement Dance Therapy (SMDT)\, coined and developed by Dr Amanda Williamson\, is a creative\, body-led\, bottom-up therapy\, rooted in the field of Somatics. \nIt offers pathways for self-regulation and co-regulation through embodied awareness\, creative movement\, sensory experience\, and relational presence. As a bottom-up approach\, SMDT works with the body's innate capacity for adaptation\, resilience\, healing\, and connection. Rooted in the somatic arts\, SMDT integrates Polyvagal theory\, experiential anatomy\, somatic psychology\, cranial-sacral movement\, eco-somatics\, Jungian psychology\, authentic movement\, movement meditation\, improvisation\, art therapy\, somatic touch\, and embodied spiritual inquiry into a coherent and integrative framework for practice. \nRecognised as a distinct professional discipline\, SMDT creates conditions for health and supports practitioners to work with nervous system regulation\, trauma recovery\, embodied self-awareness\, creativity\, chronic stress\, chronic pain\, and the restoration of connection to self\, others\, nature\, and the deeper dimensions of human experience. Is This Course Right For You?\nThis intermediate training is designed for graduates of Level 1 who wish to deepen their understanding of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy and expand their capacity to work with embodiment\, imagination\, symbolism\, relationship\, and transformation in professional practice. \nLevel 2 is particularly suited to: \n\n\n 	Somatic practitioners wishing to deepen their facilitation skills\, knowledge and therapeutic presence\n 	Therapists\, counsellors\, coaches\, and holistic practitioners seeking a more embodied and creative approach to working with clients\n 	Movement teachers\, dance practitioners\, and yoga teachers interested in the therapeutic application of movement\n 	Healthcare professionals exploring integrative and body-based approaches to wellbeing\n 	Graduates of Level 1 who wish to continue along the professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapy pathway\n\nThroughout the training\, you will be invited to work with movement\, touch\, imagery\, authentic movement\, cranio-sacral principles\, Jungian-informed approaches\, and embodied spiritual inquiry. The course places equal emphasis on personal embodiment\, professional development\, and facilitation skills. \nAs an intermediate-level training\, participants are expected to engage actively with both theoretical and experiential learning. You will be asked to reflect on your own process\, participate in group discussions and movement explorations\, undertake independent study\, and complete the required reading\, personal practice\, and assessment activities that contribute to the 100-hour certification. This is an experiential\, relational\, and immersive training. Attendance at all live online modules and the in-person retreat is an essential part of the learning journey. Participants are expected to attend all training sessions\, engage fully with the learning process\, and complete the required contact hours. Recorded sessions may be provided as a supplementary learning resource where appropriate\, but they do not replace live participation and cannot be used to make up missed contact hours. \nLevel 2 is designed for those who are ready to move beyond foundational concepts and develop greater confidence\, depth\, and artistry in their somatic movement practice—while continuing their journey towards professional training in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. CONTACT USSomatic Movement Dance Therapy Training: A Professional Pathway to Registration\n  \nLevel 2 Intermediate Training is available to students who have successfully completed the Level 1 Foundation Training. It is both an accredited 100-hour training in its own right and the second stage of a structured 500-hour professional pathway in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. \nAs a standalone qualification\, Level 2 offers 100 accredited hours of embodied professional training\, enabling practitioners to deepen their understanding of the inherent spirituality of somatics and explore how the fluid body\, archetypes\, symbolism\, imagination\, and the imaginal realm can be integrated into therapeutic practice. Students learn how to work with these dimensions experientially to create conditions for health\, healing\, meaning-making\, and transformation. \nThe training provides valuable continuing professional development (CPD) for therapists\, coaches\, movement practitioners\, educators\, and holistic professionals who wish to expand their embodied practice\, deepen their facilitation skills\, and cultivate greater confidence in working with the creative\, relational\, and psycho-spiritual dimensions of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. Level 1 Foundation Course Structure & Modules\nThe Level 2 Intermediate Course is delivered as a hybrid learning journey — combining live interactive online training and a 7-day in-person residential intensive in Cornwall\, supported by independent personal practice and reflective study. \nThis structure balances accessibility with the depth of embodied learning that somatic training requires. \n25 independent practice hours\, plus reading and practical assessments will be required. Module 1: Cranial-Sacral Movement\nCurriculum HighlightsModule 1: Introduction to the Fluid Body: Cranial Sacral Movement \nDate: 10th & 11th July 2027 Interactive Online  Training \nIn this module\, you will explore the vital role of the fluid body in the therapeutic space\, with a focus on trauma recovery\, somatic sensitivity\, and spiritual development. You will learn to attune to the body’s natural tide-like movements\, including the subtle flow of cerebrospinal fluid and its impact on the wider fluid matrix of the body. Through experiential somatic practices\, you will cultivate a sense-perception of internal flow\, alignment\, and midline awareness—essential for restoring coherence\, safety\, and connection. Each fluid in the body holds unique qualities that can be sensed and expressed through movement and touch\, opening pathways for healing and transformation. Module 2: Lymphatic & Fascial Health\nCurriculum HighlightsModule 2: Soft-tissue rolling: Lymphatic & Fascial Health \nDate: 7th & 8th August 2027 Interactive Online Training \nIn this module\, you will explore the relationships between movement\, soft tissue release\, and the health of the lymphatic and fascial systems. You will learn how to support tissue hydration\, lymphatic flow\, and fascial elasticity—key components in restoring resilience\, reducing stagnation\, and supporting emotional release and trauma integration. \nThrough embodied movement\, guided touch\, and experiential anatomy\, you will deepen your understanding of the lymphatic system as a key detoxification and immune support network\, and fascia as the body’s living web of communication\, structure\, and memory. These practices will support your ability to work with stuck\, bound\, or dense areas of tissue—inviting softness\, mobility\, and cellular renewal. Modules 3 & 4: 7-Day In-Person Immersive Residential & Assessments\nModules 3 & 4 — 7-Day In-Person Immersive Residential \nDate: 17th-23th September 2027 \nLocation: Rosehip Barn\, St Clether\, Launceston\, Cornwall PL15 8QN \nThe seven-day residential forms the experiential heart of the Intermediate Training. Set within the wild landscape of North Cornwall\, this immersive week deepens and integrates learning from the online modules through sustained embodied practice\, relational learning\, creative exploration\, facilitation training\, reflection\, and assessment. \nThe Spirituality of Somatics and Moving the Imaginal curricula (Modules 3 and 4) are integrated into the in-person residential\, deepening your capacity to work with the spiritual\, imaginal\, creative\, and transformational dimensions of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. Participants will receive preparatory study materials and training notes before attending\, enabling valuable in-person time to focus on embodied exploration\, authentic movement\, active imagination\, improvisation\, peer facilitation\, feedback\, and integration. \nThroughout the week\, participants will move\, witness\, facilitate\, reflect\, and deepen their confidence in working with symbolism\, archetypes\, imagination\, spirituality\, and the body's innate wisdom within a supportive learning community. \n \n(WE ADVISE BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION WHEN YOU BOOK THE COURSE). (Accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee. Details of nearby accommodation options will be shared on booking.) BOOK THIS COURSEModule 3: The Spirituality of Somatics\nModule 3: The Spirituality of Somatics \n\nExploring the sacred and contemplative dimensions of somatic practice\nBuddhism\, Animism\, Ayurveda\, and East-Asian inspired embodied philosophies\nMatrifocal values\, feminine wisdom\, and cyclical ways of knowing\nThe body as a vessel of consciousness\, memory\, and spirit\nEco-somatics and relationship with the more-than-human world\nIntegrating the sacred and secular in contemporary practice\nDeveloping improvisational and relational skills through movement\nHolding space for spiritual embodiment within Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nModule 4: Moving the Imaginal & Integration & Assessments\nModule 4: Moving the Imaginal & Integration \n\n\n 	Carl Jung's concept of active imagination\n 	The archetype of the Self and the journey towards wholeness\n 	Authentic Movement and the imaginal realm\n 	Movement as a bridge between conscious and unconscious experience\n 	Archetypes\, symbolism\, and personal myth-making\n 	Accessing and facilitating imaginal movement processes\n 	Embodied approaches to healing\, integration\, and transformation\n 	Improvisation as a therapeutic and creative practice\n 	Peer facilitation and formative assessment\n 	Integration of learning across the Intermediate Training\n 	Embodying the spiritual\, somatic\, and therapeutic dimensions of practice\nAccreditation & Professional Recognition\nThe Level 2 Intermediate Course is: \n\nCertified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)\nOffered in association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies UK & Éire (UKSMDT)\nStructured in alignment with UKSMDT & ISMETA's international guidelines for somatic movement education and therapy training\n\nOn successful completion\, students receive a Certificate of Completion (100 hours\, Level 2 Intermediate in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy)\, which can be used as evidence of CPD and as the formal entry qualification to Level 3 of this professional training pathway. (Accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee. Details of nearby accommodation options will be shared on booking.) BOOK THIS COURSEMeet Your Teacher & The Founder of the Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nVanessa Tucker and Amanda Williamson set the intention to make Somatic Movement Dance Therapy more accessible\, while maintaining a high professional standard. \n\n\nIn response to the growing demand for embodied\, trauma-informed approaches\, they recognised that most professional trainings span over two years and cost £8\,000 or more\, placing them out of reach for many. To address this\, they developed a flexible three-level training pathway: \nLevel 1 (100 hours) can be taken as a standalone accredited course\, or followed by Level 2 (100 hours) and Level 3 (300 hours)\, completing the 500 hours required for eligibility to apply for professional registration. This structure offers both accessibility and depth\, making high-quality professional training more available to those committed to supporting healing and transformation in their communities\, while honouring the rigorous standards\, breadth of knowledge\, and depth of practice required within the field of Somatic Movement Education. Vanessa Tucker is a registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMETA)  and a registered Somatic Movement Dance Therapist (UKSMDT) with over 30 years of experience in the healing arts. She created the 3 Level structure in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, alongside Dr. Amanda Williamson\, offering creative and transformative learning experiences for working with trauma\, deepening practice\, refining skills\, reconnecting with the innate wisdom of the body and coming home to ourselves. Through her courses\, retreats\, women's empowerment work and private healing practice\, Vanessa has supported countless individuals on their journey toward health\, wholeness and empowerment. Drawing from a rich background in expressive arts\, education\, psychology\, theatre as therapy\, meditation\, energy healing\, clinical hypnotherapy\, NLP\, therapeutic shamanism\, trauma recovery\, and somatic movement dance therapy\, she brings an integrative and multidimensional approach to her healing\, teaching and facilitation. \nA lifelong artist of the soul\, Vanessa is deeply devoted to the healing of the Earth and the awakening of the human spirit. Her work is rooted in a heartfelt commitment to meaningful healing\, personal empowerment\, and the creation of compassionate\, interconnected communities—spaces where all of life is honoured\, and every being has the chance to flourish. Dr. Amanda Williamson is the founder of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. \nAmanda works with a wide range of people experiencing back pain\, joint pain\, grief\, migraines\, addiction\, stress\, anxiety and depression\, as well as people with no specific conditions\, but feeling isolated\, low and disconnected. \nShe is one of the pioneers in the field of Somatic Movement Education & Therapy and works across continents supervising PhD. students. She is a ‘Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist’ (ISMETA) and registered ‘Somatic Movement Dance Therapist (UKSMDT). \nAmanda publishes extensively through practice-as-research\, traversing areas such as experiential anatomy and physiology\, the spiritual elements in the healing process\, socio-cultural theory. Amanda is an Honorary Professor at ‘The Centre for Dance Research (C-dare). \nHer most recent book\, of which this course is based upon\, is Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-regulation and Co-regulation\, Intellect. Teaching Fees/Exchange/Investment\nOption 1: Standalone Course Level 2 (100 Hours)\n\n 	Fee: £1\,195\n 	Secure your place with a £395 non-refundable deposit\n\nThe Level 2 course fee includes: \n\n\n 	All live online Zoom training sessions (Modules 1 & 2)\n 	The full 7-day in-person training at Rosehip Barn\, Cornwall\n 	Detailed course notes and reading materials\n 	Access to the SMDT online learning community\n 	Certificate of Completion (100 hours\, IPHM certified)\n\nAccommodation and meals during the Cornwall intensive are not included. Details of local accommodation options are provided on booking ENROLL NOWInstalments & Cancellations\nInstalments: Payment by instalment may be available upon request. A non-refundable deposit secures your place on the course. All instalments must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course. \nCourse Cancellations: No refunds are given under any circumstances. If a student cancels a course within 21 days of the course start date they can either: \n\n\n 	Transfer their place to a colleague\, provided they meet any course prerequisites and the transfer is approved by The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts.\n 	Request a transfer to a future course of the same programme\, subject to availability and at the discretion of The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts.\n\nAll in-person courses require a sufficient number to run. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled by The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts due to insufficient numbers or circumstances beyond our control\, participants will be offered either: \n\n\n 	A full refund; or\n 	A transfer to an alternative course date.\nOption 2 :  Year 1 Professional Training Pathway 2027 (Levels 1 & 2 200 Hours)\n\n£1\,895 when booked together\nSecure your place with a £495 non-refundable deposit\n\nFor students wishing to commit to the first year of the professional training pathway\, Level 1 (foundation) and Level 2 (intermediate) can be booked together at a reduced fee. This option provides a seamless progression through the Foundation and Intermediate stages of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy training\, supporting the development of embodied knowledge\, facilitation skills\, and professional practice over 200 hours of study. \nBy securing both levels in advance\, students benefit from continuity of learning\, a cohesive training journey\, and a saving compared to booking each level separately. \nThe Year 1 Professional Pathway fees for 2027 include: \n\nAll live online Zoom training sessions for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nThe full 7-day in-person training at Rosehip Barn\, Cornwall for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nDetailed course notes and reading materials for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nAccess to the SMDT online learning community\nCertificate of Completion (200 hours\, IPHM certified) for Levels 1 & 2\n\nAccommodation and meals during the Cornwall intensives are not included. Details of local accommodation options are provided on booking \n  BOOK THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINNG PATHWAY YEAR 1TAKE THE PROGRESSION PATHWAYExplore the Professional Pathway Route in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy
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SUMMARY:Level 3 Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Professional Training Course 2028
DESCRIPTION:LEVEL 3  Professional Training in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy 2028 (YEAR 2 300 HOURS)\nConnection to Body\, Breath\, Earth & Community\nBecome a Professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapist. The Route to Registration.\n Level 3: Accredited 300-Hour Hybrid Training | Online & In-Person Cornwall. Year 2 of the Professional Practice Pathway.\nCertified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) · In association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies UK & Éire (UKSMDT)  \nThis course is the final step on a structured 500 hour professional pathway to becoming eligible to apply for registered status as a Somatic Movement Dance Therapist. ENROLL FOR YEAR 2 2028 PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYENROLL FOR YEAR 1 2027 PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYAbout this course\nLevel 3 focuses on the integration\, embodiment\, and professional application of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. Students are supported to bring their learning into the wider community by facilitating a community-based movement group and working with two individual clients within their geographical area. This provides opportunities to develop confidence\, experience\, and professional competence while widening access to somatic movement practices. \nThroughout the year\, students revisit\, deepen\, and synthesise knowledge from across the training pathway\, exploring the understanding that health is not a fixed state to be achieved\, but an ongoing process that can be supported and nurtured through embodied awareness\, relationship\, creativity\, and daily self-regulatory practice. \nLevel 3 also supports the development of students as somatic movement artists\, facilitators\, and practitioners. Through supervised practice\, reflective enquiry\, community engagement\, and continued experiential exploration\, learning is revisited in cyclical and spiralling ways\, allowing somatic wisdom to settle more deeply into the whole person and emerge with greater authenticity\, skill\, and confidence in practice. The Level 3 Foundation Course in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy is a 300-hour accredited professional training — certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and in association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies United Kingdom & Eire (UKSMDT). It is designed for qualified and experienced practitioners who have completed the 100-hour Foundation Course (or equivalent) and Level 2 100-hour Intermediate training (or equivalent)\, and who wish to refine their facilitation skills and expand their work into community and professional practice contexts. \nApplied and adapted from the pioneering research and trainings of Dr. Amanda Williamson\, founder of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, and based on her book Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-Regulation & Co-Regulation. CONTACT USSee What our Students are Saying\nWhat is Somatic Movement Dance Therapy?\nSomatic Movement Dance Therapy (SMDT)\, coined and developed by Dr Amanda Williamson\, is a creative\, body-led\, bottom-up therapy\, rooted in the field of Somatics. \nIt offers pathways for self-regulation and co-regulation through embodied awareness\, creative movement\, sensory experience\, and relational presence. As a bottom-up approach\, SMDT works with the body's innate capacity for adaptation\, resilience\, healing\, and connection. Rooted in the somatic arts\, SMDT integrates Polyvagal theory\, experiential anatomy\, somatic psychology\, cranial-sacral movement\, eco-somatics\, Jungian psychology\, authentic movement\, movement meditation\, improvisation\, art therapy\, somatic touch\, and embodied spiritual inquiry into a coherent and integrative framework for practice. \nRecognised as a distinct professional discipline\, SMDT creates conditions for health and supports practitioners to work with nervous system regulation\, trauma recovery\, embodied self-awareness\, creativity\, chronic stress\, chronic pain\, and the restoration of connection to self\, others\, nature\, and the deeper dimensions of human experience. Is This Course Right For You?\nLevel 3 forms Year 2 of the 500-hour Professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Training Pathway and is designed for students who have successfully completed Levels 1 and 2 (Year 1). \nThis level is particularly suited to those who: \n\n\n 	Wish to complete the 500-hour professional training pathway\n 	Are working towards the hours required to become eligible to apply for professional registration with the UKSMDT and recognition through ISMETA\n 	Are ready to bring their learning into community settings through group facilitation and supervised client work\n 	Wish to deepen their confidence\, competence\, and professional identity as Somatic Movement Dance Therapy practitioners\n 	Are committed to ongoing personal practice\, reflective enquiry\, supervision\, and professional development\n\nLevel 3 requires a greater degree of independence\, self-direction\, and professional responsibility than previous levels. Students are expected to engage fully in supervised practice\, facilitate a community movement group\, work with individual clients\, participate in peer support and supervision\, and maintain a consistent personal practice throughout the year. \nAs the second year and final stage of the professional pathway\, the emphasis shifts from learning and practising skills to integrating and applying them within real-world contexts. Students revisit and synthesise learning from across the training\, allowing somatic knowledge\, embodied wisdom\, and professional competence to deepen through experience\, reflection\, community engagement\, and practice. Attendance at all live training sessions\, supervision groups\, community practice requirements\, and assessment components is required. Recorded sessions may be provided as supplementary learning resources where appropriate but cannot replace required contact hours or supervised practice requirements.CONTACT USSomatic Movement Dance Therapy Training: A Professional Pathway to Registration\nLevel 3 is the final stage of the 500-hour Professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Training Pathway. Upon successful completion\, students will have completed 300 accredited hours at Enhanced Practitioner Level and the full 500-hour professional training route. \nGraduates receive a formally recognised qualification and IPHM certification\, reflecting extended training in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, supervised practice\, community facilitation\, and professional development. \nHaving successfully completed Levels 1\, 2\, and 3\, graduates are eligible to apply for professional registration with UKSMDT and ISMETA\, the leading UK and international regulatory bodies for somatic movement education and therapy. \nThe full pathway is structured in alignment with the professional registration requirements of both UKSMDT and ISMETA\, including requirements for embodied learning\, ethical practice\, assessment\, supervision\, and hybrid delivery. Course Structure & Modules\nLevel 3 is organised into two interrelated modules that support the transition into professional practice. Learning unfolds through a process of revisiting\, integrating\, applying\, and embodying knowledge gained throughout Levels 1 and 2\, allowing students to deepen their understanding through lived experience rather than linear accumulation. \nThe training combines live online learning\, in-person intensive training\, supervised community practice\, personal practice\, reading\, and reflective study. This blended structure enables students to continue developing professionally while bringing their learning into real-world contexts within their own communities. \nAcross the entire full 500-hour Professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Training Pathway\, approximately 30% of training hours are completed in person and approximately 70% are delivered through live\, interactive online learning. This distribution sits comfortably within current mixed-format training guidelines recognised by both UKSMDT and ISMETA. Module 1: Contemplative and Integrative Learning\nStaff-led | Online & In-person | See 2028 Calendar Dates below \nThis module is an integrative module that revisits key areas offered in Level 1 and Level 2\, with the aim of synthesising course content and layering knowledge. Students are required to attend one in-person seven-day intensive\, in Cornwall\, which forms the embodied heart of this module. \nThe module provides time to hone facilitation skills in key areas including: \n\n\n 	body–mind health\n 	movement meditations\n 	slow-time and community health\n 	gravity\, breath\, heart and earthing\n 	cranio-sacral movement\n 	somatic touch within clear ethical frameworks\n 	matrifocal spiritualities\, principles\, values and processes\n 	key dyadic and group facilitation skills\n\nThe module provides time for revisiting\, layering\, reflecting\, contemplating and integrating somatic knowledge\, allowing learning to settle through repeated embodied experience. \nDelivery includes: \n\n\n 	live online training weekends\n 	one seven-day in-person residential intensive\n\nThe seven-day in-person training in Cornwall forms the embodied core of Module 1\, offering sustained time for deepening presence\, relational awareness\, and facilitation capacity within a shared learning environment. (Accommodation and food are not included.) Module 2: Slow-Time Community Health\nStaff-led | Online & In-person | See 2028 Calendar Dates Below \nModule 2 supports students to bring their learning into real-world practice contexts\, facilitating somatic movement and dance therapy within their local communities and in private practice settings. \nThis module includes: \n\n\n 	a 100-hour Community & Practice component\, completed locally\n 	live online supervision and integration weekends\n 	reflective documentation and practice-as-research\n 	preparation for final presentation and assessment in-person weekend\n\nStudents work with participants from their local communities\, gathering reflective data and integrating learning from across Levels 1\, 2 and Module 1 of Level 3. \nStudents will present their findings at the in-person weekend in Cornwall. \nThe Venue address for in-person training: Rosehip Barn\, St Clether\, Launceston PL15 8QN\, UK \nFinal Assessment & International Student Access \nThe final in-person assessment weekend provides an opportunity for students to share and present their learning\, reflective documentation\, and practice-based findings within a witnessed and supported professional context. This long weekend forms part of the assessment and integration process for Level 3. \nTime-zone note for international studentsAll live online training sessions are scheduled in UK time (GMT/BST). International students are responsible for attending live sessions in their local time zone. Where appropriate\, recordings of online teaching sessions will be made available to support integration and review; however\, live attendance is expected for all interactive and experiential components. In-Person Venue Information & Dates\nMODULE 1: In-Person 7-day Immersive Residential \nDate: 13th-19th May 2028  \nMODULE 2: In-Person 3-day & Graduation & Presentation \nDate: 20th-22th October 2028  \nLocation: Rosehip Barn\, St Clether\, Launceston\, Cornwall PL15 8QN \nThe seven-day residential intensive forms the embodied heart of Level 3 and provides a dedicated space for integration\, advanced facilitation practice\, supervision\, assessment\, and professional development. \nSet within the wild landscape of North Cornwall\, this immersive week invites students to revisit and synthesise learning from across Levels 1\, 2\, and Level 3\, deepening their understanding through sustained embodied practice\, relational learning\, movement exploration\, reflection\, and community living. \nThroughout the intensive\, students will refine their facilitation skills\, strengthen their professional identity\, participate in supervised practice\, and engage in assessment activities that support progression towards professional registration pathways. The residential also provides valuable opportunities for peer learning\, witnessing\, feedback\, collaborative enquiry\, and the further development of embodied presence as a practitioner. \nAs the experiential core of Module 1\, the residential supports the integration of key themes including body–mind health\, movement meditation\, gravity\, breath\, heart and earthing\, cranio-sacral movement\, somatic touch\, matrifocal values and principles\, community health\, and advanced facilitation skills. \nAttendance at the seven-day intensive is a mandatory component of the training and forms an essential part of the in-person learning hours required within the 500-hour professional pathway. \n(WE ADVISE BOOKING YOUR ACCOMMODATION WHEN YOU BOOK THE COURSE). (Accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee. Details of nearby accommodation options will be shared on booking.) BOOK THIS COURSETwo Year Professional Pathway 2027 -2028 Calendar\nLevel 3 Year Dates\nModule 1: Integration\, Embodiment & Advanced Facilitation\nWeekend 1 (Online)\n11th–12th March 2028 \nWeekend 2 (Online)\n8th–9th April 2028 \nSeven-Day Intensive (In-Person)\n13th–19th May 2028 \nWeekend 3 (Online)\n10th–11th June 2028 \n\nModule 2: Community Practice\, Supervision & Professional Integration\nCommunity & Practice Placement\nJune–September 2028 \nWeekend 4 (Online)\n9th–10th September 2028 \nWeekend 5 (Online)\n30th September–1st October 2028 \nFinal Presentations\, Assessment & Graduation (In-Person)\n20th–22nd October 2028 Accreditation & Professional Recognition\nThe Level 3 Enhanced Practitioner Training is: \n\n\n 	Certified by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)\n 	Offered in association with The Association for Somatic Movement Dance Therapies UK & Éire (UKSMDT)\n 	Structured in alignment with UKSMDT and ISMETA's international guidelines for Somatic Movement Education and Therapy training\n 	The final stage of the 500-hour Professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Training Pathway\n\nOn successful completion\, students receive a Certificate of Completion (300 hours\, Level 3 Enhanced Practitioner Training in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy). Together with Levels 1 and 2\, this completes the full 500-hour professional training pathway and provides the training hours required to become eligible to apply for professional registration with UKSMDT and professional recognition through ISMETA.COMPLETE YOUR PROFESSIONAL TRAININGMeet Your Teacher & The Founder of the Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\nVanessa Tucker and Amanda Williamson set the intention to make Somatic Movement Dance Therapy more accessible\, while maintaining a high professional standard. \n\n\nIn response to the growing demand for embodied\, trauma-informed approaches\, they recognised that most professional trainings span over two years and cost around  £8\,000 upwards\, placing them out of reach for many. To address this\, they developed a flexible three-level training pathway: \nLevel 1 (100 hours) be taken as a standalone course\, or followed by Level 2 (100 hours) and Level 3 (300 hours)\, which completes the 500 hours required for professional registration. This structure ensures both accessibility and depth\, making this vital work more available to those committed to healing and transformation in their communities. Vanessa Tucker is a registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMETA)  and a registered Somatic Movement Dance Therapist (UKSMDT) with over 30 years of experience in the healing arts. She created the 3 Level structure in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy\, alongside Dr. Amanda Williamson\, offering creative and transformative learning experiences for working with trauma\, deepening practice\, refining skills\, reconnecting with the innate wisdom of the body and coming home to ourselves. Through her courses\, retreats\, women's empowerment work and private healing practice\, Vanessa has supported countless individuals on their journey toward health\, wholeness and empowerment. Drawing from a rich background in expressive arts\, education\, psychology\, theatre as therapy\, meditation\, energy healing\, clinical hypnotherapy\, NLP\, therapeutic shamanism\, trauma recovery\, and somatic movement dance therapy\, she brings an integrative and multidimensional approach to her healing\, teaching and facilitation. \nA lifelong artist of the soul\, Vanessa is deeply devoted to the healing of the Earth and the awakening of the human spirit. Her work is rooted in a heartfelt commitment to meaningful healing\, personal empowerment\, and the creation of compassionate\, interconnected communities—spaces where all of life is honoured\, and every being has the chance to flourish. Dr. Amanda Williamson is the founder of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy. \nAmanda works with a wide range of people experiencing back pain\, joint pain\, grief\, migraines\, addiction\, stress\, anxiety and depression\, as well as people with no specific conditions\, but feeling isolated\, low and disconnected. \nShe is one of the pioneers in the field of Somatic Movement Education & Therapy and works across continents supervising PhD. students. She is a ‘Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist’ (ISMETA) and registered ‘Somatic Movement Dance Therapist (UKSMDT). \nAmanda publishes extensively through practice-as-research\, traversing areas such as experiential anatomy and physiology\, the spiritual elements in the healing process\, socio-cultural theory. Amanda is an Honorary Professor at ‘The Centre for Dance Research (C-dare). \nHer most recent book\, of which this course is based upon\, is Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-regulation and Co-regulation\, Intellect. Teaching Fees/Exchange/Investment\nYear 1: Professional Training Pathway 2027 (Levels 1 & 2 200 Hours)\n\n£1\,895 when booked together\nSecure your place with a £495 non-refundable deposit\n\nFor students wishing to commit to Year 1 of the professional training pathway\, Level 1 (foundation) and Level 2 (intermediate) can be booked together at a reduced fee. This option provides a seamless progression through the Foundation and Intermediate stages of Somatic Movement Dance Therapy training\, supporting the development of embodied knowledge\, facilitation skills\, and professional practice over 200 hours of study. \nBy securing both levels in advance\, students benefit from continuity of learning\, a cohesive training journey\, and a saving compared to booking each level separately. \nThe Year 1 Professional Pathway fees for 2027 include: \n\nAll live online Zoom training sessions for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nThe full 7-day in-person training at Rosehip Barn\, Cornwall for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nDetailed course notes and reading materials for Levels 1 & 2 2027\nAccess to the SMDT online learning community\nCertificate of Completion (200 hours\, IPHM certified) for Levels 1 & 2\n\nAccommodation and meals during the Cornwall intensives are not included. Details of local accommodation options are provided on booking BOOK THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINNG PATHWAY YEAR 1Cancellations & Instalments \nInstalments: Payment by instalment may be available upon request. A non-refundable deposit secures your place on the course. All instalments must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course. \nCourse Cancellations: No refunds are given under any circumstances. If a student cancels a course within 21 days of the course start date they can either: \n\nTransfer their place to a colleague\, provided they meet any course prerequisites and the transfer is approved by The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts.\nRequest a transfer to a future course of the same programme\, subject to availability and at the discretion of The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts.\n\nAll in-person courses require a sufficient number to run. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled by The Centre for Somatic & Healing Arts due to insufficient numbers or circumstances beyond our control\, participants will be offered either: \n\nA full refund; or\nA transfer to an alternative course date.\nYear 2 :Professional Training Pathway 2028 (Level 3 300 Hours)\nEarly Bird: £2\,395 (available until 1st September 2027)Full Fee: £2\,695 \nSecure your place with a £495 non-refundable deposit \nLevel 3 forms Year 2 of the 500-hour Professional Somatic Movement Dance Therapy Training Pathway and represents the final stage of professional training before applying for registration pathways with UKSMDT and ISMETA. \n\nThe Level 3 fees include: \n\nAll live online training weekends throughout 2028\nThe full seven-day in-person training at Rosehip Barn\, Cornwall\nThe final three-day in-person assessment\, presentation\, and graduation weekend\nOngoing supervision and integration sessions\nAccess to the SMDT online learning community\nDetailed course notes\, reading materials\, and learning resources\nCertificate of Completion (300 hours\, IPHM certified) upon successful completion\n\nPlease Note: Accommodation and meals during the Cornwall intensives are not included. Details of local accommodation options are provided on booking \n  BOOK THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINNG PATHWAY YEAR 2TAKE THE PROGRESSION PATHWAYExplore the Professional Pathway Route in Somatic Movement Dance Therapy
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