Morning Waves ~ 5Rhythms @ Saint Mark's Church, NYC

Morning Waves class is an embodied movement meditation that follows the simplicity of Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms map.
About this Event

Morning Waves class is an embodied movement meditation that follows the simplicity of Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms map.

The 5Rhythms is a practice of being in your body that ignites creativity, connection & community. No prior dance or 5Rhythms experience necessary. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to get yourself settled so that we can all begin together and on time.

St. Mark's Church is the second-oldest church building in Manhattan and has supported an active artistic community since the 19th century.

We hold a limited amount of first come first serve tickets at the door. If a class is sold out, please come as early as 8:45am to claim a door ticket. When we have reached capacity, we will close admission.

Please note, if you're arriving late, your ticket will be vail until 9:45AM.

Liability Release:

By registering for this class, I agree to and acknowledge the following.I acknowledge that I intend to participate in physical activity and agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known and unknown, which might incur as a result of participating in the program.I acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

I acknowledge that I am first and foremost responsible for my health and well being, and I agree to modify my participation in the workshop as needed to maintain my health and well being.I agree to release Peter Fodera, Ariel Karass and St Mark’s Church from any and all liability related to personal injury or illness that may result from my attendance and participation.

Exchange: $25

***Please take a moment to read through our class Agreements:

INTEGRITY

This is a 5Rhythms movement practice guided by the maps of Gabrielle Roth. We come to dance our own experience, respect the lineage, and stay true to the form.

INCLUSION

All bodies, identities, and backgrounds are welcome.

AWARENESS

Listen to your body and move at your own pace.

Keep eyes open, feet grounded, and stay aware of others.

We are guests at Saint Mark’s Church. Tops and bottoms are required for all genders.

We welcome authentic self-expression and invite everyone to choose attire that honors

our shared sacred space.

PRESENCE

This is a drug and alcohol-free, silent space.

No talking, no phones, no photos, no videos.,

Please refrain from screaming or wearing strong scents.

We dance barefoot or in dance shoes. Street shoes are not permitted on the floor.

DANCE CULTURE

We dance barefoot or in dance shoes. Street shoes are not permitted on the floor.

Be mindful of your energy, physical space, and impact on others and the group as a whole.

The 5Rhythms practice is not ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, cuddling, or yoga.

Partnering may arise, but the primary practice is dancing your own dance.

CONSENT

Touch without consent is never OK.

If it’s not a clear yes, it’s a no. A yes can change at any time.

You are not obligated to dance with anyone. Discern your own boundaries and honor the boundaries of others.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thank you for being fluid with all that comes up as we continue navigating these new ways of moving together.