Alexa Archie, a Colorado native, has been dancing since the age of three. She is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, and modern dance. Throughout her years of training, she cultivated her passion for performing and telling a story through her dynamic movement. Combining athleticism and artistry, she fosters a movement style that pushes the body's limits. Currently, Alexa is an Apprentice for Vitality [the company], a Colorado based professional dance company directed by Katie Hazard. She is also on faculty at Dance Dimensions, a studio based in Longmont, CO, where she teaches dancers in multiple styles including tap, contemporary, and hip hop. Throughout her years of training, performing, teaching and choreographing, Alexa has developed a constant drive to learn and grow as an artist. She continues to explore new opportunities and find ways to share her passion for dance with others. 

Macala Bartucci is a dedicated, passionate, and ever-evolving dance artist. Originating from the Chicagoland area, Macala began her early dance training at the Dance and Music Academy under the direction of Krissie Odegard Geye and Carrie Patterson, and most recently, graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. Currently, Macala is a performing apprentice for Solarium Dance Company and has been hired as the Assistant to the Artistic Director for the Evanston Dance Ensemble in Chicago, IL. Continuing her professional endeavors, Macala has had the privilege of working on multiple projects with gracegallagherdance, and is so excited to be a part of There is No Planet B.

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Faith Brock is from a small mountain town in Colorado and fell in love with dance at the age of 8 when she stumbled into her first class at High Attitude Dance Academy. Brock quickly immersed herself in various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and tap, and went on to attend numerous competitions and conventions to further develop her skills. She continued her training at Colorado State University, where she performed in and choreographed multiple pieces, and traveled to teach and perform. She graduated in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Dance and an Associate’s in Nutritional Science. Since then, she has taught and choreographed at Studio West Dance Center and joined Animus Movement, a Denver based dance company. She is currently performing in Aniumus’ “Colloquium” and in Grace Gallagher’s “There Is No Planet B,” a full-length show about turning climate awareness into action. Faith thanks her instructors, peers, and her mentor, Crystal Ashe, for their support and guidance. She is excited to pursue dance and all future opportunities with enthusiasm, a big smile, and determination.

Tyne Carney, a current Sophomore BFA dance major at CSU, has been dancing since the age of two. She is trained in various styles such as contemporary, modern, ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz. Throughout her years of training, she has developed a passion about sharing her love for dance through teaching and choreographing. With relentless drive to grow as an artist, Tyne continues to explore new opportunities, collaborate with diverse artists and experiment with various forms of dance. 

Madelyn Caviness began dancing at the age of three in Thornton, Colorado at Denver Dance Starz. From age seven through high school, Madelyn continued her dance training at Premier School of Dance in styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and modern. During this time, she also danced on the competitive dance team under the mentorship of Alexandra Fields. In 2019, Madelyn received a Performing Arts scholarship to study as a dance major at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She trained under Professors Madeline Jazz Harvey, Grace Gallagher, Judy Bejarano, Chung-Fu Chang, and Joy Prendergast–among other renowned faculty–completing various dance technique, pedagogy, and choreography courses. She also worked with several guest artists; one highlight was performing “Across the Universe” from “Beetlejuice” by Dwight Rhoden during his 2021 residency. In 2023, Madelyn graduated magna cum laude from CSU with a B.A. in Dance. Following her time at CSU, Madelyn has taught and choreographed at DanceSpace Dance Studio, in addition to choreographing for various short films and music videos. She performed as a company member with Vitality [the company] during their first season from 2023-2024, and with Denver-based company, Rogue Co. Dance Company from 2024-2025. In addition, Madelyn performed in “how to milk a ghost” with Twigs + Co in July 2025. She is grateful to be dancing currently in the roles of company member and assistant choreographer with gracegallagherdance for the show “There is No Planet B.”

Hector Gandara was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, where he discovered his passion for

dance at the age of 17 as a member of Central High School’s Dance Team, training in pom,

jazz, and hip-hop under Head Coach Adriana Nava.

After graduating in 2024, Hector began pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Colorado

State University. CSU is where his artistic journey deepened as he immersed himself in ballet,

modern, and contemporary techniques, while continuing to expand his foundation in jazz,

hip-hop, and West African dance. He has had the honor of training and performing under

esteemed faculty and guest artists, including Emily Morgan, Matthew Harvey, Susie Garifi, and

Grace Gallagher., Hector has actively shared his passion for dance within the community,

performing CSU Dance Repertoire and teaching creative movement throughout Northern

Colorado and beyond.

Hector continues to broaden his artistic perspective through training opportunities across the

country, including programs at Koresh School of Dance in Pennsylvania and Sam Houston State

University Dance. He has also revisited his roots in team dance styles through professional

NFL, NBA, and NAL workshops.

As a performer, Hector embraces every opportunity to grow, having worked with

GraceGallagherDance and recently joining the Denver-based WildHeart Dance Company for

their upcoming production of Swan Lake Reimagined (Fall 2026).

Hector extends his deepest gratitude to his family, mentors, and peers for their unwavering

support and inspiration, and he strives to uplift and inspire others through his artistry.

Tristan Grant began training at his mother’s studio in Colorado Springs, CO at three years old and won numerous awards and scholarships in his competitive career. He continues to train and be a well rounded artist and dancer. He has performed as a featured dancer in Rogue Dance Company and Reformation Dance Company with many lead roles under his belt such as “Dracula.” He was a part of multiple casts with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, performing in numerous productions. Most recently he has performed in the broadway style production of “Hot Jersey Nights” in Niagra Falls, Canada.

Fiona Rose is a Colorado local with a passion for the arts and cultivating community. 

She is a multifaceted creative who loves blending mediums and offerings whenever possible. 

She has been dancing through life since day one and began her technical training at age 10. After years of competitive dancing she stepped away to anchor into her joy and artistry once again. Here she found street-style world and has continued to explore freestyle dance. Fiona loves blending movement styles and dancing with her friends in the park. 

She has held a principal dancer position in two professional companies and continues to pursue dance and performing arts as she weaves in photography, play and community building through every move. 

Through creative portrait photography she adores capturing the connection between nature and our magnificent humanness.

Hannah began her training at the age of 4 in Parker, Colorado. She trained in ballet, contemporary, and jazz at Parker Dance Academy for 13 years, competing during that time.

Post-graduation, Hannah continued her training at Colorado State University, pursuing a double major in Dance and Psychology. The cross-section between these two pathways of education reinforced her passion for variable authenticity in dance, and broadened her love for human connection  and communication through movement. 

Additionally, Hannah is very passionate about teaching younger communities technique, while fostering their love of dance. She has worked at studios teaching ballet technique and contemporary, while breaking the stigma surrounding the style, and creating acceptance in her classrooms.

Throughout her studies, performance, choreography, and teaching experiences, Hannah is always hungry to grow.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Emma Schott began dancing at the age of three and has since developed a strong foundation in dance techniques. She expanded her training in Dallas, Texas, where she deepened her commitment to performance and artistry. Currently pursuing her BA in Dance at Colorado State University, Emma has expanded her work to include performance, choreography, and community engagement. Her choreography has been featured in CSU’s Fall and Spring Dance Concerts, the Dance Capstone Concert, and the Alpine Artist Collective’s Common Ground Festival. Emma has been dancing with Gracegallagherdance for two years now, and has grown passionate for using movement as a platform for activism and inspiration for social awareness and progressive change. Through her studies, Emma has cultivated a passion for performing and creating work that challenges perspective and fosters connection through movement. She is grateful to her mentors, peers, and family for their continued support as she continues to explore dance as a medium for expression, inclusion, and growth.