A Collective of Conscious Dancers
5Rhythms, Open Floor, Ecstatic Dance, Dance Improvisation, Cacao Ceremonies and more... in Swiss Romandie
Come experience a unique and transformative dance session each week where music, movement and community are coming together to create a space of freedom and connection.
We are a collective of free and conscious dancers and every week we offer various dance practices such as 5Rhythms, Open Floor, Dance Improvisation and Ecstatic Dance. And occasionally we're including Cacao Ceremonies*.
In these spaces, you can let your body express itself freely to the rhythm of music, explore the movements that feel right for you... And connect with yourself and others in the most pure and authentic way.
Workshop "MAPS TO THE SOUL"
Nyon
5 x mini workshops - 5Rhythms with Joyleen
Once a month (January - May 2025)
2025: 5 5Rhythms workshops
residential
In the Jura Mountains and in Italy with Joyleen
April, May, July, October & November
The Tribe
Joyleen Rao - 5RHythms
Certified as a 5Rhythms teacher since 2021, Joyleen has been dedicated to the development of the dance community in Geneva since 2015 and in Nyon since 2020.
For nearly 10 years, she has been producing movement practice facilitators every week and also offers her own sessions. She is the founder of the Dancing Tribe, created in 2023.
Joyleen loves creating spaces for transformation, accessing the multicolored palettes of our souls by fostering a deep connection to ourselves through dance.
Talia Medicin'art - DANCE IMPROVISATION & Cacao
Passionate about dance and well-being, I am a therapist, Ecstatic Dance DJ, and Dance Improvisation facilitator using Body-Mind Centering as a tool. I also lead cacao ceremonies, offering sacred spaces for consciousness evolution and healing. My approach aims to create transformative spaces where the body, mind, and soul connect, providing people the opportunity to discover themselves and flourish.
Griscia Hoch - 5RHythms
As a certified 5Rhythms® Teacher and a graduate in several bodywork techniques, yoga, and breathwork, Griscia aims to impart the value of living as authentically as possible. According to him, the regular practice of conscious and free dance is what enables each of us to reconnect with our spontaneity, mental and physical flexibility, and the mysteries of life. He also guides individuals to find their foundation in their being as a professional coach.
Maude Massard-Friat - Open Floor
Certified in Open Floor movement practice, Maude is a lover of Life and Free Dance. She has been dancing since she was young, and upon discovering free and conscious dance through 5Rhythms 15 years ago, Maude reconnected with her childlike spirit and freedom. Her mission is to create bridges between places, people, and energies. She will be your space holder for your Open Floor dance explorations.
Sacha Nielsen - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
Also known as DJ Unity, Sacha is the initiator of the Ecstatic Dance Vevey movement since 2018 and a co-creator of the "Association de danse libre du Léman". As a DJ for 10 years, he has traveled the globe to draw inspiration from various practices and to be able to serve the community. A lover of transformative music and the Art of Rituals, he organizes events in the Leman Lake region and beyond.
Special Guests 2025
CYRILLE CHANTEREAU - JUST DANCE WITH LIFE
Friday, January 24th 2025
Cyrille, founder of "Just Dance With Life - La Danse du Présent," has developed a unique approach to Integrative Dance Medicine. This practice aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to rewrite their story while reprogramming their system, enabling them to (re)affirm their integrity, authority, and creative life force. As the first French teacher certified by the School of Movement Medicine, Cyrille is also a coach in creative leadership and an expert in assertiveness. Additionally, he is a therapist and a Medicine Man, trained and initiated since 2015 in the ancestral indigenous traditions of Colombia. He shares the wisdom and teachings of these practices in his dance spaces, offering profoundly transformative experiences.
DJ ARUN JI - ECSTATIC DJ
Friday, April 4th 2025
Arun Ji is one of the pioneering DJs of ecstatic dance in Europe and Asia. For him, the practice of conscious DJing and the various forms of dance and meditation are indissociable, and allow him to cultivate a deeply intuitive artistic approach. With this sensitivity, he crafts rich and captivating musical journeys, carefully weaving a wide range of emotions where celebration and introspection seamlessly intertwine. Inspired by his immersion in Tantra, 5 Rhythms, Contact Improvisation, and Gaga, Arun Ji has refined his craft under the guidance of numerous teachers, creating musical sessions that transcend mere dance to become profound inner explorations.
POLARNY - Ecstatic DJ
Friday, June 13th 2025
Award-winning DJ and producer, Polarny's sound journeys transcend borders, combining Afro-Latin rhythms with the pulsing energy of electronic beats. From the vibrant streets of Warsaw to the lush landscapes of South America, his journey has been a melodic odyssey, driven by a passion for music and a thirst for connection. His music comes alive at the biggest ecstatic festivals, inviting us on a journey of discovery, to explore the depths of our souls and dance to the rhythm of life itself.
Our principles for the Dance
We come together to practice Conscious Movement practices.
We are drug- and alcohol-free.
We are adults responsible for our own wellbeing.
We are aware of and respect each others’ bodies and boundaries.
We touch only with mutual consent.
We dance barefoot, in grippy socks or soft dance shoes.
We avoid synthetic perfumes.
We turn our phones off.
We do not take photos/video or use Shazam.
We communicate using movement not words.
We participate, we do not spectate.
We start and end our dance journey together.
These activities are open to everyone, without distinction of age or level. No need to know how to dance or to have any experience!
Just come in comfortable clothing (sports or yoga wear) and with a water bottle. We dance barefoot or in indoor shoes. Children and teenagers are welcome as long as they can remain silent for two hours.
*For the cacao, we recommend coming on an empty stomach or with a light stomach (e.g., drink a fruit juice) in order to fully enjoy the beneficial effects of the cacao (opening of the heart, a sense of expansion, joy, emotional release, etc.). We will start at 7pm.
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