April 11, 2026
Steamboat’s funniest. Least-coordinated. Most-loved.
Each year, a fresh cast of local legends trades mountain boots for dance shoes, stepping onto the Strings Pavilion stage in front of a sold-out crowd, all to support Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA. They’re business owners, teachers, first responders, and familiar faces around town, ready to risk it all (including their dignity) for a cause worth celebrating. Vote early, vote often, and get ready to cheer as Steamboat’s 2026 Stars take the stage.
Every dollar donated in a Star’s name counts towards their grand total. The Star who raises the most money is the Champion.
All proceeds support CASA’s advocacy for children.
Star
Nevada Musgrave
Nevada Musgrave feels fortunate to call Steamboat Springs home, a community that has given her both lifelong friendships and constant inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds it. Since 2012, Nevada has dedicated her career to middle school education, teaching first at Steamboat Springs Middle School and now at Sleeping Giant School, where she works with 8th-grade students. Supporting the young people of this community has always been at the heart of her work.
Outside the classroom, Nevada finds joy in exploring the outdoors, discovering new adventures, and getting lost in a good book. She is supported every step of the way by her wonderful husband and their two amazing children.
Nevada is honored to dance in support of CASA, an organization whose mission deeply resonates with her. After spending her career working with the children of this town, she is grateful for the opportunity to help raise funds for a program that stands beside kids during some of their most challenging moments. Helping strengthen the future of Steamboat’s youth is a cause close to her heart.
Choreographer
Stephanie Juneau
Stephanie moved to Steamboat Springs from Crested Butte in 2017 and joined the local dance community in 2019. After performing in the Steamboat Dance Theatre Annual Concert in 2020, she was inspired to join the Board of Directors, of which she currently serves as the organization’s Secretary. She loves the community created and cultivated by dance, and is proud to be a support and resource for dancers and studios throughout the Yampa Valley. With a degree in Economics from DePauw University, Stephanie works as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Steamboat Springs School District. Outside of work and dance, she enjoys skiing, biking, Pilates, yoga, cooking and reading. She is honored to contribute to CASA’s mission as a choreographer for Dancing with the Steamboat Stars this year!
Star
Lynna Broyles
Lynna Broyles has called Steamboat Springs home for 23 years. Raised in Amarillo, Texas, she fell in love with the mountains while skiing in Northern New Mexico, a passion that eventually brought her to Steamboat after graduating from Texas Tech University.
Lynna and her husband, Lance, moved to Steamboat in 2003, married here, and are proud to be raising their two daughters in this vibrant community. Their younger daughter, Madden, is a sophomore at Steamboat Springs High School, and their older daughter, Emma, is a freshman at the University of Vermont.
Lynna’s commitment to Steamboat is reflected in her career and community work. She spent four years with the Boys & Girls Club of NW Colorado and six years with the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association before joining the Vanatta Group at Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty, where she has been a broker associate for ten years.
Outside of work, Lynna enjoys alpine and cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, and family time. She is honored to support CASA through Dancing with the Steamboat Stars, where every donation helps a child thrive.
Choreographer
Kaylee Ayres
Kaylee is a longtime Yampa Valley local and real estate broker with The Vanatta Group, as well as a dancer and choreographer with Steamboat Dance Theatre for the past decade. She attended her first Dancing with the Steamboat Stars event four years ago, so inspired by the mission, she signed up to volunteer the very next day and has been a dedicated CASA volunteer ever since. Now a passionate CASA advocate, Kaylee is honored to return to the event as a choreographer, blending her love of dance with her dedication to supporting children in the community.
Star
Jason Partovi
I have called Steamboat Springs home since 2018, and it has shaped who I am as a husband, father of three, and local business owner. Over the years I have had the privilege of operating several Steamboat businesses, among them Skull Creek Greek, Hypnotic Chicken, and Wild Plum. My focus has always been on creating welcoming spaces that strengthen the community. Supporting employees, fostering connection, and adding value to Steamboat’s everyday life are central to how I approach business and leadership.
Outside of work, my family and I enjoy the simple parts of living in the Yampa Valley such as skiing, biking, hiking, and the occasional camping trip. I value taking care of my health, and fitness and yoga are an important part of that.
Steamboat has given my family an incredible quality of life, and I believe strongly in giving back to the place that has supported us. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to organizations and causes that help this community continue to thrive.
Choreographer
Kat Goodhand
Kat has been enamored with dance from her first recital at four years old. Dancing throughout her formative years and into college, she graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts and Dance Minor from Valdosta State University. She has taught various styles of dance since high school and loves to create fun and engaging choreography. She has performed in Moth Live Entertainment's Cirque Melodie, was featured in Shorts a performance from former Atlanta-based dance company Brooks & Company Dance, performed at the 2007 International Dance Improvisation Festival, and participates in any and every local dance opportunity in Steamboat Springs. Currently she serves as the President of the Board of Directors for local non-profit, Steamboat Dance Theatre, striving to keep dance accessible for any and all in the Yampa Valley community.
Star
Tiffany Leeson
Tiffany Wither Leeson is a fourth-generation local whose deep community roots shape her lifelong commitment to service. She has volunteered with the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs for seven years, serving as president, secretary, and board member. She also spent many years on the Tread of Pioneers Museum board, offering valuable insight grounded in her family’s long history in the valley.
One of Tiffany’s greatest passions is yoga. After studying under renowned teachers, she built a successful therapeutic yoga practice spanning more than 15 years, teaching classes, leading workshops, and helping clients improve their well-being. A devoted reader, she has also shared her love of books through her years working at Bud Werner Library.
The Yampa Valley Curse has kept Tiffany and her husband of 30 years, Tom, rooted in Steamboat Springs, where they raised their daughters, Skylar and Sophie. When not practicing yoga or reading, she enjoys biking on Emerald Mountain, skiing Mt. Werner, and exploring the outdoors.
Tiffany is thrilled to join Dancing with the Steamboat Stars, long-held dream—and is honored to support vulnerable community members through this meaningful challenge.
Choreographer
Jessica Leblanc
This is Jessica’s fourth year as a choreographer with DWTS and she is honored to help support the mission of CASA in our community.
Jessica has a broad appreciation for many styles of dance including Tap, African, Bollywood, and Contemporary. Her love of dance began at a young age taking Ballet and Tap classes in Atlanta, GA.
Jessica and her family have been in Steamboat since 2015. She has been a Kindergarten Teacher for almost 20 years--spending 11 of those years here at Steamboat Montessori. Jessica and her husband, Dan have two children, ages 14 and 12.
She has also been involved in Steamboat Dance Theatre for the last 10 years. Jessica has served on the Board of Directors, danced in the annual concert and choreographed several times. She loves the power of an impromptu Dance Party--in the classroom, in the kitchen, or in the studio! Moving to good music is time well spent.
Let's dance the night away tonight and help support children in our community!
Star
Dan Hagney
Dan Hagney is the owner of B Marked Promotions and a proud 30-plus-year resident of Steamboat Springs. After building a life and business in this vibrant mountain town, Dan continues to draw inspiration from the community’s energy, natural beauty, and the people who make Steamboat such a special place to call home.
Dan and his wife, Beth, have raised two son, Tommy (21) and Michael (19, both of whom grew up with the same deep appreciation for the valley’s outdoors and tight-knit spirit.
A passionate cyclist and skier, Dan can often be found exploring Steamboat’s trails, roads, and slopes, embracing the lifestyle that first drew him to the Yampa Valley decades ago.
Grateful for the friends, family, and experiences that have shaped his journey, Dan is happy to do anything he can to support the amazing organization CASA, even embarrass himself (and his kids) by dancing in front of a crowd.
Choreographer
Penny Hamilton
Penny has been blessed with a lifelong love of dance, performing and choreographing since childhood. She grew up studying dance in Australia before traveling the world, eventually landing in Steamboat in 1992 for what was meant to be a two-week visit but ended up meeting Cary, her wonderful husband and the rest is history. They have two amazing children, Max (21) and Tanner (19), who are their pride and joy.
Her passion for movement led her into the fitness industry, and for the past 12 years she has owned Power with Penny, teaching classes and offering personal training at the CrossFit gym. One of the things she loves most about Steamboat is its vibrant dance community, which she has been part of for 30 years.
Though she’s mostly hung up her dancing shoes—except for this one special night each year—Penny participates to give back. She dances for the child who didn’t have the opportunities she feels blessed to have had. This marks Penny’s 10th year supporting CASA, and she is humbled to contribute once again to this meaningful fundraiser.
Star
Eric Abalos
There are men who live quietly, and then there was Eric Abalos. He will be remembered as a husband. Father. Musician. Comedian. Magician. Homosapian. Beautician. Aeonian. Thespian.
He was an Artist. Mixologist. Astrologist. Pianist. Anthropologist. Geographist. Science-ist. Paramotorist…. You get the gist. Eric lived a life full of adventure and curiosity.
Eric spoke 6 different languages, while not fluently in any of them, he could say “hello” in 6. His biggest legacy will be the 4th degree yellow belt in karate that he earned through lots of blood, sweat, and tears over the past 15 years. He was the visionary behind Steamboat Handyman. The best “Steamboat Handyman” in the whole entire wide world. Google it. It's true. Eric did not simply fix things; he restored balance to the universe, one slightly uneven shelf at a time.
I invite you to join in celebrating the life of Eric. He isn't dead. He just wants you to remember him and celebrate his life. He lived a good life. Rest his soul.
Choreographer
Stephanie Rabbit
Stephanie Rabbitt has been part of the Steamboat dance community since the day she arrived in 2010. For 15 years, she has shared her love of dance as an instructor and choreographer at Elevation Dance Studio, helping dancers of all ages grow in skill and confidence. She has also been deeply involved with Steamboat Dance Theater, serving as a performer, choreographer, and Artistic Director for its annual show and largest fundraiser.
Stephanie’s passion for dance began at age three in Loveland, Colorado, where she first studied ballet, jazz, and tap. As she grew, she developed a love for performing and competing in contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, jazz, and ballet at national conventions. By sixteen, she was teaching at Broadway Bound Dance Academy and coaching the Senior Competition Team.
At Colorado State University, she performed in numerous productions, continued training in ballet, jazz, and modern, and danced with the CSU Golden Poms, competing at UDA Nationals.
Today, Stephanie is grateful to share her lifelong passion with Steamboat. She is certified in the ABT National Training Curriculum and finds constant joy in teaching and mentoring her students.
Star
Nicole Ouellette
Steamboat has been home for nearly a decade, and Nicole feels incredibly grateful to be raising her family in such a warm and welcoming community. She and her husband, Patrick Funk, have two daughters, Hazel (9) and Charlotte (5), who fill their days with activities, laughter, and the kind of everyday moments Nicole cherishes most. Their home is lively, thanks in part to their shared love of animals.
Nicole is passionate about her role as a mother and the balance of family, fun, and fresh air. When she’s not cheering on her kids or shuttling them between activities, she enjoys weightlifting, spending time outdoors, and cooking for friends and family. She also works as a wedding & events coordinator with Destination Hospitality, helping create memorable moments for others. Nicole is excited to embrace this new challenge, especially in support of such a meaningful cause. Join her and contribute to providing the children who need it most the opportunity to thrive. Every donation helps create a stronger, healthier future for the town and children we all love so much.
Choreographer
Andrea Kortas
Andrea Kortas is a proud mom to three fabulous daughters and a wonderful son-in-law. Her husband, a Steamboat local born and raised, has owned and operated a successful masonry business in town for nearly thirty years. Deeply rooted in the community, Andrea brings her passion for movement and mentorship to her role as Studio Director and dance teacher at Elevation Dance Studio. She also coaches the Middle School Cheerleading team, sharing her love of performance and teamwork with the next generation. Thank you to my family for their ongoing support and to Renee Fleischer at Elevation Dance Studio for providing our rehearsal space!
Andrea is thrilled to be invited back to Dancing With the Steamboat Stars, and she is excited to shine once again on the stage she loves.
Star
Rose Alford
I grew up in Pennsylvania, played tennis and loved sports and being outside. Moving to Boulder, Colorado in my early 20’s was life changing. I fell in love with everything to do with the outdoors, started my career in the outdoor industry, met my husband, Matthew Alford, through the biking community there in Boulder. We moved to Steamboat 18 years ago with our newborn son, Trout Alford, and continued our passion for outdoor activities. One of my favorite adventures was bike packing the Colorado Trail with Matt and Trout. I also love backcountry skiing, playing with my dog, and dinner parties. I now have a huge obsession with pickleball and have started an annual pickleball fundraiser for rare cancer research. I’m so honored to be a part of DWTSS and taking on the challenge of raising money for CASA. I’ve never had dance lessons, so look out! This could get interesting!
Choreographer
Janet Peasley
Janet Peasley serves as the Gifted Education Regional Consultant for Northwest Colorado, a mother to two children, and a partner to her incredible husband. Her passions include traveling, white water rafting, and supporting others, reflected in her roles as a dance teacher at Elevation Dance Studio, a fitness instructor at Old Town Hot Springs, and a substitute teacher for the Steamboat Child Care Center.
Janet’s lifelong love for dance began in Detroit, where she trained in hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap, and pointe. Her early career included performing at Detroit Pistons halftimes, Stanley Cup parades, a Presidential Inaugural Parade, and on cruise ships. Locally, she has contributed choreography to productions such as The Nutcracker, The Wiz, and EDS recitals. Since 2011, she has further supported the Steamboat dance community as a Steamboat Dance Theatre board member, concert producer, choreographer, and world dance in schools facilitator.
Janet is driven by a desire to support children and marginalized populations and to remove barriers so people can thrive. She is honored to support CASA through DWTS, sharing this special event alongside her partner, Rose Alford.
