Dear dancer, It may not sound glamorous: dancing with fear. But believe me, it's a powerful process. Getting to know your fear and looking it straight in the eye can lead to profound changes in your life. It is exciting, I feel nervous, but I do it anyway! Fear and excitement are closer than you might think. The very first teacher training by Gabrielle Roth focused almost entirely on fear. It's a huge topic, often tucked away or masked by other emotions and expressions. Join us on this journe ...Continue Reading

Hello dancer, If you’re going to sign up for the workshop Fear, Courage & Perspective in Poland January 24-25? Awesome! But take note: After booking for a workshop the process starts. Fear is sitting next to you on the couch, and it’s time to confront it. Fear isn’t just a feeling; it’s a powerful force that can hold us back and guide us. We’re afraid of so many different things — it’s an instrument that can manipulate and direct groups of people. But here’s the good news: in our 5Rhythms movement workshop, we le ...Continue Reading

Dear dancer, It has already been a year we've danced in Sofia, and the images are still fresh in my memory. What a wonderful dance community I met in Sofia! With great pleasure and a new workshop, I will be returning on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. In the 5Rhythms, there are different levels, and I will be teaching at the level called Heartbeat. Heartbeat is the phase where we welcome our emotions and bring them into movement. Our emotions are valuable advisors, and recognizi ...Continue Reading

Dear reader, With over 75 dancers, we concluded an amazing 5Rhythms season in Rotterdam (NL). It's vacation time, but fortunately, we continue to dance! Discover all the workshops listed below, and don't miss out on the opportunity to join the workshop in Rotterdam on September 20 and 21. "Sorrow, Surrender & Trust" is the only international Heartbeat workshop I offer in the Netherlands, and it's my favorite! There may be an initial hesitation, but it feels so liberating to leave behind what no longer s ...Continue Reading

Hello dancer, With hundreds of teachers, you'll find 5Rhythms in every continent around the world. Check out all the offerings at 5rhythms.com. I am happy to land in many countries soon for beautiful workshops. In all workshops we bring the essential emotions in motion. Movement, vulnerabilty and strenght. Wherever you are, I warmly welcome you. Ron Hagendoorn Check the weekly updated calendar for an overview of all events in Europe. *Resilience (Elective) Saturday 22 -23 November 2025, Bucharest (RO)* This wor ...Continue Reading

Dear dancer, Are you interested in learning more about setting boundaries? Anger is the emotion that can help you with this. For many, anger may seem overwhelming or unacceptable. However, it serves to defend what you cherish, including your own energetic space. The key is to harness this energy in a balanced way, allowing it to flow without judgment. In the workshop Anger, Intimacy & Love (5 - 6 April 2025 in Bucharest, Romania) we will delve deeply into this topic through dance, conversation, and writing. Join ...Continue Reading

Hello dancer, With hundreds of teachers, you'll find 5Rhythms in every continent around the world. Check out all the offerings at 5rhythms.com. I am happy to land in many countries soon for beautiful workshops. In all workshops we bring the essential emotions in motion. No drama and stories, but motion and strength. Wherever you are, I warmly welcome you. Ron Hagendoorn Check the weekly updated calendar for an overview of all events in Europe. *Resilience (Elective) 7 - 9 March '25 Wroclaw (PL) and 19 - 20 April '25 ...Continue Reading

Dear Romanian dancers, A teacher once told me, "You can start over every time." These words have stuck with me. It's a beautiful metaphor for the dance floor, where we sometimes find ourselves unsure of how to move. By focusing on the movement of just one body part and letting go of our worries, everything shifts once again. That is what starting over means. I’m looking forward to being with you all again this year! Join me on January 25 & 26 for a workshop about flowing, fear, and courage, and on April ...Continue Reading

Dear Dancer, You are invited to a special event. Seven years ago, I first came to Romania at Dana's invitation. Since then, a large and enthusiastic group of dancers has formed. Now, we are reaching another milestone. From Wednesday, November 6, to Sunday, November 10, the first five-day workshop will take place. This will be my inaugural five-day Heartbeat workshop, and once again, Bucharest will host it. We will dance a lot, learn about the theory of 5Rhythms, watch inspiring videos togethe ...Continue Reading

Dear Dancer, It is with great pleasure that I am coming to Romania again twice this year. The following workshops are planned: - From August 29 to September 1, 2024. Dance of the sea. - From November 6 to 10, 2024. Unfolding Heart. 5-day Heartbeat workshop. Select the links in the calendar for all detailed information. June 30 (Dance of the Sea) and july 31 (Unfolding Heart) is the last day for the early bird discount. Hope to see you there! Ron Hagendoorn ...Continue Reading