Sira Born in Queens, NY and of Armenian descent Sira was exposed to belly dance from a young age. She had the privilege to study with and become a member of several NYC based belly dance companies such as with legendary Serena Wilson, Anahid Sofian, and many others. Her journey led to a prolific career as a performer, instructor and choreographer.

Paulo "Chuvisco" da Silva was born in Goiânia, Brasil where he started his Capoeira training at the age of eight with Mestre Guerreiro in Grupo Candeias. He holds the rank of Contramestre in Capoeira Luanda and has internationaly taught at many institutions throughout Brasil, Europe, South America, and the States. Contramestre Chuvisco has also worked with UNICEF, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Project Exchange in Bahamas. Having toured with DanceBrazil for nine years, Contramestre Chuvisco also worked in outreach programs, introducing and maintaining Capoeira awareness throughout communities and public schools.

Mariyah is a dance artist/choreographer/instructor. In addition to her performance of classic Oriental Dance, Mariyah is a theatrical artist.

Drawing on her study of a variety of dance and movement forms,  and her passion for myth, mysticism and poetry to create dances which evoke archetypal figures and a journey of the spirit. Distinguished by her graceful and evocative dance style, she has performed countless shows for weddings, events, and cabaret and theater stages in the NYC area and beyond. She is a member of the Dalia Carella Dance Collective since 2001, a cofounder of Entelechy Dance Theater and Infinity Bellydance, a performer with project "Bella Gaia" and coproducer of the Siren Revival and New York Oryantal Parti performance series

Janette Silva is a dancer, performer, and choreographer, Originally from Salvador da Bahia, Brasil, where she has studied various dance techniques since childhood, including ballet, modern, capoeira, and Afro-Brasilian dance forms, and has performed with various companies such as DanceBrazil in New York City, Bale Folclórico da Bahia in Brasil, and Bahia Brazil in Los Angeles to name a few. Currently, Silva is Assistant Director and Rehearsal Director for Silva Dance Company in New York City, a capoeira-and-modern dance fusion performance group.

Paulo "Chuvisco" da Silva was born in Goiânia, Brasil where he started his Capoeira training at the age of eight with Mestre Guerreiro in Grupo Candeias. He holds the rank of Contramestre in Capoeira Luanda and has internationaly taught at many institutions throughout Brasil, Europe, South America, and the States. Contramestre Chuvisco has also worked with UNICEF, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Project Exchange in Bahamas. Having toured with DanceBrazil for nine years, Contramestre Chuvisco also worked in outreach programs, introducing and maintaining Capoeira awareness throughout communities and public schools.

Bianca Soto, is the Co-Founder of Piel Canela Dance Company. She has worked as a Dance specialist within the Department of Education and The Children's Aid Society (CAS), working with children from Pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. She has traveled nationally and internationally as the premier female dancer alongside the Director/Founder, Joe Burgos

Bianca Soto, is the Co-Founder of Piel Canela Dance Company. She has worked as a Dance specialist within the Department of Education and The Children's Aid Society (CAS), working with children from Pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. She has traveled nationally and internationally as the premier female dancer alongside the Director/Founder, Joe Burgos

Joe Burgos has been a New York City-based mambo instructor for many years and is the director of Piel Canela Dance & Music school, a non profit organization dedicated to bringing the world of Salsa/Mambo, dance and music to non-professionals and professionals alike, along with Bianca Soto. Since it's inception in October 2001, Piel Canela has performed in over 20 countries and continues to participate in major Salsa congresses. They offer choreographed dance shows, lessons, and freestyle dancing in every major latin dance. 

Djali Brown-Cepeda is a yoga and Zumba instructor, born and raised in New York City. She is a certified Zumba who strives to empower her students as they work out in a fun and high-energy environment. She, also, has a 200-hr Yoga Alliance certification and has since then developed a class aimed at increasing flexibility while building strength. She also teaches prenatal yoga for expectant mothers.

A total workout combining cardio, balance, conditioning, and flexibility, her students will dance to great music, surrounded by amazing people, and burn tons of calories without even realizing it. 

Djoniba Mouflet is the Founder and C.E.O of the Djoniba Dance Centre and is a pioneer in establishing African and Pan-African cultures at the forefront of the world stages. He is a dancer, Choreographer, Musician and music composer with an extensive artistic background that includes also Acting, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats and Drumming. He has taught and performed all over the world and is a much sought-after teacher, performer, choreographer and composer.