Current Workshops
Class dates: Thursdays:
May 9 – 16 – 23 – 30
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Cost: $20 per class or $75 for all 4
Address: 5674 – #202 Teredo St., Sechelt (Midcoast Building)
Spring Awakening ~ A 4-week 5Rhythms Morning Series
In this new morning class series, we will explore the themes of renewal and rebirth, as we awaken into spring. Each session revolves around the five fundamental rhythms – Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. Through a mix of structured exercises and freeform dance, you are invited to embody the physical and emotional dimensions of these rhythms, awakening to the possibilities of renewal and rebirth. Join us as we sweat, stretch, and dance our way into spring, fostering community connection in this gorgeous new venue.
Pay via e-transfer to: plotkin.julie@gmail.com or bring cash to class
A workshop is an invitation to deepen your practice.
Workshops are rich, inspiring, often transformative experiences. They provide an opportunity to experience the 5Rhythms® in a more in-depth way, using a variety of tools. A workshop creates a safe container for participants to become intimate and vulnerable with each other, which lays the groundwork for rich, meaningful experiences. Workshops are not for the faint of heart – they are designed for those who have a willingness to peel back layers of themselves, and explore authentic movement in a committed way; to show up exactly how they are and be honest with themselves and the group.
The length and type of workshop has endless possibilities. Workshops can be 5 days or even longer; they can be residential retreats, or not. Workshops can also be done on-line, via Zoom. Workshops can be a 5 or 6-week series (in person or on-line). Let’s get creative together, and plan a workshop in your community!
A workshop is an invitation to deepen your practice.
Workshops are rich, inspiring, often transformative experiences. They provide an opportunity to experience the 5Rhythms® in a more in-depth way, using a variety of tools. A workshop creates a safe container for participants to become intimate and vulnerable with each other, which lays the groundwork for rich, meaningful experiences. Workshops are not for the faint of heart – they are designed for those who have a willingness to peel back layers of themselves, and explore authentic movement in a committed way; to show up exactly how they are and be honest with themselves and the group.
The length and type of workshop has endless possibilities. Workshops can be 5 days or even longer; they can be residential retreats, or not. Workshops can also be done on-line, via Zoom. Workshops can be a 5 or 6-week series (in person or on-line). Let’s get creative together, and plan a workshop in your community!
If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your area, please get in touch! I love travelling, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sample Workshops
Half-Day ~ Typically runs around 3-4 hours, a half-day workshop offers an opportunity to go deeper into your dance then a typical class. The afternoon may be focused around a theme, and will involve a lot of embodiment (dancing). In addition to dancing one or two full Waves, some time will likely be spent in partnership and small group exercises.
Full Day ~ Typically runs for 7 hours, a full day workshop is a deep dive into the 5Rhythms® practice. In addition to embodiment of the rhythms, a full day workshop will involve some other modalities such as meditation, art, journaling, witnessing circles, and sharing circles, to name a few. A substantial break will be given for nourishment.
Full Weekend ~ Typically runs Friday evening, full days Saturday and Sunday. The longer the workshop time, the deeper the experience. A weekend workshop explores a theme using a variety of tools and techniques, which may include meditation, journaling, witnessing circles and unique experiences such as ‘ritual theatre’, silent meditations, and time outdoors in nature.
Past Workshops & Retreats
Belonging – Heartbeat Workshop – Gibsons, BC, May 2023
Tending the Heart – Heartbeat Workshop – Gibsons, BC, October 2023
Dancing with the Elements – via Zoom, 2021
Dancing with the Shadows – via Zoom, 2021
Roberts Creek Elementary School (Staff) – Wellness Committee, 2021
Unfurl – Silent Disco workshop, Sechelt, BC + Cortes Island, BC, 2021
Moving with Change – Silent Disco workshop, Comox Valley, BC, 2021
Connections – Comox Valley, BC, 2019
Enough – Sunshine Coast, BC, 2019
Empower + Resource – Kelowna + Powell River, BC, 2018
Rites of Spring (with Bettina Rothe) – Sunshine Coast, BC, 2018
Yoga By the Sea – Teacher Training Program, Sunshine Coast, BC, 2018; 2017
Fire Within – Sunshine Coast + Squamish, BC, 2017
Sunshine Coast Yoga Festival – Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, BC, 2017
Connections – Kelowna, BC, 2016
everyWoman Retreat – Whistler, BC, 2015
This was my first weekend workshop of 5Rhythms®. I found Julie’s guidance very clear and grounded. Her love for this work and long experience with it was very inspiring, and was tangibly transmitted throughout the weekend. Her calm presence and ability to hold the space created a safe container to push my comfort zones, let go, drop out of my head, and explore the inner and outer connections through 5Rhythms®. Thank You! ~ Ronela
Just want to say a heartfelt thank you for the gift you facilitated this weekend. It was powerful and a much-needed step in my journey. Years of therapy could not access the depth of a broken aspect of myself, which the dance did. And then, the dance gave me a way to begin healing the brokenness. There is a joy waiting in the wings to take its place. May you be blessed as you continue your good work. ~ Lisa