5Rhythmes

The dance of the 5 Rhythms® is a practice of free movement, a form of meditation that connects body and mind, making improvised dance a powerful tool for relaxation, inspiration, and transformation. Nourished by different artistic, psychocorporeal and spiritual approaches, its creator - Gabrielle Roth (1941-2012) - composed a universe of resonances to accompany the experience of dance: 5 Rhythms® (flowing®, staccato®, chaos®, lyrical®, stillness®) follow one another and meet, drawing a continuous "wave", supported by the music.

Each rhythm touches on particular qualities of movement, energies and emotions. Fluid expresses the mystery of the feminine. Staccato explores the mystery of the masculine. Chaos leads us to integrate these principles into our own energy. Lyrical is the rhythm of trance and self-realization. In stillness, the mother of all rhythms, we seek the inner void and take refuge there. In fluidity, we are connected to our earth, in staccato, to fire. Then, fluid and staccato rub together to create the rhythm of chaos, the encounter between the feminine and the masculine. Lyrical, born from chaos, is the most complex and elusive of the 5 rhythms; it contains joy and makes us touch lightness. Stillness teaches us calm, wisdom, compassion at our own pace.

The practice of 5 Rhythms® dance awakens our body, amuses us, brings us together in the present moment, brings us closer to our authentic being and offers us a new perspective on our realities and our relationships.