STEPHANIE LIAPIS Modern

STEPHANIE LIAPIS grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1998 as the recipient of the Helbien Scholarship. She has had the pleasure of working with Doug Varone and Dancers (2002-2007, guest artist 2008), the MET ballet(2003), Nancy Bannon (1999-2009), nicholasleichterdance (2001-2002, rejoining in 2008) and Susan Marshall and Company( guest artist 2008). She is currently on faculty at Dance New Amsterdam, the 92nd Street Y, and served as adjunct faculty at Hunter College in NYC and Purchase College in White Plains, NY this year. Stephanie also teaches master classes at various universities, festivals and studios throughout the U.S. She is also a Pilates teacher, and has dabbled in costume design and theater.

Class Description: Intermediate & Advanced

Stephanie’s technique class is a contemporary release technique with a solid base in ballet. Class begins with a full-bodied warm-up designed to strengthen our core, find our breath and focus while simultaneously lengthening our muscles and finding an ease in our joints. We will explore dynamics, weight shifts, quick direction changes and performance qualities. Class will finish with a vigorous, high-energy dance phrase. My goal is to give students an enjoyable movement experience that is both physically challenging and supportive. I believe in positive reinforcement to create a safe environment where we can explore movement, take risks and continue to ask questions.