Ursuline Nelson Williams began her love for dance through the Best Village Programme. From age nine, she was involved when her father was president of the Morne Diable Village Council. Ms. Williams trained in heritage dances with Ronnie St. Andre, Ossie Sennon, Raymond Ross, Torrance Mohammed, Emelda Griffith, Jean Coggins, Carlton Francis, and Andre Etienne; in modern and jazz with Eric Butler, Eugene Joseph, Joyce Kirton, Cyril St Lewis, and Phillip Sargeant; in Indian Dance with Rajesh Seenath; in ballroom with Mr. Gill; and in ballet with Caribbean School. A Best Village tutor since 1977, Ms. Williams has won Best Female Dance Performer twice and holds an honours degree in dance from UWI. A founding member of the ATOPA company, she was also a member of the Arawaks, Contemporary, Les Enfants dance companies, and the National Dance Theatre Company.

Shrimati Susan Mohip, popularly known as Baby Susan, began her dance journey at the age of three, inspired by her mother, and quickly rose to become one of Trinidad’s most accomplished creative dancers, earning multiple national titles. Her exceptional talent led to an I.C.C.R. scholarship to study at the prestigious Kathak Kendra, where she trained under renowned gurus and graduated with top honors in both Diploma and Postgraduate studies. She further expanded her artistic repertoire through training in Indian folk dance, Hindustani classical vocal, and tabla, enriching the versatility of her choreographic vision. Susan has performed for distinguished dignitaries, including the Prime Minister of India and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and has choreographed for major productions such as the Chutney Soca Monarch, working alongside celebrated artist Machel Montano. In addition to her performance achievements, she serves as a Senior Instructor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, where she continues to inspire the next generation of artists. Through her visionary leadership, she remains dedicated to preserving and reimagining Indian dance traditions, establishing her company as a cultural beacon in Trinidad and the wider diaspora.

Deboleena Paul is a Dance Lecturer and Dance Unit Coordinator in the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) at UWI St Augustine, where she heads the university's dance unit and oversees the "Rhythms of Culture" dance festival. She has authored two books: Impact of Globalisation on Art and Dance (2020) and Storytelling Through Folk Dance (2020), and has co-produced feature-length ethnographic documentaries including Cheenee (2022) and Len Hand (2024).

Matthew "UGK_Matt" McClean is a Trinidad and Tobago-based performer, choreographer, and creative director who first represented Trinidad and Tobago at the World Hip Hop Championships in 2005, returning in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015. He founded The Underground Kingdom in 2016 — a performing arts and multimedia company recognised for dynamic dance storytelling through film. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts from the University of Trinidad and Tobago, and continues to tutor and choreograph for multiple dance institutions including ACES Dance Academy, Metamorphosis Dance Company, and Xtreme Dance Academy.

Hana Delong received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Adelphi University and furthered her training as a scholarship student at The Ailey School. She joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre's DBDT: Encore! before being promoted into the main company, where she danced for nine seasons and served as rehearsal director. A 2017 Princess Grace Award Nominee, she has performed leading roles in works by Darrell Moultrie, Hope Boykin, Alvin Ailey, and many others. She is currently teaching dance across Trinidad.

Cleavand Serries — also known as "Arlington" — is a Trinidadian-born dancer and choreographer renowned for his bold, expressive choreography and dedication to cultural storytelling through movement. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and a Diploma in Dance and Dance Education. In 2009, he was selected to choreograph and direct performances for the 5th Summit of the Americas and CHOGM, attended by then-U.S. President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. He lives by the credo: "Don't Just Dance, Be the Dance."

Hamid Rahman is the Founder and Managing Director of X-treme Dance Academy (XDA), Trinidad and Tobago's pioneering urban dance institution, which he has led since 1998. Through XDA, he has trained and mentored generations of dancers, many of whom have gone on to become professional performers and choreographers contributing to the regional and international dance industry.

A founding member of Eclectik Dance Crew, Hamid helped lead the team to five world medals at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships (HHI) between 2004 and 2008, including a historic gold in 2007 — making them the only Caribbean dance crew to achieve that milestone to date.

His reach extends well beyond the studio. Hamid has produced and judged televised dance competitions across Synergy TV and CCN TV6, including Trinidad and Tobago's first televised dance competition in 2009 and Dance Life TT, a reality series documenting the dancer's journey through Carnival season. Today, he continues to shape the future of dance through his ongoing work at XDA, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of artists.

Terry Lewis Springer is a Trinidad and Tobago-based choreographer, dancer, and educator whose work unfolds at the intersection of rhythm, memory, and cultural identity. With over three decades of international experience, his practice is rooted in Afro-Caribbean traditions and shaped by contemporary dance techniques including Limón and Coreoarte's methodology. As Artistic Director of Fundación Coreoarte and The Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre, and Associate Artistic Director of Metamorphosis Dance Company, he has cultivated a socially engaged approach to performance and training. A recipient of the Prime Minister's Best Village Award for Best Male Dancer and a guest performer with the José Limón Dance Company, he holds a BA in Cultural Education and an MA in Education (Linguistics/EFL).

Aquisia Frederick-Thomas is a Tobago-based dancer, educator, and cultural practitioner with over 30 years of professional experience. Widely regarded as Tobago's premier limbo dancer, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Dance Education from the University of the West Indies and a Master's in Carnival Studies from the University of Trinidad and Tobago, with research focused on limbo and dance as sport. She has represented Trinidad and Tobago internationally across the USA, Germany, England, Japan, France, Scotland, and Sweden. She is Founder of Alpha Dance Academy and currently serves as Dance Coordinator within the Tobago House of Assembly.

Jay Delano Manganoo is a multifaceted creative leader, internationally influenced dance professional, and transformational coach. A qualified dance instructor accredited by the IDTA and an active WDSF dancesport competitor and coach, he is also an author and NLP life coach. A recipient of the prestigious National Youth Award, he currently serves as National Director for the Miss Environment Trinidad and Tobago franchise.