Biographies
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"Remember and reconnect to the body as a source of wisdom, pleasure and joy in the present moment." |
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Paula ByrnePaula Byrne is the product of a jazz drummer (father) and figure skater (mother). She spent her early years in ballet and modern dance, working as a professional dancer from 1981 to 1989. She left the dance world at the ripe old age of 27, realizing that a career based on expertise and appearance was short-lived. It would be many years before she found dance again, this time, her own natural movement. She stumbled upon ecstatic dance in 1995 at Breitenbush Hot Springs, where Vinn Marti was hosting a workshop. That weekend changed her life forever. She knew she had found her calling and began her path as a movement teacher. She studied extensively with Gabrielle Roth and core 5Rhythms teachers and apprenticed with Vinn Marti from 1996 to 2002. Paula was an Oracle Developer in the high-tech field for 20 years. She left that career in 2005 to devote herself full-time to her soul-work in assisting people to remember and reconnect to the body as a source of wisdom, pleasure and joy in the present moment. Paula is the creator of OneDance™, a moving meditation based on the 7 chakras, and leads classes and workshops in Soul Motion, Contact Improv, Authentic Movement and Blindfolded Trance Dance. She is Owner and Director of SomaSpace, offering her studio to artists, dancers, writers, musicians and creatives as place to practice and present their craft. Contact Paula: info@OneDance.us / 503.804.7660 |
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Jim AlanJim Alan has practiced Xing Yi Qi Gong since 1982. He fell in love with the new sensations and experiences created by the practice of qi gong. Xing Yi Qi Gong gave a new focus to his life and increased his physical, health, mental health, and joy in life. Qi gong brought him back into his body and connected him with the mystery of life energy – qi. Jim has a master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and has taught Xing Yi since 1992. Contact Jim: |
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Tracie BrothersTracie has over 20 years of experience teaching and coaching various dance and fitness formats. She is a trained dancer, certified personal trainer, and group fitness instructor who merges the principles of all three making the classes fun, energetic, and effective for all levels. |
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Lorraine HansonLorraine Hanson is a pharmacist. What does she know about dance? She has been celebrated throughout California as an original and ongoing member of the Urban Tribal Dance Company in San Diego, a founding member/former co-director of Subee Djinn in Los Angeles, a former member of Desert Sin in Hollywood, and a co-director of Tribal Feat in San Luis Obispo. Her understanding of tribal improvisation and fusion belly dance has gifted her to teach and perform in different states as well as travel beyond- to the UK, Germany, and Hungary. Her dance experience spans from traditional hula to roller skating whimsical. Classes may be inspired by theatrics and fire (note – there will be no lighting of props in the studio). Come ready to learn and you'll be challenged by "the free-agent butterfly of bellydance" to move in new ways. Contact Lorraine: gypsyrain@gmail.com / 503.545.4203 |
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Paulette Rees-DenisPaulette Rees-Denis is the Director of the Gypsy Caravan – Portland, Oregon's acclaimed contemporary tribal bellydance troupe. Having found her soul dance in the Tribal Style of bellydance, she has been teaching weekly classes in Portland, and workshops internationally since 1991. Her tribal styling is a fusion of several influences based on dances from different countries and modern day – urban, folk, ritual and trance, modern, among others. With a classical dance background, Paulette has created a rich blend of contemporary dance which is esthetically pleasing, spiritually grounding and physically rewarding. This dance evokes a feeling of ancient times, of family, of personal freedom, of group spirit and camaraderie, bringing dancers together in total acceptance and support of each other. The beauty of the dance is that it's also different for everyone and every body Contact Paulette: dance@gypsycaravan.us |
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Willow RyanWillow has explored using athletics and healing arts in her journey for improving quality of life both emotionally and physically. She has unique experiences from competitive boxing, racing motorcycles, Cyclocross and marathon running and has combined them with years as an experienced Licensed Massage Therapist, personal trainer, exercise & nutritional coach and Senior Level & Leading Forrest Yoga Instructor to orient you towards a sustainable path to achieve your physical goals and emotional healing. Her yoga classes are designed for All Levels and incorporate anatomy & kinesiology as well as Forrest Yoga canons of Breath, Strength, Integrity & Spirit. You will leave feeling grounded and more fulfilled with your developing yoga & self awareness. Contact Willow: imagine@willowryan.com / (503) 819-2561 |
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SerenaSerena aka the "Doodlbug" is an Animator, Illustrator, Hoop Dance Instructor and Performance Artist who has been hooping for over 4 years. She is very passionate about teaching and sharing this joy with others! Her teachings started with hosting "Hoop Making Workshops" at music festivals on the East Coast, and then continued her vision by leading Beginner and Intermediate Hoop Dance classes here in Portland. She uses hooping as a form of moving meditation, exercise and creative expression. Serena encourages fun and laughter in her classes! She breaks down the different variations of movement in a way that anyone can understand. She shows you how hooping is so good for you in so many ways! It strengthens your core, tones the body, and makes you smile!! Beyond just exercise, her classes focus on the "Dance" of the hoop, incorporating rhythm, connection, grace and flow. She will help you feel confident, sexy and creative! Practice hoops will be provided for class. She also custom makes and sells colorful hoops with professional quality. Please inquire about prices and different types of hoops she has available. Serena's classes are all ages! Come join the hooping revolution!
Contact Serena: Serena@Doodlbug.com / 503.805.3394 |
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