Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution

It’s October which means it’s METAMORPHOSIS MONTH!! 🦋

It also means it’s time to meet our phenomenal faculty for this year’s event! Swipe to learn more ➡️

Krissie Odegard Geye is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Expand Community Arts Alliance, a nationally recognized group of arts organizations dedicated to sparking community dialogue through art. She oversees the four organizational branches within the alliance: The Dance and Music Academy, The Trifecta Dance Collective, the Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution experience, and Phosphorescent Theatrical Productions.

The Expand Community Arts Alliance’s four companies share a mission: to ignite community dialogue through art. Working together, they inspire connection and catalyze social change. This is achieved through deepened partnerships with diverse community organizations, raising awareness, fostering artistic leadership, and expanding the reach of compassion, empathy, and artistic integrity throughout the alliance.

Aa a presenter and master clinician and adjudicator, Krissie has shared her expertise at the International Dance Pedagogy Conference and Performance Festival (Peridance, NYC), the Big River Dance Festival (West Virginia), CRU Dance Regionals and Nationals, and the United States Tournament of Dance National Finals (Atlantic City).

Her choreography has been featured at the Spring Choreography Showcase at Peridance (NYC), Jennifer Mueller’s “Hatch” series (NYC), the Detroit Dance Festival, the Minnesota Fringe Festival, the Big River Dance Festival, and the Exchange Choreography Festival (Tulsa, OK). She has also conceptualized and produced four full-length works at Anita’s Way in Times Square and was the awarded first place in in the Ovation TV-sponsored National Choreography Competition.

Carrie Muntz, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, began her training with the Atlanta Ballet and continued training in the summers with Houston Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Luna Negra Dance Theater. In 2011, Carrie graduated cm laude from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Psychology. After graduation, Carrie ch

Only 2 days left until registration for our 2026 event closes! Don’t miss your chance to dance at Metamorphosis this October 🦋

LAST CHANCE!! 🦋

Applications for our Solo Showcase & the Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble (MPE) close tomorrow!

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Dancers! Don’t miss these important deadlines to enjoy the FULL experience of Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution in Chicago this year 🦋

•Solo Showcase & MPE Applications due AUG 20th
•General Event Registration closes SEPT 10th

Solo performance spots in The Showcase are highly sought-after and limited to ten selected artists. All submitted works undergo review by our esteemed panel of adjudicators 🦋

Submit the Solo Submission Google Form by August 20th, 2026 to be considered!

2026-2027 High School Seniors! Applications are due by midnight TONIGHT to join us as Metamorphosis Assistants at this year’s event 🦋

Metamorphosis Assistants work closely with our esteemed faculty to demonstrate for classes and act as positive role models for their peers. These select students are also featured in the Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble’s full-length work, perform their solos during our showcases, engage in a photoshoot, work closely with Chicago-based professional choreographers, and assist with the Collective Contemporary Awards.

Having a great time here at Dance_USTD nationals! Can’t wait to see these incredible dancers again at our event this October in Chicago 🦋

Choreography by Krissie Odegard Geye, assisted by aria.

We want YOU to join us as part of the Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble (MPE) for 2026! Get your application in by August 20th. 🦋

A spot is NOT guaranteed; participants are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

MPE is a select group of technically proficient, artistic dancers who will learn and perform a new work as the opening number for our Group Showcase, participate in a photoshoot, receive costuming from Illuminate Dancewear, and gain invaluable connections with Chicago-based industry professionals.

This year’s Take Flight dancers can’t wait to take all they’ve learned to the Metamorphosis stage this October!

Will we see you there?! Register at the link in our bio 🦋