South Africa Intensive WORKSHOP

3-Week Tiered Program

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa

11 January - 30 January 2027

Designed for performers, movers, somatic wellness practitioners, and curious creators, this intensive offers an immersive,  holistic approach to bodyvoice and movement training rooted in the evolution of Kinesensics. Through guided somatic exploration, you’ll build practical, lifelong skills to free your voice, ground your body, and tap into a more dynamic, effortless presence. This program is ISMETA-Approved.

• Group, small group and individual facilitation

• 135 total hours (in-studio and asynchronous material) of intensive training

PROGRAM TIERS AND PREREQUISITES

Week 1 Only (Jan 11–16) | Prerequisite: None. Open to all curious movers and creators.

Weeks 1–2 (Jan 11–23) |Prerequisite: Any introductory somatic learning experience accepted.

Weeks 1–3 (Jan 11–30) | Prerequisite: Advanced somatic learning experience required.

Facilitator Training

Facilitator Training will run concurrently in Week 3. (Jan 25-30) | Prerequisite: Qualified Certification Candidates only. If interested, please contact Marth Munro or Deb Kinghorn

TUITION & HOW TO APPLY

All interested applicants should follow the steps below.

1. Submit your application form (choose the correct form below based on your citizenship/residency).

2. Attend a short interview via Phone, WhatsApp, or Zoom to discuss your goals and prerequisites.

3. Receive acceptance and payment instructions.

For Citizens of African Countries

Proof of citizenship (Identity Document or Passport) will be required. Payments are processed by the University of Pretoria in South African Rand (ZAR).

Week 1 only:  R2,500
Weeks 1 & 2 only: R4,750
Weeks 1, 2 & 3: R6,500

👉 [Fill out the African Citizen Inquiry Form]

For International Applicants (Outside Africa)

Payments are processed in USD. LTRI members receive a tuition discount.

Week 1 only:  $1,000  (non-Member)  $900 (LTRI Member)
Weeks 1 & 2 only: $2,000 (Non-Member)  $1,800 ( LTRI Member)
Weeks 1, 2 & 3:   $2,700  (LTRI Membership required)

👉 [Fill out the International Resident Inquiry Form

For More Information

Email SAIntensive@LessascInstitute.org

About The University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. We produce socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues.

Housing for participants

Housing is not included in the workshop fee. Several housing options exist. We will provide you with a list of University housing options, B&B’s, and guest houses around campus so you can arrange your housing according to your budget.

Subsistence budget provided as a guideline for participants: A person can live off R300 a day in the Pretoria area. If a participant is here for 22 days, it works out at R6600 (Currency Converter).

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