The Azul Teacher Training is articulated into two modules Apprenticeship and Certification followed by periods of Mentoring. After each module trainees meet with Amara and other Azul teachers, both individually and as a group to receive support in bringing the Azul Spiral into their lives.
Trainees also need to complete the Azul Trilogy – a series of three retreats designed to provide trainees with the necessary foundational work required to become an Azul teacher.
The Azul Trilogy is the personal development portion of the program while the Apprenticeship and Certification modules are the professional training and require an application. All Trilogy and Training modules are led by Amara Pagano.
This module provides focused attention on the embodiment of the Azul Spiral and takes participants through an in-depth exploration of the guiding principles of the Azul. In addition, participants learn how to organize music, create playlists and build basic spirals and how to hold space for movement.
Upon completion, Apprentices are provided with tools and guidance to hold introductory Azul movement classes and enter the Azul Mentoring Program. As part of this program, Apprentices are supported by Amara and the School of Azul in monthly meetings for the period between the Apprenticeship and Certification modules. In addition, there is peer mentorship support from other certified Azul Teachers.
The Azul Mentoring Program is individually tailored, and is designed to incorporate the embodiment and practice of Azul and the components of the Azul Spiral into one’s life.
Apprentices have the choice to attend Certification and finish the program in the same year, or the following year.
The Certification module focuses on preparing Apprentices to form class content and teach Azul movement classes. During this training module, participants have the opportunity to deepen their understanding and embodiment of the principles of the Azul Spiral. Trainees also receive guidance in aligning with their higher purpose as teachers and leaders.
Upon completion of Module Two and the Azul Trilogy -that is a requisite for certification- trainees receive the Azul Teacher Certification and are qualified to teach Azul movement classes. They will also receive continued support for an additional 6-month mentoring period.
As an additional benefit, both Apprentices and Certified Teachers have ongoing access to the School Membership Site, which contains valuable marketing, administrative and informational tools and resources designed to support the practical application of the Azul principals and methodology in a professional setting.
Apprenticeship Part One follows the Embodiment Training both in January and April and will be limited to 30 participants. In Part One you will take another step in understanding the underlying principles and philosophy that support the path of Azul as well as receive individual attention on your embodiment. A significant amount of time will be devoted to the practice of “seeing” the body and Amara’s guidance as to where you can focus to deepen your embodiment. You will also receive training on how to hold space for movement and putting together a playlist. This will include developing your music library, categorizing music and creating a basic spiral.
Apprenticeship Part Two will take place in Assisi Italy at the beloved Le Torracce Center and be streamed Online giving you the choice of how to participate. In this portion you receive the next layer of understanding and embodiment of the Azul Spiral and take another step in learning how to create movement experiences. There is a also further attention given to individual embodiment and personal feedback from Amara.
The Azul Mentoring Program has two components. In the Weekly Mentoring you will have the opportunity to offer a practice class and receive support and feedback. The Monthly Mentoring is individually tailored and designed to incorporate the components of the Azul Spiral into one’s life. The program also supports Apprentices in beginning to offer holding space classes.
It’s the most powerful training of any kind I’ve ever taken. Brilliantly organized, a lot of valuable content, delivered in such a way that it served my personal healing and embodiment while preparing me very well to teach. Catherine, USA
The experience of the training can only be described in uppercase words: INCREDIBLE, INTENSE, EXCITING, VIBRANT, DEEP, WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL. It has been a deep and intense journey into myself… Anyone who wants to find themselves, this is the place and practice. I can return to my community feeling alive, happy and confident. Lucia, Argentina
The Teacher Training is a mutual commitment and investment. On your part, it includes fulfilling the requisites, attending the three Trilogy retreats and the Embodiment training and actively participating in the two Training Modules and Mentoring program.
On our part, it includes the ongoing support provided by the Azul Team and my personal investment in you and your education, learning, life and personal evolution. My intention is to mentor you in becoming an amazing facilitator and an inspiration for others.
Amara
Through the School of Azul, we offer a pathway of training to share the possibility of awakening love in your communities, utilizing movement as a vehicle. If you are considering the Azul teacher path to expand your personal and professional horizon, it is important to adequately prepare and demonstrate a deep understanding of the foundational work through the following live or online workshops:
The Training is designed for all those who wish to teach Azul classes and workshops and would like to build a local dance community.
The Training is also designed for movement teachers interested in expanding their horizons, for therapists who desire to incorporate movement into their practice, and for anyone interested in deepening their personal growth through the path of Azul .
Module One* $2,950 (2,550 Euro)
(includes Apprentice Mentoring Program)
Module Two* $3,450 (2,950 Euro)
(includes Teaching Mentoring Program)
Full Training* $5,750 (€4,950 Euro)
(when registering for both modules together)
Payment plans available
*Tuition only. Meals and accommodation not included for residential parts of the training.
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The Azul Teacher Training gave me hands-on tools I’ve experienced in my own body first. I experienced learning by dancing in a safe, supported and loving space and enjoyed being with an international group of like-minded people with big, open hearts.
Katja Hofmann, Australia
The training was absolutely the best dancing and connection I’ve ever done…
Another part of the training is the use of technology and making playlists, working with the music itself. As a”non-techie” I learned SO much. Each person compiled a play list and offered a warm up session to the group. Everyone helped everyone else! The teacher training component gave us an excellent foundation to “go forth. Karen Holmes, PA, USA
Azul is a very deep, powerful, spiritual and healing bodywork and as such it is very much needed in the world and I think it could be used in combination with many other healing professions. Gudrun, Germany
Training offers a path of personal growth, understanding of technique and embodiment of the Azul Spiral as well as support in bringing Azul to the community. Since I started the training I feel so much alive, my whole body it breathing. Stefan, Switzerland
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