“Ms. Gracie”
as most know her by, is the owner of Gracie's Guys and Gals
Dance Studio located in Hollywood, MD. She is the artistic
director of her own show troupe, known as GG’s Show Troupe. She
just recently celebrated her 20th recital in St.
Mary’s County.
She is a member of Dance Educators of America, International Tap
Association, and attended the University of Maryland studying
elementary education and dance. Her students compete at various
talent competitions on a regional and national level and receive
platinum and high gold awards, as well as placing in the top
score. Grace has received numerous entertainment and
choreography awards from various talent competitions. Grace and
her students have performed at Disney World in Orlando and are
going back in November to be showcased.
Grace isn’t new to Patuxent Playhouse. She was in “The Project”
and choreographed most of the dance in that production. She
also choreographed routines for “Anything Goes” and “Once Upon A
Mattress” at Chopticon High School. She has also choreographed
dances for “Mistletoe Magic” which performed in Ocean City, MD
for five years at the Convention Center. She has written,
produced and directed “Holly Jolly Christmas” for the past two
years.
Students of Ms. Gracie’s have gone on to do commercials,
performed in New York City, on cruise ships, dinner theaters,
and her son Justin, is now touring with the off broadway show
“Stomp”.
Grace is thrilled to be working with so many talented people
from “The Moment”. The cast from Patuxent Playhouse are
dedicated, sincere, talented, and are her dearest friends!
She would like to extend appreciation to Ken for all his hard
work and dedication, and trust me “this man works long hours to
make sure everything gets done! “ She admires Geri for her
natural acting ability and all the cast for their approach to
trying 'new' things! She is glad to be a part of the cast!