About Us
About Second Act
Second Act was founded in 2021 by a team of former dancers looking to create a peer network for professional and personal coaching. Our primary objective is to connect current and former dancers to foster impactful conversations on how to transition from a dance career, apply to college, or discover and thrive in new professional avenues.
We launched our core mentorship program in January 2022, and have since recruited 50+ volunteer mentors representing diverse dance backgrounds and a range of industry focuses. Our program is free of charge, and highly tailored to the individual needs of our participants.
Our Misson
Second Act is a community enabling dancers of all backgrounds to explore and succeed in secondary careers by leveraging their unique strengths and perspective.
Our Team
The Second Act Team is made up of a group of former pre-professional and professional dancers, now well-established in subsequent careers. We are brought together by a shared purpose to give back to the dance community by creating a platform to advise dancers based on actionable, real-world experience.
Roland Spier
Co-Founder, Director of Program
Erika Pugh
Director of Community
Keith Roberts
Board Member
Veronica Greydak
Mentorship Program Coordinator
Carolyn Bakich
Executive Director
Angie Sheehan
Director of Strategy & Operations
Garen Scribner
Board Member
Emma Vincent
Director of Communications
Misako Benso
Strategy & Operations
Leah Hirsch
Board Member
Our Partners
