Maya Addie is in the Ailey/ Fordham BFA Dance Program. She has been dancing since the age of three and began her formal training in Arizona. Maya has spent summers studying with Joffrey Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Giordano Dance Chicago, and Axis Connect. She has performed in works by Amy Hall Garner, Adam Barruch, Marcus Willis, Earl Mosley, and Martha Nichols. Maya has performed in theaters throughout Europe as a part of the International Dance Alliance in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. She has also performed at the Joyce Theater for New York City Dance Alliance’s Destiny Rising Performance and at NYU Skirball for NYCDA’S Bright Lights Shining Stars, honoring Ann Reinking. Maya enjoys all styles of dance and exploring new movement through both improvisation and choreography. This past holiday season Maya was a part of the ensemble in the 2019 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Whether it is landscape, macro photography, or portraits, Caroline Alarcón Loor wants every image to tell a story and bring out a sense of wonder and emotion to the viewer. With a degree in Studio/Visual arts, she chose Photography as her medium of expression and is happy to be working with the Sonic Creative team. Caroline is residing between New York City and South Florida.
Wayne “Weaux” Babineaux is an actor, musician, and writer recently graduated from the Fordham Theatre program. He recently premiered his first full-length solo musical, “Coincoin: Queen of Louisiana” in Feburary in New York City, and he is currently recording his upcoming debut EP, “Weaux Is Me”.
Victoria Bert is a native New Yorker, who wishes she lived in Paris; a writer who wishes she could paint: and a producer who prefers to direct. She Is an optimist pretending to be a pessimist. She is a romantic afraid to fall in love; and an introvert hiding in an extrovert’s personality. She believes contradictions make the world a more interesting place. Her favorite color is blue but she only wears black. She believes in taking the road less traveled because she loves the Robert Frost poem. Her favorite motto: Be the change you wish to see in the world. Second favorite motto: Perfectionism is the enemy of satisfaction. Final thought… have standards and never lower your expectations for anyone, especially yourself.
Mikaela Sinclair Brandon (she/her) is a freelance artist based in NJ/NY. She began formal dance training at the age of three at a small studio in her hometown, mentored by Cleo Mack. She furthered her education at Fordham University/The Ailey School, where she received her BFA in Dance with a minor in Psychology. While in school, Mikaela presented original choreography at the Ailey Citigroup Theater alongside her peers throughout 2017-2019, performed works by artists such as Jennifer Archibald, Gregory Dolbashian, and Amy Hall-Garner, and was a faculty member at the Dance Theatre of Harlem School. Most recently, Mikaela is a Springboard Danse Montréal alumnus (2019) and has completed Hubbard Street’s Professional Program (HSPro) under the direction of Alexandra Wells (2019-2020). During her time, she worked closely with Peter Chu, Adam Barruch, Bobbi Jene Smith, Shannon Gillen, and Troy Ogilvie, amongst others. Outside of her work as a performer and educator, Mikaela has been practicing yoga for 5+ years and is currently in the process of writing a book. She finds inspiration in all mediums of art/nature/breath, and is cultivating her voice as a creative/energetic being in space.
My name is Alina Gloria and I’m a singer-songwriter and musician. I just recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science but performed at on- and off-campus venues over my four years there. My afro-cuban culture has really fueled my role in the BLM movement throughout my life, but especially now. Although I’ve experimented with different genres of music, I’ve come to gain comfort in R&B and acoustic styles, connecting more with artists that share my experiences not only as a woman, but as a person of color.
Meagan King is a Brooklyn native. She graduated magna cum laude from the Fordham/Ailey BFA Program, with honors in dance and is an alumna of LaGuardia High School. Meagan is currently an apprentice with Ailey II. Her artistic passion spans from dance to journaling and poetry, both of which she is honored to be presenting with Sonic Creative.
Juice Mackins is a recent graduate of Fordham University earning his BA degree in theatre (performance track). He’s a rising all around performer with backgrounds extending through dance (technical and commercial), vocal training, and poetry, to go along with his theatrical education. A current resident of Los-Angeles CA. His most recent credits include the broadway musical The Prom (ensemble), and Shook the Disney Series (Ritz).
Travis Madison is a performance artist local to Long Island. He is one of the creative minds behind The Muse Exchange, a small and upcoming event/media company. Creating art is his passion; be it through poetry, song or dance. His hands and mind are never idol.
Derick McKoy, Jr. (Artistic Director, Dancer and Freelance Choreographer) is a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance. Mr. McKoy, originally from Miami, FL, dances currently with Nimbus Dance in Jersey City, directed by Samuel Pott. He has also performed with The Black Iris Project. Derick has appeared on the hit television show POSE on FX. In 2017, he performed in Ailey’s Spirit Gala at the David H. Koch Theater. He recently started his own project-based company, McKoy Dance Project, with the mission to inspire, touch, and empower one another to have purpose within ourselves and the community.
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Keiana McLeane, RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance and dancer, has been developing her creativity as an artist through movement-based practices since grade school. She began her post-secondary studies at AMDA NY/LA where she acquired an Associate’s degree in Dance Theatre and is now on her way to attain her Bachelor’s in Psychology with ASU online. In 2017, she became a certified yoga instructor at OM Factory NY. Since then, she has gone on to guide practices in the heart of West Hollywood and has worked closely with leading fitness experts, such as Jillian Michaels. Through her versatile bicoastal training, she has become particularly inspired by the psychological benefits of organic movement and has dedicated her practices to gain a better understanding of how our mental states affect our biological functioning.
Max Nascimento has worked in the translation industry for the past 10 years. Born in Brazil, he believes art is everywhere from books to plays to music. Max grew up singing in choirs and vocal groups and has played some roles in musicals as well. He believes singing is not only an artistic expression but also a way to get reenergized and connected to God and people.
Originally from Houston, Texas, Isabel Wallace-Green recently graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a BFA in Dance and African/African American Studies. She has performed alongside Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater during two New York City Center seasons and as an ensemble member in the 2019 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. In addition to dancing for the majority of her life, Isabel grew up with two visual artist parents and thus was introduced to various visual arts mediums during her youth. She recently turned to graphite drawings on paper in exploration of Black beauty. These drawings, inspired by people in Isabel’s life, respond to Black Lives Matter and pandemic isolation.
Please Join Us Friday July 17th at 8pm for this FREE online event!
Live music, dance, short films, spoken word, and art by phenomenal BIPOC Artists!
