Stephanie Dodson

Stephanie's Dance Journey

Stephanie's passion for dance began at age 4-5, inspired by her mother, a dance educator and studio owner. She started teaching her own classes in her early teens and loves jazz, tap, and hip-hop.

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Performance and Choreography Experience

Stephanie's highlight was qualifying for the World National Dance Championships in Germany with a tap quartet. She has won several choreography awards, including two "Young Choreographer's Awards".

 

Teaching Career

Stephanie has been teaching dance for over 25 years, driven by her love for music, creativity, and student progress. She expects hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.

 

Teaching Style and Philosophy

Stephanie focuses on technique, fun, and establishing a strong dance foundation. She loves teaching jazz for its energy, ballet for younger students' creativity, and tap for its rhythm and timing. Her goal is to help students develop a love for dance.

 

Challenges and Growth

Stephanie finds teaching very young dancers and beginner tap dancers challenging. Recently, she has adapted to teaching competitive dance classes online, focusing on maintaining student motivation and focus.

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Stephanie's Message

Stephanie believes that dance is a journey of discovery, creativity, and growth. She strives to inspire her students to develop a lifelong love for dance, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages hard work, dedication, and self-expression. Through dance, Stephanie aims to empower her students to shine, both on and off the stage.