
Directed & Choreographed by Katie Hazard
7 | 11 | 26 — Orlando, FL
Watch the Trailer

BRIO — Official Trailer
What is BRIO?
BRIO is a high-energy dance performance that celebrates vitality, confidence, and being alive together. It moves like a party — pulsing, rhythmic, and collective — while allowing moments of vulnerability to surface.
Rather than stopping the joy, these moments reveal what it takes to keep it going. BRIO lives in the tension between outward celebration and inner exposure, showing joy not as constant happiness, but as something earned, shared, and deeply human.
“I wanted to make something that feels like being at a great party — that rush of music, bodies, and connection — but without pretending that everyone's always okay. BRIO lets joy and vulnerability exist in the same space.”
— Katie Hazard, Director & Choreographer
The Movement
Rhythmic. Collective. Vulnerable.
The movement is rhythmic and collective, but it occasionally softens, fractures, or slows, so you see the effort underneath the celebration.
It's really about how we keep showing up with energy, even when things feel exposed. A reminder that joy is not the absence of struggle — it's the decision to move through it together.
60
Min Show
1
Night Only
Live
Experience
The Experience
60 Minutes
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Saturday, July 11, 2026
5:30 PM
Orlando, FL
Meet the Cast
Hand-selected by Katie Hazard. Eight dancers. Eight characters. One unforgettable show.

Brady Rowan
“The Chaos”

Canaan Blansit
“The Flirt”

Cate Redig
“The Mask”

Grace Hilarides
“The Host”

Johanna Loiseau
“The Anchor”

Mia Cherry
“The Watcher”

Nina Ioane
“The Ghost”

Reese Fellman
“The Escape”

Katie Hazard
Founder & Artistic Director
At Vitality, dancers are more than performers — they are collaborators, storytellers, and essential voices within our community. As Artistic Director, my mission is to cultivate a safe, affirming space where artists are encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and grow both technically and creatively. I believe that when dancers feel supported and respected, their artistry deepens and their confidence soars.
Rehearsals at Vitality are intentional and meaningful. They are spaces of exploration, trust, and shared commitment — where discipline meets curiosity and growth is celebrated at every stage. I am deeply invested in each dancer's development, offering guidance, challenge, and mentorship while honoring individuality and lived experience. My goal is to help dancers build not only strong technique and performance skills, but also the self-assurance and artistic clarity needed to succeed in any environment.
Performance is a moment we cherish — a culmination of hard work, vulnerability, and collective energy. We step on stage with purpose, authenticity, and pride in the community we have built together. Vitality is a home for dancers who are passionate, driven, and eager to be part of something intentional and supportive.
If you are seeking a company that values your growth, your voice, and your humanity as much as your talent, I invite you to join Vitality [The Company] and grow with us.
Get Your Tickets
July 11, 2026 · Orlando, FL · Limited capacity
BRIO Ticket
General Admission · One Night Only
$70

BRIO Shirt
Black · Pickup at event
$45
All sales are final. Tickets are non-transferable. Shirt pickup at the event.
Join Vitality [The Company]
Nationals 2026 — Orlando, FL
Vitality Audition Promo
About Vitality
Vitality [The Company] is a Colorado-based contemporary fusion dance company under the direction of Katie Hazard, dedicated to dynamic performance, collaboration, and dancer development. Since its founding in 2023, the company has produced five original evening-length and repertory stage works — VITALIZE, VITALIZED, VIM, VIM VOL. 2, and VERVE — showcasing physically driven movement and emotionally resonant storytelling.
The company's work has been presented at numerous regional and national festivals, including the DUMBO Dance Festival, Austin Dance Festival, Versatility Dance Festival, and the International Women's Day Festival, and has received recognition at the Red Rocks Dance Festival.
In addition to performance, Vitality [The Company] prioritizes community engagement and professional growth through its Co-Labs, which provide collaborative training opportunities for dancers to expand their technique, artistry, and creative voice.

Join Vitality
Auditions for BRIO will take place during Intrigue Nationals 2026 in Orlando. This is your opportunity to work directly with Katie Hazard and earn a place in one of the most exciting performance ensembles in the convention world.
Selected dancers will perform in BRIO on Friday evening — the marquee event of Nationals week. Auditions are open to all registered Nationals attendees at the Teen and Senior level.
Full season dates will be announced one month before auditions.
Audition Details
Orlando. July 2026.
One week. One stage. One unforgettable performance.
BRIO — Tickets & Merch Now Available
July 11, 2026 · Orlando, FL · $70 tickets · $45 shirts
