5Rhythms® Dance with Bernadette Ryder

5Rhythms® Dance with Bernadette Ryder

Drop-in / Open Classes

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    About the classes

    No need for any experience, just book online and come along. That said, especially if it’s your first time, do check out the ‘Further Details’ section below.

    The only time we always take a break is between Xmas & New Year – usually just one week. If our usual venue is unavailable at other times for any reason, we’ll always look to dance somewhere if we can, and post details here and to our mailing list.

    Heads up!
    There will be No Friday class on…

    • October 4th (sorry, hall not available)
    • November 1st (sorry, hall not available –
      We hope to find another venue for this one – watch this space/emails!)

    EXTRA special seasonal dances*:

    (*Pre-booking available – drop-in places also available – if sold out in advance, this will be posted here and on the bookings website.)

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    If Bernadette is away, the class is always covered by other certified 5Rhythms teachers:

    Recent guest teachers have included:

    Bernadette also covers classes outside Bristol when the teachers are away – for dates/times, watch this space

    Details

    Dates: Every Friday, all year
    – see ‘About the classes’ for any variations.
    Times: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
    (prompt start! see ‘Further Details’)
    Venue: Horfield Parish Church Hall
    Prices:
    In advance*: £15 / £12 (low income/conc)
    On the door: £17 (flat rate, cash or card):
    Booking: Online pre-booking recommended
    – both to reduce cash handling, and to speed up entry.
    * Online booking closes at 4pm on the day of the class *
    (after which the drop-in price applies).
    See also improved T&Cs re ‘date transfers’ (which you can do yourself online 🙂 )

    IMPORTANT: 
    The Parish Church HALL is on the LEFT side of Wellington Hill as you come up from Gloucester Road.
    (The postcode alone will take you to the church, not the hall, and it’s on a different street!)

    NOTE: Classes have been running ‘in real ‘life’ since May 2021, based on UKActive guidelines for indoor fitness/sports activities. We continue to be guided those overall guidelines, subject to advisory changes, and the particular circumstances of our practice and venue(s) 🙂

    Further details

    General information applicable to all our classes and workshops:
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    5Rhythms is both a very ‘free’ individual practice which offers significant permission – while simultaneously being a group/community practice which calls for consideration and respect for the group process.

    Bring & wear

    • Loose clothing in which to move freely, and have a good sweat! – layers are good;
    • Something warm to put on or wrap round you when not dancing;
    • A water bottle;
    • Your curiosity!
      also…
    • Please don’t wear any kind of fragrance – the dance is an environment that heightens allergies and other sensitivities.
    • For safety, bags, valuables etc may be brought into the hall/studio.

    Some dos & don’ts

    • FEET:
      Many find bare feet easy and comfortable – some prefer Dance Sneakers which prevent sore feet and give support to arches, knees and ankles;
    • Other shoes are not recommended: trainers have too much grip so are hard on knees.
    • Don’t dance in socks – they slip too easily!

    “Do you have the discipline to be a free spirit?” – Gabrielle Roth

    This is a meditation/embodiment practice which has clear boundaries which need to be honoured if the full potential of this work is to be achieved:

    • Don’t use phones/tablets, even on silent – if you need to check on a babysitter or something, take devices outside the hall/studio (or, at Horfield, outside the building) and check them there.
    • Don’t talk – words take us straight back into our heads!
    • Arrive on time – the warm-up, including the initial ‘unguided’ warm-up is an important part of the process. The doors will be locked and there is no admittance 15 minutes after the start.
    • Stay until the end both for yourself, and for the group – if you leave early you will disrupt the collective energy and your own process will be incomplete.

    For peace of mind, and out of respect for all concerned:

    • It is now essential that you arrive on time. The doors close 15 minutes after the start (no admittance, sorry). Thank you.
    • To care for each other:
      • if you can, please self-test negative (using the ‘lateral flow ‘rapid test’) within at most 48 hours before the class. We appreciate that these tests are no longer free, or even readily available – this is not a requirement.

      Please do not come to the class if you or a member of your household has symptoms that could be covid.

    • Please bring plenty of water.
    • In line with our risk assessment, based on UKActive guidelines:
      • total numbers in the class may be limited;
      • the venue will be ventilated while we are dancing, while ensuring that thermal comfort is not significantly compromised (to avoid injury);
      • we shall not be working with physical contact at all;
      • you may be requested to provide contact details for NHS Test & Trace, either in advance (on booking), or on arrival by either scanning an NHS QR Code or on paper – see Note below, and Privacy Policy addendum for details.
      • Commonly touched surfaces (doorhandles etc) will be sanitised in advance.
      • Wearing a face covering is your own choice, but please note that wearing a mask during exercise is not recommended in the English government guidelines.

    See also:

    Weekly Class Terms & Conditions.

    Notes:

    Our guidelines and venue risk assessments have been prepared with reference to national regulations, guidelines and current scientific understanding of covid-19 transmission, specifically as interpreted by UK Active, the national organisation representing operators of fitness venues, and similar bodies worldwide. Statistical evidence to date suggests that these precautions result in remarkably little transmission.

    If and when Test & Trace is operating, we shall ask for your contact details, in case requested by NHS Test & Trace. It is not compulsory to provide this information, but is recommended. This is privately held by us, and the likelihood of it being requested from us is extremely small.

    The above information is intended to be helpful for our class and workshop attendees, and supplements other general advice regarding symptoms, self-isolation etc., including any local regulations currently in force.

    Updated: 31 March 2022

    Open/Drop-in Classes

    Please see:
    Terms & Conditions – class bookings‘ (opens in new tab/window).

    Workshops/Courses

    Please download:
    Workshops, Courses & other events – Booking Terms and Conditions‘ [PDF]

    Venue

    Horfield Parish Church HALL
    43, Wellington Hill,
    Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8ST
    (just off Gloucester Road)
    [Google map]

    The hall is in a beautiful green and spacious area – peaceful with mature trees, and plenty of fresh air. It is spacious with a lovely high ceiling, plenty of good ventilation, and a gorgeous fully sprung wooden dance floor.

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      ALL: Weekly Open Classes AND Workshops/EventsWorkshops/Events only

      All forthcomingRhossili ResidentialsCycles (residential, Apr'25)Just the one (other)

      (please specify in Subject above or Message below!)

      Rhythm Circle (weekly closed group) Waiting List

      Before joining the waiting list, please make sure you read all about Rhythm Circle – thanks!

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      To unsubscribe or change your options at any time, please use the buttons/ links at the foot of our emails 🙂 Thank you!

      For booking enquiries on the day please phone/text:
      07970 069 256 (Jon)

      Book Online for drop-in / open classes

      * Stop Press: Payments now go through Stripe not PayPal *

      Hopefully a much smoother experience for everyone, and especially for those who repeatedly hit the insistence on opening an account!

      Summary – key info

      • We start on time , usually 8:30pm please be on time
        – there may be no admittance 15 mins after start
        .
      • Online booking closes at 4:00pm (after which ‘drop-in’ price applies on the door).
      • Start time may vary for ‘special nights’ – please check your booking confirmation or mailing list emails.
      • Full booking terms & conditions (open/drop-in classes)
        (opens in new tab/window)
      • Please do not attend with any symptoms which might be covid.

      BOOKING SYSTEM DOWN

      Apologies – our booking system is currently down, and the provider is investigating. To receive a ‘heads-up’ email and/or text as soon as it’s up again, please send me a note of your email address and phone number using the ‘Get in Touch’ button (above). Thanks!

      (bookwhen.com – opens in new tab/window)

      See also:

      FAQ: 'Bookwhen' booking system

      It’s pretty self-explanatory (and more reliable), but please note:

      It’s not ‘required’, but if you do, you can then view / transfer / cancel your own bookings online 🙂 You’ll be offered the option to create an account during booking.
      (Existing accounts could not be transferred from the old system, for security & privacy reasons – sorry.)

      Click the ‘View booking’ button in your confirmation email, log in if necessary, and then you can:

      • until noon on the day:
        Transfer to another date (up to 4 weeks ahead); or
      • until 24 hours before:
        Cancel, and contact Jon to request:
        • a ‘credit’ code to use for a future booking (no fee), or
        • a refund (less £2.50 admin fee)the default if I don’t hear!

      After clicking [Book now] you enter details of attendees first, then assign them to the appropriate class(es). Thus, if someone is attending more than one (likely!), you only need to enter their contact details once 🙂

      If you have any issues making your booking – Email Jon or call/text 07970 069 256 – we can troubleshoot and/or, if necessary, just book you in manually! Thank you – looking forward to dancing with you soon!

      "Since I started dancing with you, you have sustained and inspired me, more than you could know. Thank you so much."
      Richard, Bridgend
      "I got so much more from this workshop than I could have ever expected ... meticulously organised and held, I could not find any other word to describe it than 'perfect'."
      Kelly, Plymouth
      "Bernadette's experience and generosity as a facilitator, her skill and capacity to hold space for a whole group whilst having a particular sensitivity to individuals as they work, is tremendous."
      Mags L, Durham
      "Wonderful energy, beautiful people one really couldn't ask for anymore. Highly recommended."
      Andre, London [Facebook 5* review]
      "I've found [Rhythm Circle] really nourishing and feel very safe in the space. I look forward to it every week and have got so much out of being with a regular group..."
      Caroline, Bristol
      "It's no exaggeration to say that 5 Rhythms with Bernadette has given me back my life!"
      JR, Bristol
      "(Bernadette's classes) have had a very positive impact on my life ... and far exceeded my hopes and expectations."
      NW, Bristol
      "Thank you for making such a beautiful safe space."
      LJ, Bristol
      "It was one of the best workshops I have ever experienced."
      SG, Gloucestershire
      "You said it would be nourishing – and you were right."
      KC, Bristol
      "It's quite astounding! I have learnt so much and have taken away so many lessons and so much positivity..."
      HT, Bristol
      "What would I change? - I'd prescribe the course on the NHS!"
      NJ
      “I love these sessions… to let off steam, develop confidence connecting with others, to move away from the head fuzz and into my body… also just a lovely bunch of people”
      Ria, Bristol [FB post]
      "Bernadette's choice of music is always delicious and always seems to be in alignment with the energy of the room."
      Ria, Bristol [FB post]
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