About Us

Rebecca Foster (she/her) is an internationally certified mindfulness teacher, embodiment coach and conscious dance facilitator. She has taught Mindfulness-Based Emotional Intelligence (MBEI) in the RI state prison system for over 15 years and offers a range of movement & contemplative practices on the outside. Her passion is the cultivation of embodied wisdom & authentic joy. Learn more: embodyfreedom.net.

Darrell Moore brings to Biodanza his unique fusion of intuition, strength, relatability, deep humanity and the natural inquisitiveness of a scientist and poet. Born and raised in
Jamaica, Darrell is as warm and steady as the sun, loved and trusted by animals, babies, and small children. An engineer, High Priest and nature lover, he draws inspiration from the world around him and from deep within.

Gail Ann McHugh brings a wealth of lived experience, authentic presence, and human connection to Biodanza. Drawing creatively from lifelong experience as a psychologist, author, High Priestess, hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, JourneyDance facilitator, lover, mother, friend, and world traveler, Gail Ann is passionate about sharing the natural, transformative power of Biodanza with humanity!

Susan Garland (she/they) is an artist whose work grows from an embodied and introspective process. For 30 years she’s taught visual art in Providence Public Schools, guided by community care. Biodanza expanded her inquiry into movement and connection. With a CAGS in Expressive & Creative Arts and certification as a Biodanza facilitator, she brings warm, joyful enthusiasm and collaborative spirit to her work.

Ashley King is a somatic psychotherapist with a passion for the poetics of embodied relationship. Once hailed “a catalytic invitation into vulnerability and connection,” Ashley is thrilled to be offering Biodanza in RI (as part of her beloved RI Collective) as well as in her home city of Philadelphia (where she is growing a vibrant new community!). To learn more, visit www.psychoalchemy.com

Rob Abatecola, father, youth mentor, and Biodanza facilitator, weaves dance, soul, and connection to spark joy and healing. Drawing on years in drama, Master-level NLP, Authentic Relating, and Theta Healing, he tunes into hearts with care, seasoned wisdom, and insight. Deeply intuitive, he guides transformative journeys, nurturing presence and authentic movement for all.

Brenda Bernstein is a life-long dancer and lover of community and connection. The first time she cried on the Biodanza dance floor, she knew this was a special and necessary piece of life—a space where everyone gets to be human and be chosen. She has been transformed by Biodanza and is excited to be offering this healing experience to the New Haven and Jewish communities.

Yaw Tutu guides people into deeper connection, presence, and emotional clarity. Through Biodanza, somatic awareness, and intuitive coaching, he creates spaces where others feel seen and supported. His work helps people trust intuition, release old patterns, and return to a grounded and purposeful way of living. https://www.yawtutu.com

Jill Cowie (she/they) is a somatic psychotherapist, life long dancer, and ordained minister who offers a caring presence and passion for the inherent wisdom abiding in each of us.  With her knowledge of somatic systems and her deep sense of spirituality, Jill invites you to integrate your mind and body to experience the fullness of your being with a renewed sense of joy, vitality and sense of belonging.

Angela Sherwin fell in love with life on the Biodanza dance floor. Angela brings a gentle yet vibrant energy to create a safe, heart-centered space for authentic expression, personal growth and transformation, and collective awakening. She is passionate about sharing this practice with others in Rhode Island, Costa Rica and wherever she goes.