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.”

An NACYT-certified yoga instructor, Alli Cat teaches Movement Mindfulness at Houston Divine Studio. Her class is designed to provide a fresh and beautiful start to your week, utilizing breathwork and hatha, vinyasa, and restorative styles of yoga. She began practicing yoga 10 years ago as a way to balance her running goals. After being injured in a car accident, she poured herself into her practice as a way to heal and recover, and it quickly intensified into a passion. In her downtime, she enjoys painting, gardening, and discovering the best places to eat in Downtown Houston.

"My passion is to guide others on their yoga journey through self love and letting go. Let's unite in practice, loving ourselves, and loving one another!"

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.

Maddie Manlove is a San Antonio native with a lifetime of dance training and teaching that she brings to her contemporary, ballet, and jazz classes at Houston Divine Studio. She has studied and trained with Collective Dance Artistry under the direction of Ashley Lopez, as well as masters Charles O. Anderson, Erica Gionfriddo, Gesel Mason, Andrea Beckham, Tina Curren, and more. Maddie earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, with a minor in Kinesiology, from the University of Texas at Austin, and is now in her second season of dancing and teaching with both Open Dance Project and Hunter Dance Center in Houston. You can also catch her teaching strength-based classes at FORM Lagree.

Lauren Love 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. Lauren 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 under the moniker Holly GoSpankMe.

"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!"

Lotus' spiritual journey started early in 2012. She discovered healing through yoga, body movement and meditation after healing through a path of self -neglect in her younger years . It was then when she realized there was more to live for! This discovery led her to deepen her awareness of many spiritual practices that have helped her step deeper into her embodiment and self-awareness. Many of the tantric and energy healing practices she shares are self-taught and/or learned from experienced practitioners. She has completed her studies in a 200 Hr RYT and Reiki level 1 and 2. She works in the performance art industry and is also an aerialist who loves to teach others how to relax and enjoy the therapeutic healing. Learning the silks has brought her into discovering pole dance and ever since then Lotus has been sharing her teachings and wisdom with like-minded souls who are inspired by her magic.

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!"

Sydney Cockburn is your new favorite hip-hop and heels instructor! With a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and 23 years of dance training and competition, she brings expertise in movement and technique, as well as the intricacies of their relationships with the body. Sydney has extensive training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, Latin American, heels, and modern dance styles, including master classes and summer intensives throughout Houston.

"Dance is my number one passion. I am excited for the new year, and can't wait to dance 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!"