Mary started dancing at 4 years old and never stopped. She has over 10 years of training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and modern dance and also loves to explore her voice through choreography. Mary plans to continue dancing as long as she lives. 

Alexandria Diaz De Fato embraces her ancestral roots, keeping culture alive through art. She is a first generation born {genre bending unifying gender blend alterNative All}American who grew up internationally immersed, classically trained in piano by her grandmother, Emilia Posadas Diaz, in Los Angeles, California while also steady travelling to and from the Philippines starting at 1.5yrs old. Post private Catholic school K-8, After rising under the mentorship of KaRon Brown Lehman at L.A. County High School for the Arts, and equipped with a strong sense of heritage because her extensive involvement with Celia Magdalena Posadas Diaz De Fato’s Kultura Philippine Folk Arts, she was a pioneer in the inaugural class of Alonzo King LINES Ballet's B.F.A. Program. She performed in Alonzo King’s String Quartet home season 2008 and Morrocan Project 2009 in Hawaii. As one of Gregory Dawson’s first company members (2009-2017 as a muse for countless revolutionarily groundbreaking new works),  she realized the significance of diversity throughout life. 

Alexandria is an amplifying embodiment of integration. 

In 2016, she debuted an extremely radical choreographic solo through the Philippine Embassy combined with a few workshops for the local Philippine community in exchange for housing in Tel Aviv, Israel and had the honor of becoming involved with Gaga (Ohad Naharin’s Batsheva), contact dance, and Dana Sapir’s dance film, Unity. Upon returning to the US, Lex participated in NW Dance Project’s summer residency in Portland, Oregan. 

Since debuting with Arrogant Elbow in Sarah Elgart’s first Fly Away production in Van Nuys, CA 2011, her passion for democratizing dance and granting people access to the transformative work that art offers has blossomed. She is eternally grateful for being part of the development of Shape Of Memory, but especially for delivering it’s pure presence in INSITU dance festival and Jacob’s Pillow with Sarah Elgart in 2018 after returning from the great honor of performing solo work in Patras, Greece earlier in July. 

In 2019, she collaborated and performed in Khala Brannigan's BONES at Joe Goode Performing Annex in March and Z Space in May as well as in Annie Kahane's Alive and Well Production's multimedia work, singing, dancing and delivering poetry in FROM ASH at ODC Theater in April. Alexandria was chosen for 2 of 3 sessions in ODC's Sandbox Series by Katie Wong and Dexandro Montalvo. She was brought on board as a hip hop teacher fall 2019 by Dance Mission Theater and as a ballet teacher (5-18yrs old) at Next Step Dance Studio in 2020. 

House of Glass, a film by Mike Godlewski, choreographed and performed by Alexandria Diaz De Fato, was an official selection for Sizzle! Dance Film Festival in 2021, Exeter Dance International Film Festival in the UK, won best professional film in River City Dance Film Festival, and was awarded Most Daring film in Dare to Dance in Public Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA all in 2022. She also is featured as Galang in High Vibe Record Label’s song The River by Equanimous released April 2022, with a remix by Treble Tina and Ben Holt that dropped June and August 2023. 

After taking a 3year hiatus from the stage, she came back with a new sense of artistry and returned to the stage sharing eARTh Mother, an original choreographic work. This solo was debuted for Trina Spiller’s Dance Because and Rebel Ballet with Nicole Franco’s Rebel Market in December 2023, but was also performed as a caterpillar genie clown number in Fou Fou Ha’s Down the Rabbit Hole at burning man 2024. She was featured in 5new works for Nevada City’s first local DANCE BECAUSE 4-day dance festival, debuting her own bi weekly offering Multi-EMBODYlingual Phonetics and Rebel Ballet in 2 2hour workshops. Alexandria had the honor of choreographing The Norns in Jessica Brugnon’s House of Fates production Anima, which inaugurated the Cedar Circle at Nevada City’s Bodhi Hive with 6 shows in June 2024, and was brought as a choreographic pillar in Camp KISS’s Cosmic Mother at burning man 2024. She also taught hip hop and Rebel Ballet at Nevada Union High School’s kids camp in early August.

She is infinitely grateful to Yasmine Shilha of Otherworlds for trusting her artistry and continuing to create epic realms together ever since joining forces for Interstellar, New Years 2024, continuing through Curious|OtherWorlds summer event, and now through Metamorphosis.

Portraying, The Lover - Katy Marie is a lifelong lover of movement and expression, fueled by a deep passion for play. Her background in color guard, pole dance, and yoga has cultivated a unique movement style rooted in freedom and creativity. Katy is driven by a fascination with the subtleties of evolution and the profound beauty found in the cycles of chrysalis and rebirth—a gentle reminder of the grace within transformation. Known for her signature “Honey Pole,” she shares melty, soulful moments within her community, dancing with the muse.

Keriann Egeland graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BA in Performing Arts and Social Justice with an emphasis in Dance. She spent the next decade costuming a variety of dance and theater projects in the Bay Area. In 2017 she made her way to Grass Valley and started reinvesting her time in dance performances via go go dancing and working with the Nevada County Dance Collective.

With a background in Yoga, Pole Dance and Flow Arts, Gabriel is passionate about all things movement and performance. As the owner of Lifted Pole Fitness, he has been sharing the art of Pole Dance with the local community for the past 5 years. Gabriel has performed locally in both Dance Theatre and Burlesque shows, and is excited for the opportunity to keep bringing live movement centered art to the community.

Kirstin grew up training ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern and belly dance.  As an adult, she discovered the aerial arts and has combined her vast experience in diverse movement disciplines to create her own unique style of art in the sky.

Maya Lane aka MamaFou is the originator and creative director of the nationally acclaimed performance company Fou Fou Ha! which has been thriving in San Francisco, NYC, Austin and Portland for the past 23 years and bridges contemporary clowning within dance theater choreography

Elizabeth Castaneda has been a dedicated dance teacher and choreographer for over twenty-five years. She began her dance journey under the guidance of Arletta Howard-Logan at the Youth Ballet Theater of Austin, where she also received extensive training from the Royal Academy of Dance. Continuing her education, Elizabeth majored in dance at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. A pivotal moment in her career came when she was inspired by a performance of Alonzo King LINES Ballet, leading her to attend the LINES summer program in San Francisco in 2003 and their Year-Round Training Program in 2004. She later co-created The Fossettes, an entertainment ensemble inspired by the stylings of Bob Fosse, which performed throughout the Bay Area and California for over the last 2 decades.

In 2014, Elizabeth and her twin sister Melissa established their company, Sister Magic. Sister Magic has produced several full-length rock opera circus spectaculars for the Burning Man festival and has performed on stages nationwide. Elizabeth's rich experience and passion for dance continue to inspire and influence dancers across the country.

Honeydragon Shibari create a mesmerizing experience where movement and artistry are intertwined. Chryseph and Carolina explore the relationship between body and ropes. Prepare to be enchanted by the beauty of balance, tension, and surrender as they tell a story of connection.

Sara Visvader is an aerial performer and former co-owner of The Aerial Lab. Since starting her aerial journey in 2010, she has collaborated with various groups in Hawaii,Northern California, and recently in Nicaragua as part of Circus with Purpose. ‘Embracing the full spectrum of creativity—from her burlesque T-rex and Disco Dolphin personas to exploring profound emotions—Sara views performance as a powerful tool for sparking change.

 Yasmine is an artist shaped by her multicultural background, born in New York and raised in Casablanca and Andalucía. Her passion for theatre, film, and obscure art led her to the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London, where she trained in Pina Bausch's style, the theatre of the absurd, and physical theatre. This foundation expanded her creativity and influenced her collaborative projects.

She later returned to New York to pursue her passion at the esteemed Terry Schreiber Studio, immersing herself working in Nightlife, Fashion and the Circus Arts scene. In 2020, Yasmine moved to Nevada City, connecting with a talented community of performers and kindred spirits. She co-founded OtherWorlds, producing a vibrant New Year's Eve show featuring over 57 artists at the Bodhi Hive.

Currently, she has written and directed "Metamorphosis," which explores the inevitable cycles of transformation. Alongside her theatrical endeavors, Yasmine loves painting, reflecting her dedication to artistry and collaboration within her diverse cultural influences.

Sofia, aka Sunny, was born and raised in Barcelona training ballet and modern from a young age. She moved to the Sierras via New York City in 2020.
During her 13 years in NYC she attended Marymount Manhattan College where she graduated with a BFA (2010) in fine arts and technical theater. Throughout her years living in the City she explored other movement disciplines falling in love with pole and single point trapeze.
She joined the professional program at Circus Warehouse in 2015, training there for 5 years.
While in the City she worked in theater, nightlife, events and variety shows in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, on stage as well as back stage.
Currently she teaches trapeze, handstands and flexibility @aerialution in Grass Valley.
You can follow her @aerial_sauce

The founder and CEO of SoundLab, is a multi-talented musician with a diverse background in classical, Latin, and jazz and electronic music. From a young age, Freddie displayed a passion for music, learning instruments such as the piano, drums, guitar, bass, and various percussion instruments. In her early teens, her curiosity for dance music led her to self-teach DJing, acquiring turntables, a mixer, and records to hone her skills.
Driven by her love for music, Freddie delved into music production, enrolling in online courses at the Berklee School of Music. She graduated with a master's degree in music production and music business while residing in Chicago, where she organized events across the city. Following her studies, Freddie pursued an internship at the prestigious Sonic Vista Studio in Ibiza, Spain, refining her production skills. She also attended ToolRoom Academy creativity unlocked with D. Ramirez as lead instructor, and a course lead by Lee Foss through his record label Repopulate Mars with various instructors such as Lee Curtis, John Summit, Westend, and Deeper Purpose to dive deeper into learning music production techniques specifically for tech house, house and techno music. She then went on to taking Eddie Theonick's Refine Production mentoring course where he still helps guide her today.
Her musical journey took her to the Philippines, where she held DJ residencies on Boracay Island before returning to the Bay Area, California. For the past five years, Freddie has shared her expertise as a DJ and music production instructor at Guitar Center while maintaining a residency at Beaux in San Francisco and performing at various festivals, nightclubs, and events opening up for major DJs and Producers. During this time she also created her own Record label called DeepMnmlTech Records that releases music from local emerging talent. With a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for music, Freddie Fierstein continues to make waves in the music industry, both as a skilled DJ and a dedicated music producer.

Artist, DJ & Co-founder of the collective Eros Entwined - Lorynn, known as Guppy or The Gup, was raised in ATL, and is currently based in San Francisco & Nevada City. Influenced by Hip Hop, Jam Bands, Latin grooves and House Music, her sound is unique and curated with a passion that you can feel. Lorynn is known for her presence behind the decks, set designs and ability to read a crowd. Find her at Burning Man, underground events, or behind the scenes of Eros Entwined.

Always with a psychedelic twist, Mi/Nu will transport you by blending just enough darkness to these melancholic melodies and crunchy sounds. For more than 10 years now, she's been digging into various musical styles to find those gems that trigger this special feeling inside.

Welcome to The Hive, Bodhi Hive's premier event space spanning an impressive 27,000 square feet. With a capacity to host up to 2,000 guests, The Hive is perfect for grand events and gatherings. This versatile space offers water and electricity access, a full bar, a kitchenette, and even a small indoor venue space called The Nest. Enjoy the large professional stage complete with lighting and sound, easy roll-up door access to the loading dock, and ample restroom facilities.

Rollerskating Rink produced by Crush of Nevada City

• Skate rental: $12

• Bring your own skates: Free