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  • Private Cabin Oceanfront – CAD $4,305.00
  • Single w/ensuite Oceanfront – CAD $3,305.00
  • Single w/ensuite – CAD $3,105.00
  • Single w/shared bathroom – CAD $2,680.00
  • Couple w/ensuite Oceanfront – CAD $5,195.00
  • Couple w/ensuite – CAD $4,800.00
  • Couple w/shared bathroom – CAD $4,405.00
  • Twin w/ensuite oceanfront – CAD $2,600.00
  • Twin w/ensuite – CAD $2,400.00
  • Twin w/shared bathroom – CAD $2,200.00
  • Three-share w/shared bathroom – CAD $1,995.00
  • Women Dorm – CAD $1,750.00
  • Male Dorm – CAD $1,750.00
  • Mixed Dorm – CAD $1,750.00
  • Tent Site Single – CAD $1,725.00
  • Tent Site Couple – CAD $3,200.00
  • Commuter – CAD $1,550.00
  • All Packages Include CAD $1,425.00 Tuition and meals

Date & Time Details:
Program begins: June 8, 2025
Program ends: June 13, 2025
Click here to view a sample program schedule.

Location: Hollyhock Cortes Island

Address: Cortes Island, Strathcona, BC, Canada

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Dance of Connection

With Bettina Rothe

June 8 - 13, 2025

Come home to yourself, find connection and nourishment in community, and with the land. Together we take refuge in our primary language “rhythm”, and find belonging in the dance.

Expand your repertoire of how you can connect with others on the dance floor and in life. Release old patterns of relating that no longer serve and explore the interplay of body, heart and mind, so you can show up more aligned and embodied.

This immersive retreat weaves the transformative movement practice of the 5Rhythms® together with heart-centred communication, land-based rituals, and embodied leadership. Sessions will be held indoors and outdoors.

Embodiment practices will unleash your creative spirit and support you in finding authentic and joyful expression.

No previous dance experience is necessary. Every body is welcome. 

You Will

  • Become more present to self and in relationships
  • Discover the potency of movement as medicine
  • Experience states of heightened awareness and profound body healing
  • Embody joy and radiant aliveness
  • Dance your heart open
  • Connect with nature to develop a sense of deeper roots and belonging

Testimonials

“Bettina’s retreat was one of the most transformative weekends of my life. I’m hooked on the possibilities available through the 5Rhythms and excited to integrate the learnings into my daily life.” – Jody, past participant

“My experience at Dance of Connection was one of profound relational healing – to self, others, and to a spirit bigger than us all. To be guided through Bettina’s intuitive wisdom and skill, to foster deep connection to self while in connection with others, while held in the container of Hollyhock, the Cortes community and the wild island itself, felt like nothing short of magic.” – Jennifer, past 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.

Presenter

Bettina Rothe
Bettina Rothe is passionate about igniting one’s connection to the intelligence of the body. She is an embodied leadership coach, 5Rhythms® movement facilitator, trained psychologist and pioneer in the field of somatic intelligence. Bettina supports clients in the development of an authentic leadership presence that is powerful, compassionate and self-aware.…
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