THE ESSENCE EFFECT
EXPERIENCE A LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAM OF MOVEMENT, TUITION & SUPPORT
Based on the revolutionary Pelvic Floor Integration™ method, you’ll discover pelvic floor exercises that strengthen and balance your entire pelvic floor network, setting the foundation for creating greater body confidence, self-love, better sex and a renewed sense of control and independence.
Combined with mindfulness, contemporary dance, bodywork techniques, a tight-knit group of women, and a healthy dose of personal support, you’ll find Essence of Bellydance Teacher Training™ isn’t just another training – it’s a life-changing program that will positively alter the trajectory of your personal and professional life.
Register now for our 2026 cohort to join 180+ certified teachers and an empowered community of women around the globe.
FEATURED IN
SUCCESS STORIES
“On the one hand, my body has changed through the training, it became more toned. On the other hand, I grew more self-confident. Through the community and the positive feedback, I realized that I actually can do it all.”
— Joanne, Germany, Assistant & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
“I was looking for a way to heal my body and strengthen my pelvic floor after my second daughter was born. What it gave me was so much more than a 'physical' repair. A whole new approach to life with a deeper connection to my body, my feelings, my sensuality, my everything.”
— Joanne, UK, Mother & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
“I was intimidated when I decided to come because I am a woman in my 40s and I thought that I am too old for this. But now I think it’s for women of all ages who want to give themselves permission to explore their connection to themselves.”
— Gloria, USA, Scientist & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ TEACHER TRAINING 2026
The program includes:
- A welcome party
- Weekly classes & lessons
- Interactive weekend seminars (live online & recorded)
- Integration workshops
- Personal support
- A training partner program
- A listing as an Essence of Bellydance Teacher™ in our directory
TRAINING CURRICULUM
Here’s what you can expect during the teacher training – we recommend dedicating 3 hours per week to really immerse yourself in the course and material.
Module 1 – Pre-recorded online
- Intro to the ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ technique & philosophy
- Intro to the Coco Berlin Pelvic Floor Integration™ technique
- Guided home study with script & online course
- Personal support in our private community
Module 2 – Live online
- ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Technique & Philosophy I
- Pelvic Floor Integration™ Technique
- Bodywork & embodiment
- Foundational anatomy & dance medicine
- Vision for career & life
Module 3 – Live online
- ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Technique & Philosophy II
- Movement analysis & correction
- Didactic & pedagogy
- Practice on real students (beginner level)
- Psychology, leadership & professional ethics
Module 4 – Live online
- ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Technique and Philosophy III
- Music analysis, movement combination, choreography & improvisation
- Dance career & business
- Creativity and art
- Realization of your vision
Integration – In-between modules online
We make sure you integrate every lesson, breakthrough, technique, and experience in between modules.
- Guided home-study
- Personal support in our private community
- 3 Integration Intensive weekends for mastery and support
- Preparation of homework
Exam online
- The exam consists of a class that you lead with real students, and you’ll send us the recording
- After the exam, you get detailed personal feedback and tips for your development, aligned with your personal goals
- Certification
- Access to online course material from the day you sign up
- Listing in the teacher directory
- Comprehensive teaching material and regular updates
- Access to exclusive trainings with Coco and the faculty teachers
- Certified teachers have lifelong access to our exclusive ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ teacher community
Note: To guarantee personal mentoring, the number of participants per training is restricted. Early registration is advised.
SPECIAL BONUS 2026
SIGN UP NOW AND START TRAINING LIKE A PRO TODAY.
Worth $1,184 USD
BONUS #1
2-HOUR BUSINESS
WORKSHOP &
PRICELESS ASSETS
An exclusive 2-hour training session on business for dance teachers.
Includes all the tools and templates you need to run your courses with efficiency and ease: templates like trial class invitations, contracts, terminations, reminders, gift vouchers, proposals, bills, best practice with defaulters, our effective payment management and course administration. And we share our favorite tools to grow a business: customer service software, and newsletter systems.
Worth $800 USD
BONUS #2
ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP -
START TODAY
Gain immediate and lifelong access to the ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE Online Premium Membership to start training like a pro today.
Join over 32,000 women, mastering the art of Bellydance with us online.
Enjoy a comprehensive movement library, drills for each movement, weekly classes of 15, 30 and 60 minutes in length at three levels to choose from, and graduate by mastering a breathtaking choreography containing all Bellydance moves.
Worth $400 USD
MEET COCO BERLIN
Hi, my name is Coco Berlin and I founded ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE TEACHER TRAINING™ in 2013 to help women feel empowered in their bodies and in their lifes.
I'm a professional dancer, certified pelvic floor expert and author of the bestselling books Pussy Yoga and Body Love. I also founded the Pelvic Floor Integration™ method and Sensuous Dance Workout™, and believe every woman can step into her power with confidence and ease.
My work in-studio and online has touched more than seven million women worldwide, and my method has been taught by women in 26 countries, making me a regular guest on German national TV and features in The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, and BBC.
Why is it catching on? Because every woman already holds the roadmap to her power — and it lives in her body. When we reconnect to that wisdom — especially through the pelvis — we unlock a radiant force that transforms how we move, express, and lead.
I look forward to being part of your journey as you renew your dance, your confidence, and your career.
JOIN US!
SUCCESS STORIES
“I was so different before I joined Essence. Now I can do whatever I want. I don’t limit my mind. I don’t have self-doubts anymore. That makes me really optimistic about everything I do. I always feel safe.”
— Agate, Bali, Artist & Yoga Teacher
“It was a life-changing process. You develop an incredible awareness of your body and learn to trust it. The strong connection between body and mind gives me a tremendous presence in my daily life.”
— Sarina, Germany, Manager & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
“I have never felt more inspired in my whole entire life. The training taught me to be comfortable in my own body. I saw that I can be vulnerable and just me in my own skin, just natural and wonderful.”
— Lilly, USA, Bellydancer & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
SCHEDULE 2026
WELCOME
PARTY
Interactive live online
Sun, April 12, 2026
4 pm — 6 pm CEST
MODULE 1
2 months with videos online
Starts: April 12, 2026
At your own time
MODULE 2
Interactive live online
Sat + Sun, June 06–07, 2026
2 pm—8 pm Berlin time, CEST
TECHNIQUE
INTENSIVE
Interactive live online
Sat + Sun, June 20–21, 2026
4 pm — 6 pm CEST
MODULE 3
Interactive live online
Sat + Sun, July 04 - 05, 2025
2 pm - 8 pm Berlin time, CEST
TEACHING
INTENSIVE
Interactive live online
Sat + Sun, July 18–19, 2026
4 pm — 6 pm CEST
MODULE 4
Interactive live online
Sat + Sun, August 01–02, 2025
2 pm—8 pm Berlin time, CEST
INTEGRATION
INTENSIVE
Interactive live online
Sat + Sun, August 15–16, 2026
4 pm — 6 pm CEST
EXAM &
CERTIFICATION
Become a certified
Essence of Bellydance Teacher™
September–October 31, 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'd love to talk to you personally. Can I call?
I want to do the training, but I don't have much dance experience. Can I join anyway?
Is the entire training online?
How does the online exam work?
I don't want to teach, but to become a professional dancer. Will the teacher training help?
I’m worried this may be too physically challenging for me.
How does payment work?
What are your terms of service?
Gibt es das Training auch auf Deutsch?
This has benefited me on so many levels. I have more body awareness and am more connected to myself. Especially the connection to my pelvic floor was a game changer for me.
— Anastasia, Norway, Dancer & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
“I already was a teacher and have learned immensely. You can also join without any experience because this approach is so fresh and new. You get so much out of it for your personal growth. I think everybody should do this training.”
— Wiebke, Germany, ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ & Yoga Teacher, Pregnancy Specialist
“I feel proud to be in that long line of women who keep passing this dance on to other women. I like that spirit of togetherness.”
— Eva, Germany, Documentary Filmmaker & ESSENCE OF BELLYDANCE™ Teacher
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Still have questions or want to talk things through over the phone? Email us at service@essencebellydance.com, and we'll be in touch with you shortly.
Photos team: Tania Schmidt, photos Coco: Alex Baker
