Name: DREAMTIME 5Rhythms Winter Solstice Dance and Ritual
Start: 2024-12-18T18:45:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-18T21:30:00-08:00
Location: St. James Community Square

DREAMTIME 5Rhythms Winter Solstice Dance and Ritual

Please join us in the celebration and honouring of the Winter Solstice.
In harmony with the cycles of nature we dive into the darkness, dancing our dreams and prayers for the new cycle.
Moving within the transformative maps of the 5Rhythms® we honour what the past year has been for us, and what we may wish to leave behind. In the dance we invite release and presence so that we can arrive in the Stillpoint together to connect with the sacred pause of the Winter Solstice.
We will move in darkness together to open our imagination and hearts to receiving our hopes and dreams for ourselves and our communities.
Live music offered by well known pianist Lori-Ann Speed will support us in our embodied dreaming.
When we emerge from the rich darkness of dreamtime, our senses awaken and orient toward the light. We welcome the seeds of new growth to root down within us and open our hearts to the voice of our longings and desires.
Together we dance as an offering to honour the return of the light.
Please wear black or dark clothing in honour of the Winter Solstice.

Tickets: $35
https://www.bettinarothe.com/product/dreamtime-5rhythms-winter-solstice-celebration/
Part of the proceeds of the event will be donated to Covenant House Vancouver to support homeless youth. (Info: https://www.covenanthousebc.org/)
If you need financial support in order to attend the event, please contact Bettina directly at [email protected]. Please note that there will be no refunds for this special event.
When and Where:
Wednesday, December 18th, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
At St. James: 3214 W 10th Ave in Vancouver, BC
Doors open at 6:40 PM and we will begin promptly at 7 PM. Please do your best to arrive on time, so we can co-create a potent space together.

Artist:
Lori-Ann Speed is an accomplished Canadian pianist who creates minimalist, virtuosic and cinematic music that transcends genre, culture and age. Lori-Ann was first introduced to the piano in the third grade and hasn’t looked back since. Dedicating her life to music, Lori-Ann received her Bachelor of Music from the University of British Columbia School of Music where she was inspired by composers like Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and Philip Glass. One of the few female composers in the modern neoclassical world, she has released seven albums of original compositions. ‘In Search of Wings’ and ‘In the Wake of a Whisper’ received national airplay and a nomination for Best Instrumental Release at the West Coast Music Awards, respectively. Her emotive, vibrant works offer a timeless message that connects with fans from all walks of life. She is releasing her eighth album in June. Please follow her on social media for updates and announcements. You can enjoy four of her albums on all streaming platforms.
https://www.loriannspeed.com/
Facilitators:
Marcia Jones’ soul journey has been unfolding for over 25 years through dance and embodiment practices. She is a certified 5Rhythms teacher, Somatic Coach, Tao Tantric Arts Practitioner, Priestess and Spirit Worker. Her heart centered leadership is deeply rooted in the sacred teachings of many traditions. Her passion is to create portals for somatic healing through transformative movement journeys.
https://spiritrhythms.ca/
Bettina Rothe is passionate about bringing community together to co-create sacred space in which she invites conscious embodiment and heart centred intimacy. As a somatic coach and licensed 5Rhythms® dance teacher, she draws from a variety of healing movement arts, psychology, meditation, and shamanic practices. She has been teaching workshops internationally since 1998 and has facilitated gatherings at various festivals in the US and Canada.
www.bettinarothe.com

More information and tickets: https://www.bettinarothe.com/product/dreamtime-5rhythms-winter-solstice-celebration/
This event sells out every year. Please get your tickets early. We can only accommodate drop ins if it is not sold out.