Coach Capriece is the founder of DICA and within the dance community, she is known for the creativity she has applied and expects in each of her team’s performances and for her dedication to her student’s overall wellbeing. While no longer doing day-to-day coaching as the Executive Director, Coach Capriece works more on programming and weighs in on performance plans and choreography to ensure it always maintains that #SoDivine touch that the world has grown to love and expect. ​​

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Coach Alexis, hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, began dancing at age 6 and has over 10 years of experience as a dancer and 4+ years as a coach. A former Southern Royalette of Pat Gray Academy, she is trained in majorette, jazz, hip-hop, praise dance, and cheer. Coach Alexis is passionate about building teamwork, confidence, and discipline while creating a safe, inclusive space where every dancer feels celebrated. Guided by her philosophy to nurture both strong dancers and confident leaders, she brings warmth, structure, and encouragement to every class.

Coach Affala embodies passion and experience in her role as the Majorette Coach at DICA. A proud DICA alum, she began dancing in 2016 while also leading her high school team as captain for three years. At Alcorn State University, she refined her skills as a member of the Royal Braves Dance Team.

After earning her degree, Coach Affala returned to DICA, fueled by a commitment to give back to the community that shaped her journey. Her students admire her creative stand battle ideas and the positive energy she radiates in class. She inspires them to be confident, expressive, and supportive, while emphasizing the power of teamwork and self-confidence. Outside the studio, Coach Affala cherishes time with her family and remains devoted to her DICA family.

Coach Bryan brings a ton of energy and enthusiasm to every class at DICA! As a proud DICA alumnus and one of the few fellas to have ever danced with DICA, he is now a Divine Strength and Conditioning Coach, where he loves to inspire and prepare the next generation.

As a former collegiate track and field athlete at Norfolk State University, he holds a degree in Health, Wellness, and Rehabilitation. In his classes, he emphasizes safety, stamina, and building strong fundamentals. His fun bodyweight exercises help dancers boost their endurance while keeping them safe from burnout and injuries.

Outside of DICA, you’ll find Coach Bryan coaching high school track. He’s passionate about helping young people discover and reach their full potential!

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Coach Monet, a DICA dance alumnus, effortlessly matches the enthusiasm and skill of her students, often surpassing them in energy and agility. Her vibrant spirit and passion for dance are contagious and her dynamic presence not only enhances each session but also empowers students to push their limits and embrace their full potential.

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Meet Coach Terraine, or “Coach T.” She is from Woodbridge, VA, and brings energy and warmth to our program at DICA. Coach T began dancing as a girl after a librarian encouraged her to join The DC Youth Ensemble.

With over 20 years in liturgical dance and more than a decade working with young children, she runs fun programs in childcare centers and Fairfax County’s SACC program. Coach T is passionate about dance and excited to work with kids this season!​​​​​​​​

Meet Ms. Stancheka, (pronounced Stan-shee-kah) or just Cheka! She's a dedicated dance mom who transitioned into an invaluable behind-the-scenes staff member and parent liaison at DICA. Since joining the organization in late 2020, she has truly found a second family here.

As a former high school band "dance girl," Ms. Cheka loves seeing our dancers grow and learn new skills! She's also a huge fan of HBCU majorette dance/auxillary teams, but you might hear her shout "AGGIE PRIDE!" at any moment so that her allegiance is clear.

Ms. Cheka is very hands-on and involved, whether it’s collaborating with the Director and Executive Majorette coach, working on uniforms, building props, emailing [spamming] parents, managing social media, snapping photos, or recording exciting moments. You’ll always find her busy making sure everything runs smoothly and bringing smiles to our dancers' faces!

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Introducing Ms. Ebony, our dynamic dance mom turned invaluable behind-the-scenes staff member and parent liaison. She excels in providing unwavering support to parents, addressing their questions, and offering assistance during and outside of class.

As the captain of the 3x/champions parent dance team, Ms. Ebony plays a vital role in collaborating with the Director and Executive Majorette coach on planning and programming the studio’s activities throughout the year.

Her commitment to the well-being of both students and parents is unmatched. Ms. Ebony relentlessly advocates for optimal happiness and success, ensuring that we celebrate victories while nurturing an inclusive and supportive environment.

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