Weekly classes are a doorway into the 5Rhythms, its essential structure and character. They are also a place of practice to embody and ground the deeper work. A remarkable aspect of the Rhythms is that, with very diverse experience and intentions, we can all dance together and all find what we need.
No need for any experience, just book online and come along – if you are not familiar with the 5Rhythms check out “The 5Rhythms“ above.
See also: Sunday 5Rhythms Dance in Weston-super-Mare, and other classes
with Jon Ralls.
Gathers weekly in Bristol, to connect and support one another to drop deeper in the dance. This is where we expand the experience, comprehension and embodiment of the profound 5Rhythms map.
Workshops take the practice to another level. They are uninterrupted time – often several days, often in a residential setting. The focus allows you to shift and expand the energy and ‘vocabulary’ of your dance. The places this practice takes you are unpredictable and often extraordinary.
Bernadette’s workshops combine different aspects of her work and experience, in unique and powerful ways.
Forthcoming Weekend Workshops
Embodied Soul
Awakening the Energy Body
Kingswood, Bristol
May 8-10, 2026
(Fri evening/Sat/Sun)
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To see examples of past workshops, see ‘Workshops/Event’ on the main menu.
Further exciting workshops are planned for 2026/2027!
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See also: Participant feedback
from previous workshops/
events.
Bernadette also teaches shorter workshops, either in or near Bristol, or by invitation of 5Rhythms organisers elsewhere. Join our mailing list to find out where and when.
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Dear Dancers What’s below: Fridays with Bernadette | Sundays with Jon | Bristol weekend workshop Early Bird | summary calendar Friday 5Rhythms® in Bristol Horfield Parish Church Hall, BristolMar 13, 8:30-10:30pm (+café)weekly with Bernadette Ryder Dance – what is
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Walking in Stillness, Rhossili Beach (©2018 Jon Ralls)
Bernadette has been teaching the 5Rhythms dance practice since 1998, and trained in 5Rhythms Heartbeat™ advanced practice 2005-7. Her approach to the work has been influenced by a number of other profound spiritual practices: principally Isha Yoga, Movement Medicine, Sky Dancing Tantra, Sacred Trust Shamanism and the teachings of Abraham Hicks. She also practices yoga, meditation and Kriya breathwork, which she integrates beautifully into her classes, workshops and training programmes.
Jon is your point of contact for practical questions, bookings for classes, workshops and Rhythm Circle.
Jon has been dancing the 5Rhythms since 2008, when Bernadette began introducing movement into environmental awareness training events that they were running together.
He produces workshops, administers mailing lists, is (un)Sound Engineer for live and Zoom classes, and coordinates the wonderful team of volunteer crew (thank you all!)
Jon has recently completed the 2023/24 5Rhythms Waves Teacher Training programme. He holds regular 5Rhythms Classes in Weston-super-Mare.
See also: Jon's profile on 5rhythms.com.
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