videos

For videos, please also visit Rythea’s online show, Advice from a Loving Bitch https://rythea.com/advice/

More videos on Rythea’s blog.

Unbroken by Rythea Lee

When I wrote this song, it began as a love note to myself, but then images of survivors of all kinds, people in the grips of cruelty came into my mind. I saw the bright spirits of those trapped and captive to human hatred and I felt my own rage and sorrow. I have often experienced myself as broken, and just as often, seen my core as totally intact. Both are true, both are teaching me. This is a prayer, this is my vision. The ones who came for you can never have you.

To purchase this song for $1, go to https://rythealee.bandcamp.com

Thank you Tom Knight, who recorded the music, filmed and edited this video. I couldn’t do this without you!!

Unpacking Sugar Addiction, Healthism, and Fat Phobia (Part 1)

Here’s video podcast “Unpacking Sugar Addiction, Healthism and Fat Phobia (Part I)” with brilliant health activist Marcie Goldman who interviews ME about a year of experimentation with food and eating. It’s a playful interview that hits powerful points of emotional content. I’m VERY happy to share it with you!!!

Hawley Highlights – Radical Closeness

In this Highlight Rythea Lee and Samantha Burnell talk about their approach to Peer Counseling, video by Northampton Community TelevisionLEARN MORE ABOUT RYTHEA’S TEACHING HERELEARN MORE ABOUT RYTHEA’S THERAPY PRACTICES HERE 

Stop the Nonsense Song from Rythea’s One Woman Show

LEARN ABOUT RYTHEA’S ONE WOMAN SHOW: IMPERMANENCE IS EXHAUSTING 

Improv Dancing from Rythea’s One Woman Show

 

Empty Little Pockets

Year after year, I looked inward to what was hurting me and made sure to heal it so that my daughter wouldn’t get it coming at her. I found thousands of corners of pain that needed holding and expression. I became the Mother to myself that I never had. Then I brought all that care to my beautiful child who deserved a fresh start, a safe childhood, a playground of freedom. I was weary from such hard work and from the vulnerability of being open, and then I wrote this song. 

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Living room dance, me and my 5 year old

 

Improvisation is good for your health! 

Don’t Take A Lightening Strike by Rachel Laitman

Rachel Laitman performs original music as part of “The Willow Street Sessions,” a project among housemates with Rythea Lee. This is installation #2, Don’t Take a Lightening Strike. See all things Rachel at http://www.rachellaitman.com 

Angsting by Rythea Lee

Angsting, a song by Rythea Lee from my album “Something Knows You”. The current video is part of a project with my amazing housemate singer songwriter, Rachel Laitman.

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Rachel and Rythea, Willow Street Sessions

Music alert: this is the first of the Willow Street Sessions. We are housemates and singer songwriters who often ask “hey what are you playing up there?” So we decided to video each other’s music and share the original songs with you. Rachel Laitman plays “You and the dark and I” and then Rythea Lee shares song written with Robin Bleicher called “Haven.”MORE OF RYTHEA’S MUSICBUY RYTHEA’S CD 

Falling Backwards: Kyra, Robyn, Rythea Lee

We are a trio of songwriters who have been writing together since Kyra and Robyn (sisters) were small children. I was their babysitter and through 20 years, became their band member and family. This is our most recent song. We write our songs by taking turns writing lines of melody and lyrics in a very democratic process. We seem to write better and better songs although we are in love with all our songs and the phases of our lives they reflect. 

An Intimate Dance

Rythea is a main character in a new feature length film about Contact Improvisation called “An Intimate Dance.” She’s very excited to be part of this excellent, educational, and inspiring movie about discovering healing and joy through movement. Please check out the trailer for this film and other links to learn moreTrailer for the Documentary, An Intimate Dance from Sanford Lewis on Vimeo.

 

Mom and 3 Year Old Choreography Jam

Me and my 3 year old working on choreography. She video bombs me and then it’s a perfect collaboration. 

A Tip from Eckhart Tolle About Kids

I’ve been reading Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth and have been blown away by the whole subject of the pain-body. This video is about how I took a suggestion from him about being with children and their pain-bodies. It’s been so helpful. Hope it is useful for you too. 

A Joyful No; Video Archive of Rythea and Her Daughter

This is a wonderful video of Rythea and her daughter playing, talking, connecting….see more on my blog at Rythea.com 

The Play of Banter

My daughter learned the art of the run-on sentence from me I think. Here she uses it to express all kinds of interesting things. I enjoy the equality of our conversations and love to share them. 

Puppet Interview With 3 Year Old Named “Mama”

My daughter and I have a long (3 year) history of making videos. We’ve gotten comfortable in front of my computer video and this was just a spontaneous moment that captures what we do for hours. Puppet Elizabeth is my daughter’s baby in this particular skit and an interview follows that covers topics such as feelings, lions, and food. Hint: don’t watch me (the adult), keep your eyes on the puppet and the 3 year old. 

The Shower Cap Rant

When I watch this video of my beautiful girl, I recognize that innocence is everything. She is free to express and learn. What a rare and magical thing. Oh, and she makes me laugh so much! Multiple watching of this brings more cuteness…. 

Don’t Be a Dick

This is the trailer video for Rythea Lee’s one woman show Don’t Be A Dick. Commentary from directors and producer as well as clips from the show.WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE. 

The Cuteness of Being

A moment with Rythea’s toddler daughter, Torielle, and talking about the unbearable cuteness. 

Around The House

Rythea’s daughter, Torielle, gives her first in depth interview since the run away hit The Evil Eye. 

Girls Like Me by Carrie Ferguson

A music video for Carrie Ferguson’s song ‘Girls Like Me’ guest starring Rythea Lee. www.carriefergusonmusic.com 

The Evil Eye

Rythea and her daughter, Torielle, improvisation. 

Pregnant Mama Dancing

A video of Rythea Lee dancing while very pregnant. Surprise ending! 

Cream Cheeks Rap

A short but sweet and funny rap about Rythea Lee’s daughter’s cheeks. 

Art Not Fear

This is a Spring improvisation on the subject of making art and the courage it takes to engage as artists in our society. Dance and props included. 

Singing Corner (Part 1)

This is a clip of Rythea’s humorous songs from a larger, evening-length Zany Angels work.  It’s a great example of how the audience interacts with her music. This song is called “Low Frequency Thought-Forms”LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ZANY ANGELS HERE 

Singing corner (Part 2)

Part 2 of the self-help singing corner, is a funny song called “The Affirmation Song.” Also, part of a larger, evening-length workwith the Zany Angels. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ZANY ANGELS HERE 

Crush

Here is a comedic clown oriented dance trio by the Zany Angels Dance Theatre Company to a wonderful Edith Piaf song. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ZANY ANGELS HERE 

Interview With Rythea About Her Book: Trauma Into Truth

This is an NCTV interview with Henry White from his program, “Spotlighting Paradise.” 

LEARN MORE ABOUT RYTHEA’S BOOKBUY TRAUMA INTO TRUTH 

Einstein

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Einstein 2

Rose Oceania, Zany Angel’s member performs her character Einstein, a magical creative clown who talks directly to audience while performing inspired tasks. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ZANY ANGELS HERE 

Contact Anthem

Rythea Lee wrote a Contact Improvisation Anthem and is singing it here at a Boston jam performance. She performs this song regularly at jams. 

Projection or Reality

 

This is a dance skit performance of a game show called “Projection or Reality?” where Rythea Lee plays all the characters on the show. A Nettles Tea commercial is included too.