Foundations of Conscious DJing

Know Your Gear • Create Musical Journeys • Listen as a DJ

Free Introductory DJ Class + Q&A
15 April 2026 · 19:00–20:30 CET · Online (Zoom) 

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Module 1 live sessions
29 April – 27 May 2026
Wednesdays · 19:00–20:30 CET · Online (Zoom)

Welcome to Module 1 of the Conscious DJ Training - a gentle, grounded introduction to DJing for people who like to share their love for music, movement, and meaningful journeys on the dancefloor.

This module is where it all begins. No rush. No tech-overwhelm. Just learning to listen, understand music, and get familiar with your DJ tools step by step.

You don’t need any prior DJ experience. Curiosity is enough.

What this module is about

In Module 1, we focus on the basics that really matter:

• How to create a musical wave

• Getting to know your DJ equipment

• Learning to work with DJ software

• Basic mixing techniques

• How to buy, build, and organize your music library

We work with Traktor and Serato DJ, two widely used DJ programs.

Is this module for you?

This module is especially suited for you if you are:

• New to DJing and want a clear, grounded starting point

• A dancer who wants to learn how to guide others through music

• A yoga, movement or somatic teacher who wants to work more consciously with sound

• Curious about how music, technology and embodiment come together in DJing

What you get

• 10+ sessions on the foundations of Conscious DJing

• 5 live sessions with DJ Caroline S’Jegers & DJ Léon Beckx

• 5+ online self-study videos on DJ gear, conscious dance, finding music, library management, and more

• A manual with in-depth background information

• An online learning community

All replays and new videos will appear here in the learning environment as the module unfolds.

Overview of the program

Module 1 is an invitation to slow down and build strong foundations so we can discover how music, technology, and the dancing body are connected.

Many people feel excited about DJing but also a bit overwhelmed when faced with DJ equipment and software. Moving from Spotify to a DJ program can feel like a big leap with all the extra buttons, pads, sliders, and knobs. What do they all do? And how do you choose the DJ program and controller that is right for you?

In this module, we guide you through the first steps in a clear and structured way. At the heart of Conscious DJing is the creation of Dance Journeys. Your DJ setup is an instrument that shapes a musical landscape dancers can enter and move through. Each journey unfolds through different arcs, guided by deep listening and attunement to the room.

What we explore in Module 1

Listening as a Conscious DJ

• How music moves energy

• Using the continuum of sound as a tool

• Simple movement maps to understand how dancers experience a set

Basic musical understanding

• Beats, bars and phrases

• BPM and key

• Song structure and energy arcs

Getting to know your tools

• Using the DJ controller: decks, jog wheels, mixer section, EQ, and more

• Using the DJ program: building a library, understanding waveforms

• Basic mixing without pressure or complexity

You can join the first session without DJ software or a controller. As the module progresses, having your own setup will support your learning so you can practice and explore in your own rhythm. We guide you step by step.

The Conscious DJ Training Path

The Conscious Dance Academy (formerly Heart of the Dance) DJ Training consists of three modules. You can move through them as a complete learning path, or join individual modules depending on your experience and interests.

Module 1 – Foundations of Conscious DJing

Know your gear, Create Musical Journeys, Listen as a DJ

→ Book Module 1

Module 2 – Deepening the Craft of Conscious DJing

From Foundations to Flow: Deepening your DJ Practice

→ Book Module 2

Module 3 – Professional Practice of Conscious DJing

Space, Facilitation & Professional Presence

→ Book Module 3