

SEPTEMBER 23 — 30, 2026
GROUNDED
An 8-day dance camp for womxn on Eastern Arrernte Country.
5Rhythms dance, earth-based somatics and central desert medicine magic.
THE CALLING
There is nothing else like being with Arrernte Desert Country
It is magical, mystical, vast, raw, abundant, nurturing, engulfing, powerful and present. All that you need is there, all that you carry will be held and all that you know will be remembered.
Big Desert Country makes everything clearer.
Join Rivka Worth, certified 5Rhythms teacher and Somatic Movement Educator, BMC®, and guests, in the heart of our country for a Womxn's 5Rhythms dance and moving meditation, bush camping retreat, reconnecting us with the 'grounding' and 'spaciousness' that being in nature gifts. GROUNDED began in 2015 and continues to bring womxn together, in deep listening and caring for Country, in connection, healing & ceremony.


THE INVITATION
Return to your wildness
Are you ready to unplug, de-program and re-earth?
Are you ready to reignite your relationship with the spirit of this country?
Meet you there.

THE ESSENTIALS
What's Included
An 8-day, 7-night dance camp for womxn, dancing with the elements, Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms and earth-based somatics, fully catered immersion, on the soft red earth under the big starry sky.
Wednesday 23 September 2pm — Wednesday 30 September 10am 2026
Inteye-Arrkwe, Eastern Arrernte Country
Ross River Resort, Alice Springs
6 hours 5Rhythms Waves each day
Ecosomatics. Practices with Nature & People
Truly delicious & nutritious catering by Emie Belish. (Meat, Vegan & GF options)
Quiet time to wander, write, rest
Camping outdoors or in bunk room. Swag provided (bring your own bedding)
Connecting and Caring for Country guidance
Your transport to and from the airport or Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
Cultural Activities with local Elders and Traditional Owners
Access to swimming pool
Singing around the fire
4 x online circles before & after GROUNDED
- Preparation: 2 August 7-8.30pm AEST
- Initiation: 13 September 7-8.30pm AEST
- Integration: 11 October 7-8.30pm AEST
- Celebration: 8 November 7-8.30pm AEST
Participation in private Facebook group
GROUNDED 2026 counts towards 6 days of Waves Teacher Training Pre Requisites
Cabins are available for an additional cost

YOUR GUIDES
Meet the Team

Rivka Worth
5RHYTHMS, ECOSOMATICS, BODY-MIND CENTERING®, WORK THAT RECONNECTS

Sue Andersen
5RHYTHMS ASSISTANT. INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS

Emily Bellish
CATERING/FOOD MEDICINE

Jaana
REFLEXOLOGY & CRANIOSACRAL
THE GATHERING
Moments from Grounded
A glimpse of the land, the dance, the circle











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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Important Details
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Airport pick ups need to arrive by 1pm latest on September 23, 2026 from Mparntwe, Alice Springs
Town Pick ups are also available.
The bus stops first in town then to airport then to Ross River.
For Flights out on 30 September your departure time can be no earlier than 1pm from Alice Springs airport.
The bus stops airport first, then town.
For those self-driving, arrival is between 2-4pm 23 September 2026.
No entry before 2pm. Address is:
Ross River Resort, 7829 Ross Hwy, Hale NT 0872
Inteye-Arrkwe, Eastern Arrernte Country
GOOD TO KNOW
What is not covered:
- Your flights and/or travel to Mparntwe. You need to book your own flights or arrange your own way to Mparntwe, Alice Springs
- Personal accident insurance. Reccommended but not essential
- Bring your own medical requirements such as epipens or other personal medications. Medications can be kept in the fridge if required. Please let us know on your registration form
- Your bedding. Your Swag is a canvas covered mattress that goes on the ground. it does not have any poles. You need a single sheet, pillow, sleeping bag/blanket.
- THE KITCHEN
- The kitchen is part of the flow of the dance. It is not separate from our practice, it is another expression of it. Our meals are prepared with deep love and care, nourishing our dancing bodies while strengthening the web of connection between us. Here, food is more than sustenance. It is fuel for our movement, medicine for our bodies and hearts, and the living hub of our community. Cooked intuitively on red earth country, each meal responds to the energy of the group and the Wave; grounding, uplifting, restoring, and replenishing as needed. As part of our kitchen care practice, every dancer is included in the shared rhythm of meal preparation and washing up. This is not simply a task, but a way to integrate your process, build new friendships, and participate in the life of the camp. When we tend the kitchen together, we remember that we are one living organism. Each contribution supports the whole. In this way, we keep the health of our camp vibrant, connected, and strong.
SOMETHING NEW
Grounded Younglings
For adults with their 12’s and under
SEPTEMBER 17–20, 2026
After years of being asked about small people coming, we are offering for the first time ever a family-friendly experience at Ross River Resort, Alice Springs.
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JOIN THE CIRCLE
The earth is calling you home
Join us on Arrernte Country for an unforgettable journey of dance, connection, and renewal