How to Get Involved

How To Get Involved

Complete an online application below to become part of our inclusive dance company as a dancer, volunteer, or board member.

Want to become a DANCER?

Dance Express troupe members commit to participate in weekly dance classes and rehearsals on Sunday afternoons from September through May. Dancers joyfully perform in area concerts, assist with community workshops, and make guest appearances regionally. Being a member of Dance Express is an artistic, creative, cooperative, inclusive, social engagement enriching our community. Love to dance? Are you 15 years or older? New dancers are always WELCOME! Please complete an application to schedule an interview and audition.

Want to become a VOLUNTEER?

Volunteers serve in many capacities. Volunteers dance with us; serve on the Board of Directors; engage in productions or workshops; help backstage; assist with special events; post to social media; augment fundraising; and/or facilitate operations of our 501(c)(3) non-profit agency. Volunteers are a valuable and valued asset for Dance Express. YOU can make a difference. We are honored to have your help.

Looking for other ways to volunteer? Consider donating some of these SUPPORT SOLUTIONS:

Interested in Becoming a Board Member?

Dance Express is accepting applications for the Board of Directors. Please fill out the application linked below if you are interest.

Any questions or concerns can be emailed to admin@danceexpressfc.com or sent via the contact page.

Meet our Board Members

Beth Little

President

Beth Little is a native Coloradoan. Growing up in Fort Collins, she spent from age 3 into her 30's doing ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theater. A professional dancer for many years, Beth earned a Bachelor's degree from CU Boulder in dance with an emphasis in performance. Her accomplishments include the creation of an evening length show called "Between Life and Reality"; training in Latin styles of movement,; and performing in LA, Utah, and Denver. With training in social work, she has worked for 15 years as a Program Manager for Early Intervention for Developmental Pathways, Inc, a nonprofit that serves children with differing levels of abilities. Beth also volunteers for Dance Express as a teacher, choreographer, and performer. She enjoys paddle boarding, biking, hiking, salsa dancing, playing with her cats, gardening, and working backstage at Red Rocks.

"I am motivated by the hard work and ultimately the joy of the dancers as they proudly express themselves through the art or movement. I'm impressed with Dance Express: support and creating community, artistry and beautiful works for all to see and experience."

Board member since 10/22; term ends October 31, 2025

Courtney Castleberry

Secretary

Courtney is thrilled to join the Dance Express board! A recent Colorado transplant from Minnesota, she attended Gustavus Adolphus College where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychological Science and a minor in Dance. While living in the Twin Cities, she performed and danced with a women-led professional modern dance company, One Dance, where she is still an active member from a distance. Courtney learned about Dance Express through a bulletin posting at CSU where she is currently employed.

“Mary Elizabeth welcomed me to both Colorado and Dance Express with open arms. I am overjoyed to be a part of a brave community doing work that embodies dance is for everybody!""

Board member since 11/23; term ends November 30, 2026

Mark Rosoff

Treasurer ProTem and Community Outreach

Director and Founder of Front Range Institute for Safety; poet and musician with Two Fingers Sound Arts; BS University of Massachusetts; MA Recreational Therapy from University of Northern Colorado; visionary for creation of Dance Express through creative arts workshops in 1988. Dance Express board, 8/94 to 8/07; Dance Express Advisory Board 8/07 to 5/14. Mark served on the panel for Conversations on Inclusion in the Arts and Culture in 2021.

"I align with the original vision of access to the arts for people of all abilities, and I am proud to be serving on the Dance Express board once again. I believe in the power of dance and creativity for meaningful lives."

Board member since 7/19; term ends May 31, 2025

Caroline Alford

Member and Dancer Advocate

My name is Emlia Caroline Alford. I respond equally to both names. It is an honor to be part of
Dance Express. I grew up in a family life firmly based on the arts, whether visual or performative. My father had
a high-end advertising agency in Chicago. Because of this, I can help create appealing visuals
for this company. I have also maintained relationships with people in the advertising field,
which would be helpful.
As for the performative end of the arts, I was young in a dance company that taught circus
arts. I was also a violinist. I cannot remember a time when I was not a dancer, musician, or
actor on a stage. As for the visual arts, my passion is all about fiber. All in all, anything tactile appeals to me.
The most significant thing I was taught as a child was to be useful. This was stressed outside
of employment. Hence, I have been volunteering for as long as I can remember.

“ Regarding Dance Express, I am acutely aware of the complexities of teaching the necessary skills for performance. My second child is no different. We hear the music in the house or the car and dance our hearts out. I cannot think of anything more profound than creating art simply for its intrinsic worth. Always and forever, make art and be kind"

Board member since 6/24; term ends May 31, 2027