Destiny Mosley has been working in the creative and performing arts industry for many years. Her training includes the Youth Arts Academy at the Brooklyn Restoration Center for Arts and Culture, Brooklyn Charter School Dance Academy, and Five Towns College where she went on to study Theatre Arts. She has also been a professional backup dancer and choreographer. She has worked with Antonia Arts Academy, Peekskill City Youth Bureau, New Era Creative Space, Studio 925 and Just the Place Dance Academy as an instructor of various styles including hip hop, ballet, jazz and more. For the past eight years, she has been impacting the lives of children with her enthusiasm for dance and the arts and will hopefully continue to do so for many years to come. 

Justin Wingenroth - Dance Conservatory

Justin, owner of The Dance Conservatory in Cortlandt Manor, is a dance instructor with over 15 years of experience primarily teaching in Westchester, he has taught throughout the northeast. Professionally, Jus-tin appeared in the North American Tour of Cats as Mr. Mistoffellees and toured nationally with 42nd Street. He has performed regionally in productions of The Music Man, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and The King and I. Justin has also performed with C. Eule Dance and Christopher Caines Dance Company, along with many guest appearances with pre-professional companies.

Brandon Cruz

MARY PORCIANO

Mary Porcaro is an accomplished violist and educator with 11 years of experience teaching music, dedicated to nurturing young musicians through high-quality instruction. Ms. Porcaro teaches intermediate and advanced violin classes for the ARTS10566 Organization, where she emphasizes technical growth and musical expression. She is especially passionate about teaching orchestra in the New York State public school system, inspiring students to collaborate, listen deeply, and develop a lifelong appreciation for music.

CESAR VELE

César Vele was born in Cuenca, Ecuador. He pursued his musical studies in violin at the José María Rodríguez Conservatory and later studied musicology at the University of Azuay. He plays various Andean musical instruments such as the quena, zampona, charango, bandolin, violin, guitar, and many others.

He has been a member of different folk groups in Ecuador and, since 1994, in the United States, including Inkhay, Inkarayku, and Intiandino. He currently leads his own group, AMAUTA, with which he has performed at festivals, universities, and libraries in various parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. In addition to his passion for music, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with new generations through courses and workshops in various personal projects and organizations such as the Westchester Arts Council and other institutions. Music is the passion that drives his spirit to unite people and help us understand each other better.

JAMES MURRY

James Murry is a Rochester born artist who has lived in the Westchester area for 14 years. James holds a Bachelor´s Degree in Sustance Abuse Couseling, as well as, a double minor in Psychology and Fine Art. He specializes in working with troubled youth.

James is a local business owner where he provides services as a Licensed Massage Therapist. James is also registered and certified with the Peekskill Artist Alliance, Peekskill, NY and engages with his community trough many non-profit activities and events spearheaded by the Arts10566 Program.