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.