Davinara Marcario is a Kazakh-American artist from Albany, New York, and the director of DDC (Davinara Dance Collective). Davinara Dance Collective explores the complexities of adoption, family, and race using a Kazakh-Contemporary fusion for movement generation. The group started from a project at Mason Gross School of the Arts, where Davi later received her BFA in Dance and was the recipient of the 2024 Margery J. Turner Choreographer Prize. They’ve been honored to present work at Arts on Site, New York City Center,  Ailey Citigroup Theatre, and Dixon Place. DDC is thrilled to continue its artistic journey and share its vision with more communities.  

Most recently, she has joined KAŌS Dance Collective under Nikaio Bulan Sahar, performing for the 2025 AAPI Festival under APAP, and the 2025 Bryant Park Contemporary Dance Series. In January 2024, Davinara joined the Company of Collaborative Artists (CoCA) under Camille Rennie, performing across New Jersey. In addition to dance, Davinara teaches ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop in Jersey City and Hoboken. She is also a Pilates Instructor for KenPilates and runs the CoCA social media.