What is D.F.T.S. CERTIFICATION

Suzy Swearingen and Kristi Krueger , D. F. T. S. State Certified Instructors
with Stefanie Masters C.L.M.T., R.Y. T. Owner and Director of D.F.T.S.

Dance for The Soul (D.F.T.S.), Belly Dance Teacher Training Certification is the first ever State approved belly dance teaching Certification Program. This method is founded in the Masters Format of Health, Healing and LivingTM created by Stefanie Masters.

D. F. T. S. teacher training is a 15-month certification program required 210 class room contact hours and an additional 45 plus hours of non-contact homework time. Private practice and two years Experience of Belly dance considered necessary to enter the program.

20 contact hours with Marci Tousey, an Experienced, and Registered Yoga Instructor to study yoga and Authentic Teaching as a witness.

10 hours yearly with Red Cross for CPR renewal or

Biennial renewal with American Heart Association

Fist aid certification need with biennial renewal

Become an AED Automated External Defibrillation Operator

180 contact hours with Stefanie Masters include learning The Masters DFTS Format ™/Lecture, DFTS Ethics & Philosophy, History & Evolution of Dance.

Teaching Methodology, Class Design, Leadership & Communication

Anatomy, Physiology & Fitness Basics for Dance Instructors

Healing with Dance & Holistic Health Modalities

Theory of the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection

Special Populations such as elderly, injured, pregnancy & Modifications

Beginning and Intermediate Belly Dance Technique.

Personal Practice, Lifestyle, Goal Setting & Fitness

Advanced Belly Dance Technique & Props such as sword and veil

Middle Eastern Rhythms, Music Theory, Zillar, Drums & Choreography
Study of Business, Advertising and Safety

To graduate the completion and passing of

Monthly homework assignments and exams

A Practical Final Evaluation

A Final written exam

Have Insurance and other certifications

Public Performance displaying use of learned skills, philosophy, and ability.

Masters Method D.F.T.S. philosophy encompasses the belief that through breath, posture and dance technique we can eliminate negative behaviors and thought patterns.  Creating a sense of dignity in the body and mind, leading to self respect, confidence, self love, acceptance, understanding your purpose, feeling connected to your family and community and ultimately leading you to success in all things!

Being a teacher is so much more than understanding how to breakdown a movement, or designing a class structure. A true teacher has the ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their highest potential in life.

More information at DanceForTheSoul.com