Omari began his dance journey at the age of 6, training in various styles at Carla’s Dance Factory. As a member of the CDF Performing Company, he competed both regionally and nationally for 10 years. After high school, he continued his education at Kennesaw State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Media and Entertainment with a minor in Dance. While at KSU, he was a member of their dance company. During his senior year, he was selected to represent the university as a choreographer at the 2022 American College Dance Association Southeast Conference.

Since graduating college, Omari has worked professionally as a dancer, performing with companies such as Southern Arc Dance Theatre, Fly on a Wall, Movement The Company, and Dance Canvas. As a choreographer, his work has earned recognition, including choreography awards and Industry Dance Awards nominations. Omari is passionate about sharing his love for dance through both performing and teaching. He looks forward to continuing to inspire others through his artistry.

Ryann Leak is an Atlanta-based dancer and choreographer. She graduated with a B.A. in Dance from Kennesaw State University, where she was awarded the Outstanding Senior of her class. Throughout her collegiate experience, Ryann acquired immense training in various dance styles, including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and even some street styles; she continues to further her passion for dance through teaching, choreographing, and performing. She has been in multiple works through the KSU Dance Company and other freelance projects with artists such as Annalee Traylor, Jamal White, Nicola Wills, and Lisa K. Lock. Since graduating from college, Ryann has worked professionally, performing with companies such as SOMOS Dance Company and Dance Canvas. As a choreographer, her work has earned recognition through choreography awards. Ryann’s choreography fuses the aesthetics of the hip-hop dance genre with contemporary dance while emphasizing dramatic storytelling and characterization.

Raised in Jonesborough Tennessee, Gwynn Root Wolford received her dance training at Johnson City Ballet in East Tennessee, CPYB in Carlisle, PA, and at various intensives and ballet competitions. She studied privately under Pat Holden, Christina Fagundes Turner, Marvin Askew, Lena Safonova and others. She has danced professionally with the Louisville Ballet, Columbia Classical Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and Festival Ballet Providence (now Ballet RI). Now a freelance dancer based in Atlanta, she appears onstage with the Atlanta Opera and in various local productions and projects. Ms. Wolford has created choreographic works for the RI Women’s choreography project, Dance Canvas, Dance and Music Academy and student ensembles, as well as created award- winning solos for competition. Besides performing and choreographing, she spends her time teaching and coaching and sharing her passion with the next generation. She pursues too many hobbies to count, and enjoys spending time with her husband and fluffy dog.