WHY I BUILT THIS

**A Note from Amanda**
"The ASTC Dance Method was never a business idea. It was a survival instinct. I needed a space where multiple outlets could coexist. Where my emotions weren’t a threat to technique. Where my movement could mean what I needed it to mean.
This is for the artist who needs more—the one who craves authenticity but also wants to work. It’s for artists who feels purpose in creating impact. The artist that wants to feel powerful, not just perfect.”

Testimonials

I used to be very self conscious about my dancing and it wasn’t super enjoyable and kind of pointless when you care about everyone else’s opinion when it’s your expression. But through going to Amanda’s dance class and being able to just dance in front of people and not have a pre-disposed view of looking at me negatively...

Tova

WHY IT WAS CREATED

**Before It Had A Name, It Was A Lifeline**
In many traditional dance environments, performers are trained to be visible—but not necessarily connected. Dancers are often encouraged to “push through” rather than explore what’s happening in their bodies. The ASTC Dance Method was born out of the need for a place where expression, intention, form, and freedom could coexist. Amanda Spilinga developed the method as a personal creative anchor—then expanded it into a professional tool for artists ready to express themselves through movement with clarity and depth.

our philosophy

**Perfection Isn’t The Pinnacle Of Artistry—Connection Is.**
The ASTC Dance Method dismantles hierarchy and re-centers the artist. It honors every performer’s cultural identity, creative instinct, and learning style. Your instincts aren’t something to “fix.” They are the material. We believe movement styles reflect how we process the world—and all are valid. The body remembers—and reveals when we move with intention. Dancers are not background. They are protagonists. Authors. Witnesses.
→ *Explore the ASTC Teaching Method, where Amanda and her team are reframing how we train performers.*

what we stand for

**Emotionally connected dance education**

**Embodied performance training that deepens expression**

**Creative leadership grounded in personal growth and presence**

what we offer

**Workshops. Private Coaching. Creative Cohorts. The Synergy Guild.**
**Workshops** – In-person or virtual intensives to explore presence, emotion, and movement with clarity.

**Private Coaching** – One-on-one guidance for performers ready to refine their storytelling and connection.

**Creative Cohorts** – Long-form programs supporting growth, artistry, and independent voice.

**The Synergy Guild** – Our global digital platform featuring behind-the-scenes content, mentorship, discounts, creative challenges, and community support.

ASTC is not a tECHNIQUE.

It’s a new standard for sustainable artistry.

“I have participated in two dance workshops led by Amanda at Alternative Synergy, and I can attest that I have never encountered a more energetic, passionate, and dedicated instructor. Each class was a celebration of perseverance, mastery, and positive energy, reflecting a strong belief in the progress and abilities of each individual as well as the class as a whole.
I am recommending these classes to anyone seeking a robust physical challenge, or looking to boost their abilities, skills, mental capacity, and self-esteem”

- Yuri