Art Techniques
Ana Santos
Ana holds a Bachelor of Arts from Andes University, Colombia, and pursued printmaking and ceramics at Arts League of New York and Sculpture Space in LIC. She expanded her skills in Digital Filmmaking and art installations internationally. Ana’s diverse artistic approach spans collage, print, multimedia, and more. Her work has been exhibited globally, including in Colombia and Madrid. Currently, she collaborates on events integrating art, activism, and music, driven by a passion for inspiring youth through art and nature.
Music
Carlos Bernales
Master of Arts in Music Composition from Queens College and Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from The New School. Extensive experience as a music director, choir conductor, organist, and pianist for NYC churches. Composer for TV, radio, and theater. Educator providing private piano lessons and accompaniment at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Award-winning composer and musical director. Devoted to sharing the empowerment of music through teaching.
Music
Kenny John
Kenny John, originally from Petit Valley, Trinidad West Indies, learned trumpet in high school and studied music theory with The Royal School of Music. Devoted to trumpet while friends played sports, he joined the Trinidad and Tobago Police Band and recorded with Calypso artists. He played with top Soca Bands like Shandileer and Roy Cape’s Calypso All Stars, aiming to bring joy through music.
Art Techniques
Maggie Rodriguez
Maggie Rodriguez, counselor since 2004, with a master’s degree and certification in therapeutic art life coaching. Specializes in domestic violence and immigration in NY. Conducts psychosocial evaluations for immigration, facilitates women’s groups, and provides individual and group counseling. Also a painter, exhibiting her work in markets and art galleries, and teaching art to immigrant children.
Dance
Paloma De Vega
Paloma de Vega is a Spanish dancer, actress, and choreographer. She studied dance at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Mariemma and choreography at the Conservatorio Profesional de Danza María de Ávila, both in Madrid. She also received a scholarship to study Acting for Film at the New York Film Academy. Paloma has worked in various musicals such as “Fame” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” She has been a choreographer for productions of Something from Abroad at the Kraine Theater and Popular Theater at Carnegie Hall.
Paloma believes that art can empower and sensitize people, providing them with tools for self-expression.
Music and Dance Kid
Paulina de la Parra
Paulina de la Parra, Mexican Actor, singer, and Teaching Artist based in NYC. Acting roles include McDonald’s commercial, 8Tales of Pedro at Queens Theatre, Elphaba in Wicked Mexico, A Christmas Carol with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Vive un nuevo Musical Mx. As a teaching Artist, she instructs Pre-K to High school students in Spanish through music, Dance, Improvisation, and acting. Experienced with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Toy Museum, AhHa Broadway!, Bilingual Birdies, and the Belfry Centre.
Music
Ryan Streb
Experienced K-12 music educator with a decade of teaching in Virginia, Florida, and New York. At Success Academy Charter Schools, instructed K-4 music and led the 5-8 Band, also contributing to science instruction and serving on the D.E.I. Committee. Directed orchestra and taught Class Piano at Windermere Preparatory School, developing curriculum and coordinating performances. Previous roles include teaching comprehensive music engagement and offering private instrumental lessons. Seeking a position to leverage teaching expertise.
Dance and Theater
Sania Hyatt
Sania, an NYU Tisch Alumni, began acting at 17 and is now a recognized NYC-based actor, known for diverse productions. She collaborated with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival on several plays during the South’s 2019-20 season. Passionate about teaching art, she encourages individuality in young minds. Her philosophy: “It’s fun to be weird. Stay weird. Weirdness is what makes us unique.”
Dance and Theater
Silvana Gonzalez
Silvana, a Mexican actress and dancer, graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Theater. She’s a member of NYC theater companies Something From Abroad, Magis Theater, and Yara Arts Group. Silvana is driven to teach by her belief in the transformative power of art. Her credits include performances at La Mama, Carnegie Hall, and Theater Row, as well as roles in films like “Call The Sandman” and “Disconnect.”
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