Guides & Community nurturers

Desaré Cox (she/her) is an artist native to Chicago, IL, raised in Minneapolis, MN. As a self-taught dancer inspired by the movement, spirit, and community around her, she quickly learned, through embodiment, the true nature and essence of hip-hop. Desaré believes that dance is emotions personified and a powerful language that connects us all. Through that language, her work is fueled by the intention to grant viewers a moment to feel seen, understood, and represented, simultaneously allowing the expression of emotions and experiences— freely, and unapologetically. Currently, Desaré is teaching choreography movement at HotHouse dance studio, is a flourishing model, forever student, and safe space; always striving to be a better teacher, artist, and human.

Priscilla Momah is a multifaceted wellness practitioner who weaves together her unique offerings into an immersive Soulful Embodiment Experience. These practices interlace Somatic Movement, Yoga, Reiki, and Thai Bodywork coupled with live music, to create a foundation for healing on both an individual and community level. Made accessible to all levels these Soulful Embodiment Experiences offer a space to lean into the direct felt experience of the present movement through the art of receiving. Her music stylings are a unique form of empowering vibrational melodies that are intentional in opening up the heart space. Rooted in unconditional love and self-compassion her lyrics and songs are a gateway into a realm of inner nourishment fusing Soul, R&B, folk, hip hop, and movement into a unique sound and healing journey.

Vogue Down Minneapolis is a collective of artists and community members that want to provide safe spaces for black and brown LGBTQIA folks to connect to Ballroom culture and learn the importance and beauty of ballroom history.

Teacher, choreographer, performer, and artist Romero Daelén Cannady. His early successes have inspired him to pursue his life's work as a creator and educator. His inspiration comes from a diverse background and training in numerous movement styles. Romero places a strong emphasis on storytelling in his choreography in order to arouse viewers' emotions and forge strong bonds between the dancers and the audience. Romero's approach to teaching is centered on honest communication, a solid foundation, inclusivity, and authenticity. He shares his need for movement and information with his students.

Nur is a holistic wellness practitioner, plant based nutritionist, herbalist, yoga instructor, and entrepreneur. Born in Sudan to Ethiopian parents in a rural village, Nur migrated with his parents to the states as refugees in the early 90s when he was 3 yrs old. Growing up in South Dakota he was seeking a black community that didn’t exist in his environment. In 2013 he was diagnosed with asthma and his health began to deteriorate until he fell into a deep depression, was rushed into the ER for almost suffocating from an asthma attack, and was eventually forced to switch up his lifestyle. In 2015 he moved to the cities in hopes to connect with the wellness community and find a way to cure his asthma and depression, he soon came across Dr Sebi and his plant-based healing teachings and decided to give it a try. After switching up his diet, he began to feel better, and breathe deeper, and his depression was easing with time. He became fascinated with medicinal herbs and decided to live on a farm for a few months to study herbs and organic farming practices. While on the farm, Nur adopted a daily kundalini yoga practice which enhanced his entire life, from the awareness of his breath to a deeper spiritual connection, to more energy, vitality, and clarity. During this time, he realized that he no longer had asthma, and was no longer in a prolonged depressive state! After practicing daily for 3 years, he naturally felt compelled to begin leading yoga classes to share the wisdom and experience of this potent practice. Nur currently teaches a weekly class @ Northside ArtSpace Lofts and 3 classes a week @ The Zen Bin.

Kenna-Camara Cottman is Black, non-binary, and repping North Minneapolis, Mni Sota Makoce home of the Bdote. Kenna is a abolitionist non-violent transmitter and receiver and also runs Voice of Culture Drum and Dance, where we create Black space for practicing cultural arts and liberation. Next project: Kenna will open a thrift shop at called House of Culture, please donate your cool clothes and cultural items! Kenna leads yoga at 612Jungle (Black Woman Owned Hip Hop Yoga Studio) and North Commons Park, both in Minneapolis. Kenna is a practitioner of movement, a musician with Soul Beautiful & vocalist with the Give Get Sistet, and a Cultural Artist/Educator, among other things. Kenna is the child of community parent Auntie Beverly and Ancestor Bill Cottman, and the mother of Yonci Peaceful and Ebrima Baye. www.voiceofculture.org