“MOVE’N’REST”
5Rhythms® Summer workshop – Waves level
Led by Silvija Tomčik and Thierry Francois
Sutivan, Island of Brač, CROATIA
28.07.-03.08.2025.
“It doesn’t matter where we come from or how we grew up or whether we can or can’t dance. Movement is medicine, and whether we feel clumsy or graceful, it heals us. Real learning happens when we show up and move because the body can’t lie. It lets us know right away if we’re feeling closed or open, fixed or fluid, tight or loose, off or on.“ Gabrielle Roth
“MOVE’n’REST” invites you to discover the exquisite balance between movement and stillness, effort and ease, in the enchanting Sutivan. Through the dynamic practice of 5Rhythms, we’ll explore the power of both dancing wildly and resting deeply.
Each day, we’ll dive deep into one of the 5Rhythms, uncovering its unique gifts and challenges. With morning and evening sessions, you’ll have ample opportunity to embody the rhythms, connect with your inner landscape, and find your own essential balance.
This workshop is an invitation to embrace the rhythm of life, both on and off the dance floor.
“Your body holds messages of liberation that it can only offer you while you are in a rested state.” Tricia Hersey
Prerequisites: 20 hours of Waves level
This workshop counts as 5 days Waves towards the Teacher Training.
The workshop begins on Monday 28th of July at 19:00 h and ends on Sunday 3rd of August at 12:00 h.
The workshop is led in English.
Silvija & Thierry:
Silvija was introduced to Gabrielle Roth’s teachings through her book Maps to Ecstasy in her early twenties. It was a powerful encounter, which motivated Silvija to begin searching for 5Rhythms teachers with whom she could dance. She organized numerous 5Rworkshops in Croatia and Slovenia, bringing the practice for the first time to this part of the world. At the time she was working in the Center for Peace Studies and leading workshops on gender issues. She finished the Waves Teacher Training with Gabrielle in 2001, and Heartbeat Teacher Training in 2010. Silvija regularly teaches at weekend workshops and retreats internationally. In her teaching she combines clarity with imagination, humour with wisdom and a great variety of music. Her grounded way of dancing is inspiring. She is passionate about the freedom of being in the body as a way of prompting everyone to discover their personal dance and healing movement.
Thierry has been dancing from a very early age, beginning with ballet lessons when he was a kid, pursuing theater in his 20s in order to express himself and share his inspiration with others, all the while perfecting himself through numerous practices such as dancing, mime and clown work. He is also a certified and experienced Gestalt therapist. In the early 2000s, he came across 5Rhythms and it enabled him to finally integrate body work into his practice. In 2010, he completed the 5Rhythms Teacher Training with Gabrielle Roth, Waves level, and is currently training for the Heartbeat level with Jonathan Horan. He is also committed to working with men’s groups, through the ManKind Project. His unique way of teaching is the result of all these different aspects which he brings to his work with great enthusiasm, communicating his passion in a creative and humorous way. His strength lies in his openness to challenges and his absolute love of music.
Recommended donations:
Until 28.05. is 260 EUR, after 28.05. is 290 EUR.
For the working team is 130 EUR. For the 5Rhythms Teachers and Space Holders is 150 EUR.
Location: Sports Hall SOKOLANA, Sv. Ivana 3, 21403 Sutivan
Accommodation: You organize your own accommodation, and we will have a Facebook group to connect with others in order to share a place and exchange information and recommendations. We will also send you a list with some options and helpful links.
Travel : look for flights to Split, and then there is a 1 hour ferry ride to Supetar and 15 minutes bus drive to Sutivan. There is also a catamaran that takes 30 minutes directly from Split to Sutivan. Split is very well connected by train and bus, as well as by highway. For all travel and “how to reach Brač” information, whether you are coming by car, plane, bus or train, please follow the link: http://www.bracinfo.com/travel-to-island-brac/
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