Ocean of Motion
A Summer Waves Journey Through the Elements
In the heart of an Australian summer, we gather to move like water — fluid, free, and fully alive. Let the rhythm of your body merge with the tide, the warmth of summer light, and the lunar call to move forward.
Through the 5Rhythms® map, we’ll dance with the elements: grounding earth, igniting fire, cleansing water, lifting air, and spacious ether.
Come as you are, bring your curiosity and courage, and let the dance carry you into the new year with clarity and grace.
January 23-25, 2026
Perth, Western Australia
Energy moves in waves. Waves move in patterns.
Patterns move in rhythms. A human being is just that
- energy, waves, patterns, rhythms.
Nothing more. Nothing less. A dance. — Gabrielle Roth
In the height of summer, when the land shimmers and the ocean calls, we gather to move — to soften what’s rigid, awaken what’s asleep, and return to the living pulse that moves us all.
Ocean of Motion is a 5Rhythms® Waves-level workshop — a deep-dive journey through the five elemental rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness. Each rhythm becomes a current in the vast ocean of our being, guiding us home to presence, fluidity, and freedom.
Just steps from the turquoise waters of Cottesloe Beach, this 5Rhythms® weekend workshop invites you to dance into the new year with presence and renewal.
Just a breath from the sea, we gather to move, to let the ocean breeze and sunlit rhythm awaken what’s alive within.
The Journey Through the Elements
Flowing – Earth
We begin by dropping into gravity — grounding, listening, and finding our rhythm in the feet. Flowing connects us to the land beneath us, to the pulse of life that holds us steady. It teaches receptivity, trust, and how to root before we rise.
Staccato – Fire
From grounded flow, we ignite direction and expression.
Staccato is the rhythm of the heart — clear, passionate, creative. It’s where we give shape to feeling, learning to move with purpose, precision, and joy.
Chaos – Water
When fire softens into surrender, water takes over.
Chaos washes through — releasing tension, dissolving control, and cleansing what we no longer need. This rhythm reminds us that letting go is not a collapse but a renewal — an invitation to be moved by something bigger.
Lyrical – Air
As the tide shifts, the body lightens.
Lyrical brings uplift, curiosity, and the sheer delight of movement. It’s the rhythm of expansion — where play, grace, and breath return, and the dance becomes effortless.
Stillness – Ether
We close our journey in spacious Stillness — the rhythm of integration.
Here movement slows into meditation, and we rest in the quiet pulse of being.
It’s the shimmer of awareness after the wave, where everything belongs.
Who This Workshop Is For
Movers, seekers, and creatives ready to reconnect with their body and breath.
Anyone longing for renewal, fluidity, and inspiration after the intensity of the holidays.
Dancers of all levels — from curious beginners to experienced practitioners — who want to deepen embodiment through the 5Rhythms map.
Those drawn to the ocean, the warmth of summer light, and the shared rhythm of community.
Teachers, healers, and space-holders who need to refill their own well.
All levels of experience are welcome. You don’t need to be a dancer—you only need a body, a beating heart, and a willingness to be present.
Who This Workshop Is Not For
Those seeking a purely fitness or performance-based class.
Anyone unwilling to explore inner landscapes or emotional presence through movement.
People uncomfortable with shared, respectful space and embodied exploration.
Those expecting rigid choreography or a “learn the routine” structure — this is a practice of freedom, not perfection.
The Teacher
Vehllia Tranne is a Certified 5Rhythms® Teacher for Waves & Heartbeat level and the Founder of The City Waves 5Rhythms® San Francisco
Workshop Details
This workshop counts as Waves hours towards the 5Rhythms® Teacher Training path
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Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and supportive workshop experience.
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Energy moves in waves. Waves move in patterns.
Patterns move in rhythms. A human being is just that
- energy, waves, patterns, rhythms.
Nothing more. Nothing less. A dance. — Gabrielle RothIn the heart of an Australian summer, we gather by the sea to move — to soften what’s rigid, awaken what’s asleep, and return to the living pulse that moves us all.
Just a kilometre from Cottesloe Beach, the dance floor becomes our shoreline — waves of music, breath, and movement washing through body and soul.
Through the 5Rhythms® map — Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness — we’ll explore how motion transforms us, restores us, and reminds us who we truly are.January offers a perfect pause — a bridge between the holiday swirl and the unfolding year. A time to reflect, realign, and reawaken what you want to bring forward.
As the first quarter moon rises on this long weekend, its energy invites growth, courage, and momentum — a call to act on what you’ve dreamed.
This lunar phase represents a threshold, a moment of choice and movement. Dancing at this time aligns our bodies with nature’s rhythm of expansion — we embody the moon’s invitation to move from intention into action, clarity, and light. -
Solaris
80 Railway St, Cottesloe, WA 6011, Australia
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23 January - Friday Only (7:00-9:00 PM) AU$35 (Open Dance)
23-25 January - Full Weekend Workshop
AU$275 EARLY BIRD
AU$325 FULL FEE -
Please note, this is a general schedule and it is subject to change. There will be breaks for lunch on Saturday & Sunday. Meals and accommodations are not included.
Day 1
07:00 - 09:00 PM Open Dance
Day 2
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Day 3
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM -
Full participation in the 5Rhythms® Waves-level workshop with certified teacher Vehllia Tranne (from San Francisco)
Friday evening Open Waves session (2 hours)
Saturday & Sunday full-day sessions with guided movement, music, and somatic exploration
Supportive and welcoming dance community atmosphere
Access to a beautiful studio space located just 1 km from Cottesloe Beach
Time for reflection, rest, and ocean walks between sessions
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Accommodation or lodging — this is a non-residential workshop
Meals or catering — participants are invited to bring their own food or enjoy nearby cafés
Transportation to and from the venue
Travel insurance or personal expenses
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The City Waves reserves the right to cancel any retreat/workshop in the event of insufficient registration or other unforeseen circumstances, in which case, the full amount paid to register for a retreat/workshop will be refunded to the registrants. In the event of cancellation, an attempt will be made to notify registrants no later than 10 calendar days before the start of the retreat/workshop. All other expenses incurred including but not limited to flights and accommodation arranged for the purpose of attending a retreat/workshop will not be covered.
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