Macy Gayler grew up in a diverse musical and creative home that naturally led to a dance career. She has been dancing and training since she was 4 years old, here in Colorado, as well as intensive workshops and private instruction in New York and Los Angeles.  Elizabeth has a broad and extensive knowledge of different dance styles, advanced technique, and performance experience, including television and music videos. At a very young age, Elizabeth was sought out and asked to assist many well known choreographers in the business including Brian Friedman, Travis Wall, Dee Caspary, Kim Mcswain, Laurie Kanyok, Nick Lazerinni, and many others. At age 17, Elizabeth was picked by Gil Stroming, owner and creator of JUMP and many other dance conventions, to tour and assist the choreographers across the U.S. Elizabeth later won JUMP’s National Senior Outstanding Dancer, and continued touring with them. Elizabeth soon started teaching young dancers at The Pointe Dance Academy before moving to Los Angeles where she signed with The Bloc Agency, dancing with hot new up and coming choreographers. Little did she know that teaching and choreographing was a passion that would become her life’s calling. With a unique vision for choreography, and a deep love for dance, she enjoys sharing and teaching young dancers who like herself, just want to dance.

Daniele is a born and raised native of Colorado and has been a part of the dance community for over 25 years as she began dancing as a child. After she graduated high school, she attended school at the Nutrition Therapy Institute and began working at Mpact in 2005 managing the studio as well as its competitive company, Mpact Dance Project. Aside from her organizational skills and bubbly personality, Daniele can quicky switch gears and fill in for a fellow faculty member, teaching any genre. She has been managing Mpact for over 15 years and not only oversees day to day operations, but also works closely with guest choreographers from Los Angeles and New York. Even though the majority of Daniele's work consists of managerial work, she stays connected with the dancers by holding a nutritional masterclass each summer reviewing the importance of good nutrition and how to properly fuel your body as a dancer. 

When Daniele is not at the studio, you can find her with her husband at the baseball field, supporting their three sons who all play baseball. She is very busy but enjoys every moment of the chaos. 

Ryann Fuchs is a dancer and choreographer from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is currently working as an intern with the dance convention Manhattan Dance Project. With MDP, Ryann has been able to tour the globe assisting for teachers such as Melanie Moore, Ade Obayomi, and Amy Yakima in all styles of dance. Ryann was previously a member of the Millennium Dance Complex Professional Company where she performed at Dance Week LA, showcasing work from choreographers such as JoJo Gomez and Celeste Cancel. Other credits include performing with the contemporary dance company MPACT under the direction of Macy Gayler, as well as dancing in Kent Boyd’s short film “Collide in 1986”.

Callie Peterson is from St. Paul, MN and began her training at age six with St. Croix Ballet. She continued her professional training throughout high school with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division on scholarship and St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. She has spent summers training with the Kansas City Ballet, Kirov Academy of Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The School at Jacob’s Pillow Ballet Program, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. In 2015, she graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance and Arts Administration. Since graduating, Callie has danced professionally for Eisenhower Dance in Detroit, MI, The Big Muddy Dance Company in St. Louis, MO, and is currently withBallet Ariel in Denver. Callie is thrilled to be teaching Modern and Ballet at Mpact!

Heidi Nichter has a very extensive 27-year background of teaching dance in such cities as Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York City, Denver, Dayton, and Cleveland. She graduated Cum Laude from Point Park University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (ballet concentration) in 2003. Furthermore, Heidi trained with the Metropolitan Ballet Center, American Ballet Theater's Summer Intensive and was a scholarship student with Steps On Broadway. Between 2007-2013, Heidi was the co-founder, Associate Artistic Director/President of Apex Contemporary Dance Theater, which is a professional non-profit dance company based in the Denver area. Her other professional experience includes Xpressions Contemporaty Dance Company, The Pittsburgh Playhouse, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company ll, Kim Robards Dance Company, Apex Contemporary Dance Theater, and Chadash Contemorary Dance Movement. Heidi has had many successful students go on to work with large companies and University/Colleges (Bill T. Jones, Lines Ballet, PNB, Miami City Ballet, Nevada Ballet, The Juilliard School, Butler University, and Point Park University).

Kate Hall began dancing at 6 years old, and has since trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and hip hop in her home state of Colorado. From 2018-2024, she trained as a competitive dancer, attending numerous regional and national competitions and conventions to perform group choreography and solos; her favorite events included competing at AMP Dance Competition, YAGP, and Starquest as well as taking masterclasses with Hollywood Vibe, NUVO, and UBC. Kate began her teaching career by assisting in weekly jazz and ballet classes, then teaching her own beginner jazz class and routinely substituting for various styles of dance during high school. Some highlights of her training include performing in her Senior Recital as The Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker, becoming a mentor to several younger dancers at the studio. Kate is currently a student at the University of Denver, double majoring in Art History and Anthropology, and minoring in Italian Language and Culture. Although she doesn't plan on pursuing a professional dance career, she enjoys taking dance classes around Denver and training on her own time. Kate is thrilled to be joining the MPact community and cannot wait to continue sharing her passion for the arts! 

Kristi started her dance training at age 5 at Young Dance Academy in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. She then went on to study at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, Cum Laude. In 2010, she joined the Sarasota Ballet of Florida where she climbed to the rank of First Soloist. During her time with the Sarasota Ballet she danced principal roles in Sir Frederick Ashton’s “The Two Pigeons”, George Balanchine’s “Rubies”, “Emeralds”, “Apollo”, "The Four Temperaments" and “Bugaku”, Paul Taylor’s “Company B” and “Airs”, Anthony Tudor’s “Gala Performance” and many others.  She also performed in tours to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., City Center and the Joyce Theater in New York City, and Jacob’s Pillow in Beckett, MA.  She retired from ballet in April 2018 to begin her career as an actuary but loves getting to share her knowledge and passion for dance with the students at MPact!

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Danielle Beeman began dancing at the age of 3 under the artistic direction of Michelle Latimer, at Michelle Latimer Dance Academy. In 2015 Danielle graduated from the University of Iowa, receiving her BFA in Dance, a degree in Communication Studies and a specialization in American Sign Language. While at UI Danielle received the dance department's ICA Dance Scholarship, The Excellence In Performing and Communicative Arts scholarship, and was accepted into The Order of Omega Honors Society. Danielle was lucky enough to learn works by various companies such as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Batsheva Dance Company, Martha Graham Dance Company, Nederlands Dans Theater, Bill T. Jones and perform in works by many renowned choreographers such as George De La Pena, Alan Sener, Deanna Carter, Eloy Barragan, Michael Medcalf, Charlotte Adams, Armando Duarte, Lisa Gonzales, Kristin Mars, and Ellie Goudie. In 2013 Danielle was selected as one of twelve dancers to join the university's elite touring company, Dancers in Company, where she performed 5 pieces throughout the Midwest, and was selected as a soloist.

Professionally Danielle has trained with River North Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Alvin Ailey, Lemon Sponge Cake, and Giordano Dance Chicago. Danielle has performed/toured throughout the US and has danced as a primary company member for the Hannah Kahn Dance Company, the Maureen Breeze Dance Theater, Moraporvida, Symbiosis Arts and JKCO. She has also performed in various commercial works, festivals and collaborations around the country. Danielle teaches Jazz, Ballet, Ballroom, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Dance Conditioning and owns/operates a College Dance Prep business. She is also certified in and teaches Yoga, Barre and HITT. Danielle frequently guest teaches at various studios and workshops throughout the US, as well as judges for several dance competitions. Danielle has a sincere passion for educating/mentoring the youth of dance and is thrilled to be teaching at MPACT! 

Rylee grew up training and competing in the Denver metro area. She started her dance journey competing in both all-star and studio dance. In high school, she spent her first three years training at Millennium Dance Complex Denver. During this time, Rylee had the opportunity to dance on TV to promote the Disney movie Ferdinand and trained with several industry professionals. She then went on to spend her senior year of high school dancing on Cherry Creek High School's Varsity Poms team, during which they won state and got second at UDA nationals. After high school, she competed on Colorado's only Open Worlds team. Her team placed 4th in Pom at worlds for 2021 and 3rd in Hip Hop the following season. As an educator and choreographer, Rylee has taught dance at various studios to students as young as two and up to sixteen. Her goal is always to inspire her students to find the love of dance and leave each class feeling seen. She also spent three seasons coaching Cherokee Trail's middle school feeder team, where she helped prepare her dancers to try out for the high school program. 

Raegan grew up dancing right here at Mpact Dance Academy, where she trained from a young age and went on to compete successfully, earning numerous awards and recognition for her talent and artistry. With over five years of teaching experience, she brings both her strong technical foundation and her love of dance into every class. 

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Currently pursuing her college degree in Physical Therapy, Raegan continues to expand her knowledge while sharing her passion with the next generation of dancers. She is known for her energetic and fun teaching style, her ability to connect with kids, and her dedication to helping each student grow in both skill and confidence. Her classes are not only full of hard work and discipline, but also joy, encouragement and creativity. 

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We are proud to have Raegan on faculty at Mpact, where she continues the tradition of excellence she experienced as a student-now as a teacher inspiring the dancers of today.

Sebastian is a professional dancer, choreographer, and performer known for his bold, boundary-pushing style. A top 7 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Poland and an EDGE Scholarship Program alumni, Sebastian has built a versatile career in both commercial and stage work. He's appeared on multiple TV shows and live productions, showcasing his dynamic fusion of contemporary, jazz funk, and heels. As a working choreographer and performer, Sebastian continues to create powerful, story-driven work with edge, precision, and soul. 

Sebastian loves to teach and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of dancers-he looks forward to the opportunity to work with your child and help them grow both technically and artistically.