George Brous, originally from Ocean City, Maryland, began his dance training at Seaside Dance Academy. There, he worked with many esteemed choreographers including Marinda Davis, Dylan Pearce, Kristin Sudeikis and Jason Williams. These early experiences helped shape his artistic voice and passion for performance.
He continued his dance education at The University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance along with a minor in Business Administration. During his time at the university, George performed a diverse range of works by renowned choreographers such as Paul Taylor, Bill T. Jones, Frank Chaves, Autumn Eckman, Sam Watson, Michael Williams and Hayley Meier. He also completed two summer residencies with Whirlwind Dance in Columbus, Ohio, during this time.
After college, George spent three seasons with Giordano Dance Chicago, touring nationally and internationally while performing with both the first and second companies. Choreographic highlights include works by Al Blackstone, Ray Leeper, Liz Imperio, Christopher L. Huggins and Roni Koresh. George is a certified instructor in the Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of the Nan Giordano Certification Program®.
George joins Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season as a Seasonal Guest Artist.
George is generously sponsored by C. Todd Fuqua and Brandon Rutten.
Natalie Campbell, a native of South Dakota, trained at Expanding Harmony Dance Studio before relocating to Dayton, Ohio, where she continued her studies at South Dayton School of Dance. In 2024, she graduated summa cum laude from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a certificate in Arts Management. During her tenure at Wright State, she performed for two seasons with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II under the direction of Shonna Hickman-Matlock. Her pre-professional development includes intensives with GroundWorks Dance Theatre, ChuThis., Sidra Bell’s MODULE and GagaLab in Tel Aviv, Israel. She has collaborated with prominent choreographers, including Ray Mercer, Kijaunta Lucas and Gavin & Vanessa Owens.
In addition to performing, Natalie continues to develop her passion for choreography. Her senior work at Wright State was restaged for the Dayton Dance Initiative’s 2024 season.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Natalie’s 3rd with the company.
Natalie is generously sponsored by Cheryl and Jim Strain.
Ryan Galloway, a native of New Richmond, Indiana, began his dance training at Dance By Deborah in Crawfordsville. He earned a B.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Contemporary Dance from Indiana University in 2015. During his time at IU, he received the Provost’s Award for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity and performed works by distinguished guest choreographers, including Paul Taylor, David Parsons, Larry Keigwin and Ishan Rustem. Following graduation, Ryan joined Giordano Dance Chicago, where he performed professionally for nine seasons. With GDC, he toured nationally and internationally, performing acclaimed works by Roni Koresh, Ray Leeper, Peter Chu and Al Blackstone, among others. He also choreographed for Giordano II.
Ryan would like to thank his beautiful wife, Kimberly, and his family for their love and support.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Ryan’s 3rd with the company.
Ryan is generously sponsored by Lora and David Olive.
Ryan Jaffe is originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he received foundational training at Bak Middle School of the Arts and A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. He continued his education at Southern Methodist University, earning a BFA in Dance Performance and a BS in Applied Physiology and Health Management in 2024. His training includes summer and winter intensives at Jacob’s Pillow, the Martha Graham School, BalletX and Bruce Wood Dance. Ryan has performed works by George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Adam Houghland, Stephanie Martinez and Matthew Neenan.
As a choreographer, Ryan has presented pieces at festivals and with companies across South Florida and Texas. In addition to performing and choreographing, he has volunteered and interned at Neurosport Physical Therapy and Westside Dance Physical Therapy, learning from prominent names in performing arts and dance medicine.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Ryan’s 3rd with the company.
Ryan is generously sponsored by Oren Cooley.
Gavin Kimmel was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he trained at TU Dance under the direction of Laurel Keen and Toni Pierce-Sands. He recently graduated from the University of Arizona, receiving his BFA in Dance and a minor with honors in Human Development & Family Science. During his time there, he had the opportunity to perform works by Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey, Bill T. Jones and Kayla Farrish, as well as create and choreograph his own projects. Beyond dance, he has a passion for acting, singing and videography, and works to explore the intersections between various forms of art and expression. Gavin is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to perform with Dance Kaleidoscope and is so excited for all that the future has in store!
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Gavin’s 2nd with the company.
Gavin is generously sponsored by Robert and Virgil Chan.
Marie Kuhns, originally from Silver City, New Mexico, trained at the Conservatory of Dance and the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe. She earned a BFA in Modern Dance Performance from the University of Oklahoma under the direction of Austin Hartel while performing with Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. During her tenure there, she received the Helen Gregory Modern Dance Award and the Buffalo Mask Award and worked with internationally recognized choreographers Jessica Lang, Carla Maxwell, Kevin Iega Jeff and Raimondo Rebeck. Marie enjoys teaching dance to the next generations and sharing her love of the performing arts with different communities. She is forever grateful for the consistent love and support of her family and friends.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Marie’s 11th with the company.
Marie is generously sponsored by George and Cathy Korinek.
Briah Napier is a dynamic dance artist with a BFA in Dance from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Houston. Originally from California’s Bay Area, and later based in Houston, Texas, she is a graduate of The Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where she developed her artistry under the guidance of accomplished educators and choreographers.
Having began her journey in dance at the age of three, Briah has cultivated a versatile practice through extensive training across multiple styles. A former member of Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater, she has collaborated with artists from diverse disciplines and continues to expand her creative voice through performance, teaching and choreography. Briah remains deeply committed to sharing her passion for dance and inspiring the next generation of artists!
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Briah’s 2nd with the company.
Briah is generously sponsored by Stefanie and Jason Tolliver.
Morgan Ranney, originally from Columbus, Ohio, began her training with Columbus City Ballet School and Infusion Dance. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2023, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, along with a minor in Nutritional Sciences. While at U of A, she had the opportunity to perform masterworks by George Balanchine and Frank Chaves. While earning her degree, Morgan performed in summer and winter residencies with “Whirlwind Dance,” an Ohio-based company led by Joshua Manculich. Upon graduation, Morgan joined Central Illinois Ballet for the 2023-2024 season where she had the pleasure of performing lead roles “Clara” from The Nutcracker and “Johanna” from Sweeney Todd, a CIB original. Morgan has a great passion for teaching and choreographing as well.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Morgan’s 3rd with the company.
Morgan is generously sponsored by James Vachon.
Savannah Rolfe is a curious artist who is passionate about exploring the depth of the human experience through movement. Originally from rural Vermont, she began her dance training at her local studio before expanding her education through intensives at The Juilliard School, The Ailey School and Steps On Broadway. She continued her professional training through B12’s Maverick Program and Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester, where she performed an original work by Nijawwon Matthews. In May of 2026, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Enterprise Management with a minor in Dance from Wake Forest University.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Savannah’s 1st with the company.
Savannah is generously sponsored by Anne Scheele.
Nathan Rommel is originally from Kansas City. A former Soloist with the New York Theatre Ballet, Nathan joined Dance Kaleidoscope as a guest artist in the spring of 2024. Career highlights include touring internationally with Jon Lehrer Dance, performing with the American Ballet Theatre for their 2022 Met season and dancing at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre with Giordano Dance Chicago.
“Thank you, it has been a pleasure.”
@nathanrommel
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Nathan’s 4th with the company.
Nathan is generously sponsored by Patrick and Danielle Havens.
Julie Russel’s passion for dance ignited in Traverse City, Michigan, under the guidance of Betsy Carr at Dance Arts Academy. Graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Environmental Sustainability, Julie’s path was illuminated by performances of iconic works by Merce Cunningham, Amy Hall Garner and Alejandro Cerrudo. Initially stepping onto the professional stage with Verb Ballets, Julie absorbed the creative energies of esteemed choreographers such as Stephanie Martinez, Christopher L. Huggins and Tommie-Waheed Evans before venturing to Denver’s Wonderbound, where she premiered three new works by Garrett Ammon and Sarah Tallman.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Julie’s 5th with the company.
Julie is generously sponsored by Sherrie Knighton.
Sarah Taylor hails from Portland, OR, where she began her ballet training under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and passed every major examination with distinction. She has performed with Ballet Concerto, Lake Erie Ballet, SoMar Dance Works and Northwest Dance Theatre. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from Mercyhurst University where she was awarded both dance and academic scholarships. She has been featured as the second violin in George Balanchine’s iconic Concerto Barocco, a principal role in Dennis Spaight’s Gloria, the Arabian soloist, Merliton, and Waltz of the Flowers soloist in The Nutcracker and she originated several principal roles in several original classical and contemporary works. Sarah attended summer intensives at Oregon Ballet Theatre and American Ballet Theatre and was a semi-finalist at the Genée International Ballet competition in Antwerp, Belgium.
Sarah is grateful for the love and unwavering support of her friends, family, dance mentors and colleagues; she wouldn’t be where she is today without them.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Sarah’s 7th with the company.
Sarah is generously sponsored by Miriam and David Resnick.
Manuel Valdes began gymnastics training at the age of five in Dallas, TX and continued as a competitive gymnast for 12 years. He began his dance training at Dallas Black Dance Theater and went on to receive his BFA in Modern Dance Performance from the University of Oklahoma under the direction of Austin Hartel and Roxanne Lyst. While performing with Contemporary Dance Oklahoma, he not only had the pleasure of performing works by his professors, but also other prominent choreographers including Ilya Kozadayev, Sonia Dawkins, Raimondo Rebeck, Jose Limón and Alvin Ailey. Manuel has attended intensives with Paul Taylor Dance Company in NYC, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, BODYTRAFFIC in LA and SALT Contemporary Dance in Salt Lake City. He is forever grateful for the continued love and support from friends and family.
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Manuel’s 10th with the company.
Manuel is generously sponsored by Dorit Paul.
Zay’s dance journey began with liturgical dance at church in Colorado Springs. At twelve, he began training at Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education, marking his first foray into concert dance training. Later, he graduated to the pre-professional division and performed in works such as Konservatoriet and The Nutcracker. At the Cobb County Centre for Excellence in the Performing Arts, he studied Jazz and Horton-based modern, performed at the National High School Dance Festival in 2018 and had his choreography selected for the Regional High School Dance Festival in 2019.
During his senior year of high school, he studied at Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre and, in 2021, had the pleasure of performing in Tara Lee’s film The Poet. At USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, he honed his dynamic versatility thanks to artists such as D. Sabela Grimes, Ebony Williams, Bruce McCormick, Patrick Corbin and Moncell Durden. Zay has danced in original works by Hope Boykin, Kyle Abraham, Saleemah E. Knight and Amy O’Neal. Particular highlights include works by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, In Creases by Justin Peck, and Forgotten Land by Jiří Kylián.
Zay is grateful to his family, friends, teachers and mentors for constantly supporting his journey. “Thank you Mom and Dad for allowing me to follow my dreams. Thank you Grandma for making sure I made it to ballet after the bus ride from school.”
Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2026-2027 season is Zay’s 3rd with the company.
Zay is generously sponsored by Susan McGuire.
