Arsht Impact CommuniTEA Dance 2026

"I bring a sense of refined glamour to my drag, blending sophistication with raw emotion in every performance,” Lady Paraiso says. "Each moment is crafted to tell a story—sometimes powerful, sometimes vulnerable and always unforgettable. With a touch of old Hollywood allure, sharp humor and a wink of camp, I create performances that are as entertaining as they are elevated. Rooted in unapologetic fierceness, every moment is intentional, captivating and impossible to ignore."

Roxie Stones is South Florida’s ballet beauty. She has been performing and creating shows in Miami and Fort Lauderdale since 2021. Roxie has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in the industry. Most notably, she was featured in the Mastercard-sponsored fan edit of “Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga, directed by Parris Goebel. She has hosted showcases such as the Royal Peacock Dance Studio’s Annual Showcase in Fort Lauderdale. Every week, she produces and stars in Miami’s premier queer cabaret Roxie’s Revue at Foxhole Bar. She is the current reigning Miss Midsummer Burlesque. She dances professionally in Portugal, Spain and Italy. Roxie is a teacher in the community and assistant coach to the Hialeah Middle School Diamonds Dance Team. Roxie is a classically trained dancer, musician and diva.

Jellika Boom is the twirling fashionista and part-time superhero you didn’t know you needed. Blending a fierce love of fashion, animation and unapologetic camp, Jellika Boom delivers performances that are as electrifying as they are unforgettable. A true standout in the drag scene, Jellika Boom is a superstar—and the reigning Best Drag Performer per Miami New Times! 

A native of Miami, Anthony Velazquez is a graduate of Marygrove College in Detroit, where he received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance in 2013. He has had the privilege to work with choreographers such as Parris Goebel, Tia Rivera, Micheal Rooney, Galen Hooks, Shane Sparks, Square Division, Susie Garcia, Tia Rivera, Cultura, Tyce Diorio, Nika Kljun, Lady Gaga’s creative director Sophia Noephitou, Hamish Hamilton, Kevin Iega Jeff, Edward Stierlie, Carolyn Dorfman, Daniel Lewis and Robert Battle. He also has appeared in music videos from music superstars such as Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Martha Wash, Luis Fonzi and Ricky Martin. Recently, Velazquez participated in several commercials and television shows, including The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2017 in Shanghai. After taking his skills internationally to work and perform in China, Italy and Portugal, he has returned to Miami, where he is artistic directing and choreographing in commercial dance and concert dance with his new company, AV Dance company. Velazquez just finished a music video with Lady Gaga and hopes to do more work as a professional while still being an educator.

Zac is an open-format DJ working across digital and vinyl, known for high-energy, genre-spanning sets rooted in global sounds. His style moves through hyperpop, Jersey club, house, techno, pop and more. He is always focused on keeping the dance floor filled. He’s performed at venues such as Dante’s HiFi and most recently The Fillmore, DJing the VIP lounge for PinkPantheress. He holds a weekly drag night residency while hosting open decks across the city.