To join Level 1, you’ll need a total of 200 hours of experience or a clear plan to complete any remaining hours.  In-person group movement experience is fundamental to our practice, and some online experience can count – especially where you have limited access to in-person dance. 

• At least 20 hours with Leela Fisk.
• 200 hours of movement or somatic practice, including conscious dance and wider forms e.g.  5 Rhythms, Open Floor, Movement Medicine, or somatic forms like Continuum, Tamalpa, Laban, Authentic Movement, IBMT, BMC, and CI. Up to 30 hrs of Qi Gong, art therapy or meditation training can count. These 200 hours need to include experience of Soul Motion outside of the training – which we can discuss individually according to your geography and access to Soul Motion. 

Please reach out if you have any questions about how your past experience may count toward these hours. We can discuss an appropriate plan to ensure you meet the necessary foundation.

We value the diversity of movement forms available and within our unique backgrounds.

There are several ways to build your Soul Motion hours, both in-person and online. Whether you prefer weekly classes, weekend workshops, or a combination of both, you can create a schedule that suits your needs. See our calendar for upcoming events with Leela and Adam.

Dartington-based Soul Motion sessions

Our local Soul Motion community offers a variety of in-person classes and workshops. The following teachers offer regular sessions:

Leela Fisk (www.leelafisk.com)

• Friday Night Dance – committed series
• Wednesday Morning Women’s Well-being (Online) – committed series
• Women’s Body & Voice sessions on Mondays (seasonal)
• Monday nights at Totnes Dance Collective on the rotating schedule. 
• Visiting teacher at Barefoot Dance Exeter

Adam Griffin (www.deepdivedance.com) – Friday Morning Dance

The International Conscious Movement Teachers Association (ICMTA) is hosting their annual Teachers’ Gathering at Dartington Trust in Devon, 25-27 May 2027. This can also count towards pre-requisite hours for our training. www.icmta.com/teachers-gathering

In addition to regular sessions, the Devon School of Soul Motion hosts visiting teachers for weekend workshops. These count toward both Foundation hours and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Many of our graduates are also offering community classes. If you would like to connect with them, please see the graduate directory.

Regular South Devon classes with our graduates:
Emma-Piercey Fisher – Mondays 
Harmony Isgolde, Emma & Frances Broderick – for women on Wednesday mornings
Jude Butler – Saturday mornings   

International and Online Soul Motion Sessions

For those based outside of Devon or seeking additional flexibility, Soul Motion experience can also be gained through the following international teachers and many more can be found on the web: