Dance of Connection

Come home to yourself, find connection and nourishment in community, and with the land.

What if dance could become a place to meet yourself more honestly – and to discover new ways of being with others?

Together we take refuge in our primary language: rhythm. We will dance every day, exploring how movement can open pathways into presence, connection, creativity and belonging. Through the dance, we will have opportunities to notice old patterns of relating, experiment with new possibilities, and explore the interplay of body, heart and mind so we can show up more fully and authentically – in the dance and in life.

This is an immersive and participatory retreat. It asks us to show up, move, feel, listen, connect and be willing to explore. There will be spaciousness and nourishment, as well as invitations to go deeper. Our time together will weave the transformative movement practice of 5Rhythms® with heart-centred communication, embodied leadership, land-based rituals and time in nature.

Sessions will be held both indoors and outdoors, with plenty of opportunity to connect with the beautiful land at Hollyhock.

You don’t need to be a dancer. You do need to be curious about your body, willing to participate in a group, and open to making connections. Some previous experience with conscious movement, embodiment or other somatic practices is recommended.

Come as you are, with whatever is alive in you, and allow the practice of 5Rhythms® to meet you where you are, move what is ready to move, and open space for something new to emerge.

What We Will Explore

• Becoming more present to yourself and in relationship with others
• Discovering the potency of movement as a pathway to awareness and change
• Expanding your repertoire of ways to connect, communicate and relate
• Exploring old patterns and creating space for new possibilities
• Embodying joy, creativity and aliveness
• Listening to the wisdom of body, heart and mind
• Deepening your sense of belonging through movement, community and connection with the land
• Dancing your heart open

Testimonials

“I’ve had the gift of attending Bettina’s 5Rhythms workshop at Hollyhock twice now, and both experiences have been nothing short of transformational. Each time, I’ve come away feeling more grounded, uplifted, and alive. Bettina creates a space that feels both safe and expansive—where healing happens naturally through movement, connection, and presence. There’s a deep joy in the dance, and a quiet power in how she weaves it all together. If you’re looking for a meaningful, embodied, and soul-nourishing experience, this is it.” – Sean, 2025 participant

“A beautifully woven retreat; woven with threads of care, safety, play, ritual, embodied wisdom and carefully curated teachings, music and food. Bettina is an incredibly skilled facilitator, and Shauna Devlin’s presence was an absolute delight. Hollyhock offered the perfect physical container and backdrop to this workshop and made it worth every penny and drop of energy it took to get there.” – Johanne, 2025 Participant

“Bettina is an enchantress that uses music, movement, sharing and writing to create a magical space where creativity, exploration and connection can flourish. I felt nurtured. More than just feeling welcomed as I am, I felt it was important for my own experience and for the others’ experience that I show up as myself.” – Marc, 2025 Participant

Daily Schedule

A detailed schedule will be emailed to you about 30 days prior to your program. Click here to view a sample program schedule.