MEET THE
ARTISTS
Train, connect and be inspired by an incredible lineup of heels artists, choreographers and industry professionals.
MARISSA HEART
Marissa Heart is a 2× World Choreography Awards nominee and the creator of Heartbreak Heels, known for her signature fusion of technique, musicality, confidence and performance.
With more than two decades in the entertainment industry, Marissa has worked as a dancer, choreographer, actress and creative, and competed on NBC’s World of Dance with Marissa & The Heartbreakers. Her heels choreography has reached millions worldwide, making her one of the most recognizable voices in today’s heels dance scene.
GABRIELLE DOMINGUEZ
Miami-born Cuban-American dancer Gabrielle Dominguez is the founder of Mamasita Movement, a heels training experience focused on technique, body awareness, confidence and artistic growth.
Gabrielle began dancing at age ten and trained extensively in technical and commercial styles before continuing her education at AMDA in Los Angeles. Her professional career later brought her onto international stages as a touring dancer with Flo Rida.
Through Mamasita Movement, Gabrielle combines technique, floorwork, musicality, performance and sensuality while encouraging dancers to move beyond their comfort zones, develop greater awareness and discover their fullest potential.
KRIZIA CACERES
Krizia Caceres is a professional dancer, choreographer and the creator of KZ Heels, an empowering heels training experience built around confidence, performance and authentic self-expression.
Her dance journey has taken her from professional performance stages, including appearances with the Orlando Magic, to becoming an influential educator and studio founder. Through KZ Heels and Kreative Movementz, Krizia creates an inclusive environment where dancers can develop their technique while discovering confidence, sensuality and their own individual performance style.
MARI G
Mari G is the founder of Dance Dynasty Miami and a passionate educator dedicated to helping women discover confidence, femininity and freedom through movement.
Mari began teaching dance in 2012 and launched Dance Dynasty in Kyiv in 2017 before bringing her vision to Miami. Her signature approach blends heels technique, sensuality and self-expression in a supportive environment designed to make dancers feel powerful in their bodies.
At the heart of Mari’s work is her Sisters in Dance philosophy — creating a community where women encourage one another, grow together and discover the confidence to fully express themselves both on and off the dance floor.
HEYMER ALVARADO
Heymer Alvarado began his dance journey in Venezuela at sixteen, initially specializing in Cuban dance styles before expanding his training into jazz, hip hop, commercial dance and contemporary.
After moving to Toronto, Heymer continued developing his versatility across Latin and commercial dance. His professional performance credits include appearances alongside internationally recognized artists such as Ozuna, Ryan Castro and Gloria Trevi, while his screen work has included productions such as Slumberland and Canada’s Drag Race.
In 2018, Heymer founded AmaMia Dance Company, bringing together Latin, commercial and contemporary influences to create a distinctive fusion-driven performance style.
PENELOPE TORRES
Penelope Torres is a professional dancer and movement educator whose artistic journey is rooted in dance, performance and creative self-expression.
Her work extends beyond dance into a broad range of movement disciplines, including Pilates, Barre, strength and functional training, and yoga. This diverse background gives Penelope a powerful understanding of body awareness, control, strength and intentional movement.
As an educator, she is passionate about using movement to help others discover greater confidence, physical awareness and connection to their bodies.