If you love dance and shamanism
this is the perfect journey for you!
Learn to facilitate Trance Dance rituals
safely and consciously, and join the movement
of Trance Dance Presenters!
Fill out the form to apply for the training!
The number of participants is limited to ensure
dedicated attention and the highest quality of training.
A brief preliminary telephone interview is required to join the training.
The Training
The Trance Dance Presenters Training is a program that will enable you to facilitate Trance Dance rituals safely and consciously, experience the state of trance, understand
its spiritual aspects, and undergo a profound process of inner transformation firsthand, awakening your vitality.
During the program
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You will learn how to lead 3-hour trance dance rituals.
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You will experience various contemporary shamanic rituals: different types of trance dance, encounters with animal spirits, shamanic journeys, soul retrieval, and more.
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You will dance extensively, experiencing music and sounds from the seven continents designed to awaken your vital energy and ancient memories.
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You will practice various shamanic breathing patterns aimed at generating energy and naturally altering your state of consciousness.
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You will understand the use and significance of objects employed during rituals (herbs, drums, power objects, etc.).
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You will delve into practical and technical aspects, such as selecting the ritual space, managing the sound system, mixing tracks, and more.
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Marco
I knew it would be a transformative experience for me, both personally and professionally. I learned how to lead a ritual step by step, and this gives me the confidence to incorporate it into my work.
Anna
The training showed me that being a facilitator is not about playing a role, but about knowing how to be with the group authentically.
Kalesh
Not only did I experience trance dance, but I also received materials, music, and support that make it easy to share this journey with others.
What's Included
The resources, tools, and support dedicated to you
during and after the training include:
Manual
4 Days
4 days of training with Apurva
and his staff.
Exclusive Network
Access to an exclusive network
of presenters active worldwide.
A Manual on Trance Dance
and its conduciton
to deepen your knowledge.
Official Website
Visibility for your events and yourself on the official Trance Dance website (visit it at this link).
Support & Feedback
Music
Various playlists specifically tailored to the practice of presenting Trance Dance rituals.
Diploma
The training completion diploma
and certification
to facilitate rituals
Support and feedback for your first events from Apurva and the staff.
“Our shamanic ancestors used Trance Dance as a tool for transformation and to open themselves to inner ecstasy.
By moving your body freely to the rhythm of the drums
and breathing, you will slip into a state of ecstatic—
and completely natural—consciousness, expanding your perception,
stretching space and time, and returning to the present moment.”
Apurva
What's Trance Dance?
Trance Dance is a contemporary shamanic ritual that allows us to release or transform the blockages and wounds that still limit us in our daily lives.
It awakens repressed or blocked vital energy, fostering a sense of presence, strength, and calm. Dancing in a trance is one of life's greatest joys, accessible to every human being.
When we dance, differences and various layers of self-identification fade away, because dance—like music—is a universal language inherent in every human being.
This ancient ritual uses dance as a means to connect with one's inner self and with the forces of nature and life.
The elements that enable one to reach a state of ecstatic consciousness are breath, free movement, and sound.
To learn more, we invite you to read this short interview in which Apurva explores key themes related to contemporary shamanism.
What is Trance Dance?
Who is this practice for? Why is it significant to talk about shamanism in our society today?
Enjoy the read!
Apurva
The Trainier
Apurva has facilitated Trance Dance sessions at festivals, seminars, conferences, and training programs across multiple continents. A disciple of the spiritual master Osho Rajneesh since 1986, he has studied and collaborated with some of the most renowned pioneers and teachers in the fields of human potential, humanistic therapy, positive thinking, shamanism, and meditation. He has participated in national and international conferences and led hundreds of seminars. Apurva is a teacher and a seeker of truth. Over more than 30 years of personal inquiry and study, he has traveled and explored various spiritual paths and schools of thought in India, the Amazon, Brazil, Belize, Italy, Guatemala, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, and elsewhere, meeting, studying, and collaborating with many prominent figures in the alternative and spiritual worlds.
He has explored and deepened his understanding of diverse spiritual paths and modern techniques, creating a synthesis that blends Western approaches with Eastern and indigenous traditions. He currently leads retreats and seminars in Brazil, Indonesia (Bali), Thailand, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and Italy.
"Trance Dancing is one of greatest pleasures of life. Through dance, we disappear as individuals and merge with the Absolute.
The dancer vanishes and becomes the dance itself. All mistaken identification fades away, and we return to being One with Existence."