Stephanie Fellner began her training at The Children’s Theatre Co. in Minneapolis, and continued her studies on scholarship at Dupree Academy in L.A.; London Contemporary; and The Alvin Ailey School in N.Y.C. Her company work includes: Alyce Finwall’s Dance Council; Cathy Young Dance; James Sewell Ballet; City Children’s Nutcracker, as Marie. Stephanie is a founding member of T.U. Dance (formerly Space T.U. Embrace). In addition, she’s worked with a variety of independent choreographers including: Lisa Conlin, Zhauna Franks, Penelope Freeh, Jennifer Hart, Matthew Keefe, and Jim Lieberthal.

A member of Ballet of the Dolls since 1993, Stephanie has performed in 46 ballets and numerous “Doll Doings.” She has originated, with honor, roles such as: Beauty in “Sleeping Beauty”; the Tightrope Walker in “King of Hearts”; the Rat Queen in “Nutcracker…Not So Suite”; Ebony in “Swan Lake”; and Victoria Page in “The Red Shoes.” Above all, she is blessed with an outstanding husband and two beautiful angels.

Artist Statement

The focus and challenge of my work as a dancer is to exist fully within the movement I create and to share that with the audience in a way that touches them. Movement is not just something that happens from the outside in, but emerges from the energy that’s created when I am completely immersed in the process. The idea of existing “in the moment” is part of the thrill and challenge in dance, and one of the great joys of live theater. As an audience member, I am moved by performers who allow themselves to be vulnerable as human beings, who are completely committed to taking a risk, no matter the result. I strive to do this in my work.

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