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“Lockdown Wave 16” *LATEST*

Bernadette teaching online

Dear Dancers,

Here is your link to dance Bernadette’s Lockdown Wave 16 (below).

And this week – FREE ‘Zoom’ space:

Join others at our usual time, this Friday – 7:45 for 8pm.
It’s not a taught class, but a space for our Bristol 5 Rhythms community to connect, dance a Wave together, and optionally share afterwards.

You just need to register in advance – find out more here:

UPDATE:
Registration is now open for
our Zoom space on July 17th

[Zoom space to dance Lockdown Wave together on July 10th.]

We hope you are finding the opportunity to use this and all the Lockdown
Waves fully, whether dancing with others or in your own space and time.

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

LOCKDOWN WAVE 16:

(all the “Lockdown Waves”)

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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“Lockdown Wave 15”

Dear Dancers,

Here is your Lockdown Wave 15 (below).

We hope you find the opportunity to use this, and all the Lockdown Waves fully.

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

LOCKDOWN WAVE 15:

(all the “Lockdown Waves”)

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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Bernadette teaching online

“Lockdown Wave 14”

Dear Dancers,

Here is your Lockdown Wave 14 (below).

We hope you find the opportunity to use it fully.

With love and blessings.

Bernadette

LOCKDOWN WAVE 14:

(all the “Lockdown Waves”)

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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Bernadette teaching online

“Lockdown Wave 13”

Dear Dancers,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Black Lives Matter Fundraiser last week 🙂

For this week – here is your Lockdown Wave 13 (below).

I hope that those of us who find dance healing and nourishing are able to create the space and the opportunity to move as we need to.

The intention of these waves is to support you. They come with heart – they come with love.

May you feel the opportunity this strange and unique time presents. May you find that opportunity and use it to its fullest.

With love and blessings.

Bernadette

LOCKDOWN WAVE 13:

(all the “Lockdown Waves”)

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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Colston statue falling, Bernadette teaching

5 Rhythms Friday Fundraiser:
Black Lives Matter
* DONATE HERE *

Friday June 12, 8pm on Zoom, with Bernadette Ryder.

* Advance registration required (see below) *
NOTE – ELEMENTS NOW HIDDEN AS EVENT PASSED (e.g. this!)

When we put ourselves behind a movement for justice and add our voice to its call – we are recognising the invitation to be in service to a purpose far bigger than just our own.

When we connect in dance, for a moment in time, moving in shared rhythm and song – we can become a breathing embodiment of a message.

In this unity, we can shape our resolve to back up and amplify the calling for justice at every juncture – standing in its truth until it is reflected back at us from the systems and institutions of all humanity.

Black lives matter.

Join us in this dance *NOW PASSED*:

  • Pre-registration is required – register now – or latest 7:45pm when the ‘doors open’, to be sure of entry – please don’t leave it to the last minute.
  • Do join us to warm up from 7:45pm.

Especially if you are not familiar with Zoom, do sign in a little earlier – you will find yourself in a ‘waiting room’ (a page with our logo on it!) where you can test your audio, and will be admitted once the music starts. Entry to the meeting will close at 8:15pm.

Donation/Registration and payment:

  • Start the process by clicking ‘Donate’ below.
  • Registration follows your payment, either automatically, or by clicking ‘Return to Bernadette Ryder’ at the end*

Suggested donation £10+, minimum for class entry £5
All profits will go to Black Lives Matter (in the UK) – please give generously

Payment is by PayPal account or credit/debit card;
we regret that payment by bank transfer is not possible for this event.
(*If you are not taken through to Zoom registration after payment,
please contact Jon with details of your payment.)

Note: The class has now taken place, but you can still make a donation if you wish, either:
Using the Donate button on the left, or
Using this Paypal.me link.

Thank you for your support for Black Lives Matter at this moment of opportunity – and your support for each other, joining to embody the message and the potential. We look forward very much to dancing with you.

With Love
Jon for Bernadette & team xxx

DMAC logo

In partnership with DMAC UK.

“Dance is us. Dance is resistance. It is our bodies telling us how to move. Music and movement are one, they exist together in partnership. It is survival, it is resistance, it is our existence.
Without dance there is no revolution.”
— Patrisse Cullors. Co-founder of Black Lives Matter

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspiration from Portland, Oregan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcIeNUsyn3o

Inspiration from from Michigan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjcX-UApWpw

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Bernadette teaching online

“Lockdown Wave 12”

* UPDATE! Black Lives Matter Fundraiser *
click here for details of
LIVE Zoom class this Friday, June 12th

The (big, beating) Heart of In-Rhythm online 🙂

Dear Dancers,

Here is your Lockdown Wave 12 (below).

Week 12!! It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for nearly 3 months.

And who would’ve thought that’s something even more challenging, even more painful, would raise its ugly head in this strange period. But it has – and it’s with us – and our family on the other side of the Atlantic is screaming the agony of an old, and searing painful wound that has been ripped open yet again.

So if you are able to dance for yourself, your own heart, your own coping and that of your loved ones this week – as I hope you’re able to – maybe include those over the ocean who stand and cry out, yet again, for a simple and obvious justice – the recognition by the state and its systems that black lives matter too.

What fills me with hope in the face of this horror, are the signs that change is arising. If you want to see some non violent ways of doing things – Please see these links:

Portland, Oregan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcIeNUsyn3o

Michigan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjcX-UApWpw

Or you can find them on Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/bernadette5rhythms/

With love and blessings.

Bernadette

LOCKDOWN WAVE 12:

(all the “Lockdown Waves”)

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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Bernadette teaching online

“Lockdown Wave 11”

The (big, beating) Heart of In-Rhythm online 🙂

Hello Dear Ones,

Please find below a link to the latest Lockdown Wave – Number 11.

Whatever your current situation, I hope you are able to make the space to dance. I hope you are able to appreciate and celebrate the richness of this deep spring season and the abundance of sunshine we are being gifted to see us through.

LOCKDOWN WAVE 11:

(all the “Lockdown Waves”)

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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Bernadette teaching online

“Lockdown Wave 10”

The (big, beating) Heart of In-Rhythm online 🙂

Hello All,

Here is your weekly 5 Rhythms Lockdown Wave, sent again with our love and support. I hope you are able to create the space in your life to make good use of them.

LOCKDOWN WAVE 10:

More Lockdown Waves

And in case you just haven’t got round to it yet…

If you’d like to ‘Zoom’ on Friday nights: let us know here
(details and one-question survey – closes Monday).

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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Bernadette teaching online

Shall we restart the Friday class? *SURVEY*

Bernadette teaching 5 Rhythms online

Hello All

A question for you:
“Shall we restart the Friday class? …Online, of course.”

Our experience of taking our Tuesday classes onto Zoom presented us with enormous challenges – but turned out to be extraordinary, rich and utterly beautiful.

The reconnection to our bodies and hearts, and the real-time presence and support of fellow dancers through the airwaves, is a huge gift and antidote to our current isolation. And since that looks likely to continue for some time, we have decided to ask if you would like to come together for ‘live’ open classes on Fridays too.

Our investment, in time and other resources, has also turned out to be no less than the conventional classes, so the price would be the same (£14, £12 & £10) withan extra level of ‘concession’ (£5) to support those of you who have suddenly found yourselves with little or no income at all (details below).

If you like the sound of that, just let us know here:

*A one-question survey to record your answer.

YES I’D LOVE THAT
 
(link *)

Hopefully see you on your dance floor soon.

Love & blessings
Bernadette & team
 

Proposed details:

Where & When?
Fridays 8pm – 9:30pm
on Zoom (pre-registered, so we know who’s ‘in the room’)

How much?
£14 full price / £12 low income / £10 concession/NHS
or: £5 if no income due to covid.
Payment via PayPal, from a PayPal account or a card.

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Bernadette teaching online

“Lockdown Wave 9”

The (big, beating) Heart of In-Rhythm online 🙂

Hello All,

Here is your weekly 5 Rhythms Lockdown Wave, sent again with our love and support. I hope you are able to create the space in your life to make good use of them.

LOCKDOWN WAVE 9:

More Lockdown Waves

With love and blessings.
Bernadette

Note: On MixCloud, you may have to sign up the first time you use it. With a Free account you can listen to the same Wave up to three times in a ‘rolling two-week window’ – that restriction is lifted if you pay a subscription, which in turn goes to support the recording artists (of the songs) via the royalties sytem.

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