Simply Being 5Rhythms

COME JOIN US AT OUR GORGEOUS HEALING MOVING SPACE nr Southwark, Blackfriars & Waterloo. An opportunity to drop into the body and open up to spirit; a communal space to move and heal together. All on a professional sprung dance floor under a high grade sound system in a beautiful sunlit professional dance studio. Under the gentle and healing facilitation of experienced facilitator Simply Being’s Rich Wiltshire. No experience is needed - beginners are welcome! First time at Simply Being at the Central School of Ballet? Try your first Friday class for £10. [For important upcoming dates and links to our socials scroll down.] What are the 5Rhythms? 5Rhythms is a healing movement meditation and dynamic movement practice—a practice of being in the body—that ignites creativity, connection, and community. 5Rhythms can be experienced by anyone regardless of their physical limitations. There are no specific moves to learn and dancers can participate at their own pace, within their own capacity to move. Chairs are provided in the space for those that need them. A session lasts just under 2 hours accompanied by facilitation and music of different rhythms and tempos. Tickets are available on bookwhen only and it would help us with admin if they are booked by 5pm on the day of the dance. Though you can still book later. No one is turned away for lack of financial resource - pls get in touch if you need support to attend and we will find a creative solution. £11 tickets are available upon request for those in need. Email your request to Rich richard@unboundmovingarts.com See the instructions section below for important info on timings and the agreements we follow to create a strong and safe container. Important dates Simply Being monthly socials - our relaxed and popular after class gatherings. 3rd July 7th August Garden Sessions - dancing outside in nature in Brockwell Park, Brixton Mon 22nd June - Solstice Tues 30 June - Full Moon with live music from Alex Forster Weds 29 July - Full Moon Weds 12 Aug - New Moon Eclipse & potential double sunset Healing Ground Rhythm, Rest & Renewal | Sicily, Italy 🌋 A 5Rhythms Residential Retreat ✨ 8–14 September 2026 For info email retreats@simplybeing5rhythms.com Some Fridays have been removed from the schedule if we are in the garden or Sicily! Check out the Simply Being online community for updates and tunes at: Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HfSZuRZOQ9TLy1ybZC2Ucq?mode=gi_t FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/381872505789062 Telegram channel: https://t.me/simplybeing5R Insta: https://www.instagram.com/simplybeing5rhythms Recent testimonials about the practice: "Last weeks class was life changing 4 me 💞" “... it was an absolute blessing to find your sessions at the Ballet School in London. They provided such a safe space for me. A space to heal and grieve and release and find peace..." "A super rich, deep and healing space... Strong! Family feeling. It's beautiful." "...The effect it had on my mental wellbeing was profound. I learned to be present with my emotions in a way that was truly healing, as I was able to physically move them, dance with them and express them in a way that wasn't possible through talking therapy..." "I’ve danced 5Rhythms for the past 7 years and I must say that your class was where I felt most at home...For me it was the space, music, your guidance, fellow dancers and where I found myself within all that. Such unique alchemy to dive into." "....a powerful contribution to my joy and healing over the last months and years..." "I appreciated the warmth of your acceptance and welcome, and the space you gave everyone to be ok with low energy - encouraging us to be gentle with ourselves. While still facilitating highly energetic opportunities for those of us who love that." On the dance space: "I loved the new venue...It's spacious and has a dance studio floor for rolling around on. Easy to get to on train via Blackfriars, Southwark or Waterloo...There's even a shower if you arrive in need. Can't wait to go again!" "Dancing on a sprung dance floor meant no aches or pains the next day!" "The studio is spacious and a comfortable space where I can easily focus on my dance." "Comfortable dancefloor...great sound system, and lots of space to move in." Instructions We hold a safe, strong container at Simply Being to support a deep dance and healing experience for everyone. Please read and agree to the following class agreements before booking your place. Timings: 6.30pm - doors open. 6.45pm - session begins 7pm - DOORS CLOSE 8.45pm - session ends. (pls msg Rich before 6.45pm if your arrival is going to be delayed past 7pm - 07939 128282 ) The 5Rhythms practice and container *This is a space to practice 5Rhythms only. While the essence and spirit of other practices are welcome their form is not. The invitation is to bring those different forms into movement. *This is a drug and alcohol free space; *No phones, shazam, photography or video during the dance. *Let's keep conversation off the dancefloor – please communicate with movement *Take responsibility for your own body and move within your capacity to move; *No spectators, no gazing - only participants *This is a space for adults. All participants need to be over 18. *Please listen out for others' boundaries and respect everyone's choice for connection in the dance. We are free to choose with who, when and how we'd like to connect, changing our minds if necessary. No touch without consent. *Bring awareness to what you bring into the space, especially sound. While all feelings are welcome in movement, please stay conscious of how sound affects others. We are a sensitive group in a contained space, so this is not a setting for screaming or vocalising. *This practice is about learning to connect with yourself, with others, and with the group. Please plan to stay for the full session, including the closing circle, as each wave has a beginning, middle, and end. If you need to leave early, check in with the facilitator before you go. 5Rhythms is a movement meditation - an invitation to welcome whatever is present in your body and bring it into motion. Whatever you’re bringing today is welcome. Tickets -Tickets need to be booked by 5pm on the day of the dance -Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another week if notified at least 24 hours before the dance and if that week is available; tickets need to be used within 4 months of purchase date -10% of all ticket money goes to our community interest company, Unbound Moving Arts, which supports our reach out work as well as core costs. More info about our social enterprise here: www.unboundmovingarts.com What to wear Dress in comfortable layers you can move in. Please stay clothed below the waist; upper layers may be removed if it supports your movement. We’re often moving and sweating together, so be mindful of the shared space and other dancers—bring a small towel and avoid imposing your bare torso or sweat on others. When in doubt, keep your top on. This agreement is gender-neutral and under regular review; I may adjust it to maintain the container. There is a changing area and extensive facilities. -We suggest dancers dance barefoot as we dance on a professional vinyl sprung dancefloor. Indoor shoes or feet dancewear are fine - however no outdoor shoes on the dancefloor under any circumstance -Please refrain from wearing perfumes or using other fragrances. What to bring *Do bring some water to keep yourself hydrated. *You may wish to bring a yoga mat or blanket Venue Our venue is located near major transport hubs. The address is: Central School of Ballet The Countess of Wessex Studios 21 – 22 Hatfields, Paris Garden London, SE1 8DJ If you haven’t received the confirmation email after paying please email Rich on richard@unboundmovingarts.com or whatsapp on 07939 128282.