Kinect Dance Collective presents

Mayhem in the Mansion: Return to Beaumont Manor

Step into the grandeur of Beaumont Manor, where you’re a guest at an opulent party filled with dazzling performances of dance, drama, and aerial artistry. But as the night unfolds, eerie warnings echo, “Leave before the final performance.” Rumors of misfortune and mystery haunt the manor’s final act. Will you heed the warnings, or will you test your fortune and see if you survive the night?

For mature audiences.

Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 pm

Friday, January 23 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 pm

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KINECT DANCE COLLECTIVE

As dancers all our lives, we found that Colorado Springs was lacking opportunities for professional dancers to continue their passion for performing.  We also found a missing element of full story performance in town. The Five Founders started Kinect Dance Collective in 2017 and haven’t looked back since.  Our members consist of both women and men professional dancers, trained in a variety of dance styles.  Each dancer looking for additional opportunities to dance and perform for our community. We love the diversity the Colorado Springs community provides.

DANCERS

AMANDA ARAGON has been dancing since the age of 2 & has been a competitive dancer since the age of 7. After winning many titles & awards at both the regional & national level she began teaching. Her choreography at competitions has won numerous overalls & special awards, including choreography awards. She has been performing with Kinect Dance Collective in Colorado for 6 seasons.

ANASTASIA KEATING has been with KDC for 3+ years! She is a dance performer, choreographer, instructor, & filmmaker. She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) in 2019 with a BA in Dance Pedagogy, Summa Cum Laude & a BS in Business Management, Summa Cum Laude. Awards: PBA Outstanding Graduate in Dance 2019, PBA Creativity Award 2019. Fun fact: Anastasia taught dance for a week in the Czech Republic on a trip under Greater Europe Mission. James 1:2-4.

SHAYLA MELLEN has been dancing for 23 years. She has her Bachelor’s in Dance & Theater & her Associates in Dance Performance. She has been trained in many styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Fosse, & others. She teaches at The Academy of Children’s Theatre & choreographs for Vista Ridge Show Choir & Wolfpack Theatre. Shayla is excited to be performing with KDC for the third time. She wants to thank her mom & friends for always being there for her.

KAYLA MURPHY has been dancing since the age of 3 & was a competitive dancer starting at the age of 8. She trained in all forms of dance but especially enjoys contemporary & jazz. In addition, she danced for a company in Chicago for a year, has done three shows as a KDC member for the Millibo Art Theatre & has been performing with Kinect Dance Collective in Colorado for 4 seasons now.

PAIGE MURPHY has been dancing at Springs Dance since the age of 7, training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, & tap. She has been teaching for 3 years as well as choreographing for annual student recitals. She is currently a dance major at Pikes Peak State College & this is her second show with Kinect Dance Collective.

KAELA REED graduated from Colorado State University in Spring 2023, then moved back home to Colorado Springs & joined KDC, making her debut with them in “Hidden Gems.” She has also been featured in the Millibo Art Theatre’s “Circus of the Night” & “Yule be Naughty, Please!” as a member of KDC. She is excited for this upcoming show & hopefully more in the future!

JAIME ROCKWELL has been dancing since age seven & was an instructor of all ages in ballet, jazz, tap & contemporary. Jaime is a co-owner of Kinect Dance Collective, a dance company specifically for adults, & has been training in aerial silks for 6 years. She performs twice a year with the MAT & KDC.

LAUREN SARTER is one of the founders of Kinect Dance Collective. She started dancing locally at age 4 with Barbara Ellis Studio of Dance where she stayed through high school, participating in many performance opportunities & competitions. She went on to dance at the University of Colorado in Boulder Colorado, dancing at every home football game for 4 years, as well as coaching that same team for a year after she graduated. After moving back to Colorado Springs, she & the other founders joined together to create new & exciting shows & performance opportunities for dancers in the southern Colorado area. She continues to participate behind the scenes with Kinect Dance Collective & hopes to continue to put on high quality productions for years to come.

LYNNEA STANDLEY has danced for 20 years & trained in multiple styles of dance. This is her 5th show with KDC! She has also danced in multiple Millibo shows. Outside of KDC, she is a hair stylist and also works at Switchbacks FC.

BRITNEY SMITH is a founder & choreographer for KDC. She trained at The Dance Center of Colorado Springs, as well as accepted invitations to train with the American Ballet Theatre, Pulse Dance Convention, & Brian Freidman’s Protege Program. Britney has received many awards both regionally & nationally as a dancer & choreographer, most notably “Best Choreography” & “Most Entertaining”. She enjoys continuing to train & choreograph for dancers in the Colorado Springs area, while also being a mother & wife.

JOJO WHIPKEY is one of the founders & choreographers of KDC. She began dancing at age 8 & continued her passion through college at the Young Americans School of Performing Arts, where she performed & traveled nationwide to lead workshops promoting arts in education. Now, Jojo balances life with her husband, daughter, & three furbabies while running a booming sticker business, fulfilling her dream of supporting her family & keeping her love for dance alive through KDC.

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