WAVENEY COMMUNITY WAVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, 5 RHYTHMS DANCE & MOVEMENT CLASS

An inclusive space where you can DANCE :
• FREELY, without performing, following steps, routines or partnering with no expectations of what your dance should be or look like
• SAFELY within a diverse group who enjoy grounded, conscious, freeform movement dancing on their own and together with consent and respect
• Creating SPACE for yourself, moving from the inside out, engaging with others and sharing experiences which has a positive effect on mental and physical health and wellbeing

YOU ARE WELCOME whatever your age, gender, culture, ability, experience, shape, fitness, physical and mental ability

IF YOU DON’T DO YOUR DANCE, WHO WILL? Music and dance activate pleasure centers in the body and brain stimulating comfort, calm, relaxation, joy and empowerment as well as recalibrating the sensory and nervous systems. This class is inclusive and trauma informed.


CURIOUS ABOUT THE 5RHYTHMS
This is a new class in Suffolk so there may be many people dancing the 5Rhythms for the 1st time but, regardless of this, there is usually someone new who shows up. You will be guided by the music which follows a structure of changing rhythm and supported by my teaching to connect, listen to and allow your body to move freely, in its unique rhythm at its own pace creating your own choreography. Any self-consciousness, anxiety or resistance is natural and I will invite you to be curious, take it by the hand and dance with it if you can and see where it takes you. We will weave and move with what we bring collectively, have fun and inspire others. All ages and abilities are welcome and the more the merrier. I DJ the music live and play many different genres and welcome requests.

TIMING
18.15pm doors open & warm-up music starts
18.30pm class starts
Keep hydrated : bring a water bottle with you
20.00pm class ends

BOOKING
£10 sliding scale, £5 unwaged, if you cant afford to pay anything contact me. Pay cash at door or in advance by paypal.
The first class is free and donations are welcome and will be used to offer places to those who cannot afford to pay.

PRACTICALITIES
Car parks in Station Road or in town
Disabled facilities & wheelchair access
Keep hydrated : bring a water bottle with you
Wear loose layered clothing that you feel comfortable in
We are moving on a Harlequin sprung floor so bare feet are preferable : alternatively soft shoes or trainers
Please turn mobile phones off if you bring them into the dance space as they are a distraction.
Please do not have conversations on the dance floor once we start
If you bring your bags into the dance space please put them on the side of the room so they are not a trip hazard
Under 16’s are welcome but need to be accompanied by a parent, carer, guardian

ABOUT ME
I have recently moved to Suffolk. I am a somatic trauma therapist & movement educator and have been dancing the 5Rhythms since 2000 and teaching two classes a week since 2018. I look forward to sharing this practice and dancing with you Lucy

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