Kris is the founder and producer of the Rhythm Workout Instructor Training Program. Through this program that sold through Power Music Company, Kris inspired instructors in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Canada to try a different approach to fitness. She was the Master Instructor Trainer for the Northern California ACT Aerobic Certification Training Program for three years. Kris has produced four drumming CDs, two Instructor Training DVDs and a recent DVD,“Body Rhythm Goddess.â€
She began her studies with Victoria Strowbridge in 1979 and followed her passion into the Congolese community with Malonga Casquelourd, Regine N’Dounda, Sandor Diabankouezi, Titos Sompa, Borrina Mapaka and many other gifted artists. Kris also studied Senegalese style dance with master dancer Allasane Kane and Guinea style dance with the renowned Mabiba Baegne and Kemoko Sano. S
Kris currently teaches in Sonoma County and owns her own studio,The Groove Studio in Santa Rosa, California. Her dream is to bring joy into communities everywhere through her passion, love and respect of African Dance. For more information see her website, krisfreewoman.com.