Melting Into The Beat: Conscious Movement Practice at Ride the Rhythm
About this Event
Melting into the Beat invites us into the space where the edges begin to soften, where the body and music become one moving conversation. On the dance floor, we explore the art of surrender, letting go of separation, expectations, and the need to control each movement. This is a space to dissolve into rhythm, to follow the pulse, and to allow the beat to move through us.
As we melt into the music, we are invited to soften the boundaries between self and sound, between movement and stillness, between effort and ease. The body becomes an instrument, responding to the layers of rhythm, texture, and vibration. In this dance, we listen deeply, not only with our ears, but with our entire being—allowing each beat, each breath, and each sensation to guide us.
Melting is not about losing ourselves, but about discovering a deeper connection with ourselves and the space around us. It is a practice of trust, presence, and flow, allowing what is ready to move to move, and what is ready to transform to transform. As the wave unfolds, we give ourselves permission to soften, to expand, and to be carried by the rhythm.
The invitation for the evening is to arrive with curiosity and openness. To let the music wash over you, to follow where the body wants to go, and to surrender into the alchemy of movement. Melt into the beat, and allow the dance to reveal what is waiting to emerge.
Meet Hassti Hamidi
Hassti Hamidi is a conscious Dancer, DJ, and space holder devoted to the transformative power of music and movement. As the founder of Ride the Rhythm, a conscious movement practice in Vancouver, she curates dance journeys that invite people to reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and authentic expression. Her musical style blends global sounds, ambient textures, and melodic electronic rhythms to create an unfolding arc on the dance floor. Through these experiences, Hassti invites participants to move beyond thinking and into feeling, where movement becomes meditation and community becomes a space for connection and shared presence.
🎧 Check out Hassti’s music on SoundCloud or Spotify
General Information:
Venue:
- Bridge & Enrich Lives Society (“BE”) at 718 East 20th Avenue (Fraser and 20th), Vancouver, B.C. V5V 1N3
- Free street parking is available!
- We acknowledge with deep respect and gratitude that we gather on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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Event Details:
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Door opens at 6:45 PM
The Door closes at 7:15 PM (Please try to arrive on time to land into the space with the community)
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Ticket Price:
- Regular Rate: $25.00
- Supported Rate: $20.00
* To keep Ride the Rhythm accessible to all, we offer a supported rate of $20 for those experiencing financial challenges. We believe in the power of movement and connection, and we’re committed to making this experience available to as many people as possible!
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How to get your ticket:
- Reserve your spot by e-transfer to either of the following email addresses:
(No security question required — auto-deposit enabled for both emails)
- [email protected]
- [email protected] - Tickets are available on Eventbrite (Fees will apply through Eventbrite)
- Drop in and pay cash (capacity permitting)
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Here's some extra information:
- No experience in movement and dance is required
- Please hydrate often when dancing, bring your water bottle and remember to take it with you
Wear movement-friendly clothing, preferably in layers - Wheelchair-accessible space
- Your existential questions, openness and curiosity
- The space is drug-free, substance-free, scent-free, and judgment-free, and all participants are expected to respect themselves and one another
- Please share the space respectfully and check in before hugging or touching another dancer (consent practices keep spaces safe)
- The dance floor is a nonverbal space, If you need to have a conversation, however brief, please step outside- Thank you for respecting the nonverbal experience of others
- No street shoes on the dance floor
- Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have any flu-related symptoms.
- Please turn off your cell phone and put it away for the duration of the event
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At Ride the Rhythm, we open our doors to all! We welcome all gender identities, races, sizes, sexual orientations, abilities and disabilities, all languages, and anyone 18 and older!
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What is Conscious Movement Practice/ Ecstatic Dance?
Conscious Movement Practice is a unique style of dance that is all about free expression and letting your body move to the beat of your own drum. Unlike traditional dance classes, there’s no choreography to follow or steps to learn. Instead, it’s all about letting go and allowing the music to guide you, enabling authentic movement exploration. Conscious Movement Practice has been demonstrated to help with stress and anxiety reduction, promoting alignment of mind, body, soul, and spirit. During a Conscious Movement Practice session, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for movement and self-exploration. Everyone, regardless of their dance experience, is welcome to participate and enjoy the fun.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 22.63 to CAD 27.96
