Who We Are
The company formed in 2016 based on a mutual passion for integrating faith in movement.
Since then, they have shared sacred dance in various congregations and continue to share
their passion with others through their workshops.
Since then, they have shared sacred dance in various congregations and continue to share
their passion with others through their workshops.
Karolina Stark
Artistic Director & Founder |
Karolina Stark grew up in Pepin, WI. She trained primarily at Prairie School of Dance (Eden Prairie, MN) in ballet, pointe, jazz, and sacred dance. She also briefly trained with Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (Winona, MN). In May 2017, she graduated magna cum laude with degrees in Religion and Dance Honors from Gustavus Adolphus College. While at Gustavus she had the opportunity to choreograph and perform as a member of the Gustavus Dance Company in concerts and Christmas in Christ Chapel. Sacred dance continues to be her passion, exploring the intersection of faith and movement, which became her inspiration for forming Grace Upon Grace.
Through Grace Upon Grace, and work on her own, Karolina strives to integrate movement into worship services by embodying God’s everlasting promises of love, joy and grace to all of us as well as to share the joy of dance with people of all ages and abilities. She is very thankful for the many people who have walked with her, guiding, loving, and supporting her in the creation and continued growth of Grace Upon Grace. |