We have dancers in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusets, and have performed all over the east coast, nationally, and internationally. Some of our events were: Band Camp, PointSebago Reggae fest, Spectral fest, NH Hempfest, Harry Brown's Farm, Great North, Tribal Momentum, TribalFest, Arisia, Woodstock Revival, WatchCity Steampunk Festival, CommonGround Fair- and many more! Have an idea? Contact us to make your vision come to life! Email barefoottruthdancers@gmail.com
Meet our incredible dancers!
Whitley Nabintu Marshall is a world dance performer, choreographer and instructor, visual artist, and vocalist based in Portland, Maine. She travels internationally as a world dance and fusion dance soloist and as a performing member, co-director, choreographer, and producer for the Barefoot Truth Dance Company, founded and co-directed by Nova Dawn. Whitley performed as member of Abeza b’Inganzo Dance Company 2011-2016, and has been dancing with Ikirenga cy’Intore Rwandan Cultural Troupe since 2018. Whitley teaches and hosts workshops, classes, and retreats out of her in-home studio, as well as has online classes available and does one-on-one and group lifestyle, fitness, and mindset coaching with her Team Body Love, Artlovelifestyle blog and podcast(coming soon!)with the mission of promoting body positivity, celebrating our diversity and our authenic selves, healthy mindset, success and coping strategies, and small habit and mindset shifts that promote elevated happiness that work for every lifestyle and cultivate a culture of compassion. With these values in heart and in mind, she is in the process of co-founding a local nonprofit organization, World Roots Culture Exchange, spearheading the Compassionate Leadership Project.
Drawn to dance and diverse cultures, Whitley "Nabintu" studied several dance forms since she was young. --ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, cheerleading, various ballroom, Latin dances, Flamenco, Egyptian/Turkish/Lebanese/Iraqi/Persian/American Tribal Style®(ATS®)/fusion belly dance, Rwandan, Burundian, Congolese and other various African dances...anything she was able to learn., and actively seeks out learning opportunities with her biggest dance inspirations. Nabintu lived and worked in Burundi in 2007-2008, last returning to Rwanda (bordering Burundi) in 2019. With all these cultural influences, it was natural for her creativity to take hold and branch out in her style. In her fusion, these influences show. Each performance holds a different meaning, intention, and style, making each performance unique.
.Nabintu explores and incorporates energy movement with her dance, focusing on connection and gratitude, creating a safe atmosphere for others to participate and connect. She is often obsessively studying cultural dances, languages, and leadership, and loves educating communities of their beauty, emotion, technique, history, ethics and traditions. Her passion and mission is to continue to learn, teach, and practice the important therapeutic and healing aspects of art, music and dance to promote peace, reconciliation, and compassionate leadership while continuing to challenge herself in learning diverse cultures and arts.
Email artlovelifestyle@gmail.com for booking and collaboration.
Drawn to dance and diverse cultures, Whitley "Nabintu" studied several dance forms since she was young. --ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, cheerleading, various ballroom, Latin dances, Flamenco, Egyptian/Turkish/Lebanese/Iraqi/Persian/American Tribal Style®(ATS®)/fusion belly dance, Rwandan, Burundian, Congolese and other various African dances...anything she was able to learn., and actively seeks out learning opportunities with her biggest dance inspirations. Nabintu lived and worked in Burundi in 2007-2008, last returning to Rwanda (bordering Burundi) in 2019. With all these cultural influences, it was natural for her creativity to take hold and branch out in her style. In her fusion, these influences show. Each performance holds a different meaning, intention, and style, making each performance unique.
.Nabintu explores and incorporates energy movement with her dance, focusing on connection and gratitude, creating a safe atmosphere for others to participate and connect. She is often obsessively studying cultural dances, languages, and leadership, and loves educating communities of their beauty, emotion, technique, history, ethics and traditions. Her passion and mission is to continue to learn, teach, and practice the important therapeutic and healing aspects of art, music and dance to promote peace, reconciliation, and compassionate leadership while continuing to challenge herself in learning diverse cultures and arts.
Email artlovelifestyle@gmail.com for booking and collaboration.
~Angela~
Angela is a certified level 1 Improv Team Sync (ITS) instructor based in Dover, NH. She performs fusion dance as well as ITS., and is exploring other styles of dance She uses dance as a path for expression, healing, and connection. For more information on her classes, workshops, performances, and dance style, visit: http://angelaflaggdance.com/
Angela is a certified level 1 Improv Team Sync (ITS) instructor based in Dover, NH. She performs fusion dance as well as ITS., and is exploring other styles of dance She uses dance as a path for expression, healing, and connection. For more information on her classes, workshops, performances, and dance style, visit: http://angelaflaggdance.com/
~Diane~
Born to immigrant parents, Diane grew up in Los Angeles where she was exposed to many cultures and styles of dance. While studying visual arts in Salt Lake and New York City she was heavily influenced by Acid Jazz, House, Jungle and Drum and Bass and traveled to dance in clubs from San Fransisco to London. Many years later and after living in Hawaii for 10 years, Diane has returned to the East Coast and rediscovered her love of dance. Her primary dance language is ITS or Improvisational Team Sync. She has been dancing fusion and ITS with the Barefoot Truth Dance Company for 2 years and started out as an apprentice. She continues her study in ITS and structured improv while also studying Modern Temple Dance and oriental rhythms via drumming. Diane also dances with Beast Coast ITS and in a Duo called Sisters Phoenix. Diane believes in dance as a modality of healing and transformation, community building and sacred sisterhood.
Born to immigrant parents, Diane grew up in Los Angeles where she was exposed to many cultures and styles of dance. While studying visual arts in Salt Lake and New York City she was heavily influenced by Acid Jazz, House, Jungle and Drum and Bass and traveled to dance in clubs from San Fransisco to London. Many years later and after living in Hawaii for 10 years, Diane has returned to the East Coast and rediscovered her love of dance. Her primary dance language is ITS or Improvisational Team Sync. She has been dancing fusion and ITS with the Barefoot Truth Dance Company for 2 years and started out as an apprentice. She continues her study in ITS and structured improv while also studying Modern Temple Dance and oriental rhythms via drumming. Diane also dances with Beast Coast ITS and in a Duo called Sisters Phoenix. Diane believes in dance as a modality of healing and transformation, community building and sacred sisterhood.
~Lexi Gogo~
Visual and performance artist Alexis Powers grew up with a passion for the arts. An avid painter and illustrator, she also loved alternative fashion and participating in school and community theater. Alexis is an alumna of Maine College of Art in Portland, where inspired by local street performers, she began exploring prop manipulation. She grew her skills through online tutorials, intensives and skill-sharing events, having opportunities to learn from internationally-renowned instructors. Finding flow arts to be calming and meditative, she has practiced daily for over a decade and has been performing flow and fire arts live since 2011. Specializing in multiple hoop acts, Alexis performs with many other dance props as well as studying various genres of dance. She enjoys many aspects of being an entertainer, including choreographing routines, transforming herself through makeup and costuming, and making connections within the community.
Visual and performance artist Alexis Powers grew up with a passion for the arts. An avid painter and illustrator, she also loved alternative fashion and participating in school and community theater. Alexis is an alumna of Maine College of Art in Portland, where inspired by local street performers, she began exploring prop manipulation. She grew her skills through online tutorials, intensives and skill-sharing events, having opportunities to learn from internationally-renowned instructors. Finding flow arts to be calming and meditative, she has practiced daily for over a decade and has been performing flow and fire arts live since 2011. Specializing in multiple hoop acts, Alexis performs with many other dance props as well as studying various genres of dance. She enjoys many aspects of being an entertainer, including choreographing routines, transforming herself through makeup and costuming, and making connections within the community.
Mia West is a fusion belly dance performer who loves to entertain and entrance her audience through the art of dance. Known for her energy and playfulness while showcasing her own unique style. Whether dancing in a group piece or solo performance Mia enjoys sharing energy with her fellow dancers and connecting with the audience.
Mia has performed all over the State of Maine and New Hampshire performing solo and as a member of former troupes, Haunted Violet and Paradigm East.
Mia West is currently a member of the Bare Foot Truth Dance Company and continues to work with fellow dancers in the Maine/ New Hampshire area, learning and experiencing different styles of dance to expand her craft.
Mia has performed all over the State of Maine and New Hampshire performing solo and as a member of former troupes, Haunted Violet and Paradigm East.
Mia West is currently a member of the Bare Foot Truth Dance Company and continues to work with fellow dancers in the Maine/ New Hampshire area, learning and experiencing different styles of dance to expand her craft.
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