Meet the Team
Together, we make it happen!

Founder & Executive Director
Capriece Piper
Coach Capriece is the founder of DICA and within the dance community, she is known for the creativity she applies in each of her team’s performances and for her dedication to her student’s overall wellbeing. As a hands-on owner, she coaches liturgical praise dance and is a head coach for the DICA All-Star Competition Team.
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Majorette
Chyrah Piper
Coach Chyrah joined DICA at its very beginning in 2015, where she danced as captain of the junior and senior stand battle teams. She is experienced in many genres of dance, to include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and majorette and she is an award-winning choreographer. She has a love for what she does and loves passing along and instilling that passion into her students.

Majorette, Hip-Hop, All-Star Competition Coach
Affala Atta
Coach Affala joined DICA as a dancer in 2016 and later returned as a coach during and after her time in college at Alcorn State University. In high school, she created a dance team that she participated in for three years as captain, and while in college, she was a member of the Royal Braves Dance Team. As a current DICA coach, she loves engaging with the students and inspiring young girls through the arts.

Hip -Hop Culture
China Pinkerton
Coach China is a vibrant dancer experienced in various styles including Jazz, Funk, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and Heels. She has a knack for bringing energy to every performance, whether it's on stage or in film, and loves sharing creative choreography that lights up the audience. Coach China is inspired by working with young dancers and is dedicated to helping them grow and discover their passion for dance.
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Majorette University, Tiny Tots
Maia Fulton
Coach Maia is an exceptionally talented dancer, singer, and songwriter who began her dance journey at the age of 10 and has since honed her skills in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and majorette styles. Coach Maia was a valued member of several dance teams and later had the privilege of coaching a dance team at The SEED School of Maryland. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media and Film from Towson University, where she also danced with the Towson Diamondz. Coach Maia’s dedication to her craft shines through in her work. Her unwavering passion for dance is truly inspiring, and she is committed to sharing her knowledge and experience with the DICA students and the community we serve.

Tiny Tots Assistant Coach
Dyvine Wood
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