A Transcendent + Vitality Production · Sponsored by Intrigue
BRIO

Directed & Choreographed by Katie Hazard

7 | 11 | 26 — Orlando, FL

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BRIO

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The Show

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

Details

The Experience

Duration

60 Minutes

Venue

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Date

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time

5:30 PM

Location

Orlando, FL

The Company

Meet the Cast

Hand-selected by Katie Hazard. Eight dancers. Eight characters. One unforgettable show.

Brady Rowan

Brady Rowan

The Chaos

Canaan Blansit

Canaan Blansit

The Flirt

Cate Redig

Cate Redig

The Mask

Grace Hilarides

Grace Hilarides

The Host

Johanna Loiseau

Johanna Loiseau

The Anchor

Mia Cherry

Mia Cherry

The Watcher

Nina Ioane

Nina Ioane

The Ghost

Reese Fellman

Reese Fellman

The Escape

From the Artistic Director
Katie Hazard

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.

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July 11, 2026 · Orlando, FL · Limited capacity

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Auditions

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Nationals 2026 — Orlando, FL

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The Company

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.

Katie Hazard
DUMBO Dance FestivalAustin Dance FestivalVersatility Dance FestivalInt'l Women's Day FestivalRed Rocks Dance Festival
Open Auditions

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

WhenTuesday, July 7, 2026
WhereIntrigue Nationals — Orlando, FL
EligibilityRegistered Nationals Teen & Senior Dancers
StyleContemporary / Concert Dance
CallbackSame Day

Orlando. July 2026.

One week. One stage. One unforgettable performance.

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