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Qualifications & Experience: Choreographer for Cher, Janes Addiction, Latin <br />Grammys, Rolling Stones, etc. Highly solicited for her expertise as live Las Vegas show <br />director and theatre choreographer. Worked with numerous rock bands, and created <br />choreography for China's Galaxy Circus, Cirque Du Soleil, and East L.A. Classic Theatre <br />productions. <br />Jewel Akens: Professional "oldies" artist <br />Jewel is widely recognized for his smash hit of the1960's "Birds & Bees" which brought <br />him great success all over the world. Jewel continues to provide valuable insight and <br />wisdom to youth about drug and alcohol abuse prevention. <br />Abraham Laboriel: Professional bassist, Latin recording artist <br />Qualifications & Experience: Masters Degree from Berklee Conservatory of Music in <br />Boston. World renowned bassist, most notably for recording with artists Sergio Mendes, <br />Tito Puente, Ivan Lins, Joe Sample, Herb Albert, and internationally known jazz group <br />The Crusaders. Among his film/television credits are "CUPS", Jamie Foxx, CBS, NBC, <br />ABC.. and the Grammy Awards. <br />His son Abe Jr. is currently drummer for Paul McCartney, Green Day, and Seal. <br />Mateo, the youngest of the Laboriel family has also participated as a special guest <br />instructor. Mateo's credits include productions for actor/singer Jamie Foxx, films for <br />Antonio Banderas and Ice Cube. <br />_Nate: Instructors provide musical and practical instruction and guidance in their fields <br />of expertise. Besides performing for RYTMO participants, guest speakers provide <br />insight and realistic perspective into the world of recording, performance, and <br />technology. They share personal success stories and inspirational experiences to <br />participants of Project RYTMO. <br />