Join us for this event featuring Gordy and Zoe Ryan
Our Topic for this Virtual Experiential
Meditation in Action
Gordy and Zoe studied and toured with Babatunde Olatunji and the Drums of Passion. Babatunde Olatunji was known for introducing West African drumming in the West. Beginners and experienced drummers and dancers are welcome at this online event which will be a musical, educational, and cultural experience for all. Instruction for drumming and dance are tailored to accommodate various skill levels making it an inclusive environment for all to enjoy.
Take Away
- Experience and learn techniques to open up to your own and your groups connection to Spirit.
About Our Facilitators
Gordy Onayemi Ryan
Gordy Ryan played with Babtunde Olatunji for 30 years and built the Olatunji Hall in 1999; members of the Drums of Passion consider it as being our ‘Spirit Well’ where we honor Baba and the traditions passed to us by our elders in the Culture. Gordy has played on movie scores, over 100 albums, and now lives on Vashon Island where he teaches Afro Cuban music and plays in multiple bands including Roger Fisher’s (lead guitar and songwriter for the band Heart). He loves playing for the dance with his wife Zoe and accompanied Gabrielle Rothe during her career in the 5 Rhythms for over 30 years. His goal is to bring the Spirit to the musical moment.
Zoë Ryan
Zoë Ryan has journeyed deep into modern, shamanic and West African dance. It is her joy to bring the transformative nature of dance to people of all ages. She trained in dance education at the Rudolph Laban Centre in London and has an early background in Shakespearean Theatre. She apprenticed with Gabrielle Roth and played extensively with Babatunde Olatunji and the Drums of Passion.
Event Preparation Info
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Event Format - 9:50 am PST start time
- 10 min welcome and program set up talk
- 50 min experiential
- 10 min check ins, shares, and closing
- Overtime begins
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