meet the dance x band
More Than Your Average Dance Band
Dance X is a next generation dance band, blending an exciting stage presence, “State of the Art” sound and stimulating interaction with the audience. Utilizing “cutting edge” technology mixed with classic musical elements, Dance X captures the audience’s attention from the moment they take the stage and never lets go. Their focus on fresh music and drive for originality creates a new experience with every show.
Composed of some of the best musicians in the Denver Metro and Colorado Springs areas, Dance X concentrates on capturing the original style of each and every song they perform, while introducing their own creative variations. Their dedication to consistent, exciting performances for every event sets them apart and ensures that the audience will keep coming back for more. Professional equipment and a demonstrated willingness to experiment with deep textures and layers of sound offer performances usually restricted to larger venues in even the most intimate of locations and settings.
With a energizing mix of danceable hits and provocative selections from many genres, Dance X strives to keep the audience on its feet and at your event. Our shows are designed to grab the audience from the first moments of your event and to allow the flexibility to accommodate feedback from the audience or establishment.
A wealth of business and marketing experience is part of what makes Dance X unique, coupled with a willingness to push the envelope. Shows can be tailored to events and alliances are forged for sponsorship and benefits. Professional marketing materials and advertisement services are available, and cross references between locations and service providers can be supplied on our website. We can also provide promotional materials for some special events, such as gifts and prizes.
Dance X has years of combined musical and business experience, guaranteeing professionalism and dedication to providing your event with a positive outcome. Every interaction with us will remind you of what a difference it makes to work with a responsible organization and a dedicated extension of your team.
Scottallen
A veteran to the Denver music scene, as well as an Air Force veteran, Scott spends much of his free time singing, gaming and enjoying movies. He joined the United States Air Force during Desert Storm and served as a Cryptologic Linguist before moving into the world of software and 3D Graphics. He is currently the CIO and co-owner of a Virtual Reality software company.
With a background, from the age of two, spanning the Carpenters to Justin Timberlake, Scott started life as a singer, became a percussionist and then moved back into the role of lead singer, years later. He has fronted many bands in the Denver Metro area, including Play It Forward, Rated M, Jaynestown, Time Bandits, Whiskey Road and a host of others. He is happiest playing a variety of styles, from Country Music to Heavy Metal, with lots of Pop, Rock and Dance in between and performing to crowds from hundreds to thousands.
CarlMease
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JoeyCushman
Joey is an accomplished percussionist in many different styles of music. With years of performance chops, his unflappable stage presence and flawless beats are the perfect complements to Dance X’s rhythm section. Joey’s seamless transition through disparate styles comes from his deep love for music of all kinds. He is also a master of strong, solid tempos, maintaining an absolutely captivating cadence that compels the audience to the dance floor. The only thing that Joey does better than laying down an enthralling rhythm is providing epic energy and impeccable reproductions with his own signature flair.
dannymcqueen
Danny, an Irish-Mexican born and raised in Kansas, moved from Kansas City with his family to Colorado in 2009. He enjoys listening and dancing to music, as well as songwriting. His love of music began with his father, who listened to Country/Blues and played harmonica. Danny is a self-taught guitarist, with strong influences from his favorite musicians: Nile Rodgers, Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. An Air Force veteran, he currently works for a Fortune 500 Healthcare Company and is a lead guitarist for two bands – Stella Jameson and Dance X. He loves to share his musical talents playing live and getting the crowd on their feet!
MargotColie
Margot Colie is a versatile musician across many genres and trades who collaborates as a composer, vocalist, and accordionist, among other roles. Originally from Charleston, SC, she studied voice at Charleston School of the Arts and earned her Bachelor’s in Music Composition from the University of Denver.
As a performer, Colie works as a vocalist and accordionist, though she also practices many other instruments. She has performed with the Lamont Chamber Guitar ensemble, Chorale, Bluegrass Ensemble, and Steel Drum Ensemble, as well as winning 1st place in the 2019 SCETV Student Country Songwriting Contest and premiering a Z. Randall Stroope piece as a choral singer at the Harmonic Convergence Festival at Carnegie Hall in 2019. Being well-versed in both classical and commercial music, Colie brings a unique, well-rounded perspective.
