Originally from Santiago de Cuba, Danys "La Mora" Pérez Prades is an internationally renowned master of Afro-Cuban folkloric dance. Pérez is an expert dancer, teacher, dance ethnologist and choreographer specializing in all the unique styles of Afro-Cuban Culture and of her native region of the Oriente province in Eastern Cuba, a region whose cultural richness is attributable to its infusion of Afro-Haitian influences to an already vibrant Afro-Cuban context. Pérez began her dance training at an early age with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Haitian dance ensembles. At 13, she was asked to join the renowned national folkloric ballet company, Cutumba, with which she toured internationally with the company for 18 years. In 1996, She was sponsored and invited from Cuba with a sponsor letter of invitation from Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre, to teach at the school.  She has since than taught at The Ailey Extension program and at Cumbe African & Diaspora Dance & Drum, Humboldt University in California,  Brown University, Cornell University and other prestigious institutions.

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.

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 artist ique background that includes also Acting, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip - Hop and Drumming. He has taught and performed all over the world and is a much sought-after teacher, performer, choreographer and composer.

Luciana DaSilva started dancing at a young age in Brazil, With a diverse dance training spanning styles like Bellydancing, Flamenco, and Afro Brazilian, Luciana has honed her skills, particularly excelling in Samba. She has shared her expertise as a dancer and instructor across Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. she continues to inspire and empower others to unlock their potential and find bliss in the enchanting world of Samba.

Peniel began his formal dance training in 1987. Herve Maxi, the most prestigious teacher in Haiti, was impressed with his dancing and invited Peniel to study in his school. Subsequently, Peniel danced with the National Dance Theatre for 8 years and toured all over the world: Venezuela, Paris, Hungary, Japan, Montreal, Germany, Santo Domingo, and the United States. During this time he also toured with the Baccoulou Dance Company. Peniel pursued his studies at Ecole Nationale des Arts (ENARTS) and researched Haitian folkloric traditions at Lakou Soukrie, Danache, Lakou Souvenance, and Badjo. While in Haiti, Peniel taught at the National Dance Theatre of Haiti and ENARTS. He moved to the United States and currently teaches two classes per week at Djoniba Dance and Drum Center in New York City. He also teaches at Connecticut Ballet Center, Stamford, CT; Wellesley College, Boston, MA; and Dance Forum Studio, NYC. He is a guest artist at Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, Greenfield Community College, Amherst College, and Brown University. He is also Artistic Director of the Tamboula Dance Company.

Luciana DaSilva started dancing at a young age in Brazil, With a diverse dance training spanning styles like Bellydancing, Flamenco, and Afro Brazilian, Luciana has honed her skills, particularly excelling in Samba. She has shared her expertise as a dancer and instructor across Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. she continues to inspire and empower others to unlock their potential and find bliss in the enchanting world of Samba.

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.

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 artist ique background that includes also Acting, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip - Hop and Drumming. He has taught and performed all over the world and is a much sought-after teacher, performer, choreographer and composer.

Learn traditional dance from West Africa, including Guinea, Mali and Ivory Coast from recognized West African choreographer, musician and teacher, Maguette Camara. Maguette began his career with the Ballet Bougarabou Dance Company. His extensive experience with Ballet Bougarabou Dance Company allowed him to perform and present workshops in Morocco, Canada, Senegal and the United States. In the U.S he started his teaching career as an African Dance teacher at The Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre who was a major force in pushing his teaching career. He has since taught at Alvin Ailey, Columbia University and many other prestigious organizations. He has performed in diverse and impressive venues such as the Lincoln Center Outdoor Concert Series, The Guggenheim Museum, The Rolling Stones World Tour, Epcot Center at Disney World, The World Trade Center Jazz Festival, Barnard College, Cathedral High School, and Battery Park City Parks Conservancy.

Luciana DaSilva started dancing at a young age in Brazil, With a diverse dance training spanning styles like Bellydancing, Flamenco, and Afro Brazilian, Luciana has honed her skills, particularly excelling in Samba. She has shared her expertise as a dancer and instructor across Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. she continues to inspire and empower others to unlock their potential and find bliss in the enchanting world of Samba.