The Institute of Courage learning experience is one you'll never forget.
A serene, peaceful and safe environment where you can take the courageous steps necessary to dramatically step-up your artistic, technical and business skills.
Institute of Courage instructors have been personally trained by Michael O’Rourke and have, in fact, been teaching the Structure in Motion™ systems for years. Many of Michael’s protégés have even developed a following of their own.
Michael O’Rourke has hand-selected all Institute of Courage core team members. The core includes Hair Artists, Business Development Experts and even a PHD in Psychology, to ensure that Institute attendees are provided with opportunities for 360° growth.
All classes stem from the principles of Structure in Motion™. The primary difference between Structure in Motion and cutting techniques used by others is our philosophy that all things mental and physical work together; and without focus and attention to balance and perspective, we can never reach our full potential as hairdressers. It embraces the principle of energy through movement, teaching you how open flowing movements allow you to access your energy centers as well as insuring proper body positioning.
2008 Class Schedule and Descriptions
S.I.M.X. - The Structure in Motion Experience (Haircutting) $1200 Don’t miss the opportunity to drastically change your life. Michael O’Rourke’s signature cutting system S.I.M. (Structure in Motion) enables you to balance mind and body to achieve your highest level of focus and performance. You’ll push yourself past your own creative limits, while learning how to harness energy efficiently and effectively.
Jan. 13-15 SOLD OUT . Feb. 3-5 . Feb. 10-12 Norway SOLD OUT Feb 17-19 . March 16-18 . March 30-April 1 April 13-15 Russia SOLD OUT . April 27-30 . May 4-6 June 22-24 . June 29-July 1 . July 13-15 . July 27-29 . August 10-12 August 24-26 . September 7-9 Latin America SOLD OUT October 5-7 MALYS EXCLUSIVE . October 19-21 . November 2-4 . November 9-11
S.I.M.2 - The Next Level (Advanced Haircutting) $1300 (Required prerequisite: S.I.M.X.) Now that you’ve grasped the foundation of S.I.M., bring your artistry to a higher level. S.I.M.2 THE NEXT LEVEL stretches you to new heights of creative expression, teaching you to apply the time-and energy-saving S.I.M. approach to more complex and ambitious styles. This course will further hone your creativity-allowing you to see new possibilities, think more inventively, and better understand and express your own vision.
March 9-11 . April 20-22 . May 18-20 Germany SOLD OUT June 15-17 . July 20-22 . August 17-19 . September 14-16 September 21-23 (National Accounts) SOLD OUT . October 12-14
COLLECTION AMP’ED - Trends and Fashion (Haircutting, Color, and Styling) $300 (Suggested prerequisite: S.I.M.X.) Experience the current collection… on steroids. Collection Amp’ed provides a true ‘out-of-the-box’ hands on demo of the latest in SexyTM style, the most exclusive take on looks from the runway to rock n’ roll. Get the inside scoop on our latest fashion frenzy—the look your clients are dying to have—with tips and tools you won’t find at hair shows, on tours, or at classes outside of the I.O.C.
May 12, 2008 . July 7, 2008 September 29, 2008 . October 27, 2008
The Institute of Courage learning experience is one you'll never forget. 
