SYZYGY DANCE PROJECT
  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • WHAT WE DO
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • SDP'S HISTORY
    • CONTACT US
  • WHO WE SERVE
    • OVERVIEW
    • FACILITIES SERVED
    • BODIES IN MOTION
    • PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
    • VETERANS PROGRAMS
    • INMATES
    • SURJ MARIN
    • ISMETA
  • WORKPLACE
  • WORK WITH SYLVIE
    • CONSULTING
    • SYLVIE'S PLAYLISTS
    • SYLVIE'S WEBSITE
  • EVENTS
    • 5RHYTHMS CLASSES
    • 5RHYTHMS PENINSULA
    • PARNERSHIP EVENTS
    • BIPOC EVENTS
    • HEARTBEAT
    • FACILITATOR TRAINING
    • ​ANCESTORS SERIES
    • MEDICINE CIRCLE IN MEXICO
    • SHAMANIC JOURNEY
    • SHAPESHIFTING
    • SOUND WAVES BENEFIT
  • SUPPORT US
    • GIVING TUESDAY
    • DONATE TO SDP
    • DONOR MEMBERSHIPS
    • WAYS TO GIVE
  • CONTACT SDP
  • BLOG | NEWS
  • ENEWS SUBSCRIBE
  • FAQ
    • REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
    • GLOSSARY OF CONSCIOUS DANCE TERMINOLOGY
    • USING ZOOM FOR CLASSES
    • SDP WAIVER
  • 5Rhythms Pen

The Syzygy Blog

5Rhythms: Dancing in the Streets

11/10/2020

 
Picture
 ​



​In 1979, I arrived in the US full of hope for freedom, a dream, a vision, and a life where it was all possible.

​

Until that Saturday, I wasn't sure this remained true about the America I've grown to love. It was liberating to feel the collective exhale from around the world as crowds spontaneously gathered in joy to dance in the streets, celebrating hope in unison.

The United States is still a country with much close-mindedness, bigotry, and prejudice, but I am once again hopeful for my dreams. I have strived to get to where I am today, and I will continue to move forward in compassion, supporting justice and fairness for all.

Just as our 5Rhythms practice honored the ancestors, we can continue to pay homage to the justice warriors of both past and present. Let us honor those who fought for the rights of marginalized communities and celebrate those who continue to push for justice today.

In our practice of dance and in our daily lives, we can embody this spirit of change. Let every movement be a tribute to those who came before us, a symbol of courage, and a step toward a more just world.

Dance can be a powerful tool for transformation—not just for ourselves but for the communities we live in. Use this practice to shed old fears, limiting beliefs, and stagnant ways of being, and embrace a future built on unity, equity, and love.

Envision a better world—a world shaped by courageous, open hearts, and let your steps reflect this vision.

​When you move in this way, you’re not just dancing; you’re making a statement. You’re celebrating the power of hope, the resilience of those who refuse to give up, and the possibilities of what we can create together.

With love,
Sylvie Minot

Picture

ABOUT SYLVIE MINOT'S 5RHYTHMS


​5Rhythms is a simple movement practice designed to release the dancer that lives in every body regardless of shape, size, age, or experience. While the 5Rhythms dance itself is simple, it has the power to catalyze deep healing and creative expression.

The primary teaching of this work is: If you put your psyche in motion, it will heal itself.

The five rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. They come together to create a wave. There are no dance steps to follow. Each rhythm has a different energy and tempo in which you tap into the wisdom of your body, bring awareness to the patterns in yourself and your life, and find your individual expression.

In Sylvie Minot’s 5Rhythms classes, you are led on a journey of self-discovery as we come together in community. The classes are often made up of two waves. The first wave is your time to arrive, let go of your day and settle into your body. During the second wave, you dance more deeply and explore a specific theme.

Any level of fitness, agility and ages are invited to participate. All are welcome and no prior dance training or ability is required.

About Sylvie Minot

Sylvie Minot

Sylvie Minot received her BA in Dance from San Jose State University and a Master's Degree in Theology in Spirituality and Holistic Health. She is a certified 5Rhythms® Teacher trained by 5Rhythms founder Gabrielle Roth and a Heartbeat teacher. 

Sylvie has studied psychology, indigenous healing rituals, energy medicine, and sound healing. The teachings of cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien, author Caroline Myss, and Peruvian sound healer Tito La Rosa inspire her.

​Since 2000, Sylvie has taught dance classes and workshops for various populations. Sylvie is often described as a catalytic shape-shifter because of her ability to meet people right where they are and move with them into new possibilities.


Comments are closed.
    new classes, events and workshops featuring Sylvie Minot
    Work privately with Sylvie Minot

    ABOUT SDP

    Syzygy Dance Project (SDP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that transforms lives through dance movement. We offer regular dance classes to the public and outreach dance classes for inmates, veterans, recovering addicts, chronically ill patients, and the elderly.

    INQUIRIES 

    PHONE: 415-272-1896
    EMAIL: [email protected]
    ​

    Syzygy Dance Project
    P.O. Box 2532
    Sausalito  CA 94966
    Syzygy Dance Project E-Gift Cards


    LOOKING FOR?

    1 ON 1 SESSIONS
    ADDICTION SUPPORT
    ANCESTORS SERIES
    CONSULTING
    CONTACT SDP
    DONATE TO SDP
    ENEWS SUBSCRIBE
    EVENTS
    FACILITATOR EVENTS
    FACILITIES SERVED
    GET SDP ENEWS
    INMATE PROGRAMS
    ILLNESS PROGRAMS
    LEADERSHIP EVENTS
    MEDICINE CIRCLE
    MEET THE TEAM
    MEMBER LOGIN
    OTHER GIVING
    PUBLIC CLASSES
    SDP HISTORY
    SDP PROGRAMS
    SENIOR PROGRAMS
    SHAMANIC JOURNEY
    SHAPESHIFTING
    SOUND HEALING
    THE SDP BLOG
    THE SDP TEAM
    VETERAN PROGRAMS
    WHAT WE DO
    WORKPLACE EVENTS
    ZOOM SUPPORT

    BLOG CATEGORIES

    All
    5Rhythms Stories
    Affliate Promotion
    Dance Classes
    GivingTuesday
    Updates
    Veterans Outreach
    Weekly Dance Classes
    Workshops

    BLOG ARCHIVES

    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    November 2019
    August 2019
    May 2019

1:1 Sessions with Sylvie Minot
SDP Events Calendar

​​Syzygy Dance Project
P.O. Box 2532
Sausalito  CA 94966

PHONE: 415-272-1896


​EMAIL: [email protected]
​
COPYRIGHT 2025 © SYZYGY DANCE PROJECT - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  |  LEGAL  | |  MEDIA  | |  CONTACT  | |  SDP MEMBER LOGIN
  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • WHAT WE DO
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • SDP'S HISTORY
    • CONTACT US
  • WHO WE SERVE
    • OVERVIEW
    • FACILITIES SERVED
    • BODIES IN MOTION
    • PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
    • VETERANS PROGRAMS
    • INMATES
    • SURJ MARIN
    • ISMETA
  • WORKPLACE
  • WORK WITH SYLVIE
    • CONSULTING
    • SYLVIE'S PLAYLISTS
    • SYLVIE'S WEBSITE
  • EVENTS
    • 5RHYTHMS CLASSES
    • 5RHYTHMS PENINSULA
    • PARNERSHIP EVENTS
    • BIPOC EVENTS
    • HEARTBEAT
    • FACILITATOR TRAINING
    • ​ANCESTORS SERIES
    • MEDICINE CIRCLE IN MEXICO
    • SHAMANIC JOURNEY
    • SHAPESHIFTING
    • SOUND WAVES BENEFIT
  • SUPPORT US
    • GIVING TUESDAY
    • DONATE TO SDP
    • DONOR MEMBERSHIPS
    • WAYS TO GIVE
  • CONTACT SDP
  • BLOG | NEWS
  • ENEWS SUBSCRIBE
  • FAQ
    • REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
    • GLOSSARY OF CONSCIOUS DANCE TERMINOLOGY
    • USING ZOOM FOR CLASSES
    • SDP WAIVER
  • 5Rhythms Pen