

My storytelling functions culturally, the tradition calls for expanding the idiom through improvisation, riffing and rupturing. I articulate my personal history and African Diaspora-multi-threaded history, not precluding the Western cannon of art, locating myself in art history strategically, deploying it anachronistically, and creating new connections and associations. “This work explores scenes and characters form my allegory New Black Myths. If you ever ask Lynda about Rhythmix, you’ll probably hear about the incredible events offered…and how she hopes to be like Janet and Bean when she grows up. Rhythmix holds a very special place in Lynda’s heart as it is the place where she first started teaching a decade ago! It’s been a wonderful journey contributing in all ways possible to all the great work happening at RCW. Today, Lynda runs her independent business as a fitness instructor, accountability wellness coach, and business mentor to others who work in the fitness industry. With the birth of her son, Lynda shifted her work from dance to fitness. Lynda has also worked offstage in administrative, management, and marketing positions for local dance companies.

She has performed for various choreographers and companies in the Bay Area, from modern to folkloric dance. Lynda earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Choreography at UC Santa Barbara. The culture shock was intense at times, but connecting to the creativity and discipline of dance at a local dance studio really helped her have an outlet from bullying and have a way to express herself in ways that didn’t depend on spoken word.

Lynda Gutierrez moved from Colombia to Alameda at the age of 5.

Her expertise has helped create systems to streamline the sign-up process, address special needs and organize resources to ensure teachers/students have a smooth and enriching arts field trip experience. In 2017, Michelle joined Rhythmix to coordinate the Performance, Art and Learning (PAL) program. Michelle also volunteered with the Oakland Museum of California’s educational department, assisting teachers with school field trips for tours, workshops and museum performances. After moving to the Bay area, she spent 8 years as a stay at home parent serving on her daughter’s Co-op school Board as VP and volunteering as an art docent, room parent and scheduling STEAM performances for school assemblies and field trips. Art Director/interior designer for over 10 years after earning her degree in Communications and Art History from Northwestern University and Harrington College of Design in Chicago. WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics.Michelle Labrador, Youth and Family Director, worked in event marketing and branded environments as a Sr. SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. SUPERGIRL and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & ™ Hanna-Barbera. LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s22)īATMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. © ICEE is a federally registered trademark.ĪQUAMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. The Welch’s name and banner are registered trademarks of Welch Foods Inc., A cooperative. © 2022 The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc. M&M’S, the SNICKERS logo and the parallelogram design, 3 MUSKETEERS, DOVE, MILKY WAY and TWIX are trademarks of Mars or Affiliates. “Coca-Cola”, “Coca-Cola Freestyle”, the Red Disk Icon and the Contour Bottle design are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. SIX FLAGS® and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme parks, Inc.TM © 2022.įright Fest ® and Holiday in the Park ® are registered trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.
