Michelina McGrady graduated from The Boston Conservatory with a Bachelors in Fine Arts for Dance, with an emphasis on Modern Dance and Choreography. She is the Artistic Director of Dance Envoy with which she has premiered several of her own works in Italy and Pennsylvania. She has performed with Neville Dance Theater, Roxanne-Lola Movement Machine, Truth Dance , and Ecclectix Dance Company in New York, and Windhover Dance Company in Massachusetts. As a local performer, she has performed Musical Theater with Donegal Performing Arts Community, Susquehanna Stage Company and Popovsky Performing Arts. She also performed with Full Circle Studios at the Harrisburg Fringe Festival, July 2024. Michelina started dancing when she was 3 years old, and studied R.A.D. in New Jersey. At the age of 9 she relocated to Pennsylvania where she has studied dance under the mentoring of Judy Williams Henry at Movement Laboratory. As a Youth Ensemble Dancer, Michelina had the opportunity to perform "Good Will Thru Dance" tours throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria and Hungary. Michelina has her Physical Therapist Assistant license, which gives her a very mindful teaching method focused heavily upon proper body ergonomics, posture and healthy growth. She enjoys teaching, choreographing and performing in and around Lancaster, PA.

Mia has been a dancer for more than twenty years and an instructor for over ten. During that time, she has traveled to Europe and performed at Disneyland Paris and the United Nations. She has studied under the instruction of Judy Williams Henry of Movement Laboratory and Point Park University at the International Dance Program. Mia is a certified dance and fitness instructor through Dance and Gym USA and currently teaches at three dance studios. Her choreography has been showcased on a Disney Land Cruise Ship, multiple local peace rallies, Gretna Theatre and other local community theatres. She is also the founding director of the nonprofit organization, Full Circle Studios. Mia loves combining her knowledge of classical dance technique such as ballet, modern, jazz, with newer contemporary and world dance styles. Mia's passion in life is to inspire the youth through her joy of visual and performing arts!

Bryanna Urban is a local dance teacher and performer. She graduated from Point Park University with a BFA in Dance. During her time in college she performed for many different choreographers including Douglas Bentz and Ori Flomin as well as performing excerpts of works by Bill T Jones and Shen Wei. Her teaching career began 4 years ago with Palmyra Academy of Dance, where she teaches Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Tap and Hip Hop. She considers herself a jack of all trades when it comes to dance. Bryanna is excited to hit the stage again after nearly 8 years away from performance. She would like to thank her husband for all of his support over the years, but most of all would like to thank her mother and baby daughter for the courage and strength they have given her.

Jaime Thompson is a native of Central Pennsylvania. She is an alumnus of Pennsylvania Regional Ballet, formerly Cumberland Dance Company. As a student Ms. Thompson attended summer intensives at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet, and Boston Ballet. She spent two years at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA and then finished her college education receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from The Boston Conservatory in 2003. Upon moving to New York Ms. Thompson joined Laura Ward/ Octavia Cup Dance Theatre. She performed many original works choreographed by Ms. Ward at venues in and around NYC as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. In 2008 Ms. Thompson joined Ballet for Young Audiences/Ballet Repertory NYC under the direction of Harriet Kinter and Ned Kinter. While with the company she performed principal roles including the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cinderella.

Derek has been a mover and shaker from a young age. Starting with gymnastics at age three, then moving into competitive cheer at age 17 and then classical dance training starting at age 20, he has an explosive and athletic quality to his movement. He received his dance training throughout his 20’s as well as doing professional work with PRiMA theatre, The Fulton Theatre and Light of Life Performing Arts. Derek is currently a student and instructor at Hypnotic Pole Fitness. Pole dance feels like a new frontier for him and gives him the same amount of excitement, in his adult life, that gymnastics did as a child. Derek is excited to be working with Dance Envoy now after having worked with them on Dance with Me with mambojaz studio.

Alec Reich, a dynamic force in the local music scene, has carved his path as a consummate musician, blending the raw energy of rock with the infectious groove of funk. Raised in the heart of Lebanon county, his journey through music began at a young age, fueled by passion rhythm and an insatiable desire to explore the depths of musical expression. Througout his career, Alec has collaborated with a diverse array of bands, each experience enriching his musical palette and shaping his distingtive sound. From gritty garage rock to funky ensembles grooving late into the night, Alec's ability to blend genres and transcend musical boundaries has been his trademark, earning him respect and admiration from fellow musicians and fans alike. In addition to his musical endeavors, Alec is also a passionate advocate for community engagement through music education. Whether leading workshops for aspiring musicians or mentoring young talent, he is committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and fostering a vibrant and inclusive music scene in his hometown and to his family whom he shares with Mia Vera. With each beat of the drum and every note sung, Alec continues to leave an indelible mark on the local music landscape, a true maestro of musical fusion whose passion, talent, and unwavering dedication inspire all who have the pleasure of experiencing his artistry firsthand. We are very honored to share the stage with Alec during this production!

Gia Piazza is a rising high school Junior at Capital Area School of the Arts. At her former High School she was active in the Music Club, AV Club, EAHS Jazz, Marching and Concert Band with skillset in photography, theater, music, and dance. She studies dance, guitar, film and media. Gia has volunteered at multiple theaters in the area, assisting instruction in theater and dance. This year, she is excited to be a part of Theatre Harrisburg's Penguin Project, Dare to Dream and Mentor show, Legally Blonde Jr. This summer, she premiers as a guest artist with Dance Envoy at the Harrisburg Fringe Festival.