Heather
MacTavish
Heather MacTavish,
founding director of New Rhythms Foundation (NRF)
creates methodologies to enhance the lives of others, particularly
those who are physiologically and cognitively challenged. She
has twice received a grant from the Marin Arts Council supporting the
pioneering programs offered by NRF. With
a lifetime of physical challenges, Heather serves as a role model,
showing others that disabilities may be managed successfully when spirit,
acceptance and a senseof
humor are part of the process.
Arthur
Hull
Arthur
Hull is a motivational speaker, keynote presenter and a master
at facilitating groups of people through a joyful and inspiring
experience using music and rhythm. Recognized as the father
of the community drum circle movement worldwide, his facilitator
trainings and playshops are attracting
participants from around the world. He is the author of Drum
Circle Spirit,
Facilitating Human Potential through Rhythm,
a book that explicitly details the steps for creating a successful
community drum circle event.
An
experienced musician and group leader Arthur's charismatic personality
reverberates throughout his fun, dynamic and inspiring events.
Arthur leads his participants to a place where rhythmical communication
is accessible to all. www.drumcircle.com
Terry
Garthwaite
Terry Garthwaite
writes songs and chants for the purpose of connecting to the world
through spirit. She has taught singing for over 30 years in
the Bay Area in classes, workshops, and private lessons. The lead singer and musician in The Joy of Cooking, Terry is a rock icon
who has been creating infectious music and delighting audiences since
the sixties. She currently guides a weekly hand-drum jam and leads
vocal retreats and classes.
Terry
has twice been awarded the Marin Arts Council’s Composers grant and
played a key role in the past three NRF performances at the Marin Senior
Information
Fair. Her Affirhythms™ (affirming rhythms are positive musical
chants with a message of heart and hope) are a staple in the NRF empowerment
kit. www.terrygarthwaite.com
Deane Juhan
Deane Juhan is
the author of Job’s Body: A Handbook
for Bodywork, and an avid percussionist. His work offers a
detailed reference library on the workings of the body-mind, and
provides a tool and practical guide for the health professional,
movement therapist, or instructor. Job’s
Body gives a richly detailed picture of how bodywork is also mind work that can alter the course of many ailments
and change deep-seated patterns.
Deane
developed and chairs the anatomy and physiology department of the Trager Institute
certification program. He has
developed and conducts training series for body workers and therapists
of all kinds, which he presents throughout the United
States, Canada and Europe.
David
Hughes
David is the
Day Program Director for Opportunity for Independence which
was created to develop
individualized programs to improve the quality of life for people
with disabilities throughout Marin County. David has an MS in Rehabilitation Administration and has worked in the
field for many years. The behavior management programs headed
by David are community-based with vocational and social/ recreational
elements.
David is committed to improvement of the
quality of services to individuals with developmental disabilities
and realizes the value of exploring new and unique mediums which
can be significant variables in growth and quality of life.
Mika
Scott
Mika Scott is a professional
drummer, musical improviser and facilitator. He
has been teaching basic drumming technique, traditional afro-Cuban, and African rhythms for over fifteen
years. He leads classes and
workshops blending movement, dance, percussion, and meditation, while
encouraging improvisation and expressive play.
