Kayliani Sood is a dance artist and educator from Saint Peters, Missouri. As a multidisciplinary artist, Sood’s work is characterized by the use of dance, songwriting, and visual arts to express rich, compassionate, and personal stories. As a teacher, their passion and experience in dance education spans early childhood through adult ages. They hold a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts and are an active performing artist and choreographer in Philadelphia. In 2024, Sood premiered their solo, “Valerie” with singer-songwriter Franny Lane in the Cannonball Festival, duet “Jumper Cables” with collaborator Allison Smith in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and dance film “Sugar & Blue” with filmmaker Daniel Krantman in the 20/92 film festival. In recent years they have performed with Brian Sanders, “JUNK” Curt Haworth, and Vincent Johnson.
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Genesis Castaneda is a Cuban-American dancer born and raised in Miami, Florida. Her dance journey began under the guidance of Michelle Grant-Murray at Miami Dade College, where she cultivated a strong foundation in dance. Genesis continued her education, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of the Arts. Genesis specializes in street and social dance forms, drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for hip-hop culture with communities through teaching and mentoring. Genesis is an active dance community member, performing with acclaimed choreographer Rennie Harris and contributing her talents to Carne Viva Dance Theatre. Her performances blend tradition with contemporary expression, reflecting her dedication to artistic innovation and cultural storytelling.
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