Kaila
Kaila has been dancing since she was 3 years old. Her instructors noticed her potential early in her training and selected her to dance competitively. She earned platinum and the highest awards in her categories. As a result, she was selected to dance in opening routines during national competitions. She extended her dance career at Marshall University, where she was selected to serve as a dance captain at a NCAA Division 1 institution. As she was completing her senior year in college, she auditioned and earned a place on the NFL Baltimore Ravens Cheer and Dance Team. She was selected by her peers to serve as a co-captain and choreograph routines. She retired as a cheerleader but continues to host master classes and workshops. Kaila is also the owner | operator of Glow Galaxy, Inc., and Authentic Martian. Glow Galaxy is a lifestyle network that shares tips and tricks on being resilient. Authentic Martian is a unique clothing line that underscores the authenticity in each one of us.
Neko
Neko is from the Prince George’s county area in Maryland and is honored to work with the ArKAngel Enterprise and be a part of the Triple Threat Academy creative team. He is a graduate of Howard University with a BFA in Theatre Arts, with a concentration in Acting. He also studied at Maggie Flannigan studio in New York and in Oxford, England with the British American Drama Academy (BADA). He has performed in numerous productions and workshops in the DC theater scene.
He is grateful to have performed in multiple Hothouse play reading series at Theatre Alliance, as well performing in multiple plays in the workshop process within the Word Becomes Action Festival at Theatre Alliance. Throughout his time in the DC theatre scene, he has also performed multiple times with the Kennedy Center’s page to stage play festival. He also has had the pleasure of being a part of the company with of Kid Prince and Pablo at the Kennedy Center as the male understudy. Along with his acting career, he is very passionate about mentoring and guiding the youth. He leads his own mentoring group, as well as serving within the Off-Script Youth ministry at Zion Landover church. He is excited to combine his love and passion for youth and the arts with the Triple Threat Academy!
Brianna
Brianna graduated from St. John’s University and she is a triple threat. She is a skilled dancer, visual artist, and singer. Brianna has danced since she was 3 years old. She danced competitively and she earned countless platinum awards. She is a former member of the Capitol Movement Inc. professional dance company. Brianna also performed with the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choir since 1999. She enjoys singing, performing, and writing her own songs. In 2016, she released an EP called 'Up in The Clouds'.
Brianna has also been recognized for her visual artistry. Her work has been showcased in events such as SheRocks, on LED billboards, art galleries and more. Forever First Lady Michelle Obama retweeted Brianna's portrait of a young girl anxiously waiting to read her book titled, ‘Becoming’.
Follow the hashtag #bpeppersart to see some of Brianna’s amazing work on Instagram. She also sells her creations on Society6.
Tasha
Tasha attended George Mason University and earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Dance. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Dallas, Texas to perform with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. In 2011, she returned to the Washington, DC metropolitan area to pursue a Masters of Arts degree in Arts Management.
Tasha performed with the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders for four seasons. During her fourth season she served as a co-captain.
After completing her rookie season as a Redskins Cheerleader, Tasha was inspired to mentor young ladies to have a positive mindset through the art of dance. In 2014, she started a non-profit company called the Positive Outcome Mentoring & Dance Squad (P.O.M. Squad) where she has the opportunity to serve over 250 girls through after-school programs, summer camps and studio classes.
Tasha is married and she has 2 beautiful daughters.
Anahja
Anahja graduated from Temple University, in Philadelphia, PA. She earned a degree in Biology, and a minor in Music. She grew up playing the piano and singing with different groups and choirs. This led to her winning many awards.
Anahja is currently an essential worker in the hospital and plans to further her education in medicine to pursue her dream job as an Anesthesiologist.
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