Stephanie is a long time fan of Soul Arts Academy and its philosophy and is thrilled to be teaching for this unique and empowering school!  Stephanie has trained at Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Toronto Dance Theatre and National Ballet of Gdansk, Poland. She has performed on Broadway and in National Tours in such shows as Legally Blonde and Hairspray, on stages such as Met Opera and City Center, in international tours of West Side Story, and with Cirque du Soleil. She brings a wealth of experience and JOY to her teaching, and has taught at Broadway Workshop, Wingspan Arts, Infinity Theatre, The Footlight Players, City College, Empire State College and The Yip Harburg Foundation.  Stephanie brings an exuberant blend of her extensive theater and dance background into her classroom with a strong focus on how to work technique into a dancer’s training without losing site of WHY we dance and how it makes us FEEL!