Event Organizers and Leadership

Transformational trailguide on the path through somatic healing, Leah is a sacred space holder, a mother and lover of the human experience. When she's not on the dance floor you may attempt to find her down the Halls of Amenti.

Triana is a dedicated dancer, choreographer, and creative director with a rich background in various dance styles. She has performed across Huntsville and pioneered heels dance in the area. Currently, she teaches Sensation Heels and Foxxy Jazz, fostering an inclusive dance community and inspiring others to pursue their artistic passions.

Josephine is from Memphis and has been dancing and teaching swing era dances and other partnered, performance, and ritual dances for 15 years. She has taught lindy hop through the south east, Midwest united states and in California while in the military. Josephine has a minor degree in dance kinesiology and graduate research in kinesthetic learning and muscle memory development. Joseph began swing dancing at Utah State University and has been teaching for over ten years. To date, he has taught lindy hop, Charleston, blues, and balboa. His artful blend of styles and seamless transitions make him a joy to dance with or observe on the dance floor.

Meet your instructor, a former engineer and researcher who brings a unique blend of creativity, adaptability, and technical precision to the world of contact improvisation. Drawing inspiration from nature and diverse cultural perspectives, they have transitioned their problem-solving skills and passion for environmental sustainability into the realm of movement and dance. Their background in chemical engineering, geology, and material science lends a fascinating depth to their approach, encouraging dancers to explore the physics and flow of bodily interactions. With a keen eye for safety and a drive for innovation, this instructor aims to create a workshop experience that is both transformative and deeply grounded in the natural world.

Saturn Jive Dance team is a group of swing dancers who perform Ensemble swing /vernacular jazz choreography for fun! . .

Courteney Coad, originally from Orlando, FL, began her dance journey at the age of 3 at The Dancer’s Pointe. From there she continued on to receive her AA in Dance Performance at Valencia College. She considers herself a well rounded dancer in her background of multiple technical styles, various street styles, and has touched on various Latin styles as well. Her dance career shows her well rounded background as she was a part of Emotions Contemporary Dance Company, as well as the competitive hip hop team Nomads where she competed in several competitions including World of Dance Nationals. She was also signed with gogo dancing agency Bella Talent and samba entertainment company Spirit of Samba. She taught at several local studios back home as well. Recently she began a new teaching position at Sole’s Dance Center. She believes every dancer is their own unique instrument and strives to bring out her students confidence and individuality!

Derrell Underwood is a seasoned performer, choreographer, and teacher, with an impressive career spanning from hip hop to ballet. As a captain of the Elite Dance Team and a featured dancer on BET, Derrell has showcased his skills across various platforms, including music videos, TV series, and live performances. He has worked alongside renowned artists such as DJ C. Tone, Celeste Kellogg, and even appeared on Tyler Perry's House of Payne. In addition to his stage and screen appearances, Derrell has made his mark as a hip-hop instructor at numerous dance schools, including Alabama Youth Ballet and Huntsville Ballet. With over 700,000 followers on TikTok, he continues to inspire through his innovative dance content.