5Rhythms Class
CLOSER x-dance: Dancing the Erotic Pulse
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About CLOSER x-danceCLOSER x-dance is a dedication to unshackling any chains that teach us to separate our inherit erotic aliveness from the rest of ourselves. It is an invitation to allow the sensual when it arises, to give permission to feelings and to creative play within the context of a free and spontaneous dance / movement journey.
This session gently tears down the boxes that equate eroticism to sex, too. For, this textured word – eroticism – combines pleasure, joy, creativity, expression. It’s taste and sounds. Imagination and movement. Eroticism gives us a powerful avenue to play with emotional tensions, relieve inner struggles to find lightness, strength in vulnerability and pleasure.
Unlike traditional dance forms, there are no specific steps to follow here. Instead, you’ll be guided by an eclectic mix of music and inspirational prompts, inviting you to tune into your body, connect with yourself and to follow intuitive movement moment by moment. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to move here – just an open invitation to discover and express yourself.
Using the 5Rhythms framework, we will explore 5 fundamental life energies (rhythms) through the dance. The music is played like a “wave” where it goes up and comes back down again. There are 3 essential ingredients to each event:
Freedom to be: You’re invited to let go of the thinking mind, explore physical and emotional landscapes without any pressure of performance or “getting it right”
Invitations, not instructions: You’ll receive impulses and ideas to explore different aspects of movement and self-expression. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to follow what feels true for you.
Presence: Dance becomes a meditation in motion, inviting presence directly through the body in each movement. As you feel the music and let the dance move you, your thoughts will be allowed to quiet down.
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Perhaps you are curious about the idea of eroticism as a life force energy? Or, you want to give yourself permission to play with the qualities of sensuality, clothing and aliveness in a safe(r) space with others? Or, you really love good music and want to dance outside the club space? Or, you’re curious to discover how greater freedom could feel and move with the possibility of exploring the erotic …
This space is for all of you who are curious about the relationship between dance x movement and sensuality, pleasure x eroticism.
No previous experience required.
CLOSER x-dance is open to all, creating a safe(r) space for different horizons, sexual orientations and experiences.
Whether you are comfortable and familiar with these themes or exploring them for the first time, you are invited to join us.
What to wear
What we wear can inform how we move, how we feel or even how we think. Given the theme of CLOSER x-dance, you are particularly invited to experiment with clothing that feels erotic, sexy or sensual. Let yourself be intuitive when you’re getting ready for the evening. Some ideas …
Does clothing that is flow-y or tight fitting give you more pleasure?
Do you find different textures such as mesh or cotton, satin or lace or denim ignite your senses?
Perhaps, there is some clothing that brings on special characteristics, maybe something you don’t usually wear in daily life? Maybe it’s a ballet tutu or a tie or anything else.
Do colors or comfortable clothing give you a special feeling?
Simply allow yourself to express yourself through clothing as much or as little as you’d like.
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PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites required.
