Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Stephanie Fellner - Season 6, Episode 78

Stephanie Fellner’s Minneapolis career now spans 3 decades. She recently said goodbye to her old hips in “Zhauna Franks ‘ SwanSong Studies, a two women show.’ No surprise to anyone, she wore them completely out!They produced many high leg moments and served her well!They will be missed. The new hips had their grand debut this past summer in Berit Ahlgren and Helen Hatch’s production of ‘LDV’!A member of The Ballet of the Dolls for25yrs., Ms.Stephanie originated numerous roles. Favorites to include: Rat Queen in "Nutcracker...Not so Suite”; “Cinderella” title role; Vicky in “The Red Shoes; Coquette in "King of Hearts"; and Grey In her solo show "Shades of Lady Grey." All choreographed by the infamous Myron Johnson.Company work to include: TU Dance (founding member,) James Sewell Ballet, The Children's Theatre Co., The Minnesota Opera, The Minnesota Orchestra, NorthStar Opera(Skylark,) and The City Children's Nutcracker.In addition, she has danced in a variety of pieces choreographed by our treasure trove of Mpls. freelance artists.The two time Sage Awarded "Test Pilot" choreographed by Penelope Freeh. "Kom Hit" a collaboration w/Sally Rousse and Noah Bremer at The Swedish Institute. Other favorite credits to include: Katerina in Live Action Sets, Ivy Award winning "Crime and Punishment" and original production of "A Fiddlers Tale" produced in conjunction with The Mpls. Music Company. In 2005, Ms.Fellner was awarded the McKnight Fellowship for Dancers and received "Best Dancer in Mpls." from the City Pages Edition of "The Best Of..." And in 2008, was presented with the Sage Award for "Outstanding Performer."She is on staff at The Dance Warehouse . where she is joyfully passing on her passion for ballet and the art of performance to her lovely students. She is grateful every day for each and every one of them!Having completed the full comprehensive Pilates program thru Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy does teach a bit of Pilates and firmly believes integrating core and balance work to be an invaluable piece in keeping our dancers pain and injury free.