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Art, Culture & Wellness
Maintaining wellness through creative expression.
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Life might feel like a circus... a constant balancing act. In between the hustle and survival, be sure to pause, breathe and take care of yourself. Live and be well.

"True Love" - @lilaike ❤️

#wellness #balance #caribbean #dance #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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19 days ago

Open for collaboration. Movement is medicine. This is FREE UP Caribbean Movement: Art, Culture & Wellness - NYC Based

Dance Instruction & Choreo
Dance Performance
Wellness Workshops

Learn more at freeupcm.com
Contact: freeupcm@gmail.com

#dance #wellness #art #caribbean #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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18 days ago

Brooklyn roots. Guyanese heritage. A woman of the African diaspora. 1st generation born in America. Proud. 🙌🏾❤ It is our own responsibility to teach our children about who they are. A cultural celebration/event may only last for a day or a month at a time, but we live in our skin every single day. Be proud of who you are. And if you don't know your family's history or if you're feeling a little lost, go out there, connect, do research and learn! The more you learn about yourself, the more confident you feel about who you are and your purpose. 🙌🏾 Learning about others will also help you see that we are more alike than we are different. And those unique differences are beautiful as well. ❤

*The first Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration hosted by the @brooklyndaoffice at @bcmkids!

#caribbeanheritagemonth #art
#caribbean #caribbeanculture #culture #community #brooklyn #brooklyndaoffice #dance #nyc #brooklynchildrensmuseum
#freeuparts #freeupcm #freeupcaribbeanmovement #freeupcmarts #westindian #guyana #guyanese #youth #africandiaspora #education #roots #diversity #wellness taken in Brooklyn Children's Museum by @freeupcm

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3 years ago

Sugar 🇬🇾 and Spice 🇬🇩 makes everything nice! 🔥 Flavor of the week! Chanel of FREE UP and Chrissy of Jab in Shape are bringing you some good vibes right in the heart of Little Caribbean in Flatbush, Brooklyn with @iamcaribbeing! 🔥

#dance #caribbean #brooklyn #jabinshape #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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From Brooklyn to Brasil, and all over the world, sprinkle your magic wherever you go! 🔥 Linked up with my girl @phoenix_fiyah for some Carib-Afro-Yoga vibes! It was a treat to the mind, body and soul! Thank you for bringing the good energy and creating such a calming and welcoming space. Keep that flame burning! Until next time, take care and be safe.

#dance #wellness #brooklyn #phoenixdance #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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Mokou (Mogo) is a word for person, human or someone, in Bambara dialect spoken in Mali, Africa. When said twice, it means everybody or all people.

This song is a message to all about forgiveness, coming together and unity.

For me, forgiving someone does not mean forgetting what was done and just returning back to how things used to be. It won't work for me.

One act can be seen as a mistake, but repeated behavior is a decision. No hate, but things won't be the same... time to change, adjust and put boundaries in place.

Human nature is interesting.

Mokou Mokou - Amadou & Mariam

#art #culture #africa #dance #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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In the 90s, I watched the original episodes of 'A Different World'. I loved seeing Black students, educators and staff within a higher education space emphasizing the importance of learning, exercising creativity, navigating important social/life issues, and doing it all with style and grace. I was inspired. I did not truly understand some of what I saw back then, until I attended college in the early 2000s. Then it all came together for me.

Watching the newly revamped 2026 'A Different World' episodes brought me so much nostalgia. No, I did not attend an HBCU (historically Black college or university). However, the institution that I went to had such a vibrant and active student life program with a wide variety of diverse interest groups, academic/professional clubs and cultural organizations.

I stepped out, I got involved, I connected with others who were both similar and different from me; I had many experiences (hard ones too), I learned a lot of lessons, I had fun and most importantly, I grew.

I imagine that if I did not see anyone like me, if I did not feel the love from the community, if being a better me was not a priority, if no one ever encouraged me and if I did not have opportunities for expression and self-exploration, I probably would not be the version of me that I am today. 🤎

#nostalgia #education #adifferentworld #representation #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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The sweet sound of the music, the lyrics, the movement and everything together is a total treat to the system. 😌❤️ Movement is medicine. 🙌🏾

"This Feeling" @voicetheartiste

#wellnesswednesday #dance #caribbean #movementismedicine #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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a month ago

Outside with @dyschick and @socasayso of @bkrantandrave at Round 2 of their 'Link and Drink' networking event at @pichnyc in Brooklyn, NY!

FREE UP is a proud past sponsor of BK Rant and Rave programming. The dynamic pair aim to support Caribbean and Black-owned businesses, provide networking opportunities, connect with the community through meaningful engagement (They have a podcast!) and promote culture.

#networking #blackownedbusiness #brooklyn #caribbean #freeupcm

@teamsoca was one of the many businesses in the building. Can't wait to rock my "Soca music raised me." t-shirt! I definitely grew up on Tiney Winey, Dutty Teaser and Nanny Wine. I call it the soca trinity! 😄❤️ by @freeupcm

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18 days ago

I had no idea what the lyrics were saying, but I knew that I connected with the sound and emotional expression. I could feel it.

After doing some research, I learned that Amadou and Mariam are singers from Mali, and they are both blind. This particular song, "Se Te Djon Ye" speaks of their experiences of living with visual impairment, the challenges that they face, and their faith in God to soothe them.

The song is performed in Bambara dialect, which is widely spoken in Mali. 🇲🇱

Se Te Djon Ye - Amadou & Mariam

#art #culture #africa #dance #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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11 days ago

TRY THIS! | We made it! 🙌🏾 I've had quite a week. It deserves a lil' move, groove and shake. 🔥 Friday flashback, old school dancehall flavor! Get up and dance with me.

#dance #dancehall #wellness #caribbean #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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12 days ago

Today, September 22, 2026, is the first day of the season for shedding. It's officially Fall. All the leaves turn brown and find their way to the ground. The wind whistles through the streets, shaking the branches as we crunch leaves under our feet. Early mornings look like night and the sun seems so distant in the sky.

Fall shows us that everything in nature has its place and serves a purpose. It is the moment to do what is necessary to prepare for the next phase; shedding to make room for new growth... a natural part of the whole cycle.

I continue to reflect as life changes, and try my best to maneuver with faith, gratitude and grace.

I hope this season treats you well. 🤎 Take care.

📷 Has been hanging on my wall for years. 🙌🏾

#gratitude #selfreflection #fall #wellness #freeupcm by @freeupcm

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