Prismatic: Conscious Movement Practice at Ride the Rhythm

Ride the Rhythm is a community-based conscious movement experience exploring authenticity, presence & inner connection through shared dance Prismatic is an invitation to embrace the fullness of who we are, in all our shades, contrasts, and possibilities. It invites us into the many colours of our own expression—the shifting moods, sensations, energies, and emotions that move through us. Like light passing through a prism and revealing a spectrum of colours, the dance invites us to explore the different layers of ourselves that emerge when we give the body permission to move freely. There is no need to choose one way of being, one emotion, or one expression. We can shift, expand, soften, intensify, and transform. Through rhythm, movement, and music, we will explore the richness of our inner spectrum—meeting whatever colour is present and allowing it to have its moment on the dance floor. The invitation for the evening is to take a moment to set an intention for your practice. You might ask yourself: What colour wants to move through me today? What part of me is asking to be expressed? What am I ready to let move through my body? There is nothing to figure out or achieve; simply notice what is present, and give yourself permission to let it move. Meet Hassti Hamidi Hassti Hamidi is a conscious Dancer, DJ, and space holder devoted to the transformative power of music and movement. As the founder of Ride the Rhythm, a conscious movement practice in Vancouver, she curates dance journeys that invite people to reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and authentic expression. Her musical style blends global sounds, ambient textures, and melodic electronic rhythms to create an unfolding arc on the dance floor. Through these experiences, Hassti invites participants to move beyond thinking and into feeling, where movement becomes meditation and community becomes a space for connection and shared presence. 🎧 Check out Hassti’s music on SoundCloud or Spotify General Information: Venue: • Bridge & Enrich Lives Society (“BE”) at 718 East 20th Avenue (Fraser and 20th), Vancouver, B.C. V5V 1N3 • Free street parking is available! • We acknowledge with deep respect and gratitude that we gather on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Event Details: Date: Friday, October 09, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM The Door opens at 6:45 PM The Door closes at 7:15 PM (Please try to arrive on time to land into the space with the community) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ticket Price: • Regular Rate: $25.00 • Supported Rate: $20.00 * To keep Ride the Rhythm accessible to all, we offer a supported rate of $20 for those experiencing financial challenges. We believe in the power of movement and connection, and we’re committed to making this experience available to as many people as possible! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to get your ticket: • Reserve your spot by e-transfer to either of the following email addresses: (No security question required — auto-deposit enabled for both emails) - [email protected] - [email protected] • Tickets are available on Eventbrite (Fees will apply through Eventbrite) • Drop in and pay cash (capacity permitting) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is some extra information: • No experience is required • Bring your water bottle • Wear movement-friendly clothing, preferably in layers • Wheelchair-accessible space • The space is drug-free, substance-free, scent-free, and judgment-free, and all participants are expected to respect themselves and one another • Please share the space respectfully and check in before hugging or touching another dancer (consent practices keep spaces safe) • The dance floor is a nonverbal space, If you need to have a conversation, however brief, please step outside • Bring your openness and curiosity • No street shoes on the dance floor • Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have any flu-related symptoms. • Please turn off your cell phone and put it away for the duration of the event ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At Ride the Rhythm, we open our doors to all! We welcome all gender identities, races, sizes, sexual orientations, abilities and disabilities, all languages, and anyone 18 and older! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is Conscious Movement Practice/ Ecstatic Dance? Conscious Movement Practice is a unique style of dance that is all about free expression and letting your body move to the beat of your own drum. Unlike traditional dance classes, there’s no choreography to follow or steps to learn. Instead, it’s all about letting go and allowing the music to guide you, enabling authentic movement exploration. Conscious Movement Practice has been demonstrated to help with stress and anxiety reduction, promoting alignment of mind, body, soul, and spirit. During a Conscious Movement Practice session, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for movement and self-exploration. Everyone, regardless of their dance experience, is welcome to participate and enjoy the fun.