There is an old Greek proverb that says 'The heart that knows love will always be young. Salomé believes that the soul that knows dance will always be beautiful. She is a vivacious dancer with a passion for expressive dance, beautiful costumes, eclectic music, and all things sparkly. Salomé's dance is a fusion of styles, and her costuming reflects her unique sense of artistry and design.

Kiana was born and raised in San Diego, CA, with a culturally diverse upbringing that inspired her unique approach to dance. Although she has been performing all of her life, she was never formally trained in one particular style of dance. Not until 2006 did she truly begin to enrich her life by exploring various dance forms such as belly dance, salsa, and those traditionally performed by the natives of Peru. Kiana was quick to grasp the nuances of each style, and even quicker to fall in love with dance as a whole, which she reverently refers to as an "expression of the soul." In 2008, while living in Mexico, she was introduced to the use of the hula hoop as an integral prop, which has taken her productions to soaring new levels. Kiana integrates her natural grace, passed on from her Father's life in Hawaii; rhythm, inherited from her Peruvian Mother; and interpretation of her own life's story to create a surely mesmerizing, incomparable performance.

Christine the Tall Blonde Goddess is a scientist by day but a sensual, alluring dancer by night. Her dancing career began with belly dancing after being inspired by her love for the music and elaborate costumes. Although she intially got into belly dancing as a fun way to stay in shape, she quickly got hooked and started performing with Vilia & The Hip Slingers as well as doing solo performances. She especially enjoys dancing with props such as veil, sword, candle tray, veil fans and more. Christine found The Hoop Unit when she saw Valentina perform a belly-hoop dance routine and instantly wanted to learn how to add a hoop to her extensive list of props. She loves being a part of The Hoop Unit because it merges all of the different dance styles she has learned into one, unique style. The Hoop Unit also gives Christine the opportunity to continue learning Burlesque dancing which she was first introduced to through Pole Dance classes. Christine belives that so much variety in her dancing is a great way to balance out her daily life as a scientist.

Carly is a classic beauty with a new found passion for dance. Her inspiration stems from being surrounded by so many creative and passionate individuals that are in love with what they create. Hooping has brought increased happiness and a new channel of creative expression into her life. Ever since she picked up her first hoop Carly has been developing more and more self awareness and confidence in herself. She belives the beauty of hoop dancing is the constant growth and learning that comes from her dedication to it. Carly loves being in The Hoop Unit because it allows her to be a part of Valentina Unity's creative visions for new routines. "To be a part of such a dynamic group is inspiring and always fun!" Although Carly is relatively new to dance, she has fallen in love with it in many different forms including hoop dancing, belly dancing, ballet and more. Hooping first brought dance to her life and she will always be grateful for that!

Stephanie has been exploring movement for her entire life. Having studied wushu, ballet, theater, and swing, she incorporates all of her kinetic culture into her dance practice today. Having graced small stages in Algeria, France, and Cleveland, Ohio, she now joins The Hoop Unit as a belly dancer. Stephanie first began her belly dance journey during her travels through Algeria, Egypt, Turkey, and Morocco five years ago. She instantly fell in love with the expressiveness and musicality of the dance, and has used it to relate to others ever since. Stephanie dances because it is "much more informative than talking". Stephanie is grateful for the opportunity to add hooping to her dance practice with The Hoop Unit.

Heidi’s love of hooping began in the summer of 2010 when her friends gave her a hoop and began teaching her tricks. Since then she has been learning, playing and dancing her way through the experience of becoming a better performer, with the help of Valentina and The Hoop Unit. Heidi’s experience with the group has given her a more structured approach to learning and exploring the dance. Rehearsal has become the highlight of her week because everyone gets together to learn from one another. Every time Heidi watches her friends and local hoopers of San Diego she feels further inspired to explore her own style of dance and transcend the boundaries of her own skill level. Heidi says, “when I am in the trance-like state of the dance I also find inspiration in the music and in myself. It is for these reasons and more that I continue to hoop, learn, and to love the experience of the hoop.”