The crew is here to help maintain a secure & welcoming space.
5Rhythms is a practice of embodied presence in community for the purpose of connecting with ourselves and/or something greater than ourselves. It is not ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, or yoga. We come to dance the wave, to discover our unique dances & what they might reveal to us.
Your breath is your fuel & your path home. Breathe.
Attend to your body: listen to it & move at your own pace.
Respect your physical limits. Your dance is your own & it is wonderful.
We dance barefoot or in dance shoes; street shoes are not permitted on the floor.
We dance sober; this is a drug & alcohol-free space.
Please do not bring props or musical instruments to class. Your body is enough.
Here we practice dropping into our own experience of the present moment: no talking, no phones.
Keep your eyes open, feet grounded, and stay aware of the other bodies that are moving around you.
We respect the sanctity of the dancefloor: no photos, no videos, no audio recordings & no Shazam-ing.
All bodies, identities, genders & backgrounds are welcome.
Please be mindful of your impact on others, whether auditory, energetic or olfactory.
To that end, please don’t wear strong scents and please try to minimize strong body odor.
If someone appears to be at a physical or emotional extreme, please alert one of the crew members rather than attempting to address it yourself.
Touch without consent is never OK.
A connection on the dance floor does not imply a connection off of it.
The primary dance is with yourself; you are never obligated to dance with anyone else.
Everyone is expected to communicate their own boundaries & honor the boundaries of others.
Some people come to dance alone & are not looking to connect with others. Please respect that.
Everyone gets to choose whether or not they want to partner, and how long any partnering might last.
Please talk with Sara before or after class.