Leymis Bolaños Wilmott is a Cuban-American artist, mother, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance, creating "stunning and imaginative" works, as described by critics. As Artist-in-Residence at New College of Florida, she shares her passion for dance and contributes to the Florida dance community, earning numerous awards including Dance Magazine's "Southeast Best Choreographer." Her 80+ dance works include collaborations with an array of artists and organizations, and have been performed nationally and internationally.

Alexandria “Brinae Ali” Bradley, a Flint, Michigan native, is an interdisciplinary artist with experience as artistic director for several organizations. Her work spans Broadway ( Shuffle Along, STOMP), off-Broadway, and collaborations with organizations like Ping Chong and Company and the Apollo Theater, earning awards for her one-woman show "Steps" and music.

Alfred Bruce Bradley is a multi-faceted artist and educator working in tap dance, visual art, theater, and community collaboration from Flint, Michigan. His performance career includes off-Broadway shows and touring with Black and Blue on Broadway, leading him to found the non-profit Tapology, Inc. Bradley has also taught at the University of Michigan-Flint, directed numerous theatrical productions, and serves on several boards, including the Flint Institute of Music, receiving the American Tap Dance Foundation’s Tap Preservation Award.

Star Dixon is an assistant director, choreographer, and original principal dancer with the acclaimed tap company MADD Rhythms, performing and teaching at prestigious festivals and venues internationally, including Jacob's Pillow and the Kennedy Center. She has also guested with companies like Dorrance Dance and All Funk'd Up, and has been recognized with awards such as the 3Arts Make a Wave and Chicago Reader's Best Dancer and Choreographer.

Rickita Henderson is a Flint,MI native with over 30 years of yoga, meditation and mindfulness experience. Since becoming a certified yoga teacher in 2010, she continued her education with specialized certifications in Yin Yoga, Trauma Yoga, Breath Work, Meditation, Pilates, Mindfulness and other healing modalities. With gratitude, she has had the opportunity to teach throughout Michigan and Internationally. In addition to teaching yoga, Rickita holds a Finance degree from Michigan State University and works as a wellness consultant. Rickita’s motto and approach to teaching yoga is “Come and practice as you are and leave as you allow”.

Quynn Johnson, a Howard University graduate and Flint, Michigan native, is an award-winning performing and teaching artist, and author, known for her tap dance performances in productions like the Tony Award-winning After Midnight and collaborations with the Washington Ballet and Cirque du Soleil. Co-creator of the percussive dance company SOLE Defined, she is also a National Credential Residency Teaching Artist and WolfTrap TA, bringing arts-integrated residencies to thousands of youth.

Deb Lombard is a dance educator and arts integration specialist with over two decades of experience in Sarasota County Schools, developing and implementing award-winning arts programs at schools like Gocio and Southside Elementary. Her career began at Syracuse University, teaching dance and movement, and she has since worked with organizations like the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and the Sarasota Ballet, also serving as artistic director for the Players Performing Arts summer camp for over 20 years. Lombard holds a BS in dance education from SUNY Brockport and a Masters Level diploma in Arts Management.

Marsae Mitchell is a dancer, educator, and self-proclaimed ethnochoreologist. She studied with the Alvin Ailey School of Dance in New York, and later received her BFA from Marygrove College. While attending Marygrove, she received the coveted “Outstanding Dancer of the Year Award,” an honor presented annually to a student who shows technical proficiency, leadership, commitment, and academic achievement. Mitchell has taught dance throughout Michigan, and held the position of assistant director at Studio Detroit Dance Center. She studies and teaches several techniques including ballet, Horton, Dunham, contemporary, and tap. Mitchell is the lead choreographer, co-producer and artistic director of “My Hair, My Story, My Glory,” an artistic narrative on the history and culture of hair expressed through poetry, music, and dance. Mitchell, along with co-producer Kristina Beaty, believe that it is an artist’s responsibility to empower, enlighten, engage, and entertain.

Jenna Outerbridge is a Teaching Artist, registered Yoga Instructor, and Dance Instructor with a background in dance from SUNY Purchase College and anthropology. She founded Stories In Motion, a children's movement program in Sarasota, and teaches dance at Booker High School and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. After performing internationally, she returned to her native Sarasota where she also instructs yoga at local studios.

Marissa Rivera is a highly accomplished dance instructor and entrepreneur based in Anaheim, CA, with over 20 years of experience in various styles, including Brazilian Zouk, in which she has won numerous awards and sponsorships. Co-founder of Zouk Vibes of Orange County, she played a pivotal role in expanding the Zouk community, and currently teaches at The School of Arts and Enterprise while directing Marés Dance Company.

Chicago native Nico Rubio is a leading tap dancer of his generation, founding and directing Shuffle Liiife Productions and the tap company 333. He has traveled the world teaching, performing, and choreographing, appearing on local and international stages, including Windy City Live, the Chicago Bulls halftime show, and the Beijing Contemporary Dance Festival. A recipient of the Chicago Dancemakers Forum’s Lab Artist Award, Rubio is committed to preserving tap's history and future while showcasing individual brilliance through his work.

Monessa Salley, a South Carolina native, is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher with Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD) for five seasons, also serving as Production Lead for the past two. In addition to her work with SCD, she is a Teaching Artist for New College of Florida, Booker High School, and other organizations, bringing her expertise in Tap, Afro-Fusion, and various genres to students of all ages. Salley holds degrees from Winthrop University, Columbia College, and NYU's Tisch School of Arts.

Ntifafa Akoko Tete-Rosenthal is a dancer whose "body as mind" approach is rooted in West African dance traditions, learned through childhood Vodu ceremonies and serving as embodied communication. Combining this foundation with ballet training and modern/African dance studies, Tete-Rosenthal has developed a unique AfricanBalletModern style that emphasizes both technical structure and full-body expression.

Kate Walsh has been involved with Florida Studio Theatre for over six years, starting as a student and intern. A graduate of Flagler College's Theatre Arts program where she acted and directed, she has also served as a Teaching Artist at the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Her focus as a Teaching Artist is to foster creative independence and curiosity through interdisciplinary theatre lessons.