Petri aka DJ Pies Locos is a pioneer DJ of authentic Afro-Caribbean music in Tampere. He has over 15 years of DJ experience in and out of Finland and he has been organizing weekly events in Tampere ever since. He has also been teaching bachata since 2010 and has visited the Dominican Republic many times to enjoy and bring the authentic atmosphere of bachata to Finland! He has also been called the Finnish Dominican due to his style of dancing. You rarely meet such a good DJ with such an authentic love for music and culture as Pies Locos! His music will make your feet go crazy!

Gazl is a Caribbean-born dancer and instructor with nearly 20 years of experience in Afro-Latin and urban dance styles. She began with salsa in 2005, building a strong foundation in musicality and partner connection before expanding into Kizomba and Semba in 2010. She is a certified Kizomba instructor trained by Jonathan Mahoto, and later developed her versatility through urban dance with the LPK team. In 2024, she deepened her Caribbean roots through Konpa, becoming a certified instructor under Dady and Manuela. A member of WOZO Company Danse, she is known for her focus on connection, musicality, and fluid movement, blending Afro-Caribbean and urban influences into her teaching.

Katariina Kynnös is a Finnish born certified konpa instructor, dancer and professional in sports, yoga and meditation. Her teaching style blends musicality, technique, natural movement, and creativity, engaging a holistic learning experience. Katariina has been dancing since 2009, with a diverse background in contemporary dance, salsa casino, authentic bachata, tango, kizomba, Finnish social dances and improvisational dance. She discovered konpa in 2021 which has been training and teaching internationally since 2022. She has completed multiple konpa teacher trainings, including programs with renowned instructors Dady & Manuela in Paris, who are known for promoting Haitian culture worldwide. Currently, Katariina teaches across Finland and internationally and co-organizes events in Finland with Kiskeya Baila, contributing to the growth of the authentic konpa and bachata community.