ARCELL CABUAG (Associate Artistic Director/Dancer) is originally from the Bay Area of California, where he received his training at the Abraham Lincoln Performing Arts Magnet School under the direction of Debbie Norris, and Studio 10 with Keith Banks. In 1996, Arcell moved to New York City and attended the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center where he was first introduced to Ronald K. Brown. His professional experience includes: Rock the House for Paramount Pictures in California, The Shoji Tabuchi Show and Christmas Spectacular in Branson, Missouri, and numerous musicals including playing the role of Tommy Dijilas in The Music Man at San Jose Musical Theater, Oklahoma at Theater Under The Stars, and the Richard Rodgers Centennial Production of The King and I starring Carole Carmello at the Papermill Playhouse. Arcell can be seen in the episode “Choreographed” for Law and Order SVU, and a "Codorinu" commercial with Pilobolus. Arcell has served the dance community as an Adjunct Professor at Long Island University, as a resident teacher at the District 4 Dancer Training Program in Harlem, and as a master class instructor for Evidence, A Dance Company to all ages and levels. Arcell joined Evidence in 1997, and is a recipient of the 2004 New York Dance and Performance award “Bessie” for his performance at the Joyce.

A native of New Orleans, FRANCINE ELIZABETH OTT (Dancer) began her formal training at age 15 with the TKD Dance Academy under the direction of Tanis K. Dasher and Michelle Gibson. She received her BFA in Dance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and studied at many dance intensives, including the American Dance Festival and Jacob’s Pillow, where she received scholarships. Francine has worked and danced with Karen Arceneaux/Genesis Dance Company, Camille A. Brown and Dancers, Brian Green, Tony Kundu, Kwame A. Ross and Kelly White, among others. She has taught for the Howard University Summer Dance Intensive, USD Repertory Workshop, Family Dynamics After-School Program, the Beacon Center, the Better Brooklyn Community Center, and at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn. Her work has been showcased with Universal Dance Movement at Aaron Davis Hall, E-Moves 9/Harlem Stage, Black Expressions: Dance at Dance Place in Washington, D.C. 2008, This Woman’s Work 2007, Herbert Von King Park/Summerstage, The Harlem School of the Arts Theater, A Story of Her Steps/BRIC Studios, Passions Dance Project ’06, Dance Harlem ’06-‘08, Dixon Place, International Association of Blacks in Dance, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Mulberry Street Theatre.

TIFFANY QUINN (Dancer) was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and raised in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She began her training as a young, energetic child with a love for the arts. As a result, she attended Howard University, where she received a BFA in dance and joined Evidence, A Dance Company in October 2004. Tiffany has worked extensively and performed with Kevin Iega Jeff/Deeply Rooted, Reggie Glass/Native Tongue Dance Collective, Sandra L. Holloway/A Hollow 6 Dance Project, Bridget Moore, Camille A. Brown and Dancers, and Francine E. Ott/The Walk, among others. She has also been featured in Trace Magazine. Tiffany feels blessed to be a product of many notable artists and teachers and extends much gratitude to those who have shaped her artistry.

Annique S. Roberts (Dancer) is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and graduate of Tri-Cities High School for the Visual and Performing Arts.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from Howard University under the direction of Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson.  There she had the opportunity to perform works by distinguished choreographers, such as Ronald K. Brown, Kevin Iega Jeff, Christopher Huggins, and Eleo Pomare.  Annique joined Garth Fagan Dance in January 2004 and became senior dancer in 2006.  She also taught at the Garth Fagan Dance School and was featured in the August 2008 issue of Dance Magazine.  Annique is extremely honored and excited to continue her journey with Evidence, A Dance Company.  She thanks her Mom, Dad, family, friends, and mentors whose unconditional love and unwavering support have been a guiding light and saving grace.  

LILLI-ANN TAI (Dancer) was born in Queens, New York where she began her dance training at the Studio E School of Dance at the age of four. Later she trained with New World School of the Arts in Miami Florida, and the Miami Conservatory of Ballet. As a prospering young performer, Lilli’s talent afforded her the opportunity to attend The Dance Theatre of Harlem, The Ailey School and Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Traditions Intensive, all under scholarship. In 2005, Lilli was an ARTS award recipient from the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) and in 2008 she was awarded First Prize in Contemporary Dance at the Seoul International Dance Competition, held in Seoul, South Korea. In December 2008, Lilli was honored by the Martha Hill Dance Foundation with the Young Professional Award. As an Artistic Merit scholarship recipient in the Ailey/Fordham BFA program, Lilli has studied and performed the works of such renowned artists as Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe and Martha Graham and in 2007 she was invited to perform with ten other Ailey students in the Holland Dance Festival held in Den Haag, Holland.

CLARICE YOUNG (Dancer), of New Roads, Louisiana, is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), where she received her BFA in dance. She was the first recipient of the Evelyn Elizabeth Lochman Dance Scholarship at ULL in 2001 and also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend the American Dance Festival in 2003. Clarice has had the pleasure of assisting Camille A. Brown in working with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II and LaGuardia High School. She has also worked with various artists including Donald McKayle, Andrea E. Woods, Kwame Ross, Karen L. Arceneaux, Shani Collins and Bridget L. Moore.

JOEL SULÉ ADAMS (Dancer) is a talented dancer, choreographer, and performing artist trained in African, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and contemporary dance styles. Originally from New Orleans, Sule’s training began in West African dance with his late mentor Abdoulaye Camara of Senegal, West Africa. Staying true to his life’s calling, he steered himself to other styles under the leadership of many widely renowned and highly-esteemed instructors. Throughout his career and training, Sule’s accomplishments include becoming a principal dancer with recognition in several musicals that he helped choreograph: an original musical A Wife For Itsai (M.C. Benjamin), A Song Not New, My Dreams Are, Just A Winter Night, Mirror, Mirror In Celebration (L. Jones), We’ve Come This Far By Faith (T. Hayes), and Raisin (the musical adaptation of the play A Raisin in the Sun). Sulé’s dedication to grow as an artist led him to Atlanta where he continued to expand his talents, working and touring with the South African dance group Soweto Street Beat. He has choreographed for Giwayen Mata Dance Company, the Amazing Grace Dance Company, Two-8 Counts Talent Agency, and Atlanta Ballet’s Fusion Program. Sulé is the founding artistic director of Whole Heart Productions. A few of his productions and choreographies include: Dreamality – Act Upon Your Dreams; the debut of WHP: Men of the Night; She Lives!, a program celebrating the life of Katherine Dunham; and Conquering Lion, a tribute celebrating the 80th Birthday of Dr. Richard Long. Working by his motto, “Dance is always a work through spirit,” Sule is honored and grateful to be a part of Evidence, A Dance Company.

OTIS DONOVAN HERRING (Dancer) was born and raised in College Park, Georgia where his enthusiasm for dance grew throughout his high school career. He received his dance training and BFA from Howard University in Washington, D.C. While there, he had the privilege to perform with Kankouran West African Dance Company, and Dishibem Traditional Contemporary Dance Group, and to perform works by Dianne McIntyre, Baba Louis Johnson, and other notable artists and choreographers. He also had the opportunity to participate in the Bill T. Jones/Fela Kuti developmental workshop, and to perform in This Woman's Work with choreographer Francine E. Ott. Donovan is excited to be working with Evidence, and is thankful for the artistic development, support, and love from God, family, friends, and the Howard University faculty.

WALDEAN NELSON (Dancer) , originally from Brooklyn, New York, recently graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Growth and Structure of Cities and a minor in Dance. He has trained at the Charles Moore Dance Theater, Dance Theater of Harlem, Jacob's Pillow, Philadanco, and the Ailey school, all on scholarship. He has performed works by Robert Battle, Elisa Monte, Ohad Naharin, Franchesca Harper and Judith Jamison. In 2004, Waldean was selected to perform with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the ballet, Memoria, at City Center. He is excited to be making his professional debut with Evidence. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their love and support.

RASHEED THOMPSON (Dancer), a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania found his passion for artistic expression at an early age. He began his training in theater and voice before discovering dance at Freedom Theater in Philadelphia. As his love for dance grew, he went on to study at Philadanco, the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts, and Dance Theater of Harlem. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of the Arts before continue his training in the Ailey/Fordham BFA program. While there he performed works by Alvin Ailey, Ron K. Brown, Steve Rooks, Sean Curran, Karen Arceneaux, and Troy Powell. In addition to dance, he has also toured internationally as a singer with the Max Tempo Band, and was featured in Luire Magazine (Japan). He is truly honored to join the Evidence family, and is grateful to family, friends and teachers for their encouragement and support.