REGISTRATION CLOSES June 7, 2025 AT MIDNIGHT

Training spaces for up to 12 people

$100 downpayment reserves your spot!

Ready to learn the basics or take your current experience deeper?

Want to learn more than just how to press buttons...like the actual ART of DJing for a conscious dance journey?

Ever wonder how it would feel to ignite a room full of dancers?

To open realms for them that they've only dreamed of? Or never knew existed?

How would it feel to do all this AND know that healing and transformation is also taking place?

Including (and especially) your own...

Then this 3-day immersion training is for you! We will spend some time the first day making sure everyone can work with the basics of Traktor Pro 3 and their controller (see req'd gear info below) before diving into the deeper end of the pool by curating and mixing for each other. There will be lots of movement as well over the course of the weekend.

If you've never DJ'd before you will emerge knowing how to create a basic set that is a unique and potent expression of you and mix it live. If you've DJ'd previously you will emerge from the training with a new world of possibilities and perspectives on the art and craft of DJing. The emphasis of this training is on curation and journey-building along with the responsibilities/opportunities of being a space holder.

This is an immersive training held at a private residence near downtown Santa Cruz, CA. You will need to provide your own food and lodging. If you are coming from out of town and need assistance finding a place to stay for the weekend, you can make note of that on your registration form. See FAQ page for details.

Our Schedule:

Friday, June 13

1:00pm Welcome and intention setting

3:00pm Traktor Basics, Pt. 1

5:00pm Dinner Break

6:00pm Traktor Basics, Pt. 2

Saturday, June 14

10:00am Dance Journey Theory and movement session

1:00pm  Lunch

2:00pm   The Art of Curation & The Embodied DJ

6:00pm  Dinner

7:00pm Gear, Tech, & Money

8:00pm DJ jam session (hands on practice and exploration)

Sunday, June 15

9:00am  Breakfast

10:00am Lab and movement session

12pm  Lunch

2:00pm Round Robin Silent Disco (all DJs)

4:00pm Closing and Integration

6:00pm Goodbyes, hugs, and high fives!

This training can accommodate UP TO 12 PEOPLE MAX so sign up now and reserve your spot.

Make a $100 non-refundable deposit now and pay the balance in cash when you arrive on the first day of the training.

Tuition:

$280 Early Bird (ends 3/07)

$375  Standard Bird (ends 4/07)

$450 Late Owl (ends 6/07, no signups after this date!)

** There are 4 partial scholarships available to those who identify as a woman/BILPOC/LGBTQIA+ and would otherwise not be able to attend without it. This option is available by simply clicking on that ticket option and registering.

You will need to arrive with Traktor Pro 3 installed on a laptop along with any of the Traktor controllers. You will need to complete two simple preparatory lessons (allow four hours total time) that I provide advance instruction for to familiarize yourself with the set up and test the system so that you can begin the training on Friday with some working knowledge already in place, and a functioning basic DJ set up.

You must be able to attend all days of the training from start to finish. No exceptions.

This is an "in-person" training, no online option is possible.

If you identify as a woman/BILPOC/LGBTQIA+  I especially want you with us if you feel called. To reduce some of the possible financial barriers, I offer you a partial scholarship (you pay only $140) to help you get there. You will still need to buy or borrow the gear and software if you don't have it already, of course.

Minimum Gear requirements:

Traktor Pro 3 software ($99)

Traktor Z1 controller (this is their lowest priced model at $219 new, $150ish used)

** Any of the other Traktor controllers will work for this training as well

Have you read the FAQ page yet? Go HERE