Sara Helfers began her journey in Peruvian dance at the age of 10, training in Marinera Norteña with the academy Del Norte Vengo and under the guidance of various renowned instructors. She further developed her passion for folkloric dance at Vírgenes de la Mercedes, studying under Maestro Johny Rivas.

At 21, Sara pursued formal training at the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD), where she earned certification as a professional choreographer. She went on to work with multiple artistic groups and cultural organizations, including the National Center of Folklore (CENFO), gaining both national and international experience.

Her accomplishments include being crowned Marinera Queen in Lima (1994) and becoming a National Champion of Marinera Norteña and Tondero. She has also performed with Peruvian Paso horses in Mamacona, held the title of National Queen of the Province of Chimbote in Marinera with Huayno fusion, and was a member of the Afro-Peruvian Dance Ensemble at the University of Lima under Maestro Daniel Paredes.

Today, Sara is the Director of Academia Así es mi Perú, where she is dedicated to preserving and sharing Peruvian culture through dance, inspiring students of all ages to connect with their heritage and community.

Lisset Caramantin began her dance journey at the age of 5 at Sor Rosa Laraburre, where a teacher recognized her talent and selected her to perform—revealing a passion for dance that her parents had not yet seen due to her shy nature. From that moment, dance became an important part of her life, and she continued training in folkloric dance until the age of 10.

At age 10, Lisset moved to the United States with her family in pursuit of greater opportunities. Shortly after, she joined Raíces del Perú in Houston, where she trained and performed from ages 11 to 18, strengthening her connection to Peruvian culture through dance.

In addition to folkloric dance, Lisset expanded her training in salsa and ballroom (both Latin and standard styles), performing at various salsa congresses across multiple states. During her college years, she further developed her technique by studying ballet and jazz. In 2024, she graduated with a Masters of Public Administartion at Tarleton State University.

Lisset is passionate about all styles of dance and believes that dance is a powerful form of self-expression that allows individuals to communicate emotions, build confidence, and connect with others.