Archives: Teams

Maria is a Colombian born abstract artist who has lived in SW Florida for 40 years.  She was born an artist but began painting on canvas after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease. The healing that occurred from being aligned with her true passion was life changing. The unusual tools she uses to move the paint around can be found in hardware stores. She uses them intuitively along with her other passion, music. Music is an integral part of her work. She names most of her work after the songs that inspire her and places the lyrics on the back of each canvas. She uses music and dance to help her capture the energy around her so it can be fully expressed in her work. Learn more or view her work at https://mariacollierart.com/

Angela Page is the founder of Love Your Rebellion, a SWFL 501c3 that empowers marginalized groups through the arts. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida and an MFA in Poetry and Critical Writing from Goddard College. Angela is the editor of the LYR zine, and has published several works of poetry in literary journals and magazines. In 2019, she published a full-length poetry collection titled “Speaking with My Second Mouth.” View it here: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Second-Mouth-Angela-Page/dp/1790723809

Visit Angela and Love Your Rebellion on Facebook and her website.

Ella Ellis is an accomplished instructor of YOGA, YOGA NIDRA and GYROKINESIS.  She is certified by Amrit Yoga and International Gyrokinesis organization.  Ella has extensive teaching experience successfully guiding people to healthier lifestyles – accommodating both a wide range of age and varied levels of physical challenges and capability.

Ella has practiced the art of movement and Pranaymas – breathing exercises for over 10 years. She has been an instructor at Lee Health Wellness Center, Warm Mineral Springs and golf course communities where she’s been greatly appreciated by their patrons.

Ella believes in a healthy life style which includes fitness and meditation as and an integral part.  She has helped many people start believing in their own intuition and abilities to help themselves to regain health and a zest for life.  She inspires people to live a healthy life style, to be positive and joyful.
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“I love what I do and the rewards are tremendous. Knowing how many people I have assisted
in their journey to recuperate health and wellness gives me meaning and inspiration every day of my life.
I hear their words of appreciation and thanks all the time. It truly makes me happy. “

George Gilbert

Equipped with a suitcase full of props, masterful sleight of hand, and a knack for the comedic, George has been using his talents to amaze and amuse audiences around the globe for over a decade.  Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, George first found his love of magic in elementary school after reading a book on Harry Houdini, whom he has since made very proud.  He has performed all over North America and Europe to raving review, chasing his childhood dream of mystifying audiences while making them laugh.  Whether George is performing his award winning act in a theatre, at an outdoor festival, or on national television, he is sure to astonish even the most skeptical audiences with his quick wit, natural charm, and clever illusions.  George produced and hosted Baltimore’s “Some Variety” show twice, and has taken his show to Germany (Sankt Wendel Magic Competition) and Scotland (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) to rave reviews.

• Eustis Busker Festival 2016 (1st place winner)
• Eustis Busker Festival 2018 (3rd place winner)
• Featured on Travel Channel’s “Big Time RV – Two For The Road”

Brittany Sparkles

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Brittany has over twenty combined years of dance, theater, cheerleading, martial arts, and circus training. She is a graduate of the elite National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) in Melbourne, Australia, from where she earned a Bachelor’s of Circus Arts, specializing in aerial acrobatics and object manipulation. From quirky and cute to hard-hitting and action-packed, Brittany is a versatile performer and has been enchanting audiences with shows and classes all over the world– including the USA, Australia/New Zealand, and El Salvador– with her whimsical charms and powerful imagination. Most recently, she has been on tour across the country, under the Big Top with several traditional American circus companies, such as Cole Brothers Circus and George Carden Shrine Circus. She is rarely seen without her trademark pixie smile.

• Tasmanian Circus Festival 2011
• Melbourne Juggling Convention 2012
• Cole Brothers Circus 2016
• George Carden Shrine Circus 2017

Daniel Israel

Daniel’s hard-working ethics, cool demeanor, and witty banter set him apart as an industry-leading entertainer. With over six years of experience in both street performing and shows at festivals, fairs, and churches, Daniel is a natural performer, whose daring escapes and cheeky contortions keep audiences in awe. He recently won 3rd Place People’s Choice Award at the Seaport Village Busker Festival in San Diego, CA, and is a local favorite in SWFL. Also hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Daniel travels the country with his well-loved 7-foot unicycle, straitjacket, and juggling clubs, always ready to amuse and entertain. His “comically kooky” style is fun for all ages, and maintains a professional, sophisticated edge that appeals to all. Outside of performing, Daniel is also a skilled video editor and runs a successful YouTube channel.

• Seaport Village Busker Festival 2019 (3rd Place People’s Choice)
• Began studying circus arts under George Gilbert in 2013

Stephanie Mas was born and raised in Miami, Florida and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Florida State University in 2009. With much gratitude, Mas is a company member with Urban Bush Women and has performed nationally and internationally since June 2013. Through her facilitation work with Urban Bush Women’s BOLD program (Builders, Organizers, and Leaders through Dance) she has instructed many different dance classes and community building workshops in many different higher education programs and social justice organizations throughout the United States. In addition to working with Urban Bush Women, she has also had the opportunity and still continues to collaborate and make work with Paloma McGregor, Millicent Johnnie, Megan Kendzior, Megan Bascom, and BODYART. During the Spring of 2013, she underwent a teacher training program through Laughing Lotus NYC and received her 200hour RYT Certification in Vinyasa Yoga. Mas now calls SW Florida home and has enjoyed working closely with the local dance programs in Lee County Schools, including North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts and Cypress Lake Middle School. She has thoroughly enjoyed building community with Southwest Florida thus far and is looking forward to sharing space with all of you soon.