Grace is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated in May 2018 with dual degrees in Dance and Biology. ​Grace has had the opportunity to study movement with Staibdance in Italy, Countertechnique at One Body One Career,  and study choreography with Val Caniparoli of San Francisco Ballet.

 

After Graduating, Grace worked at The Yard as the Technical Production Artist Intern. While at The Yard, Grace performed with The Yard Repertory company under the direction of Alison Manning.  After returning to Birmingham, Grace was commissioned to restage her work "Carousel" on The University of Alabama Dance Department, ARDT show.

 

Grace has had the opportunity to work with Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, StaibDance, Jellybean Dance Collective, and Gradient Dance Theatre. She is currently starting her second season with Sanspointe Dance Company. Grace is an internationally celebrated choreographer presenting works at numerous international and national festivals and conferences.

 

Along with her own professional career, Grace became a certified Pilates instructor in 2019 and an Acrobatic Arts certified instructor in 2021. She has been a teacher and choreographer at Encore since 2018 and can’t wait for this next year!