STAFF & BOARD

STAFF

  • Joan is a second generation Filipino American and professional dancer who has been teaching dance in local schools with Dance Initiative since fall of 2023. She has performed with the Dallas Desperados, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, and Nike and has choreographed for 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, and University of Texas at Dallas Dance Team. Joan also comes with experience as a real estate agent/investor and has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

    Joan is deeply engrained in the dance community up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, fostering an inclusive community where dance is celebrated not just as an art form but as the language of the soul. It is this universal language that transcends words and connects us all, regardless of our backgrounds or beliefs. Joan works closely with our vibrant community of artists, students, and supporters to amplify our impact. She ensures that Dance Initiative continues to inspire the boundless possibilities of dance and its power to unite, heal, and celebrate the human spirit.

  • Tamara Weir has been providing accounting services and expertise to businesses in the Roaring Fork Valley for over 43 years.

    Tammi is a team player with a strong sense of ethics and fairness. She enjoys reading and pursuing the outdoor lifestyle by walking and touring our beautiful country in her RV with her husband.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Andrea Orrego is a designer, dancer, and entrepreneur based in Carbondale, Colorado. Originally from Lima, Peru, Andrea grew up immersed in a wide range of dance traditions, beginning with ballet and expanding into the folkloric dances of her country, such as the powerful Andean "Diablada" and "Huaino," as well as coastal Afro-Peruvian rhythms like "Festejo" and then developing into hip hop and pop dance. After moving to the Roaring Fork Valley 11 years ago, Andrea continued her artistic journey, discovering Zumba — a format that captured her love for music, movement, and cultural diversity. She became a certified instructor in 2015 and has been sharing her passion ever since, bringing energy, authenticity, and global rhythms to every class. Having taught in studios around the valley (from the Red Brick in Aspen, to the Carbondale Rec Center).

  • Megan Hansen is a Colorado Native who is no stranger to dance and body movement.  She trained and performed with The Dance Network in Arvada, CO, from the age of 3 until the age of 14.  There, she learned and enjoyed many styles of dance including tap, jazz, lyrical hip-hop and ballet.  Body movement and dance continued throughout her high school days, including in the gym and on the track.  She played volleyball, basketball and ran track.  Megan attended CSU in Ft. Collins, CO, and studied Apparel and Merchandising 2001-2003.  She also attended and graduated from Paul Mitchell the school in Costa Mesa, CA, in 2004 and quickly moved to Carbondale, CO to put down some roots and start a family. 

    Megan has enjoying living in town and getting to know the community on a personal level.  Being behind the chair for 20 years, as a stylist, gave her a rare opportunity to get to know people on a deeper level and share her creativity with others.   Now, she is ready to try something new.  Dance has always been in her heart and she is excited for this next chapter and can not wait to expand her love for dance and community with Dance Initiative.

  • Lucy has been the Community Inclusion & Engagement Coordinator at Alpine Bank for 11 years. She moved to the United States from Cali-Valle del Cauca, Colombia. She feels fortunate to support communities and nonprofit organizations in the Roaring Fork Valley, Denver, Aurora, and Boulder. Lucy is a social worker, having graduated from Universidad Del Valle in Cali-Colombia and has been working in the sector for 42 years, starting in 1980 at the beginning with Foster Parent Plan International in Cali- Valle del Cauca.

    Lucy is the current president of the Rotary Club of the Roaring Fork and has worked with Rotary since 2012. She serves on several other local Boards and is proud proud to work with Dance Initiative as part of her commitment to improving the lives of residents in the Roaring Fork Valley. She resides in Glenwood Springs and travels often to work in Denver.

Board meetings are open to the public. To receive information about the next meeting, email Joan@DanceInitiative.org