WildCore™ Teachers

Korrine Rothrock

I found a deep love for nature at a young age. Solitary adventures through the sagebrush-lined canyon creek by my home, an off-grid activist lifestyle, and frequent dance instruction fastened me to the values I live by to this day.

By nature, I am an experimenter who prefers to not get fixed with any one style. I am happiest when in the dynamic space and blurred lines of research, wildcraft, dance choreography, gardening, and listening to the plants.

Over the years the plants growing around me have made their presence known and I have been learning how to pay closer attention. The more I do, the more I realize that I am being called onto a plant path. Like a mirror reflecting paralleled truths, my plant teachers have reminded me of my first love of dance and the sacred geometry also found in the moving body.

I have been blessed to have many wonderful teachers in my lifetime. Each one has helped me remember my place within the intelligent patterns of the natural world. My teachers have come in the form of parents, elders, mentors, activists, and of course my “be here now” 6-year-old daughter.

In 2017 I was given an opportunity to experience a unique dance-based practice called WildCore™. I instantly resonated with WildCore and became a certified instructor in 2018. The WildCore training and community have propelled my creativity and provided me with valuable tools to incorporate movement into my Lapis Sky offerings.

Spending time with plants and getting back into my fluid body with dance has been a soul redeemer in some of the most challenging chapters of my life. Naturally, I am now weaving the two (plants and dance) together in a way that I can share this multifaceted patterning with others.

If this brings up more questions than answers, know that I am eager to answer those questions and help you understand if my offerings are a good fit.

In light,

Korrine Sage Rothrock

Check out Korrine's amazing offerings HERE:

https://www.lapissky.net/

Kelly Jeanne Zehr

Teaches at Embody Center for the Healing Arts, Sandpoint, Idaho

I have always been drawn to the great mysteries of life, the things we cannot see but feel, the universal truths that live at the core of our being. Modern life distracts us from this deeper knowing, and our upbringing and conditioning often lead us astray. However, this innate wisdom is always available to us if we choose to listen, if we are willing to do the work (Oh yes! It takes work!) to clear out the noise.

Personally, it took physical illness to wake me up to the deeper parts of myself. For many years I was working stressful jobs and showing up for my family and community in unsustainable ways. I had very little awareness of my own needs and boundaries, and was focused primarily on pleasing others. Because I was not connected to my body—a result of trauma and cultural conditioning—I did not see the harm I was causing my body nor its signs of illness.

To address the root causes of this state of “dis-ease” in my body, I took a holistic approach to healing. Over time, I completely changed my lifestyle. I started with the basics—food, rest, movement (These basics will not be overlooked in counseling with me!)—learning what it meant to truly take care of myself. I sought all the information related to holistic healing I could get my hands on, and it did not take long for me to realize that what I had manifested in my body was in direct relationship to my emotional and spiritual wounding. This led me to alternative healing methods, such as acupuncture, meditation, women’s groups, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and WildCore Movement. I simply am no longer capable of compartmentalizing the various parts of self, and have become passionate about addressing the whole person in my work with others.

My background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) has exposed me to an array of life experiences and needs, deepening my appreciation for the human condition, and strengthening my desire to help people relieve their suffering and meet their potential. Working with individuals and families managing challenging symptoms and behaviors that stem from complex, generational and systemic trauma, taught me how to approach healing work from a trauma-informed lens, as well as a relational one. Our early experiences, particularly related to our attachments with our parents or caregivers, play a vital role, not only in our future relationships, but also in how we view the world and ourselves.

Alba Wejebe

Alba was born into a traditional Cuban family and grew up with the rhythms, music and dance of the island. She studied ballet and jazz at an early age. She taught aerobics and fitness throughout Italy and Spain in her 20’s and has taught and competed professionally in Latin and Ballroom dance in the US. She has worked as a professional photographer and a bodyworker as well for over 20 years.

Alba brings a depth of experience, compassion and grace to her movement and Nia offerings.

Her joyful energy is contagious and her passion is to inspire people of all ages and walks of life to nurture, trust and understand their innate body wisdom as a path to self-love.

She shares Nia and now WildCore™ as both a life-enriching practice and as movement medicine for healing and enlivening the body, mind, spirit and heart.

Hallie Owen

WildCore™ Instructor, yoga teacher and dancer extraordinaire.

During my life long passion for dance I have explored many styles of movement

including ballet, modern, interpretive, Latin, African, tribal belly dance

and hip hop to name a few. As a student, teacher and performer of dance

for most of my life I have come to realize that my greatest passion is in

empowering others to love their bodies and connect with the deep wisdom

and creativity that lies within them. My mission is to coax and inspire your love

of dance, self and creativity.

Get ready to experience a unique style born of an eclectic dance exploration,

and cutting edge choreography with intuitive teaching techniques including WildCore™.

In my classes we will build strength, hone balance, increase flexibility, sweat, laugh and

have a very fun time!

Testimonial

Hallie’s style of dance she shares is rich with complex and playful moves that bring out the kick-ass woman in me. It’s like ballet meets hip hop with a splash of old-world sensual. I especially love the up beat music she creatively synchronizes her moves with. It makes the challenge sweet and super fun. ~Reyna Harmon