Peniel Guerrier began his formal dance training in 1987. Hervé Maxi, the most prestigious teacher in Haiti, was impressed with his dancing and invited Mr. Guerrier to study at his school. Mr. Guerrier subsequently danced with the National Dance Theatre of Haiti for 8 years and toured worldwide to places including Venezuela, Paris, Hungary, Japan, Montreal, Germany, Santo Domingo, and the United States. He also toured with the Baccoulou Dance Company during this time. While in Haiti, in addition to performing, Peniel taught at the National Dance Theatre and ENARTS. He then moved to the United States, where he continues to perform and teach in New York City and Boston. He was a teacher and guest artist at Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, Greenfield Community College, Amherst College, Wellesley College, and Brown University. As a teacher, choreographer, and performer, Mr. Guerrier strives to communicate to others the importance of the Haitian folkloric structure and technique.