Founder and Owner Taylor Ann teaches classes in burlesque, floor work, hair and chair, tap, ballet, lyrical, yoga, and meditation. She created Houston Divine Studio of Arts in 2018 to offer a safe space for adults to explore the freedoms of expression that dance offers. Under her guidance, the studio invites all to “come as you are” into its “judgement-free zone”— two ideas Taylor is so passionate about, she’s made them the core of the studio’s mission.

Taylor began dancing at age four, continuing her classical training throughout adolescence. Upon high school graduation, she immediately began dancing professionally. She now performs burlesque under the moniker Lady AnnaBelle, beginning with The Moonlight Dolls in 2014, and now with The Divine Darlings Burlesque Troupe, which she founded in 2022 from Houston Divine Studio's 11-week burlesque showcase course. 

“Dance and movement is a life-changing way to heal both physically and spiritually. I want to provide others with a way to experience that healing, embrace their sensuality, find and appreciate their inner and outer beauty, fall in love with themselves, and connect with their divine selves. I created Houston Divine Studio for exactly these reasons: empowering people and helping them feel self-love.”

Corii Allen began her dance journey at five years old, learning what movement with music felt like through praise dance, step and cheerleading. She's stayed entrenched in dance throughout her life, from taking up ballet and drill throughout her school years to teaching children's hip hop while studying at Valdosta State University, to creating and teaching her own style of fusion dance, "HipHopLettos."

Throughout her professional career, Corii has had the opportunities to train under industry-staple choreographers such as Sean Bankhead (Normani, Victoria Monet, Missy Elliot), Aliya Janell (Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj), and Cortland Brown (Doja Cat, SZA, Chloe Bailey). She now serves as creative director and choreographer for local and upcoming artists in the Houston and Atlanta areas.
 

“I can’t wait to meet you, watching and helping you grow your skills and techniques through healing and feeling!” 

Evie Martinez is a multidisciplinary dancer, making her an excellent teacher for lyrical and technique classes. She brings 19 years of dancing and 10 years of dance instruction to Houston Divine Studio, with expertise in hip hop, military, lyrical, jazz, salsa, bachata, and contemporary dance styles. Evie began her dancing journey with the Maverick Belles Drill Team, before joining the Spring Woods Tigerettes, for which she served as lieutenant colonel. Since attending University of Houston with a dance scholarship, she has worked and trained with multiple local and international performers, and currently performs with R&I's Ladies' Salsa Team. When she isn't dancing, she enjoys nature activities with her two children, two fur-children, and partner, Sam.

Natasha Sweet has been dancing since she could walk, learning and becoming proficient in a wide range of genres, but specializing in Slavic Folklore, Gypsy Dancing and Belly Dancing. She has been professionally belly dancing across the Houston area since 2020, including dancing at the Texas Renaissance Festival, The Lebanese Festival, Conroe Multicultural Dance Festival, and recently the Iranian Cultural Foundations Nowruz Festival.

Holly teaches Mindful Meditation at Houston Divine Studio, guiding students through finding peace in the everyday, and love for themselves. A holistic health coach, she draws from that training, her own experiences with mental and physical health, and her personal healing journey to encourage perspective shifts and balance in all areas of life. Holly delights in delight, and tries to incorporate it in everything she does, whether it's work or play, or a little bit of both. She brings that delight to the stage, performing with Lady AnnaBelle (aka Taylor Ann) and The Divine Darlings Burlesque Troupe in shows across Houston.

"Meditation and mindfulness have helped me transform the way I live, from managing stress — a never-ending task for me — to holding kind and empathetic space for those around me. I can't wait to help you find your own transformation!"

Roxie Revel brings her passion for performance and teaching to stages and festivals nationwide, including Texas Burlesque Festival (’24), Mile High Burlesque Festival (’24), Flowstrom (’24), Astrosnox (’23 in TX), Playthink (‘23 in KY), and Burning Man’s fire conclave (‘22 in NV). Roxie’s expertise extends beyond the stage as she shares her knowledge in Russian fan technique, burlesque, ballet, and jazz through her teaching endeavors.

Actively engaged in the local performance community, Roxie is a valued member of the Neon Rouge Dance Company, SpaceTribe Flow, and shines as an independent burlesque and fire performer under the moniker “Roxie Revel”. 

Sabryna Saphyre brings her experience as a dancer and burlesque and fire performer to her FlexFit, burlesque, and Prop & Play classes. The lifelong dancer made her professional debut as a child at Wortham Theater, and continued training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, and pointe through adulthood. Sabryna began teaching dance in college while earning her bachelor's in Psychology from University of Houston, and hasn't stopped teaching since. This multidisciplinary student and instructor has directed multiple children's dance & gymnastic studio programs, taught aerial arts, burlesque and ballroom classes, and is a certified yoga instructor. Her resume also includes once-in-a-lifetime instructional and performance opportunities at local and internationally acclaimed festivals such as Burning Man, Playthink, and more.

"Being an educator and performer has allowed me to explore my creativity through choreography, costume design and character development. I love inspiring growth in my students through playful presence and passion, and I am so excited to share my love for all things dance and performance with the Houston Divine family!"

Mariah McIntosh is ready to EmPower you with her flexibility-based haha yoga class that focuses on strength and balance. This nomad has lived in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alaska, and, of course, Texas. But, no matter where she's lived or where she travels — usually the Guadalupe River, the Gulf Coast, or any forest she finds — she sinks her toes into the earth, palms to the sky, finding divinity in nature. Mariah also loves to find divinity in people, holding a bachelor's in psychology and integrating psychological perspectives and ancient traditions into her yoga practice. The NACYT-certified instructor began practicing yoga in 2016 and is well-versed in hatha, ashtanga, yin, and kankueb disciplines.

"Yoga is a source of health, healing, and spirituality for me. I look forward to sharing the light and love of yoga with you!"

Sa'id the Star Goddess teaches Rest & Renew at Houston Divine Studio, a restorative Kemetic and Yin fusion yoga class with meditation. Born and raised in Northern California, Sa'id grew up in a family of holistic practitioners, making her well-versed in meditation, herbal medicine, and even sewing her own clothes. She is certified as both a chiropractic assistant and physical therapist aid, as well as holds an NACYT Certification as a yoga instructor from The Yoga Institute.

"I cannot wait to connect with you so that we can deepen our practice in yoga together. Let's work to gain peace, relaxation, and total self love every time we meet!"