Grace Stauffer began her dance journey in Northern Los Angeles, where she trained extensively. She spent 13 seasons performing in The Nutcracker and various spring ballets with Pacific Festival Ballet, and furthered her training through summer intensives with renowned institutions such as American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Joffrey Ballet’s Jazz and Contemporary program. Her early foundation instilled both classical discipline and versatility across multiple dance styles.

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Grace pursued her academic and artistic passions at Boston University, graduating early and Cum Laude with a B.A. in Pre-Medical Molecular Biology and minors in Classical Studies and Dance. While in Boston, she was a founding member of Nozama Dance Collective and danced professionally with BoSoma Dance Company. Her commitment to performance led her to New York City, where she completed the two-year Musical Theatre Conservatory program at CAP21 and continued her training at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center.

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Since completing her conservatory training, Grace has worked as a choreographer, performer, and educator throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond. Her diverse background in tap, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre enables her to bring both technical excellence and artistic nuance to her work. Grace is passionate about sharing her knowledge and inspiring dancers of all levels through both performance and education.