There is so much pressure to spend / share / give / earn time …
As our days fill up with occupations, commitments and many potential distractions, we often lose sight of the moments as they pass by.

We truly need more encouragement to be in the moment. And returning to the moment returns us, as well, to our precious body.

This Spring I extend an invitation to listen inward more intentionally to your internal rhythms, to the rhythms of your body, the rhythms of nature. Remembering that we are an intrinsic part of the natural world, each of us interconnected with the rest, may we give ourselves time to honor the gift of being embodied.

I would love to support you in deepening your embodiment endeavors.

I recently relaunched EmbodytheRhythm.com (linked below) to share my offerings in:

Embodied Movement ~ Often referred to as, therapeutic, somatic, or authentic movement, guided embodied listening and dance play/exploration.

West African Dance ~ Movement and rhythms of West Africa through the lens and traditions of Guinea, honoring the roots and original teachers.

Wedding & Unity Ceremonies ~ Individualized ceremonies of celebration, honoring Love in it’s many forms.

I share with gratitude to the indigenous wisdom of our ancestors and to the ancient memory of water that guides us to return to ourselves, to each other.

Do not say you are not a dancer. Even your molecules are dancing. You are the motion of the universe choreographed across a lifetime to the sacred rhythm of being. Movement is your ministry. ~ Jaiya John

Spring into movement ~West African Dance with Live Drumming!

Welcoming to all - Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced Dancers
8 Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26
6:00-7:15PM
Live Drumming with Namory Keita, Annegret Baier and more!

New dance at the start of each month (come early in the month for the most repetition)

Hope Gateway*, 515 Woodford St., Portland, ME*
*For the safety of all, please do NOT post the location publicly.

Communally Supported Mutual Aid makes class accessible to all. See registration for requested reciprocity and attendance options. Save time- register in advance!
All must sign the waiver. ~ REGISTER HERE

This series is dedicated with love and gratitude to Lev Camara

In November of 2025, beautiful being Lev Camara, beloved wife of Sayon Camara, adored friend and community member, returned to the infinity of all interbeingness, her body returning to earth after years of surviving illness and a lifetime of living, loving and creating beauty.

Lev shared so much depth of heart and appreciation of life with those who were close with her. She felt beauty as a visceral experience. She smiled in a way that sparkled with youthful joy when she talked about the music and movement of West Africa, and of Guinea, the homeland of her beloved, Sayon Camara.

Lev’s return to source and the resulting return of Sayon to Guinea’s shores has left an ache in my heart that only dancing and singing in attribute can relieve. They are both so greatly missed. I look forward to Sayon’s return to Maine for residencies and classes when a safe return to this country is possible.

INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC FOR SALE ~ Meanwhile, Sayon has left his inventory of drums, instruments and CD’s to be sold by friends (Dave K, John M, Grant E). If you or anyone in your community might be interested, please contact me and I will put you in touch.

Please check out my freshly re-launched and upgraded website!

Embody the Rhythm.com

Warmly and with gratitude,