DORSE BROWN

At the age of 7, Dorse Brown began his dance career in his hometown of Little Rock, AR. He graduated from the University of Memphis and appeared on the 5th season of "So You Think You Can Dance." He is so honored to have danced with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company from 2011- 2015. Brown has been contracted with Royal Caribbean Cruise line and Norwegian Cruise Lines as a soloist. He was selected for the Bronzlens Film Festival and the Emerging Black Choreographer Incubator. This is his third season with Camille A. Brown and Dancers.

MIKHAIL CALLISTE

Born in the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Mikhail Calliste never thought dance would become a paramount within his life. Surrounded by a cultural amalgamation, Calliste's fascination with movement sparked at a young age. Inspired by Carnival and traditional dances that showcased the island's rich history, his “why” was discovered. Little did Mikhail know, this stepping stone would expose him to a limitless world. Moving to New York, Calliste discovered worlds of artistic opportunities, allowing him to experiment with movement near to his routes. With an unyielding passion, Calliste is driven to explore his artistic expression to its greatest levels.

NYA CYMONE CARTER

Nya Cymone Carter is a proud alumna of the Cicely L. Tyson School of the Performing and Fine Arts in East Orange, New Jersey, where she first discovered her artistic voice and developed the discipline to refine her craft. Her early training laid the foundation for her professional debut as Young Nala in the national Gazelle Tour of Disney’s The Lion King at 10 years old.

A graduate of Howard University with a B.S. in Sports Medicine, Nya weaves cultural consciousness into every facet of her work. She has been privileged to perform in works choreographed by Earl Mosley and Clifton Brown, and has further grown as an artist through her involvement with CultureShock DC.

Nya is honored to be a company member with Camille A. Brown & Dancers - blessed to share and learn stories of Black experiences through movement, truth, and lived perspective. “There can be no love without justice.” - bell hooks; Choose Love.

BRIANNA DAWKINS

Brianna Dawkins is a dance artist and choreographer from Prince George’s County, Maryland. She trained at The Washington Ballet at the ARC and Suitland High School. She recently graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography with a minor in Arts Management. She has attended Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and Jacob’s Pillow summer programs on scholarship. Her choreographic works were presented at the International Association of Blacks in Dance and the Young Choreographer’s Festival. She has worked with Debbie Allen, Amanda Standard, Hope Boykin, Mora-Amina Parker, and Roger Jeffery. She has performed in works choreographed by Robert Battle, Kyle Abraham, and Camille A. Brown.

EBONI EDWARDS

Eboni LaTay Edwards, 23, is a versatile dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator with a dynamic stage presence that has captivated audiences across the U.S. and Japan. She made her Broadway debut at age 7 in Billy Elliot the Musical, working with Stephen Daldry and Elton John. Eboni performed with The Alison Owusu Experience Dance Company, Bambara African Drum and Dance Ensemble, and Thiossane West African Dance Institute. A recent graduate from The Ohio State University with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Psychology, she has educated artists at Patternz Summer Camp, Empowering Young Voices, and NJ public schools.

DAVARRIA FORD

Davarria Ford is a Black, queer dance artist. Born in Hayward, California, he began dancing at a young age for fun and was originally self taught. Davarria earned his B.F.A. in Dance from San Jose State University in 2022, where he honed his craft even more through the University Dance Theater pre-professional company. Davarria has been fortunate enough to work with many renowned choreographers such as Kyle Abraham, and Doug Varone to name a few, as well as performing around the Bay Area with modern company seymour::dancecollective and Syndicate, a competitive hiphop team. Davarria relocated to New York City recently and continues to spread his love for dance with Gotham Dance Theater. His journey is rooted in a constant pursuit of growth as he aims to inspire change within his community, fueling his passion by learning from others while sharing his knowledge and love for movement.

LAILA A. GARRETT

Laila Garrett is a senior at Montclair State University, pursuing a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Philosophy. Laila began her dance training at Umoja Dance Studio, under the direction of Karen Love. She went on to study dance at Arts High School in Newark, NJ. Laila has spent ample time exploring different street dance styles that she’s been brought up in as a part of the culture of her family and environment. (Jersey Club, Hip Hop, House Dance, etc.). Laila seeks to combine her love for dance, music, and the study of knowledge in order to create meaningful choreographic work as well as enhance her own performance quality. Laila has attended dance intensives at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, and Sidra Bell Dance New York. Laila has performed works by Jessica DiMauro Marks, Cat Cagliandro, Maxine Steinman, Stefanie Batten-Bland, and Camille A. Brown.

JAYAH "MOOSHI" GOMEZ

Jayah “Mooshi” Gomez, is a multidisciplinary artist of African American, Latina, and Caribbean descent, proudly hailing from Brooklyn, New York. She began dancing at age four and trained at Devore Dance Center in Hollis, Queens. Her training includes Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary, and African dance.

A December 2024 graduate of North Carolina Central University (HBCU), Gomez earned a double major in Theatre and Mass Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Media, along with a minor in Dance.

Through dance, Gomez channels her cultural roots, creativity, and commitment to artistic excellence. She continues to explore the intersections of performance, media, and identity, using her craft to inspire, uplift, and connect communities.

KAI IRBY

Kai Irby, originally from St. Louis Missouri started dancing at the age of 6. Kai has trained in most styles of dance including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. While in St. Louis, Kai trained at COCA (Center of Creative Arts) and St. Louis Elite Dance Company under the direction of Jay Staten & Monique Smith. At age 16 Kai and her family relocated to Washington DC. Her time in DC was spent strengthening her training in concert dance at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts studying under Sandra Fortune-Green, Charles Augins, Katherine Smith, and Nikki Sutton-Mackey. After high school, Kai earned her BFA at Suny Purchase Conservatory of Dance. During her time at Purchase, she trained in ballet, graham, horton, and cunningham and also had the opportunity to work with Norbert DeLa Cruiz III, Kimberly Bartosik, Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Cj (Claude Johnson), and Victor Quijada.

ALAIN 'HURRIKANE' LAUTURE

Alain 'Hurrikane' Lauture, born in Haiti, is a performer and educator. His training includes Rhapsody James’ “Motivating Excellence” along with various training schools in NYC like Peridance, and Broadway Dance Center. Now widely known in the underground scene for his impact as a "Locker”, Hurrikane carries his skills throughout his work in the industry, performing with artists like Janet Jackson, and Madonna, while also immersing himself in Broadway plays like “Skeleton Crew” and “Hippest Trip; A Soul Train Musical”. He currently dances for Latasha Barnes’ “The Jazz Continuum”, and has been dancing with Camille A. Brown and Dancers for a year.

JERIMY RIVERA

Jerimy Rivera is a Queens-born mover who first found rhythm through hip hop and gymnastics—flipping, freestyling, and vibing his way through NYC. His early love for street styles and music videos laid the groundwork for a dance journey that later led him into the studios of School of American Ballet, JKO at ABT, Ailey, and Steps on Broadway. In 2012, he toured internationally with West Side Story, igniting a passion for theatrical storytelling. A year later, he joined Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in Montreal, performing works by Mats Ek, Jiří Kylián, Ohad Naharin, and more. In 2017, he brought his hybrid artistry to RUBBERBAND, blending precision and rawness. Jerimy’s since performed with Parsons Dance, The Met Opera, Dual Rivet, and NVA & Guests. He’s also the co-founder of Tethered Residents with Taylor Graham. Jerimy is honored to bring his full self—roots, rigor, and rhythm—to Camille A. Brown & Dancers.

COURTNEY ROSS

Courtney Ross hails from New Orleans, LA. Courtney earned her B.F.A., with honors, from The Ailey School/Fordham University. She has toured with Ailey II and later, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE. She has performed closely with Jon Batiste and Jemel McWilliams on the UNEASY National tour. Other credits include Associate Choreographer of the Broadway revival of 1776 (Choreographed by Jeffrey Page), Porgy and Bess (Metropolitan Opera), 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC), 2016 VMA's: Beyoncé (MTV). Courtney joined CABD in 2019. She gives thanks to God, her family, and chosen tribe for the unwavering support!

CHAZ RYAN

Chaz Ryan is a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Nashville, TN now residing in Brooklyn, NY. His dance background is a reflection of both the commercial and concert dance world having danced in Nashville based dance company, Found Movement Group, for five years and performed on big stages like the 2021 SuperBowl Halftime Show with The Weeknd. In addition, Chaz is also an educator with experience teaching dance and performance art around the country in schools and dance studios and a visual artist as well. His intention with any work is to always prioritize joy, liberation, and black tradition in his work.

CURTIS THOMAS

Curtis Thomas is a performer, educator, and creative consultant originally from New Orleans. With a performing career that has spanned both concert dance and theater, he has worked with artists such as Banning Bouldin, David Dorfman, Kayla Farrish, and Margot Gelber as well as in the cast and creative team of the hit musical Waitress. Most recently Curtis has danced in the Metropolitan Opera's productions of Carmen and Fire Shut Up In My Bones co-directed and choreographed by Camille A. Brown. Curtis is also a creative and curricular consultant working with data scientists, choreographers, and young learners to merge the worlds of computer programming, education, and dance.

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DESTINI HENDRICKS

Destini Hendricks is an Orlando native. She trained around central Florida and then relocated to New York City, graduating with a BFA in commercial dance from Pace University in 2023. Some credits include The Wiz Broadway (Marquis Theatre), Tootsie the Musical (Ogunquit Playhouse), Cher’s Here We Go Again Tour (Nile Rodger’s & chic), New York Fashion Week, The Chocolate Nutcracker. Destini has trained and worked with many choreographers in both commercial, theater, and the concert world and can’t wait to continue her journey working with more!

MICHELLE 'MIKI' SCOTT

Michelle "Miki" Scott. Thank you for being here (smile). I am a multifaceted artist dedicated to heart-centered connection. From solo backpacking trips, to meditation and study with Indigenous Tribes, I follow my joy and move closer to freedom through it! As a versatile performer, my credits span Theater, Stage, TV, & Film. Including Rihanna, Jon Batiste, Taylor Swift, Apple, Gap, The Metropolitan Opera, New World Stages, The Get Down, & Blues Clues, among others. Sharing this work of love with you is a great privilege! I hope it inspires you to connect to the truth of who you are! A phenomenal being, complete and divine!

SEQUOIIA

San Francisco native SeQuoiia is a multi-talented actor, choreographer, percussionist, rapper, and vocalist. He recently appeared in Oya Mae's Packages O' The Things We Deliver and co-developed De Mangangá: An Afro-Brazilian Musical at the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company's New Roots Theatre Festival in 2023. SeQuoiia has also performed in the world premiere of Hippest Trip-The Soul Train Musical, the Metropolitan Opera's Champion, the film Freaky Tales, and Camille A. Brown & Dancers' I AM. He self-produced and released two EPs, Project 23 and Sometimes We Forget to Dance.