Winter Solstice Dance
– extended +free cafe
Dear Dancers
What’s below: solstice | New Year’s Eve | 6 day workshop | closed group | summary calendar
Friday 5Rhythms® in Bristol
Winter Solstice Dance with Bernadette
Horfield Parish Church Hall, Bristol (weekly)
Dec 19, 2025, 8:30-11:00pm (+café time)
An extended session to journey deep into the dark of the season, honouring the stillness at the year’s turning point, as we embrace the unfolding transition into a new cycle.
Dancing into 2026:
- A New Years Eve Dance Party
- And for a truly transformative start to your 2026 – Renewal – a 6 day deep dive to kick start your year.
New Year’s Eve 5Rhythms Party
St Michael’s Parish Hall
Dec 31, 2025, 8:30-late
3 teachers (tbc), dance ceremony, nibbles and drinks
Book now for Early Bird
Back by popular demand – join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, where we’ll step into 2026 through the ecstatic freedom of dance, woven together with soulful connection and celebration. Let the Rhythms carry you into the new year, surrounded by like-minded party people in a space of warmth and community.
… and then in the second week of January …
Renewal – Waves/Heartbeat workshop with Bernadette
6 days at EarthSpirit Centre, Nr Glastonbury
Jan 12-17, 2026
As we step into another new year, we gather in the dance to shed what no longer serves, and to open to what wants to move through us. Timed to follow after the busy holiday period itself, why not make space for you, and join the really lovely group that’s coming together already 🙂
… and dancing on into 2026 …
Rhythm Circle closed group
St Michael’s Parish Hall
Thursdays, Jan 22 – Apr 2, 7:30-10pm
PLUS: Taster session Jan 8th
– a ‘drop-in’ session open to all, from the curious to our wonderfully addicted long term members – come and find out what we do… or just dance. (Note: Dance on Jan 8th for free if you’ve booked and paid in full for the forthcoming term.)
Find out more on our website, where you can also join the waiting list to receive an email invitation for the coming term:
See you on the dance floors.
All Love,
Jon for Bernadette & team xxx
Do please continue to arrive a bit earlier Fridays – it makes queues shorter, less hanging around and a better warm-up for all 🙂
Booking now & for your diary:
Friday 5Rhythms in Bristol:
Weekly with Bernadette
- Dec 19 – Solstice Special (see below)
- Jan 9 – first Friday class of 2026
- Jan 16 – guest teacher: Louise La Terra (Exeter)
(note: no classes Dec 26, Jan 2)
Sunday 5Rhythms in Weston-s-Mare:
New Weekly class near Weston seafront:
- from Jan 11, 11:00am – Front Room WsM – Jon Ralls & guests
Other drop-in classes:
- Tuesday Dec 16, 7:30-9:45pm – Barefoot Dance Exeter – Jon Ralls
- Taster: Jan 8, 2026 – free, if you’ve booked and paid for…
- Next term: Thursdays Jan 22 – Apr 2 (7:30 – 10pm)
(join the waiting list now to receive an invitation email, or come along on the 8th if you’re not sure yet)
Seasonal Dances:
- Friday Dec 19 – Winter Solstice Dance (extended Friday class)
- Wednesday Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve 5Rhythms event (Super Early Bird booking now)
- (note: Dec 26 & Jan 2 – NO class)
Workshops:
– Jan 12-17 – Renewal – Waves/Heartbeat™ workshop with Bernadette
6 days residential at EarthSpirit Centre, Nr Glastonbury
Full details & online Early Bird booking here.
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