David Calderón, Artist, Musician, Dancer, and Oriental Dance Teacher. From childhood, captivated by music, he discovered by chance a CD of oriental music. Thus, he falls in love with this musical style and this culture. In 2005 The renowned master Teacher Gada Kanaan invited him to be part of her academy, first like a musician darbuka teacher. In 2010, he began to put great interest in venturing into oriental dance, already being a tremendous researcher of styles, dances, rhythms, dancers, etc. It has been perfected, with great international masters, in Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and Egypt, such as, for example, the great Egyptian Legend, Mona el Said, the great diva Dina, Tito Seif, Gamal Seif, Saida, Yousry Sharif, Alla Kushnir, Randa Kamel, Tommy King, Camelia of Cairo, Mercedes Nieto, Mohamed Shahin, Assala Ibrahim, Nesma, Madame Raquia Hassan, etc.

Thanks to his determination and talent, today he is in great demand internationally. Based in Egypt, he accompanies many famous dancers in Cairo on his frenzied drum solos. With his unique pure Egyptian style and charisma, you will discover David Calderon.

Darina Konstantinova, born in Ukraine is a distinguished artist, and instructor! She is a prize holder and champion of numerous contests not only in her home country, but also of many leading international festivals. She began training her first workshops at the young age of 14. Darina is a true professional, with a degree in physiotherapy and rehabilitology. Darina is also the creator of her famous DIVA STYLE and the unique oriental dance teaching system, based on techniques of safe usage of muscles and joints. Currently she is one of the world’s leading teachers, working at the most prestigious international festivals. As a guest star and oriental dance guru Darina has already visited over 32 countries: USA, Argentina, China, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Panama, Belgium, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Latvia, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Belarus, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Portugal, Germany, Egypt, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Cyprus, Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan.

Jacques Al-Asmar was born in Accra, Ghana and raised in Beirut, Lebanon residing in the United States for over 25 years. He has studied, performed and taught Internationally. His passion for dance was noticed at an early age. Influenced by the legendary Nadia Gamal, Jacques watched his own body move in the same genre as Nadia Gamal. However, his lack of formal training in dance and cultural barriers held him back from pursuing a much-loved art form.

Jacques' formal training came at a later stage of his career. Thanks to the Legendary Amina of the Aswan Dancers who trained, educated and supported Jacques, He became a dance sensation overnight. Jacques is co-founder of the Arabian Knights band and producer of Salamat Sundays in San Francisco, California.

Ciana Ariel is a professional belly dance artist and functional movement coach based in South Florida. Her fun, unique style and energetic, down to earth personality keeps her in demand! Dazzling clients for over 15 years, she continues to expand her knowledge and is committed to providing quality and thoughtful private coaching, classes and entertainment

Drake von Trapp is a Chicago-based interdisciplinary belly dance researcher and performer, recognized for his pioneering research about male belly dancers in the US. Drake's educational journey led him to acquire both a BA and MA in Dance from Texas Woman’s University, along with a post-master’s in Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies. His insights into the role of men and masculinity have sparked thoughtful discussions around gender, femmephobia, and Orientalism. When he’s not hitting the books, Drake currently tours internationally with Pomegranate Studios as a principal cast member, and co-owns Arcanum World Dance Studio with his dance and life partner, Kamrah.