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A 12-day immersive training to embody the practice, learn to structure and guide sessions, and build confidence as a facilitator — leaving with something real, tested, practical and ready to use.
A 12-day immersive training to embody the practice, learn to structure and guide sessions, and build confidence as a facilitator — leaving with something real, tested, practical and ready to use.
26 June - 8 July 2027
Veduna Retreat Center / Slovenia
This training is designed to take you from personal experience → to guiding others.
You won’t just learn tools.
You’ll learn how to work with them, structure them, and apply them in real situations — in your own way.
Through direct practice, facilitation, and feedback, you develop the clarity and confidence to guide your own sessions.
Practice. Structure. Confidence.
This is the foundation of how you learn, grow, and begin to guide others.
How The Training Unfolds
How The Training Unfolds
This training is designed as a progressive process —taking you from personal experience → to facilitation → to confident leadership.
Each phase builds on the previous one, so you don’t just learn — you integrate, apply, and grow step by step.
Level 1 — Foundations (5 days)
You begin with your own experience.
Embodiment and movement practice
Core tools and group dynamics
Introduction to facilitation
This phase grounds you in the work —
so what you later guide comes from something real and lived, not theoretical.
Integration (2 days)
This is not a break — it’s a crucial part of the process. Space to rest, reflect, and integrate.
Time to prepare your own facilitation
Here, experience begins to turn into clarity and direction.
Level 2 — Facilitation & Certification (5 days)
You step into guiding.
Advanced facilitation and teaching practice
Real-time feedback and refinement
Business foundations and certification
This is where you apply what you’ve learned —
and begin to trust your own way of leading.
👉 A complete journey from practice → facilitation → leadership
You don’t move forward until it becomes yours.
This Training Is For You If
This Training Is For You If
You love movement and dance, but don’t yet know how to work with it consciously
You feel called to guide others, but lack structure or confidence
You’re tired of choosing between “free expression” and rigid techniques
You already work with people, but feel something is missing in the body
You want to bring movement into your work, but don’t know how
You’re looking for something deeper, more real, and more integrated
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to be willing to step in and work through the body.
👉 If you feel a strong “yes” — or even a quiet pull — this is worth exploring.
What Makes This Different
What Makes This Different
Most movement spaces give you either freedom without structure — or structure without depth.
This training brings both together.
You don’t just learn techniques and tools.
You learn how to work with what is happening — in yourself and others — in real time.
This method is built on decades of real practice across movement, dance, therapy, and embodied work.
It’s not something you copy.
It’s something you learn to live — and apply in your own way.
After years of searching for a training that could bring together all the improvisational dance styles I’d practiced and my healing work, this was the only one that truly spoke to my heart.”
— Tarek Kadan, Dancer, Healer & Mental Health Practitioner
What is Dance Alchemy
What is Dance Alchemy
Dance Alchemy is a unique system of embodiment and transformation — developed through decades of practice across multiple disciplines.
Rooted in dance improvisation, contact improvisation, dance therapy, martial arts, somatic practices, spirituality and embodied leadership.
It brings together 100+ practical tools, games, and exercises designed to support:
personal and professional growth, creativity, emotional awareness, relationships and leadership.
This is not random movement or free expression without direction.
It’s a clear, adaptable method — where structure supports freedom, and freedom becomes something you can develop, refine, and share.
You don’t just experience it — you learn how to work with it.
What Will You Gain
What Will You Gain
By the End of This Training
You won’t just have new knowledge —
you’ll leave with something real you can use, apply, and build from.
Embodied Tools & Practice
✔ 70+ tools, games, and exercises you can use immediately
✔ The ability to adapt them to your own work and context
Facilitation & Leadership
✔ A clear structure to design and guide sessions
✔ Confidence to lead groups and individuals
Real Experience (Not Just Theory)
✔ Hands-on facilitation practice with real feedback — from me and the group
✔ Learning through doing, not just observing
Direction & Integration
✔ A clearer sense of your path and offering
✔ Ways to bring this work into your life and profession
You don’t just understand the work — you begin to trust yourself in it.
If this already resonates, you can take the next step here:
The Experience
The Experience
Where Dance Becomes Transformation, Play, and Purpose.
Watch 2-min intro video from Teacher Training in Slovenia 2024
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This is more than a training.
It’s a focused environment where you practice, apply, and develop your work in real time —
supported by structure, feedback, and a committed group.
For 12 days, you move through a clear rhythm of:
movement
embodiment
learning
reflection
connection
You’ll work closely with a group of like-minded people —
a temporary tribe where you can practice, explore, and test yourself in a safe and supported space.
You won’t just observe.
You’ll experience, apply, and grow — in real time.
Between sessions, there is space to rest and integrate —
so what you learn doesn’t stay as information, but becomes something you can actually use.
This is where clarity builds, confidence grows,
and your way of working begins to take shape.
What Participants Say
What Participants Say
From Uncertainty to Clarity, Confidence, and a Real Offering
From Uncertainty to Clarity, Confidence, and a Real Offering
“I came to the Dance Alchemy Facilitator Training to expand my expression — especially through movement, which was far outside my comfort zone. What I didn’t expect was how deeply it would support my authenticity, confidence, and clarity as a facilitator.
The process felt both personal and practical. I wasn’t just exploring myself — I was learning tools I could actually use, and discovering that I could create and guide something of my own, even in the moment.
Goran creates a space where you feel safe very quickly. There is a grounded presence in the room that allows you to relax, open, and take real steps forward without forcing anything.
By the end, I left with a clear sense of who I am as a facilitator, a workshop I had already tested, and connections that continue beyond the training. This experience helped me trust myself in a completely new way.”
— Nada Kanaan, Teacher & Healer (USA)
From Burnout to Clarity, Healing, and a New Direction
From Burnout to Clarity, Healing, and a New Direction
“I came to this training to reconnect with myself and find clarity — both personally and professionally. I didn’t expect how deeply it would affect me.
There was inspiration, healing, joy, laughter, and moments that truly moved something inside me. The group quickly became a safe space where I could open, release, and reconnect.
I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself — with a renewed sense of direction and energy for what’s next.
This experience gave me not just tools, but space to reset and move forward in a real way.
I’m already looking forward to the next one.”
— Trish Roche, Dance Facilitator & Choreographer (Ireland)
“After years of searching for something that could bring together my dance and healing work, this was the only training that truly made sense. It gave me clarity, structure, and the freedom to find my own way — not copy someone else’s.”
— Tarek Kadan, Dancer & Mental Health Practitioner (Canada)
“Dance Alchemy is for people who want to heal, guide, or facilitate something — people who want to alchemize something in the world. Dance Alchemy gives you the skills, the structure, and removes the guesswork around how to create that change — while keeping play at the center.”
- Sonia Leung, Sound Healer, Movement Facilitator & Designer (Canada)
“I came for tools, but left with a completely expanded way of facilitating and working with people. I now integrate this work into my coaching and therapeutic practice in a grounded way.”
- Carmen Fernandez, embodiment coach and conscious dance facilitator (Spain & Ireland)
“This training felt like a living canvas — structured and open at the same time, allowing me to truly make the work my own.”
— Leticia Hurteau, Trainer & Therapist (France)
““I felt stuck in my teaching style — this training gave me clarity, confidence, and a way of working that feels truly mine.
I stepped into my power as a facilitator and found my own voice.”
— Amira Shawky, Dance & Retreat Facilitator (Netherland)
"Goran's wealth of experience and skill, combined with his personalized approach, inspired me to embrace the version of myself who is meant to teach, lead and create transformational spaces in in a way that feels grounded, human, and real.”
- Natasha Ramlall, mind-body coach and somatic dance facilitator (Canada)
“Leading a class for the first time changed everything — I discovered confidence I didn’t know I had.”
— Egne Raba, Movement Facilitator (Finland)
“Dance Alchemy Teacher Training was one of the turning points and most memorable times in my life."
- Jinwook Yang, dance movement therapist and a special education teacher (Korea)
Meet Your Facilitator
Meet Your Facilitator
I’m Goran Bogdanovski — dance teacher, choreographer, embodiment coach, and founder of Ficho Institute.
I’ve lived and worked in dance professionally since 1990 — from the Slovene National Ballet to an international career as a contemporary performer, creator, and teacher.
Over the years, I’ve created and toured performances worldwide with my dance company, and contributed to the field by co-founding festivals, academies, venues, and platforms.
Since 2006, I’ve worked with over 3,000 people across 23 countries — bringing together movement, therapy, and embodied leadership into a practical, lived approach.
This work is not about teaching a system to follow — but helping people develop their own way of working.
“I don’t teach you what to do.
I help you discover how to work with what is already alive in you.”
Upcoming Slovenia Trainings:
Upcoming Slovenia Trainings:
26 June – 8 July 2027
How to get there?
How to get there?
AIRPORTS
You can fly to any of the following airports. Besides the airport name, we have indicated the approximate driving time from Veduna.
Ljubljana - Brnik (1h 15m)
Klagenfurt (1h 30m)
Graz (1h 45m)
Trieste (2h 15m)
Zagreb (2h 30m)
Venice (2h 45m)
You can arrange in advance transport from the Airport to the retreat place via GOOPTI
BUS & TRAIN
Closest city is Velenje.
From there you can take a Taxi to Veduna retreat center, the price is approx. 20 EUR.
The Place - Veduna Retreat Center
The Place - Veduna Retreat Center
Veduna is more than a retreat center.
It’s a space designed for deep rest, connection, and transformation.
Surrounded by mountains, forests, and open meadows,cyou are held in 23 hectares of private land —cwith space to walk, breathe, reflect, and reconnect.
Here, nature becomes part of the process.
Silence supports clarity.
Space supports integration.
You wake up to fresh air, open space, and the quiet rhythm of nature —ca setting that naturally invites you to slow down and go deeper.
Daily Rhythm (Provisional)
Each day includes two deep practice sessions, with plenty of space for integration, rest, and connection.
08:00 → Breakfast
09:00 → Workshop
12:30 → Lunch
Free time (nature, rest, swimming, sauna, integration)
16:30 – 19:30 → Workshop
19:30 → Dinner
Arrival and departure days include opening and closing circles.
Facilities
Facilities
Our Studio
Large space with balcony, private bathroom & storeroom.
Fully equipped to host Teacher Traing – mats, blankets, belts, bricks, bolsters.
Dining area / Multi purpose space
Large space with smart board / TV (180 x 100 cm) and audio equipment, wood burning stove, chill-out area, and small library.
Treatment room
Fully equipped with a nearby shower room.
Small Workshop room
Additional space for a breakout space, art/crafts room. Equipped with Moroccan-style sofa / day bed with table and wooden benches.
Lime Tree Cafe & Shop
With seating area inside and outside. Selling organic artisan produce from Veduna Farm and local producers. Cafe opened during retreats (at a time agreed with the practitioner).
Natural swimming pool
With a relaxation area, poolside chairs & solar-powered shower.
Yoga wooden decking
Large area perfect for sunrise asana practice.
Sauna
Hand-built to traditional design (4m x 4m).
Fire pit
Seating around a bonfire with a view of the hills beyond.
Land to roam
23 hectares of private land to wander carefree, surrounded by mountains, forest and meadows as far as the eye can see and the feet can carry.
Food & Accommodation
Food & Accommodation
Veduna's passion is Food. Simple, vegan / vegetarian food full of Prana. Organically grown on Veduna or sourced locally. Freshly picked and lovingly prepared. They offer a choice of vegan, vegetarian, or ayurvedic cuisine.
The following meals are included in the price:
● Meals 3 times per day
Available all day: Healthy snacks, fresh fruit, instant coffee, organic herbal teas, and fresh lemonade
Dance Alchemy Teacher Training is an alcohol & drug-free environment.
Accommodation options
Accommodation options
TWIN ROOMS
3 rooms for 2 people with en-suite bathroom and balcony
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TRIPLE ROOMS
2 rooms for 3 people with en-suite bathroom and balcony
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DORM
Dormitory room for 4 people with shared bathroom
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SINGLE ROOMS
2 single rooms with double bed and shared bathroom
Investment
Investment
Facilitator Training Fee
1450€
🔥 Super Early Bird (first 3 participants)
1150€ (–300€)
🔥 Early Bird (next 3 participants)
1250€ (–200€)
After early spots are filled, the training continues at the full rate.
👉 Early participants also receive priority in accommodation selection
👉 Small group. Limited places. Early spots are usually filled first
🏡 Accommodation & Food (Veduna Retreat Centre)
This training takes place in a fully residential retreat format.
Participants stay on-site in a quiet natural environment designed for deep focus, rest, and integration.
Full board is included (3 meals per day + snacks).
12 nights (26 June – 8 July 2027):
Dorm (shared): 1200€
Triple room: 1440€
Double room: 1680€
Single room: 2448€
👉 Accommodation is arranged directly with Veduna after acceptance into the training
🌿 The Experience
Living and training in the same space creates a unique container —
where the process continues beyond sessions, through shared meals, informal moments, and real connection.
✅ What’s Included
✔ 12 days of in-person training with Goran Bogdanovski
✔ Dance Alchemy Facilitator Certification (upon completion)
✔ A structured, immersive training process with real facilitation practice
✔ Supportive group experience and feedback throughout the training
✔ Full retreat experience (accommodation + food at Veduna Retreat Centre)
🎁 Bonus: Online Dance Alchemy Teacher Training (lifetime access)
— so you can begin your journey before and continue after the training
❌ What’s Not Included
✘ Travel costs
✘ Health & trip cancellation insurance
✘ Tourist tax (30€ total, paid on-site)
✘ Optional services (massage, sauna, café, etc.)
💳 Payment & Reservation
To reserve your place:
1. Apply for the training
(we review and confirm participants)
2. Secure your place with a 500€ deposit
(non-refundable, confirms your participation and includes immediate access to the Online Dance Alchemy Teacher Training — so you can begin your journey before the in-person training)
3. Book your accommodation directly with Veduna
(you’ll receive the booking link after acceptance)
Accommodation Payment (Veduna)
Pay 100% upfront, or pay 50% to reserve, and 50% at least 30 days before arrival
Remaining Training Payment
The remaining balance is due 30 days before the training begins.
If applying within 30 days, full payment is required upon confirmation.
Payment plans are available — just reach out and we’ll find a solution that works.
READY TO STEP INTO THIS TRAINING?
READY TO STEP INTO THIS TRAINING?
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
If something in you resonates with this work —
that’s enough to begin.
This training will meet you where you are
and support you in taking the next step —
in your practice, your confidence, and your direction.
Your next step:
Not sure yet?
A short conversation can help you feel if this is the right step.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a dancer or have experience?
No. This training is open to all levels — from beginners to experienced professionals.
What matters is your openness and willingness to explore.
Will I be ready to facilitate after this training?
Yes. You will gain tools, structure, and real practice experience to begin facilitating.
Level 2 includes hands-on teaching, feedback, and certification.
What makes this training different?
You don’t just learn tools — you learn how to embody them and use them in real life, work, and facilitation.
It combines structure and freedom in a practical, grounded way.
Is accommodation included?
Yes.
This is an all-inclusive retreat with accommodation at Veduna Retreat Center (single, twin, triple, or dorm options).
Is food included?
Yes.
You’ll receive 3 meals per day (vegetarian / vegan), plus snacks, fruit, teas, and refreshments available throughout the day.
there a payment plan?
Yes. Payment plans are available — simply reach out and we’ll find a solution that works for you.
How do I secure my spot?
Apply through the form. Once approved, you can reserve your place with a deposit.
What about travel and arrival?
The retreat takes place at Veduna Retreat Center in Slovenia.
You can fly to nearby airports such as Ljubljana, Graz, Klagenfurt, Zagreb, or Venice.
From there, you can reach Veduna by car, shuttle, or taxi.
We’ll provide detailed travel guidance after your application is accepted.
Do I need a visa?
Slovenia is part of the Schengen Area.
EU citizens do not need a visa.
Other nationalities may require a Schengen visa depending on your country.
We recommend checking official requirements before traveling.
Can I come with my child?
Yes.
Some participants bring children. You’ll need a partner or friend to care for them during workshop hours.
They only pay for accommodation and food (not the program).
Is everything included in the price?
Yes — the retreat is all-inclusive:
✔ Accommodation
✔ Meals
✔ Full training program
Not included: travel costs, health & trip cancellation insurance, optional services (massage, sauna, café, etc.) and tourist tax (~€30 total).
What if I’m not sure if this is right for me?
That’s completely okay.
You can book a call with Goran to explore if this is the right step for you.
👉 Still have a question? Reach out — we’re here to support you.
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