5Rhythms Offerings & Classes
Indoor 5Rhythms Classes
Indoor classes happen at the Roberts Creek Hall and are open to everyone. With restrictions lifted, there is no longer any mask mandate, no capacity limits, and proof of vaccination is NOT required.
These classes are a wonderful opportunity for new comers to drop in and see what 5Rhythms is all about. It is also excellent for the seasoned dancer to deepen their practice and their embodiment of the rhythms. Classes generally have a theme or a focus for the evening, and classes are gently facilitated by Julie. Pre-registration is preferred, by sending an e-transfer to JULIE.
Next Classes: Wednesday, April 13th, 7:00 – 8:30pm
$20
Location: Roberts Creek Hall ~1309 Roberts Creek Road
Outdoor Silent Disco Classes
The beginning of the pandemic in March, 2020 brought about many changes to dance floors and 5Rhythms® classes around the world. As indoor studios were closed around the globe, teachers were faced with the challenge of learning to quickly pivot to other means of teaching if they wanted to continue offering any classes.
After one year of teaching classes on-line via Zoom, Julie needed to find a way to return to some form of in-person teaching. Thus, she invested in purchasing a set of 30 Silent Disco headphones, which use a radio frequency to transmit the music, and her hugely successful outdoor classes were born. This was one of the greatest gifts of Covid, as dancers in the Sunshine Coast community were able to gather outdoors, in a safe and physically distanced way, and participate in a 5Rhythms® class. As indoor dance spaces re-open, and indoor classes return, Julie continues to work with the headphones offering outdoor classes and workshops.
The venue for these outdoor classes changes, and can be anywhere from the forest, to a field, to a sandy beach. The experience of moving to the beat while feeling the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and your feet on the earth is unparalleled. There is nothing like dancing with the music enveloping you while you watch eagles soar above, or sea life swim by.
Outdoor classes are weather dependent, and therefore the exact time and location is usually only announced within 48hrs of the start time of the class. The announcement is made largely through social media, so make sure to follow Julie’s social media accounts.
Julie and her headphones are available to be booked for private events or gatherings. A birthday party, staff parties, a family reunion and a wellness retreat are all examples of places Julie has taught the 5Rhythms® using the Silent Disco headphones.
Working with Youth
Julie has years of experience working with youth and teens, as well as adults. As a BC Certified Teacher, K-12, Julie has an ease and an ability to connect with and relate to youth of all ages. Please contact Julie here if you would like to discuss inviting her offer a movement class to your group or organization.
Julie has had the opportunity to work with the following organizations offering 5Rhythms® movement classes:
- Kinnickinnick Elementary School (Staff), Wellness Committee, 2022
- Davis Bay Elementary School (Students), After School Program, 2022
- SD46, SPIDER Home School Program (Students), Sunshine Coast, BC, 2022; 2018
- Roberts Creek Elementary School (Staff), Wellness Committee, 2021
- Yoga By the Sea, Teacher Training Program, Sunshine Coast, BC, 2018; 2017
- Sunshine Coast Yoga Festival, Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, BC, 2017
- SD46, Kinnickinnick Elementary School (Students), Sunshine Coast, BC, 2015 – Add years here.
- everyWoman Retreat, Whistler, BC, 2015
1:1 Movement Sessions
Julie’s passion is helping people connect with their bodies, and find joy and ease in their movement. Whether you are feeling blocked and tight, or you simply want to deepen your experience and practice of the 5Rhythms, a 1:1 session can offer deep insight into understanding the language of your body. Deep listening, exploring through movement as well as conversation, investigating and excavating with curiosity the patterns and movements of the body/heart/mind are all things that are experienced during a 1:1 session. Sessions can be done in person, or on Zoom, and are tailored to each individual.
I currently have three spots open for 1:1 sessions.
I have had the great pleasure of having private 5Rhythms 1:1 sessions with Julie. She is kind, perceptive and supportive. She uses her amazing intuition to guide you in your process. There is no navel-gazing with Julie – just pure somatic, heart-based expression. I would highly recommend working with Julie.
I have been doing Julie’s classes and workshops for 7 years now, and I feel so blessed to have met her, and to have found 5 Rhythms. Julie is truly dedicated to this practice. She is honest and authentic, and offers beautiful wisdom and guidance while she teaches. The space is held with integrity and presence, her music is exceptional, and her classes are deep, powerful, and so much fun! I highly recommend trying them out if you are at all interested.
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!
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.