When I think of inspiration I think of what causes me to breathe deeply, to absolutely draw more air and to know that life is worth living and time worth giving. In my case, I am part of a growing dance and drum community that is beautiful, part of a greater whole for sure; but, in its infancy in this area (infancy as it relates to my vision) a marvel to watch and incredibly inspiring.

Dancers learning, drummers improving, parties happening, cultures sharing, young joining, old engaging, all focusing on the way authentic African and Latin drum and dance share a common heritage and are useful in bringing so many people together to learn, enjoy and share. We are touching lives and helping people.

I am inspired to bring African and Latin dance and drum into the area in such a way that a community of friends and artists is forming that can appreciate the culture, dance the movement, drum the pulse, enjoy the connection and share the experience. I want to train dancers and drummers from the beginner to the professional level who want to move and play in classes, in clubs, and in performances. 

I enjoy promoting parties through which people can have an incredibly fun time learning authentic movement and experiencing greater connections among themselves.  I thrive on educating young people who already know that cultural diversity enriches their lives.  I will remain a student of African and Latin dance and drum history exploring the African diasporas out of Central and West African into the Latin and Caribbean worlds and the implications thereof for world rhythmic and dance expression.