Grace was involved with the Muni as a director, choreographer and performer for 25 years. Grace's involvement with the Muni began in 1973 when Thayne Ernie asked her to be the choreographer for Promises, Promises. Other shows she choreographed have included Applause in 1974, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 1975, Grease in 1981, Hans Christian Andersen in 1993, Kiss Me, Kate in 1997 and Godspell in 1998. She was the assistant director and choreographer for West Side Story in 1977 and directed and co-choreographed Sweet Charity in 1978. As a performer, she played Helen Cheston in Irene in 1976, Jenny Anderson in Shenandoah in 1979 and Cha-Cha in Grease in 1981. Grace was the longtime artistic director of the Springfield Ballet Company and owned Dance Arts Studio.
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