2025/2026 Dance Artists​

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Hunter Batterson 

Hunter Batterson (she/her) is a dancer, performance artist, and arts administrator originally from Chicago, IL. She began her multidisciplinary movement training with the Dance and Music Academy before transitioning into a pre-professional program at The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), also receiving additional instruction through the Kansas City Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago summer intensives at this time. She then went on to pursue her BFA in Dance and minor in History from the University of Minnesota, graduating with high distinction in 2021. Here, she had the opportunity to perform in works by Andrea Miller, Vie Boheme, Chris Schlichting, Annie Hanauer, Carl Flink, Joe Chvala (Pippin), and Rahila Coats (North Central ACDA 2020 selection). In her professional endeavors, Hunter has worked closely with Borealis Dance Theatre, Corpus Callosum Dance (Lily Conforti), Javan Mngrezzo, and Mary Willmeng (Willmeng Dances), appearing in the Zenon Zone Showcase, CANDY BOX Dance Festival, and the MN Fringe Festival and their annual Five Fifths Fundraiser. Since 2022, Hunter has been a featured performer in a recurring cabaret at the Bryant Lake Bowl, produced by Kendall Kramer. Along with performing, Hunter has also worked administratively within numerous dance-based organizations, previously with institutions like Zenon Dance School, ARENA DANCES, Northrop, and Trifecta Dance Collective, now serving as the Marketing Coordinator for Platinum Dance. This is Hunter’s third season with Concerto Dance, and her second as a full company member.

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Morgen Chang

Morgen Chang is a professional theater and dance performing artist in the Twin Cities and has worked with local companies such as the Ordway Center, Children's Theatre Company, COLLIDE Theatrical, and Off-Leash Area. In 2022, she made her Concerto Dance debut in the full length work, Girls in the Band. Morgen also serves as Programs Manager for Theater Mu, where she delights in encouraging young artists and developing community-based creative experiences. She is excited to be returning to Concerto Dance as company member for the 2025/26 season!

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Malia Craft 

Malia Craft is originally from Hartwell, Georgia and is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia, where she received a B.A. in dance, a minor in exercise and sports science, and a certificate in K-12 dance education. She has a strong passion for teaching as well as performing. Malia is a current company member with Threads Dance Project and made her first appearance with Concerto Dance in cast of Girls in the Band. She has been a guest performer with Concerto since 2022 and is excited to be returning as a full company member for her second season!

 

Allison Durham

Allison Durham (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, director, and teacher based in Minneapolis. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Performance Studies with a minor in Dance at Millikin University and joined the Twin Cities dance community in  2023. Since moving to Minnesota, she has danced with The Fox & Beggar Theater, Collide Theatrical Dance Company, 8:20 Dance Company, and Hannah MacKenzie Margulies. In 2024 Allison joined Concerto Dance as an apprentice and is thrilled to be returning as a full time company member for the 2025/26 season! Alongside dancing with Concerto, she is a dance instructor at Zenon Dance School and Prairie School of Dance. Allison aims to produce her own theatre and dance works with an emphasis in early career development and artistic collaboration for new works. Follow her artistic journey on @amddanceprojects on Instagram

 

Maddy Harper

Maddy is originally from Hampton, MN where she began dancing at the age of 3. She went on to attend the University of Minnesota where she received a BFA in Dance graduating with honors. She is currently a company member with Threads Dance Project and Concerto Dance, and has also performed with Analog DanceWorks. In addition to performing, Maddy is passionate about dance education. She teaches youth and adult classes at Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory. 

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Peter Hoffman

Peter Hoffman is a Minnesota native who loves writing/producing music, singing, dancing and all-around performing. He began his dance training with Curio Dance & School in 2021. Peter has been trained in a variety of dance including African, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and tap. He particularly enjoys both jazz and contemporary. He performed in Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy (2022) and Carmina Burana (2023). He has performed original works by Loyce Houlton, Lise Houlton, Kaitlyn Gilliland, Dario Mejia, Giselle Mejia and Yuki Tokuda along with the Broadway production of School of Rock with the Zephyr Theatre in 2022,  Aspire Music Academy, Continental Ballet Company, Open Door Community Theatre, and Merrill Community Arts Center. Additionally, Peter is a current company member with Collide Theatrical.  Peter made his debut with Concerto Dance as an apprentice in 2023/2024 and is excited to be returning for his third season. 

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Lydia Kantor 

Lydia Kantor received her dance training from Ballet Arts Minnesota, Minnesota Dance Theatre, and St. Olaf College. She has had the honor of performing with Jolene Konkel since 2016 and is a founding member of Concerto Dance. Additionally Lydia has performed locally with several other dance companies including Alternative Motion Project, Collide Theatrical Dance Company, Curio Dance, and Eclectic Edge Ensemble. Her performance experience expands into the theatre having performed in a production of Bye Bye Birdie as well as the Guthrie Theater's A Christmas Carol. In addition to her role as a company member, Lydia also serves as an Assistant Rehearsal Director.  For her, dance is joy.

 

Sara Karimi 

Sara Karimi is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of the University of Iowa (BFA in Dance Performance, BA in English). She performed and toured with 10,000 Feet Dance Company, The Architects, and Kayle + Co. before relocating to Minneapolis. Performance credits include Borealis Dance Theatre, Dance & Other Behaviors, Alexandra Bodnarchuk, Leila Awadallah, RJDT and 43X94 Movement Research. She is a current company member with Threads Dance Project and Rhythmically Speaking. She is a founding company member of Concerto Dance.

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Helena Magalhães 

Helena Magalhães has been a dancer for 21 years and is trained in a variety of techniques including ballet, modern, improvisation, jazz, and more. Since graduating from the University of Iowa with a BFA in Dance, she has worked with groups such as Flying Foot Forum and See-Saw Theatre Lab, and is a founding company member of Concerto Dance. Helena is excited to be returning to the stage this season as a company repertory dancer and guest artist in multiple works.  

 

Shannon Mulcahy 

Shannon Mulcahy holds a BFA of Dance from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. During her undergrad, she trained under Toni Pierce-Sands, Carl Flink, Ananya Chatterjea, Erin Thompson and Joanie Smith. Her professional credits include Rhythmically Speaking, Contempo Physical Dance, and Erin Coyne Choreography. Shannon currently teaches dance at Ballare Teatro as well as youth master classes throughout the Twin Cities Metro area. Shannon has been a main company member with Concerto Dance for four seasons and is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Arts Education from the University of MN, but you will still catch her on stage with Concerto this season! 

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MiKayla Scherping

MiKayla Scherping is originally from Winsted, Minnesota and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with her BFA in Dance in 2024. While at MSU she performed works by Daniel Stark, Julie Kerr-Berry, Heather Klopchin, Matthew Janczewski, Allison Doughtey-Marquesen, Giselle Mejia, and Parisha Rajbhandari. As a student choreographer she made multiple works that were selected for MSU’s Main Stage Dance Concerts, and was selected to present at the American College Dance Association. Additionally, she served as the choreographer for MSU’s theater production of RENT and traveled abroad to France where she furthered her dance education. Upon graduating, MiKayla has danced in projects with Black Label Movement, Collide Theatrical Dance Company, and performed at Corpus Dance Works’ Rejects Cohort.  She is a certified Pilates instructor, with a strong passion for dance-informed fitness and currently teaches, choreographs, and performs in the Twin Cities area and is a current company member with 8:20 Dance Company. MiKayla is excited to be in her first season as a company member with Concerto Dance!

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Kate Sebes

Kate Sebes, originally from a small farm town in Kansas, is a Minnesota-based artist, performer, and movement instructor. She trained at Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA) until 2019 and performed with Cumann Rince Náisiúnta, Corry Academy of Irish Dance 2016-2019. Sebes continued training and graduated from St. Olaf College with a BA in Dance in 2023, while teaching at Division Street Dance and working as a Development Coordinator for the Vail Valley Dance Festival over two consecutive summers. In 2024, she began work as the Development Assistant, now Associate, for the non-profit Minnesota Landmarks, and started her term as a board member for BCAPA. Kate also began attending Rince na Gréine Irish Dance in addition to working as the Creative Design Manager for ARENA DANCES and joined Concerto Dance as a new company member for the 2025/26 season.

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Nate Stevens 

Nate Stevens began his dance training at the University of Northwestern where he studied dance in music theater under the direction of Jolene Konkel, performing dance roles in multiple productions including Newsies, Mary Poppins, and Singing in the Rain. While at UNW Nate also performed concert dance works by Jolene Konkel, Steve Rooks and Sarah Steichen Stiles as a member of the University of Northwestern Dance Theater ('21, '22). In 2024 Nate made his debut with Concerto Dance as a guest in The Adventures of Peer Gynt, and stepped into an apprentice role for the 2024/25 season. He is thrilled to be returning to Concerto Dance as a company member for his first full season and is excited to continue working alongside such incredible artists.​​ ​

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Brandyn Tapio 

Brandyn Tapio graduated from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul with a BA in Vocal Music along with Theatre and Dance studies where he studied under the direction of Jolene Konkel. Additionally, he holds an Associate's of Applied Science in Physical Therapy from St. Catherine University. Brandyn has performed in several community theatre theater and operetta productions and professionally with the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and Flying Foot Forum. Outside of dance,  Brandyn works in physical therapy and is a personal trainer and online fitness coach.  Brandyn made his debut with Concerto Dance as a guest artist in Looking Back/Moving Forward and Ode to Opus Jazz at the Cowles Center in 2023. He is excited to be returning as a company member for the 2025/26 season!
 

Adam Truesdell

Adam Truesdell is a recent graduate from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Dance. Originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota, Adam trained in both competitive and concert dance, studying styles ranging from jazz and hip-hop to contemporary and ballet. During his time in college, he performed works by world-renowned choreographers including Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, and Thang Dao, and trained with Tyce Diorio and Sam Watson. Additionally as a student choreographer, his work was featured in the School of Dance Student Spotlight Showcase. Currently, Adam is signed to Go2Talent Agency for commercial dance opportunities and teaches the next generation of dancers at several studios in the Twin Cities metro. Adam is ecstatic to be making his debut in his first season with Concerto Dance!

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