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| The Team |
The Rhythm Of Life!™ team has talented, energetic drummers
and dancers, who bring passion and energy to every presentation! |
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| Primary Facilitators |
Kenya S. Masala is a nationally known community and human development consultant,certified  teacher and curriculum specialist. His unique blend of skills as an educator, facilitator, and percussionist inspire real learning and community building with clients ranging from the corporate world to youth. He facilitates seminars, leadership and youth development training, ropes courses, and educational percussion programs. He also designs and develops multimedia curricula and presentations on a national level.
Kenya enthusiastically creates highly effective learning and community building experiences, authentically motivating individuals and groups of all ages. Kenya is a REMO Drums endorsed drumming facilitator.
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Gabriela Masala, M.A., is an energetic, creative, and multi-talented facilitator. She works extensively with groups and individuals in the areas of wellness and personal growth. She masterfully blends expressive arts, yoga, dance, and ecumenical spirituality in programs that nurture mind body and soul. Her diverse clients speak highly of her playful vitality, which inspires their innate joy, and life celebration.
Gabriela is committed to radiant health and balanced life integration. She currently serves as faculty for the resort based, Shape Your Life, Inc. programs, and is a Brown Belt in the NIA Technique. Gabriela is also an apprentice of Zen-Yoga master, “Ranjani” Dr. Mary-Elaine Cobo. She holds certifications in ACE Group Fitness, Personal Training, Yoga, and Meditation. A former employee of The Chopra Center for Well Being and Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Gabriela currently guides classes, events, and retreats locally, nationally and abroad. |
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| Drummers and Dancers |
| Yarrow King combines her love of movement and music with her broad background in the expressive/healing arts. She has studied, taught and performed West African and Caribbean dance with The Rhythm Of Life!™ and other ensembles for the past ten years. Through integrating her knowledge of plant medicine and holistic health care, she weaves vital elements of life and consciousness with the essence of music and dance. Her teaching style welcomes students into an experience of fun, safety, and creativity. Yarrow has the unique ability to encourage participants to explore their own self-expression, with an emphasis on emotional, mental and physical well-being. She has choreographed performance pieces for The Rhythm Of Life!™ combining traditional and contemporary dance forms. |
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| Kimi Eisele studied ballet, tap, jazz, and modern for 10 years and thought her dancing days were over; then she found West African dance! It changed her entire perception of movement and essential communication. Kimi is a writer, and the editor/mentor for 110 Degrees, a new youth magazine about Tucson. She has coordinated writing and arts programs with children in Ecuador, Mexico, and the U.S. and loves inspiring and watching children and adolescents learn to express themselves. She joined The Rhythm Of Life!™ in the fall of 2000. |
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| Leza Carter has been an educator for over 10 years. With a degree in modern languages and a background in ESL instruction and garden design, she currently works in the public school system as an outdoor learning specialist and gardening teacher. Leza's love for children and commitment to connecting with young people whenever possible, coupled with her passion for West African Dance and rhythms, are what brought her to The Rhythm Of Life!™. For Leza, to see children from all backgrounds experience the joy and freedom of movement that she too, has experienced through her dance, is to bear witness to the universality of these rhythms and their healing nature. It is her greatest pleasure to introduce young people to the infinitely empowering world of self-expression through music and dance. |
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| Kephart Taiz is a studied African dancer, pianist, harpist, and an incredible mask maker. Kep's interests bring his art forms into the realms of education and theater. His stunning naturalistic masks, inspired by world cultures, bring to life a magical essence, and his ability to charm and mesmerize crowds is indeed something to see! Kep's warm and generous performance style captures the true feeling of the village circle. |
The Rhythm Of Life!™ Austin, TX 512.293.2400 |
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Photo credits: Heather McMorrow |
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