5Rhythms® in Cumbria - evenings and workshops through the year

This page has all details of forthcoming events, registration forms, where to stay, etc.

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Diary in Brief

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Spread the word in your community: you can download and print this flyer for your library, shop, community hub etc.


Venues, Accommodation and Visiting

Our venues vary, they include Threlkeld, Penrith,  Mungrisdale, Thirlmere, Askham, in the Northern Lakes.  Each listing will have the details. At some venues you are able by arrangement to stay overnight afterwards in the hall. A Friday evening dance is great to begin a weekend in the Lakes, or if you've travelled a distance. For further local information, including about the venue, where to stay etc, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Teachers & Organisers

Rachel Kurtz is 'resident' teacher, and we invite other guest 5Rhythms® teachers from the UK and abroad.
Teachers' biogs & links are HERE

Organisers are Robin Duckett (website management & booking queries) and Helen Davies (venues and local queries.) Other dancers contribute to general promotion.

Prices and Payments

Registration is essential to enable the sessions to work well and be enjoyable - it is not possible to turn up 'on the door.' The booking forms are below. 

Under 18s' Discount:  we have a 20% discount for all under 18's including the the season ticket. Apply code ' WDCU18 2022 '  if you are under 18, to get the discount when you register.

The payment options for evenings are:

♥ Pre-paid set (four evening sessions for £45) This voucher is available only at the start of a four-session season, and is the cheapest and best for regulars. You will automatically be registered for the four forthcoming season's sessions when you pay for the set.

♣ Single session pre-paid registration - £16. 

 We are now using Paypal in order to streamline payments management; payment is part of the payment process. If you do not have a paypal account don't worry, just follow the link anyway and 'checkout as guest' with your card details. Paypal then send the payments into our WDC Bank Account, so that we can simply pay teachers, venues and other costs.


Event Details & Registration

"Energy moves in Waves. Waves move in patterns. Patterns move in rhythms. A human being is just that - energy, waves, patterns, rhythms. Nothing more. Nothing less. A dance." Gabrielle Roth

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The five rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness combine in a harmonic vibrant sequence of the danced Wave. Come and connect your head, heart and body, in joyous company. Newcomers are especially welcome.

(If the evening has become fully registered, do sign up to the Waiting List. Sometimes a registrant will inform us in advance that they can't attend, and we are able to re-allocate the space.)

Event Date Friday October 18th
Capacity 36
Registered 23 [View List]
Available places 13
Individual Price £16
Teacher Rachel Kurtz
Times 7 - 9.30p.m.
Location Thirlmere Recreation Hall

"Energy moves in Waves. Waves move in patterns. Patterns move in rhythms. A human being is just that - energy, waves, patterns, rhythms. Nothing more. Nothing less. A dance." Gabrielle Roth

autumn-turns-into-winterrosemary_firth_sm.jpegThe five rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness combine in a harmonic vibrant sequence of the danced Wave. Come and connect your head, heart and body, in joyous company. Newcomers are especially welcome.

(If the evening has become fully registered, do sign up to the Waiting List. Sometimes a registrant will inform us in advance that they can't attend, and we are able to re-allocate the space.)

Event Date Fri Nov 15, 2024
Capacity 36
Registered 20 [View List]
Available places 16
Individual Price £16
Teacher Rachel Kurtz
Times 7 - 9.30p.m.
Location Mungrisdale Village Hall

"Energy moves in Waves. Waves move in patterns. Patterns move in rhythms. A human being is just that - energy, waves, patterns, rhythms. Nothing more. Nothing less. A dance." Gabrielle Roth

Fairy-woodland-rosemary-firth_sm.jpgThe five rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness combine in a harmonic vibrant sequence of the danced Wave. Come and connect your head, heart and body, in joyous company. Newcomers are especially welcome.

(If the evening has become fully registered, do sign up to the Waiting List. Sometimes a registrant will inform us in advance that they can't attend, and we are able to re-allocate the space.)

Event Date Friday December 20th
Capacity 36
Registered 19 [View List]
Available places 17
Individual Price £16
Teacher Rachel Kurtz
Times 7 - 9.30p.m.
Location Mungrisdale Village Hall
Event Date Friday January 17th
Capacity 36
Individual Price tbc
Location Thirlmere Recreation Hall
Event Date Saturday January 18th
Capacity 36
Individual Price tbc
Location Thirlmere Recreation Hall