ILLUSTRATOR & VISUAL ARTIST
Forced to leave my stance as a spectator to become a partaker on earth in a new way, I learned to take one step backward, to grab hold of my first love earning a M.A. degree from Savannah College of Art & Design. Formerly a professional dancer and choreographer, telling stories has always been second nature. There is always a message within my artwork. As a creative, I enjoy realistic narratives that connect and portray life and events. Art is the epiphany that is gratifying to my spirit and choreography to my soul.
I attended undergrad at University of the Arts and SUNY Empire State University earning a dual BA in Arts and Dance Theatre. In 2021, I was honored as a grant recipient from Houston Arts Alliance. Former accolades included working in the entertainment side of public relations representing entertainment clientele such as Tyler Perry. I am a proud member of SAG/AFTRA having performed in television, film and stage and a lifelong learner.
FORMER DANCE LIFE
Stephanie trained locally in Philadelphia receiving scholarships studying at Pennsylvania Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater becoming a member of Ailey III. Over the years, she has worked on stage, in front of the camera, in print, television, video and classic films; Eddie Murphy's "Coming to America", and Spike Lee’s "School Daze” to name a few. In the fitness arena representing Nike nationally and internationally for four years, Adidas and Ski Dazzle. She has performed at the Emmy Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, NAACP Award Show, at New York’s Metropolitan Musuem of Art for Michael Jackson’s Thriller honor.
Stephanie has staged several Warner Bros recording artists, working alongside Anthony Thomas working with Luther Vandross’s tour, Robin Williams in the film Toys, NAACP Image Awards, Vina Del Festival Television Special, and with recording artist Tevin Campbell. Solo choreographer for Warner Bros. artists, Royalty, Atlantic Starr, Velour & Double O and Barbara Weathers. She has worked with talents such as Lar Lubovitch, Eric Monte, Debbie Allen, Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson, Lester Wilson, Gil Scott-Heron and with noted photographer Matthew Rolston in Vibe magazines feature of The Rolling Stones. No stranger to Vegas she is an original Suzette dancer for Suzanne Somers hit musical variety show. With dance in her blood, she will always be an educator finding time to provide technical training to a new generation nationwide.
