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Classes are a learning space with the intention of broadening participants movement vocabulary and embodiment skills.
Movement experiments, somatic cues and invitations are offered for participants to try on and explore in their own body's way.
The 5Rhythms practice understands movement as medicine, meditation, and metaphor.
The method engages a range of movement patterns and body based awareness practices. The discipline is to stay present and embodied through a full-spectrum of changing energy and motion. This cycle is a called a 5Rhythm Wave. It starts slow, builds, peaks, expands, then settles. Each rhythm is a phase of that cycle: FLOWING, STACCATO, CHAOS, LYRICAL, STILLNESS.
A combination of music, instruction, verbal cues, somatic inquiry and periods of open dance structure classes.
Invitations can include dancing alone, in partnerships, groups, or community.
The intent of the practice is to revive our adaptable, embodied and relational intelligence.
If you are looking for a free form space with no guidance, this is likely not a good fit.
ALL ADULT BODIES OF ANY RACE, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, SIZE, DISABILITY OR ABILITY, ARE WELCOME.
( Children under 17 and Pets cannot be accommodated.
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This class focuses on using discipline to find freedom. It is community-focused, welcoming participants of all experience levels, bodies and identities. We practice the 5Rhythms and other somatic techniques to expand and evolve our embodiment.
The service begins with an open warm-up to help all settle in, tend to their bodies and orient. This is followed by an introduction to the practice and class focus by the instructor. Together, the group follows a 5Rhythm Wave—a cycle of movement and music that begins slow, builds in intensity, peaks, lightens, and then settles. Through verbal instructions, participants are invited to explore, in their own bodies way - a variety of movement patterns, physical inquiries, and focal points.
Invitations may include moving with partners or in groups.
This is a full participation experience, with encouragement to adapt instructions to your own abilities and capacities. Full page of info + Class Registration Required here
Rotating series for deeper learning and practice. Alternating drop-in and committed groups. To see what's happening currently see calendar or class info here