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Advanced Training - Embodied Eldership

At the centre of every thriving village are the Arts.

Embodied Eldership is a doorway into the heart of Eclectica’s ethos through the participation in a thriving ecosystem. This body of work transcends individualism and explores the realms of service, leadership, sovereignty, artistic activism, visionary dance and ritual.

Embodied Eldership is an advanced training and is open only to those who have engaged in self development, rites of passage training / women’s work / mens work and have a relationship to embodied movement practices.

With gendered-based abuse, domestic violence, femicide, and male suicide on the rise - now, more than ever, we need our men to rise with us.

However, a question that’s been deep in our heart remains: Where are you, brothers?

It’s inspiring to see many brothers out there committing to this ongoing journey of self-development, but the truth is, we need more of you. The world is waiting for you to claim your space in this movement. Now is the time.

We are currently living in a paradigm where women, rightfully enraged by the violence and injustice inflicted upon their sisters, are rising in fury. Yet, this anger - fuelled by grief and fear - is often being projected at all men, sowing distrust and deepening the divide between women and men. Sisters, this is a time to be calling our men in, instead of out. Calling them in to service, in to leadership, in to stewardship.

This is a time for collective responsibility and the need for men to play a crucial role in addressing the issues of violence and inequality, not just as allies but as active participants in changing societal dynamics.

Our path forward lies in healing the deep wounds that exist between the masculine and the feminine... The ways we have betrayed, hurt, or misunderstood one another, that contribute to this distorted lens we often see each-other through.

It lies in tending to the Collective Mother Wound, a force that shapes and perpetuates domestic violence, femicide, and gender-based abuse.

The more we blame each other, the more we deepen this collective wound - fuelling division, resentment, and a cycle of intergenerational trauma that keeps us entrapped in these patterns of violence.

Brothers, you are not the problem, but you are a crucial part of the solution. The world needs more powerful male role models - men who rise, who evolve, who lead by example. The more you choose to invest in your growth and step into your true power, the more you become a beacon of light for the men around you. Your strength, your commitment to self-evolution, becomes the mirror that others need to see the possibility within themselves.

Embodied Eldership is a space for men and women to rise together, dismantling toxic norms and building a future where every person, man or woman, is empowered to thrive in safety and dignity. We are calling forth male and female leaders to be the change we desperately need to see in the world, that will have us celebrating one another’s differences and strengths, and ultimately working together to pave a powerful path for future generations.

Men and women, if this invitation is speaking to you - Are you ready? The world needs you to guide the way for those who are suffering, leading by example to break the cycles of violence and destruction.

Calling on the Brothers to Rise with Us

Become the Luminary for Your Village

Discover and unlock new-found depths of healing and self-intimacy as we dive deep into the transformative realms of:

  • Tending to the Wounds between the Masculine & Feminine

  • Exploring the Mother and Father Wound

  • Family Constellations, Ancestral Work & Healing Intergenerational Trauma

  • Embodied Leadership and What it Means to be a Luminary for your Line

  • Being Held in your Fire and Grief by the Opposite Sex.

  • De-stigmatising Shame surrounding Eroticism through unpacking the Predator and Seductress.

  • Healing Fractures from Past Relationships

  • Rebuilding Trust with the Opposite Sex through Contact Dance

  • Animal Medicine

  • Somatic Arts

  • Being Held in the Safe Custodianship of the Village

  • Visionary Dance and Intentional Choreography

  • Integrating your Inner Child, Teenager, and Elder.

  • Ritual Theatre & The Reclamation of your Full-Bodied Expression.

Awaken the Elder Within and Lead from the Heart

Embodied Eldership is a space where men and women come together, united in their shared commitment to dismantling the toxic norms that have perpetuated violence, division, and disempowerment. Here, we recognize that true transformation can only occur when we both choose to rise in our full power, side by side. This is a call for leaders—both male and female—to step forward and become the living embodiment of the change our world so desperately needs.

Together, we will forge a future where every individual, regardless of gender, is empowered to thrive in safety, dignity, and authenticity. A future where we no longer compete in fear or diminish one another’s worth, but instead, celebrate our differences as powerful strengths. In this space, we learn to honor and respect one another’s unique gifts, forging deeper connections that transcend past wounds and misconceptions.

Our work together is not just for ourselves, but for the generations to come. We are called to weave a path of collective responsibility that ensures a legacy of equality, respect, and love. This is a movement that invites all to join, to stand up, and to work together toward a new paradigm—one where the masculine and feminine are in true balance, and where both men and women rise, not in opposition, but in collaboration to create a world that is whole and alive with possibility.

At the core of this body of work is a returning home to the village through returning home to ourselves. It’s more than just embodied leadership, it’s the pathway to eldership. Being able to zoom out of your life’s experiences like the eagle, and gain perspective on where in your life you’re not yet free. Allowing yourself and your body to be held in the safe custodianship of community. Allowing your emotions the space to be expressed, held, and revered in rites of passage and in ritual surrounded by both female and male bodies. This is the pathway back home to the village.

We thrive on being part of the whole.

For those that are ready to…

Find safety within the village • Connect with Animals as Spirit Guides • Deepen Somatically • Explore wounds associated with the opposite sex • Access the Shamanic Realms • Liberate their fullest expression • Understand their emotional landscape on a somatic level • Activate the elder inside of them • Step into embodied leadership • Discover who they are beyond social conditioning • Reconnect with their body as a vessel of communication • Descend into their instinct • Reclaim parts of themselves that have been buried through suppression or dogmatic belief systems • Re-Village • Integrate their inner child, teenager, and elder • Explore Performance Art & Contact Movement Therapy •

The School term will finish with a mid-year concert where new and existing students will perform live dance transmissions that reflect the deep and transformative course content.

This will be an opportunity for you to be received in your most full-bodied expression and uninhibited aliveness by an electric crowd of supportive individuals who are there to support your expansion and fan your flame.

Students within the advanced trainings will be featured in the main show dancing alongsde the Eclectica core.

PERFORM ON STAGE AND BE WITNESSED IN YOUR EXPRESSION….

Enrolment open Now

Wednesday Night Class

Facilitated by
Joshua Payne, Nicole Willoughby, and Heidi Knight.

Please make a note that week 5 and week 11 are semester break weeks. Also please take note that students will be required to attend an additional session in week 11 for the stage rehearsal. The concert is in Week 15 and will be held over three nights. The stage rehearsal and concert nights are compulsory for all students.

Classes run from 6pm - 10pm

Week 1 - Wednesday 12th Feb Second Story Studios
Week 2 - Wednesday 19th Feb Second Story Studios
Week 3 - Wednesday 26th Feb Second Story Studios
Week 4 - Wednesday 5th of March Second Story Studios
Week 5 - Wednesday 12th of March BREAK / NO CLASS
Week 6 - Wednesday 19th of March Second Story Studios
Week 7 - Wednesday 26th of March Second Story Studios
Week 8 - Wednesday 2nd of April Second Story Studios
Week 9 - Wednesday 9th of April Second Story Studios
Week 10 - Wednesday 16th of April Second Story Studios
Week 11 - Wednesday 23rd EASTER BREAK / NO CLASS
Week 12 - Wednesday 30th of April Second Story Studios
Week 13 - Wednesday 7th of May Second Story Studios
Week 14 - WEDNESDAY 14th of May Second Story Studios
STAGE REHEARSAL THURSDAY 15TH OF MAY (All students) 11AM - 10PM

Week 15 - CONCERT WEEK 20TH, 21ST, 22ND MAY

Week 16 - Wednesday 28th of May Second Story Studios

Soul Investment:

Pay in Full: $2,222

Payment Plan: $2,333 in 6 x fortnightly instalments of $388.83

Book Now: (Brothers/Male Bodies only, allocated spaces for women has officially SOLD OUT)

Held at SECOND STORY STUDIOS:

222A Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

 

Book and Secure your Space now.

Please note that this container will be limited to women who have completed at least 2 trainings with Eclectica Hub and a maximum of 10 x brothers by application only. The soul investment is available on both Pay-In-Full options and a Payment Plan.

  • Pay in Full: $2,222

    Payment Plan: $2,333 in 6 x fortnightly instalments of $388.83