Stephanie is a classically trained dancer, teacher, choreographer, and performer from Kitty Hawk, NC. She has been a dance and movement teacher for nearly 20 years, working with students aged 6 months through senior citizens. In addition to dance, Stephanie is certified to teach Pilates, Yoga, and Progressing Ballet and is a massage and bodywork therapist.

 

Stephanie earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography from UNC Greensboro, where she attended as a Reynolds Scholar receiving a full merit-based scholarship. She later graduated from The Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences with an Associate's Degree in Massage Therapy and Eastern Studies. Twice she was a scholarship student at The American Dance Festival and in high school she was privileged to study at the prestigious NC Governor's School.

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Stephanie has enjoyed a long professional performance career in New York City, Minneapolis, Louisville, and North Carolina. She continues to perform professionally in North Carolina, including in the American Dance Festival. Her professional level modern choreography has been produced throughout the country, including at Dance New Amsterdam in Manhattan; Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn Arts Xchange, and DUMBO Dance Festival in Brooklyn, NY; The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, MN; Ladyfest at Charlotte Ballet; and the Durham Arts Council. Her children's choreography has earned such accolades as "Cutting Edge Choreography," "Entertainer of the Year," and "Most Moving Choreography," etc. as well as earning top scores and placements.

 

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"I adore moving and leading others in movement and love the creativity and precision of building a class specifically designed with my students and clients in mind. I'm incredibly interested in the physiology of the moving body and enjoy attending classes, workshops and certification programs around safe and effective movement instruction. I feel strongly that keeping movers of all ages injury free is of utmost importance and can always be prioritized in technical dance training, fun kids' classes, and adult fitness and wellness.

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I love guiding young people into the artistry required for modern and contemporary dance, exploring big emotional dancing through ballet technique, and making extremely quirky jazz dances. 

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I’m a mom of two daughters. I have a completely awesome husband. My three cats and one dog love making appearances in my online classes and on Instagram.

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I hope you’ll join me and my family for classes and community!"