jeremy roskE

“Music in some shape or form has always captured my heart & flowed through me.”

I wrote my first rap song in 4th grade and got my first electric guitar around the same time. The dream of having a band and touring the world kept me up at night with my friends jamming and writing songs.

When I was 13, Earth Guardians was born out of our family’s calling to make a difference and have a positive impact on the world. We used message driven music to educated, uplift and inspire action on behalf of our planet and all life. The highlight at this time was the Children's Torch of Hope Tour in 1995, where we performed and spoke at over 50 events in 29 states.

“the core of my musical inspiration remains the same - music can raise awareness, open the heart, & connect people across race, religion & other social barriers.”

Parallel to my journey with music has been my passion for movement and embodied expression.

When I was 14, I stumbled on the complex and awe-inspiring art of Capoeira and my amazing teacher, Mestre Cafu. Over the past 25 years, Capoeira has helped me grow in so many ways as a student and teacher. It has been a constant opportunity for me to face my fears and jump into the Roda (circle where Capoeira is practiced and mastered) trusting my instincts, finding flow and balance and experiencing the dance/fight/game of life.

“Capoeira has helped me face my fears, trust my instincts, & find flow & balance in the dance / fight / game of life.”

Another major influence in my personal and creative development has been my dear friend and mentor, Melissa Michaels. Melissa’s work and passion is rooted in the arts of body, heart and soul. Working with Melissa for over 20 years as an apprentice, and youth leader helped me build a strong understanding and experience of who I am as a creative, spiritual, and embodied being.  

​A major step in my path as an actor was attending an MFA program at Naropa University. This two-year Lecoq based actor-created theater program changed my life and view of acting, theater creation, and artistic expression. I was so inspired by this work that I later attended an intensive teacher training led by Giovanni Fusetti, and was invited to teach at Helikos International School of Theater Creation in Florence, Italy.

Throughout the past 15 years I have worked on and off stage, acting in many theater productions, three feature films, directing an award winning show, teaching acting for stage, television and film and leading workshops in physical theater, stage combat and live performance.  

Music & movement are sacred medicine on my path of healing, and the realization of the truest expression of my essential self.”

AHANAH is our call to like-hearted souls to band together. I bring 25 years experience in the expressive arts, living and working in communities like Auroville & Hummingbird, and my dedication to social change and empowerment to this sacred space. I hope you’ll join us on this journey of personal and global transformation.