Instructor Profile

2025 Instructor lineup
Nicole Raye

Nicole Raye is a performer, facilitator, and founder of MO Movement & Music LLC. Since 2012, she has shared her passion for flow arts, dance, and community-based creative experiences across stages in the U.S. and internationally. Nicole leads workshops and playshops that blend movement, ritual, and playful exploration, helping participants connect deeply with themselves and each other.

A longtime PlayThink participant, Nicole has celebrated many of her birthdays at the festival and now brings that personal tradition into her facilitation. Her workshops are known for combining joy, reflection, and embodied play, creating spaces where attendees of all ages can move, create, and celebrate life’s milestones together.

Birthday Playshop: Movement, Ritual & Play
Celebrate, reflect, and play with Nicole Raye in this birthday-themed workshop! Participants will explore movement, games, and creative rituals while reflecting on the past year and how play has shown up in their daily lives. This joyful session invites all ages and abilities to connect, share, and co-create a playful space for growth, celebration, and community. Participation is optional, but fun and reflection are guaranteed!