Tuition
Payment Plans
Tuition Refund Policy
Financial Aid
Additional Fees

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TUITION 2008-2009

Intensive Workshop: Embodiment in Education: Professional Development for Dance/Movement Educators

Module 1: Somatic Education and Massage Training (CMT-SE)

Intensive Workshop: Somatics of Presence: Performance Intensive

Module 2: The Socially Conscious Body: Process Arts and Professional Facilitation Training

Module 3: Improvisational Mind and Performance

Additional Workshops

Laban Movement Analysis

Body-Mind Centering®

Theatre of the Oppressed (part of The Socially Conscious Body; may be taken independently)

Individual Workshops

(Individual 2-4 day workshops within each module can be taken independently; see prices under Individual Workshops)

TUITION

Full Participatory Arts and Somatic Research Certification
See our Certification Programs page for a full description of this program.

Full Certification Program: $7,950
Early registration price: $7,500 ($450 discount)
Early registration deadline: April 15, 2008 ($700 non-refundable deposit due)

Module and Intensive Workshop Tuition
(Individual 2-4 day workshops within each module can be taken independently; see prices under Individual Workshops)

Intensive Workshop: Embodiment in Education: Professional Development for Dance/Movement Educators
One Week: $650
Early registration price: $495 ($155 discount)
Early registration deadline: 1 month before the first day of class ($155 non-refundable deposit due) California Dance Education Association (CDEA) members receive a 10 % discount off early and full registration.


Module 1: Somatic Education and Massage
CMT-SE (Certified Massage Technician as Somatic Educator)

Full five weeks: $2,495
Early registration price: $2,345 ($150 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($350 non-refundable deposit due)

Somatic Education Intensive only (3 weeks): $1,695
Early registration price: $1,545 ($150 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($200 non-refundable deposit due)

Intensive Workshop: Somatics of Presence: Performance Intensive
2 weeks: $800
Early registration price: $695 ($105 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($200 non-refundable deposit due)


Module 2: The Socially Conscious Body: Process Arts and Professional Facilitation Training

4 weeks: $2,300*
Early registration price: $2,150 ($150 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($300 non-refundable deposit due)

2 weeks: $1,200* for either two week section (Process Arts or Facilitation Training)
Early registration price: $1,075 ($125 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($200 non-refundible deposit due)

1 week: $650* for one week of either Week 3: Process Arts or Week 4: Facilitation Training
Early registration price: $550 ($100 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($150 non-refundible deposit due)

(*Note: sliding scale available on all above tuition amounts for The Socially Conscious Body; please call for details.)


Module 3: Improvisational Mind & Performance
4 weeks
4 weeks: $2,200
Early registration price: $2,050 ($150 discount)
Early registration deadline: 2 weeks before the first day of class ($300 non-refundable deposit due)

Additional Workshops

Laban Movement Analysis
with Peggy Hackney
2 day workshop
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price if non-refundable deposit of $50 is received at least 2 weeks before the workshop begins)

BodyMind Centering®
with Martha Eddy
2 day workshop
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price if non-refundable deposit of $50 is received at least 2 weeks before the workshop begins)

Theatre of the Oppressed
with Aryeh Shell
2 day workshop
Cost: $175- $250 (sliding scale)
NOTE: This workshop is included in The Socially Conscious Body; you do not need to pay additional tuition if you are already enrolled in that module.

Individual Workshops

Some Individual 2-4 day workshops within each Module can be taken independently. For all workshops, there is a $25 discount if a non-refundable deposit of $50 is received at least 2 weeks before the workshop begins.

Workshops in Somatic Education and Massage Training (CMT-SE)

Experiential Anatomy and Kinesiology
with Susan Bauer
Cost: $300 ($275 early registration price)

Learning to Move: Principles of Developmental Movement
with Cathie Caraker
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Alexander Technique
with Carol Swann
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Barteneiff Fundamentals
with Peggy Hackney
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Somatic Therapy (based on principles of the Hakomi Method)
with Carol Swann
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Workshops in The Socially Conscious Body: Process Arts and Professional Facilitation Training

Theatre of the Oppressed*
(see fee information above)

Level One: Process Arts/Work:

The Elder, the Artist, and the Social Activist: Worldwork and Process Work
with Lane Arye
Cost: $350 ($325 early registration price)

Liberation Singing
with Carol Swann
Cost: $40 (or $25 drop-in per class)

Authentic Movement
with Bill McCully
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Level Two: Professional Facilitation Training

Tracking the Unconscious Facilitator
with Bill McCully
Cost: $125 ($100 early registration price)

Facilitation Skills: The Basics $350
with Paul DeLapa
Cost: $350 ($325 early registration)

Going Deeper: Advanced Facilitation Skills (one week)
with Isoke Femi
Cost: $650 ($625 early registration)

Workshops in Improvisational Mind and Performance

Voice Thru the Body
with Carol Swann
Cost: $80 (full series) or $20 drop in fee per class

Contact Improvisation
with Brenton Cheng and Vitali Kononov
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Body-Mind Centering® and Improvisation
with Cathie Caraker
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Action Theater: Improvisation and Presence
with Jenny Schaffer
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

Performance and Composition
with Jess Curtis
Cost: $250 ($225 early registration price)

East Coast Program: Somatic Movement Therapy Training
2008 - 2010 costs

Phase One: Tuition paid to Moving On Center or to the specific teachers that you are taking your Phase One pre-requisite courses with. If you are taking courses outside of Moving On Center, you will need to pay an SMTT advising fee ($600 unless pro-rated due to already having a complete transcript).

Phase Two and Three: $4800 (see below for discount information)

Phase Four: One week (35 hours): $750 /Two weeks (70 hours): $1200


*This $4,800 does not include Integrative Seminar weeks (below) which may be required of students entering this field for the first time or standing in need of additional practice hours in order to graduate and become certified. It also does not include housing costs - housing will be arranged for the part of the training held at Earthdance, and students will be responsible for paying the costs. Students may ask for assistance in locating housing for other parts of the training if needed. The $4,800 tuition does include orientation, independent study feedback, and East Coast training in the Spring of 2010.

SMTT Integrative Seminars: 1 week (35 hrs): $750 / 2 weeks (70 hrs): $1200

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PAYMENT PLANS

West Coast Participatory Arts and Somatic Research Programs:

Non-refundable Tuition Deposits (due upon acceptance):
Full Participatory Arts and Somatic Research Program: $700 non-refundable deposit

For individual modules:
Somatic Education and Massage: $350 non-refundable deposit
The Socially Conscious Body: $200 non-refundable deposit
Improvisational Mind & Performance: $300 non-refundable deposit

There are two options for paying the rest of the tuition. These options do not reflect early payment discounts, work exchange awards or student loans. Payment options are as follows:

OPTION I:

Student pays the remaining tuition in full by two weeks before classes begin.

OPTION II:

Student makes two tuition payments according to the following schedule:

1) Payment of two thirds (2/3) of remaining tuition by two weeks before classes begin
2) Payment of final third (1/3) on the Monday of the third week of classes

We do not offer payment plans for individual workshops.

East Coast Somatic Movement Therapy Training Program:

Timing of Application and Deposit (and related Phase Two and Three Tuition Discounts):

  

Payment schedule for Phases 2 and 3:

  

*The $4,800 tuition includes Phase 2 orientation, independent study homework feedback, and the full East Coast training in the Spring of 2008. Phase 2 has several other additional costs (10 private sessions in Somatic Movement Therapy with therapists of your choice, 30 hours of outside workshops.)


Payment schedule for Phase 4 Integrative Seminar(s):

Payable in Summer 2008 or two weeks prior to each course of study
One week (35 hours): $750/ Two weeks (70 hours): $1200
These seminars will be offered in different formats (one week intensive, weekly or monthly classes) based on the requests of the students. SMTT grads may also apply to attend, audit or assist the Integrative Seminar.
Updated payment schedules for the full SMTT program will be posted periodically on the web under tuition and costs. A complete payment schedule is also sent with acceptance packets and also includes information about housing costs.

TUITION REFUND POLICIES

West Coast Participatory Arts and Somatic Research Programs:

All refund requests must be submitted in writing. Tuition payments will be refunded in full (less the nonrefundable deposit) up to 2 weeks before the beginning of classes if written notice is received.

For the Participatory Arts and Somatic Research Program, you may withdraw within the first 2 weeks of class and receive your tuition minus $1500 (not including non-refundable $700 deposit and administration fees).

For individual modules, you may receive a 50% refund if you withdraw on or before the third day of classes.

There are no refunds after the second week of class. The last day to submit a tuition refund request is the Friday of the second week week of classes.

If you must withdraw at any time during the school year for family, personal and/or medical emergencies, the staff will speak with you to find a mutually satisfactory agreement.

East Coast Somatic Movement Therapy Training Program:

All refund requests must be submitted in writing. Your request will be considered by the Director of the Program in terms of how much interim work and class work has already taken place in your training process. Refunds are calculated according to the following SMTT payment schedule:

1.) The tuition deposit ($500-$800, depending on the timing of the deposit) is nonrefundable after December 1, 2007.
2.) The $800 second payment is nonrefundable as of March 1, 2008.
3.) The $3,200 third payment can be refunded on a pro-rated basis, minus an administrative fee, based on how many days the student has attended the program. After the second week of the final SMTT training, this payment is non-refundable.

Please inquire with the Director of the Program to process refund requests.

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FINANCIAL AID

We are aware that some students may experience financial challenges in attempting to meet tuition payment. We assist students as much as possible in achieving their educational goals, but we are a non-profit institution and we currently do not receive any grants or institutional support. Potential students seeking financial aid are encouraged to seek support from family members, independent grant institutions, and other sources.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year we offer one full scholarship per program to an outstanding student from a developing country. Our scholarship students are chosen from a large pool of applicants that demonstrate financial need as well as exceptional achievement and potential in the areas of somatics, improvisation, or performance. Please note that this is a highly competitive scholarship and it typically goes to an applicant that has been on the waiting list for at least one year.

To apply for the scholarship, please send the following:

* A formal letter of interest describing your achievements, future plans, reasons for wanting to attend MOC, and an overview of what you have to offer the MOC community.
* A current resume.
* Two letters of recommendation from former teachers in the fields of somatics, improvisation, or performance.
* A complete Moving On Center Application.

The deadline for 2008 applications is May 1, 2008. Please mail all application materials to:
Moving On Center 1428 Alice St. Oakland, CA 94611 USA

WORK EXCHANGE

West Coast Certification Programs:

We offer one full tuition work exchange position per module. Upon acceptance to the program, speak with the Director for further details.

West Coast Intensives and Workshops:

We also offer a couple of work exchange positions for students planning on attending intensives or multiple individual workshops. We will give preference to those who will attend intensives as we would prefer longer term work commitments. These positions typically go to students who have solid computer and administrative skills.

Work Study For people who can provide basic administrative support : data entry, desk top publishing, general office work. 5 to 10 hours per week, tuition exchange equal to $15 per hour. Work studies need to do a minimum of 40 hours of work.

Work Scholar If you have administrative work experience, you could qualify to earn $20 per hour in tuition exchange as a Work Scholar. Duties include office management, project assistance, and event scheduling. Minimum of 100 hours of work exchange, 5 to 10 hours per week.

East Coast SMTT Certification Program:

A $200 award is available for the SMTT certification during the Spring Intensive. Larger work exchange programs are available for students able to work in New York City before and after the intensive. Work exchange amounts are deducted directly from the student's tuition payment(s).

STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS

Moving On Center offers a low-interest loan program in association with the Sunrise Credit Union. These are alternative loans and they require a good credit history and a personal interview with our Director.
[Note: These loans are not available for the 2007 Certification Program, but may become available again in 2008. Please check with MOC for details.]

Sallie Mae's Career Training Loans are also available for the CMT-SE module only through our relationship with the Alive & Well School of Massage. The loan can cover full tuition and up to 60% of additional expenses. The application process is easy and approval rates are high (70%). Monthly payments begin at $15/month with no penalty for paying the loan off early. Contact our office or visit www.salliemae.com for more information.

Our research has so far discovered limited funding resources in this area of study. We recommend that you conduct your own research into possible grants from organizations that appear to have potential of support.

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ADDITIONAL FEES:

All fees above do not include housing and related expenses.

West Coast Participatory Arts and Somatic Research Programs: (check with us at the time of your registration to verify that you have the most current information on the applicable fees)

1.) Non-refundable Application Fee of $50 required for all Certification Programs and Modules (Note: This fee does not apply to intensives, weekend workshops or individual 2-4 day workshops).

2.) If you choose to receive Masters level credit for some of your classes at MOC, there is an additional fee of $44 per class, paid directly to CSU East Bay.

3.) CMT-SE students have a materials fee of approximately $85, paid directly to Alive & Well! School of Concious BodyWork.

4.) Some classes will have required books or readers that need to be purchased.($35 for the MOC Reader plus other books.)

East Coast Somatic Movement Therapy Training Program:

1.) In special circumstances where a late application is accepted after January 1st, 2008, a $150 administrative fee applies.

2.) A $600 advising fee applies to students who complete SMTT Phase One courses outside MOC. This is in addition to other program/tuition fees. Once advising has begun, this fee is non-refundable.

3.) For students who complete SMTT requirements after the final residency period of the training, a late evaluation fee of $100 minimum applies (depending on how much work remains to be evaluated). If all requirements are still not complete after two years, additional administrative fees will apply, at a minimum of $100.

4.) An additional payment for room and board for Earthdance will be required and housing is one's own expense in NYC (approximately $1,500 total).

5.) During Phase Two of the SMTT there are numerous costs that are incurred by the students. See SMTT Course of Study Phase Two and the SMTT application for details.

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