Embodying Rhythm

Friday Morning Dance with Arlyn Alderdice
2025-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | TLC Hearth, 138 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States
A sweet community practice. Let’s dance our way home to ourselves!
9-10am at the Hearth in Paonia every Friday.
We’ve been dancing on Friday mornings for three years now, every week, very occasionally with a substitute, but the river of the Friday practice continues. Some days it’s deep, transformative, profound and some days it’s a bit of exercise and self-expression. Either way, we keep practicing, we keep dancing.

Anchoring Self-Trust, a Women's Retreat in Paonia, CO
2025-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Opaloka, 39675 Panorama Rd, Paonia, 81428, United States
with Arlyn Alderdice and Meghann McCormick
Registration:
https://arlynalderdice.com/shop/anchoringselftrust/

Let’s take some time to Anchor ourselves into Self-Trust this Fall.
The world can be noisy, the voices in our heads can be destructive. Societal expectations and pressures have historically limited women’s roles and opportunities. How do we change the futures that are available to humanity? How do we create lives that we want to live, bring our gifts fully into the world, and receive compensation for our value?
In this one-day Women’s Retreat, we’ll spend the morning clearing obstacles and making room for our full Selves. We’ll spend the afternoon in a safe container exploring deep creative play and experimenting with continuing to welcome Self-Trust.
Sliding scale $44 – $88. Please pre-register here or by emailing ladyarlyn @ gmail . com or via text 970 – 294 – 93 93
$44 deposit requested to hold your spot. 16 person max.

Presencing Practicing with Arlyn Alderdice at the Opaloka in Paonia, CO
2025-09-15 14:15 - 15:15 | Opaloka, 39675 Panorama Rd, Paonia, 81428, United States
In essence this will be Group Life-Coaching (empowering individuals to live more fulfilling lives).
The practices will be different each week.
Bring a journal. We will practice meeting ourselves and the moment together.
$16 drop-in, or $36 for 3 classes, or $45 for 4
Sept. 15 working with opposites with Internal Family Systems
Sept. 22 Action and Commitment Therapy tools
Sept. 29 internal contract burning, guided visualization

Women's Movement as Medicine with Arlyn in Paonia
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Paonia Laundromat, 604 2nd St, Paonia, CO, United States
Women, let’s gather and dance together!
Healing comes in many forms and many layers and for me, dance is a pathway and a practice. I hope you’ll join us to tap into your body wisdom and full being aliveness!

Dance when you’re broken open.
Dance when you’ve torn the bandage off.
Dance in the middle of fighting.
Dance in your blood.
Dance when you’re perfectly free.
-Rumi

Friday Morning Dance with Arlyn Alderdice in Paonia, CO
2025-09-19 09:00 - 10:00 | TLC Hearth, 138 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States

David Alderdice with the NFV Community & Parade Band at MHF
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Poulos Park, 217 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States
We’re looking forward to seeing what Jeannette Carey and David Alderdice have brought together with 30+ members of the community!

David Alderdice with Gertie and The Groundhogs in Paonia CO
2025-09-26 20:30 - 22:00 | Blue Sage Center for the Arts, United States
Late night Friday at the Blue Sage good for Blues Dancing!

With David Alderdice, Jon Hickam, Jeannette Carey, Gertie and bass.

David Alderdice with The Big Whoo at MHF
2025-09-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Paonia Town Park, United States
The Big Whoo
John Whooly, David Alderdice, Tony Peters, Nicholas, & Michael. Including funk, rock, jazz and world music.

Mama Lingua at Mountain Harvest Festival in Paonia, CO
2025-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Paonia Town Park, United States
We’re looking forward to some Sunday afternoon music!
https://mountainharvestfestival.org/

Mama Lingua at Fall Festival in Mt. Crested Butte
2025-10-04 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for a fun day for the whole family.

David Alderdice with NFV Community & Parade Band
2025-10-11 12:00 - 12:30 | Paonia Town Park, United States
We’re looking forward to some parade music at Ciderfest!

Frame Drum Class with David and Arlyn Alderdice
2025-10-30 14:00 - 15:30
Start or continue your frame drum journey.

Please rsvp to 970- 29 4-93 93 for directions and more information.

Marimba Ensemble fun with David and Arlyn Alderdice
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:30
Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9+
Sliding scale $15 – $25 per person
At the Embodying Rhythm Teaching Studio, Hotchkiss
Address and directions available upon registration

David Alderdice with the Northforkestra Holiday Concert
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Blue Sage Center for the Arts, United States
Join us December 5th at 6pm for a concert with Northforkestra!
Special arrangements by David Alderdice.
Local art will be for sale with all proceeds going to animal shelters.
Family friendly, free event!
Refreshments and full bar will be available.

Movement as Medicine with Live Music
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 | TLC Hearth, 138 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States
Facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice
with responsive live music with David Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Ben Bentele

Let’s dance our way home to ourselves.

Marimba Ensemble Fun with the Alderdices
2025-12-11 16:30 - 18:00

David Alderdice with the NF Community Choir
2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:00
more details to follow.
Delta, CO on December 13th,
Paonia, CO on December 14th

David Alderdice at New Year's Salon in Carbondale, CO
2026-01-03 18:30 - 20:30
tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alyas-new-year-salon-tickets-1975842158083

A New Year celebration of performing arts that gathers our community to connect, reflect, and imagine what’s possible.

Step into an evening where music, movement, and visual art meet. Percussionist David Alderdice sets the heartbeat, while Lydia Bain’s violin and vocals carry healing vibrations. Dancers Alya Howe and Lilly Bright shape stories through motion, and visual artist Sarah Uhl and performing artist Gabriella Mejia bring color and imagery to the room.

Live Music Movement as Medicine
2026-01-04 11:00 - 12:30 | TLC Hearth, 138 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States
facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice
with responsive live music from David Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Katie Snyder
ending the dance with a sound healing

Marimba Ensemble Workshop
2026-01-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-22 13:30 - 15:30
with David & Arlyn Alderdice
so good for you and so much fun to play rhythmic melodic music in ensemble!

RSVP 970 294 – 93 93

Movement as Medicine with Live Music
2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:30
An experiential dance practice with live music. Facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice. Music by David Alderdice, Daniel Be, Michael Yaussi, and Nicolas Hugon.
On-Site Childcare
Offered by donation $25-$35 suggested

Swing Night with the NFV Community Band
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 1st Street, Hotchkiss, CO, 81419, United States
Live Music Swing Night

At the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 1st Street, Hotchkiss

Swing lesson at 6pm
Live Music begins at 7pm
Fun for the whole family!!

David Alderdice with The Whooley Spirits in Paonia, CO
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:30
enter through the alley – 233 Grand Ave Paonia

Mama Lingua in Cedaredge for Valentine's
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for this intimate Valentine’s Special Event with Mama Lingua

Mama Lingua has become a crowd favorite on the Western Slope of CO, known for their captivating original folk and world music songs, while focusing this show to feature the theme of love. Their three-part harmonies and solid groove create an enchanting atmosphere that leaves audiences wanting more. Imagine a tapestry woven from the threads of guitar, violin, cello, bass, flute & saxophone all held by dynamic percussion and soaring vocals. Their music transcends borders, inviting listeners on a sweet sonic journey.

The band’s music will pull at your heartstrings in the best way. Their collective passion for music and dedication to their craft shines through in every performance. Together, they form a cohesive whole, creating a sound that is both honed and heartfelt. With Sami Akert, Arlyn Alderdice, Jeannette Carey and Chloe Watkins.

“Mama Lingua brings an authenticity and an emotional intelligence to their performance. Their unique musical backgrounds, distinct harmonies and belief in music’s ability to transcend barriers brings us out of our heads and into our hearts.” ~ Taya Jae, Host of Talkin’ Music at KVNF Public Radio

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Love with the honeyed harmonies and sweetness of Mama Lingua!

Tickets

David Alderdice with Honky Tonk Shuffle in Paonia CO
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Blue Sage, United States
Honky Tonk Shuffle
This event will start at 6:00 with 30 minutes of dance instruction with Dave Cotton and Sherry Robley showing folks the basics of the two-step and Texas two-step.

After that a cast of local musicians including Jon Hickam and David Alderdice will provide a couple sets of steel-guitar laden country classics for your dancing pleasure.

$10 sliding scale donation.

Live Music Movement as Medicine
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:30 | TLC Hearth, 138 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States
Movement As Medicine – An Experiential Dance Practice
Accompanied by Responsive Live Music
Facilitated by Arlyn Alderdice
With live music by David Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Beth Quist

Receive wisdom from the body while inviting
internal connection, nourishment, strength and vitality
as we dance our way home to ourselves.
Your unique dance is the teacher, there are no steps to learn.

Swing Night with the NFV Community Band in Hotchkiss, CO
2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 1st Street, Hotchkiss, CO, 81419, United States
Live Music Swing Night

At the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 1st Street, Hotchkiss

Swing lesson at 6pm
Live Music begins at 7pm
Nostalgic swing music brought to life with our 30+ member band. Fun for the whole family!!
