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Pablo Picasso

In the Tidal Wave class last Tuesday, there was one of those rare, special moments. At the right moment, I played Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’ and a room of dancers spontaneously burst into the most expressive singing. I witnessed something like the wildest karaoke night mixed with the energy of a 4 year old’s party…

Why are these moments so rare?

We become self-conscious? Think too much? Fear what others will think? Work too hard? Take life too seriously, carrying responsibility like a heavy weight?

How do we capture these precious moments, unencumbered by judgement? Around a campfire with friends, singing old pop songs at the top of my voice, I am blissfully unconcerned of what others will think or say. Lost in the joy of the moment, the love of pure creative experience.

In this workshop we’ll use the creative map of the 5Rhythms and dance into the moment… taking time to explore how our movement informs us and reveals our lightest & brightest self.

We’ll follow our love, take risks, and embrace the unexpected with a sense of curiosity. We’ll dance with our shadows, experiencing a fullness of joy that doesn’t wallpaper over the cracks. We’ll improvise, expand your comfort zone, dance authentically and feel lighter for it.

The 5Rhythms are a map to freedom that Gabrielle Roth calls “the DNA of the creative process”. Come dance, create and collaborate. Be the artist that never grows up.

DJ (August 2026)

David Juriansz is a musician, recording artist, performer and embodied dancer with a passion for teaching the 5Rhythms. His unique style connects the world of sound and movement to the dance of everyday life. Dancing his weekly Melbourne ‘’Tidal Wave’ is a wondrous experience – a catalytic, high-energy journey.

David’s teaching captivates newcomers whilst also providing a deep, healing space for long-time conscious dancers. With a big heart & a generous dose of humour, he will lead you gently to your growing edge. He regularly incorporates live music into his workshops and has produced two albums of Wave music, Reveal and Forest.

Pricing

$295 Tier 1

$325 Tier 2

$350 Tier 3

$395 Pay-it-forward

*Saturday and Sunday workshop fee includes a free dance in the Sunday Sweat on Sunday morning! This will be our warmup for day 2.

This workshop offers an allocation of tickets at different price points i.e. ‘Tiers‘. The number of tickets remaining for each tier will display in the checkout below.

We have a broad range of financial capacity in our community. Please reflect on what you are able to pay and choose accordingly.

If you need the lowest price to attend i.e. perhaps you are living day by day financially, please purchase Tier 1. Payment plans are available on request.

If you can afford a bit more, i.e. you can cover your living expenses and other unexpected costs, please choose from Tier 2 or 3.

One additional tier ‘pay it forward’ invites members of our dance community to join us in helping those who need financial support to participate.

If you are someone who needs financial support or a payment plan to be able to attend, please write to us at 5Rhythms@movingessence.com.

This workshop has been offered as an alternate event following the recent cancellation of Kate Shela’s workshop. We need a minimum of 12 people to book for this workshop to go ahead.

Before booking please read the Moving Essence Cancellation & Refund Policy