Expressive Dance, 5Rhythms x-dance in Berlin

x-dance is a dynamic practice that fuses dance, expression and meditation in the same breath. Think of the dance floor as your lab to explore free, creative, spontaneous movements.

An eclectic mix of music seduces you into dance and into connection with yourself and others. Electronic or House. Drum’n’Bass or Funk. Hip Hop or Jazz.

Sweaty Dances. Awkward Dances. Dark Dances.
Graceful Dances. Sexy Dances. Playful Dances.
x-dance. Your dance.

As a certified 5Rhythms® teacher, I use the 5Rhythms map as gentle guide for the music I play. Each of these different rhythms has a special quality. Within each quality, there is a rich wealth of opportunity. We uncover a multitude of ways to express ourselves, to feel, to connect to ourselves and the group. All feelings, all expressions are welcome here.

When we explore expression through dance, we might learn to feel more at home in our skin. We might discover creativity or insights. We could meet anxiety-relief, happiness, liberation. Sometimes we might discover an unearthed feeling or a piece of ourself. We might leave a class full of energy and liberation. Or in deep inner peace and joy.


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Q: What are the 5Rhythms®?
5Rhythms brings a beautiful framework to the world to the conscious dance space. It is a practice developed by Gabrielle Roth who identified that life moves in different energies. The more we experience being in these different energies, the more prepared we are for life.

I use the 5Rhythms framework as a gentle guideline for the music I play. My music style is eclectic, edgy; an invitation to express yourself in all shades and flavors. The music is a backdrop and support as you discover, express and let go into your own spontaneous and free dance.

Q: Why is x-dance considered a movement meditation?
Our bodies are always 100% present no matter where our thoughts might be. So when we dance and bring attention to our physical bodies, we teach our minds to be present with the body in that exact moment.

Meditation is when we develop ways to bring our attention and awareness into focus. In turn, this leads to mental calm, emotional peace and a clear state.

In this way, we use the music, our bodies and dance to quieten the thoughts and build tools that we can use in daily life.