Natashia (aka: Nat, Nati) grew up learning Peruvian folklore for the most part in Peru, she joined many groups and had the luck of winning many competitions. Her strongest dance is Festejo & her favorite is Valicha! Nat mostly loved dancing because it brought her family together, specifically made her great grandpa happy. She always felt different from her family and her great grandpa had her start dance in Peru to feel connected to the culture. Due to learning Peruvian Folklore she learned so much about her family heritage and culture; now that he's gone she still feels connected to him, to family and their traditions through dance.

Dancing was her first love and her greatest passion! She has always believed that "dance is the essence that helps us identify our soul" and wants to help and share this love and passion in the same way it helped and was kindly shared with her. 

During her travels and experience in dance, She has developed the ability to bring together many styles and techniques; allowing her to provide a unique experience for students, peers and audience. The goal is to cultivate personal identity, leadership skills, values and the power of self-initiative through the cultural arts. They not only do that for students/participants but also for parents and the community.

Today Natashia continues to inspire and empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds through her passion for Peruvian Folklore. As a cultural ambassador; her unwavering commitment to preserving these cultural traditions coupled with her vibrant teaching style, ensures that the legacy will thrive for generations to come. 

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As a Peruvian dancer and performer with 10+ years of experience. Cesar gained education and experience in Peru through Iconic instuctors like Adela Ahon, Danny Niquen and Carlos Segura before moving to the US and dance schools like "Todas las Sangres" upon many other instructors and schools. His knowledge and expertise lies, not only in the technical aspects but also in fostering a deep appreciation for the cultural preservation and strives to educate it's significance. His main focus is on teaching dances like; Marinera Norteña or Limeña, Tondero and more similar dances to those styles of Peruvian Folklore.

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Gayle began dancing at the age of 5 through Tap, Jazz and Ballet until she was 15, which was the beginning of her journey before discovering Peruvian Folklore. As a young girl she wasn’t very connected to her roots and didn’t understand what it was to be Peruvian, (she has been with House of Peru for 19 years now) It wasn’t until she joined House of Peru that she discovered herself and her purpose. She has been performing for the most part of her life at balboa park and at one point created a small dance group where they performed supporting church events, colleges, and even the UCSD gala. She enjoyed being part of different Peruvian folkloric dance groups in San Diego and Los Angeles; now she hopes to bring future generations the knowledge she carries through her experiences to identify their roots and culture.

Her goal as the Director of HOP Cultural programs, as an Associate and Performer with ACPV and Instructor for both is to break dancers out of their shell; by connecting more with themselves and helping them connect to their roots and heritage the same way she did.

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Director of Escencia Negra and Instructor

Javier comes from a cultural legacy transmitted from generation to generation through dance, song and music. where he started professionally at the age of 10 years. With charisma, responsibility and leadership, working as a team. He has achieved all his objectives, respecting tradition and love for his country nationally and internationally, becoming a peruvian music and dance cultural ambassador.

Jennifer was there from the very beginning, she became a student through mafrumba/afrumba classes in 2009 and as the years went she formed part of acpv and began performing. Although she loves peruvian folklore and continues to dance it alot, She has always loved other forms of dance too; especially Salsa and Bachata. Due to the many accomplishments she carries, the experience, love and passion from a young age, she focuses on teaching Salsa and bachata in Orange County.

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Professional Dancer & Choreographer of Afro-Peruvian Music.

Graciela also known as (chelita) became a dancer at the age of 6, when she joined a group named “Negrito Cultural Group”. This group was created with the biological children of the amazing global original “Peru Negro” Cast, as she got older; she became part of the Peru Negro Group where she was for 10 years. 

She eventually found herself choreographing and performing individually for big and important events with iconic artist and groups such as; Africa Negra (founded by Lucia de la Cruz), she was also part of a tour in Europe for Eva Ayllon. 

As a daughter of a renowned dancer “Gilberto Bramon” who is one of the founders of Peru Negro and professor at the Jose Arguedas School of Folklore; and also the grand daughter of “La Valentina de Oro” contest. Her family heritage and culture is the motivation to disseminate Afro-Peruvian Music and Dance.

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Marinera Dance Instructor for beginners.

A passionate and talented dance enthusiast, born and raised in Peru. Her journey began when she started taking classes at a very young age, where she captivated the vibrant rhythms and graceful movements of Marinera Norteña. Sami's deep-rooted connection to the dance and her desire to share it's beauty with others is what led her to embark on a path as a professional dance educator.

Her teaching methods emphpasize proper posture, footwork, and graceful arm movements while encouraging self-expression and creativity. Her goal is to instill confidence and love for Marinera Norteña in her students, allowing them to connect with the dancers essence on a personal level.