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OUR TEACHERS

Joanne Perrier

I see myself as 50% Old Soul 50% Big Child...

I'm a firm believer that to build a brighter future, we have to take care of our youth, as they are our future in the present... As the founder of the program i am present to any classes, creating the link between the others teachers and the children. My classes just reflect who i am as a human being, it's a mix of all the things i love to do in my life.

I'm always having a hard time making choices between the things i love doing  so i just combine then in the same class. In 2 hours we will do visual art, sing, dance, do yoga and of course; MEDITATE always...

I created a kind of routine between the kids and I, based on hand shakes, acting, dancing and yoga games to drive them on a funny way to meditation.

And most importantly  i'm  focused on creating an athmosphere where they feel loved and listened. Because i  aknowledge and respect there uniqueness and ecourage them to stay free spirits, they respect and the few rules i had to set up for well being of all. I never force them to do something they don't want to...My goal is to empower free spirits who will trust their inner power and follow there own flow in there lives, to become their greatest version.

Karen SMOKO

Karen SMOKO is a professional dancer, choreographer and funder of Jabulile Arts and Society based in Orange Farm Johannesburg.

Karen has brought so much to the Mojo OM during the last 3 months programs.

From Zulu dance, Kofifi, Bantzula to percutions, this born leader 

 Karen confectioned for us the most playful routines and Djumbe basic teaching for us and broke the barrier language that can be found in township area of Johannesburg. Thanks to him, the English guided mediations took an other dimension as well as our dance move.

Joanna Skywalker
aka "Teachers Jojo"
(renamed by children)

Joanna Holewa Chrona is a movement specialist, internationnal performer and dance teacher.

Funder of AFIA collective, which as for mission to unite people, to break barriers, to reduce the distance between people of different backgrounds and bring them together by the tools of dancing, videos, events and design.
AFIA is working within the field of Streetdance, to aknowledge the different cultures of dances born on the street and to help them grow a platform in todays society. 

Lately, AFIA has been working and collaborating a lot with South African streetdancers and the subculture Pantsula. The work has appeared in showcases, videos, battles, club and workshops and every year AFIA hosts a full festival in Sweden with focus on Pantsula called "Afia presents Pantsula".

  >>>>JOJO IS A LIGHT WARRIOR

                     www.joannaholewachrona.com 

Simone Carolissen aka "Teacher Simonini"
(renamed by children)

Teacher Simonini is a Captown born and raised vegan chef.

Curantly spreading her talent and taste in China, she is passionated about food and education as well as personnel development as she is a sociologist.

During the 3  last months program, she shared her beautiful energy and knowledges with us, as well as her delicious homemade bread for our bellies... 

Has the Mojo OM doesn't have a proper kitchen... yet... The Mojo OM came to her own 'Kids Creative Kitchen' in Windy Brow Centre in Hillbrow for a collaboration.

We had interactive games, cookie baking and vegan food knowledges for the love of sharing and exploring around soulful food. 

As we are firm believers that culinary awakening is a major actor of change in our society, Mojo OM is seeking for more collaborations with vegan chefs :)

Victor Ngqulu

Othandwayo Victor Mphathi co-founder of Mphathi Royalties,Imbongi ze Swagger and Ten Commandments

Victor is a South African Joburg based free spirit and alchemist. This  old soul with a child heart is endlessly creative and resourceful. From visual art/craft,  to drums and  traditional South African chants, he is an effortless leader and team builder. 

        https://www.facebook.com/victor.ngqulu

 

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