Stephanie Dorrycott

Stephanie is available for the following bookings:

Choreography commissions for professional level companies, and college dance programs
Master Classes or Workshops: modern/contemporary, jazz techniques, improvisation & composition classes
Private Coaching in ballet, jazz, or modern/contemporary styles
Solo choreography for college auditions, ballet & commercial competitions including YAGP, NYCDA, etc.
Choreography for studios, pre-professional companies, competitions, or similar

For booking info please e-mail steph.dorrycott@gmail.com

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Choreographic Works | Professional Level

The Fate of Choice | 2020

An evening length work that premiered at the 2020 Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival
Multimedia collaboration between Motion X & Copper Note Graphic Design

Comme je Suis | 2018

Original premiere at the 2018 Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival
Choreographer's Showcase (Richmond, VA)

Capital Movement CommUNITY Showcase invited guest (Silver Spring, MD)
2019 Charlotte Dance Festival (Charlotte, NC)

Turning Point | 2019

Commissioned by Joy of Motion Dance Center
Selected for the 36th Annual Choreographer's Showcase at the University of Maryland

Altered Archives | 2015

Originally created for Capital Fringe Festival '15
2016 Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival
Excerpts performed at TEDx Herndon and on the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center
Critical acclaim: 5 star reviews from DC Metro Theater Arts, DC Theatre Scene, Washington CityPaper
Praised in a personal blog by Clifford Brody and in a review by the Dance Journalism Project

Choreographic Commissions

2019/2020 Commissions that unfortunately never made it to stage due to the pandemic:

iMpulse Youth Company at Metropolitan School of the Arts (Fall, 2019)
Joy of Motion Youth Ensemble (Winter, 2019)

Her Grit | 2020

Solo commission for Sydney Hitchell, a graduate of The Hartt School at the University of Hartford

Turning Point | 2018

Premiered as a work in progress at the Season Opener Concert for Joy of Motion Dance Center
Selected for the 2019 Annual Choreographer's Showcase at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at University of Maryland

Look Up | 2018

Commissioned by Metropolitan Youth Ballet through Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA)
Original premiere at The Company Project presented by MSA
Virginia Dance Coalition

Weighted | 2016

Commissioned by Shenandoah University Dance Department
Original premiere at the Fall Dance Concert
Video Link HERE!

Holding On, Letting Go | 2011

Commissioned by the Ballet Arts Ensemble
Premiered at a the Southeast Festival through Regional Dance America
Awarded the "Monticello Award" from emerging choreography

Master Classes & Dance Instruction
Styles of Expertise: Modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, composition and improvisation techniques

Teaching Techniques & Principles:

Dynamic Release: A dancer's knowledge of overall movement; understanding how to release the spine using breath in contrast to activating the muscles when needed for control and support in phrasework.
Real Focus: The eyes and focus of the dancer creates an emotional connection with the audience. Focus is key to becoming a captivating dancer, using it as a way to lengthen the lines of the body and connect a concept to the movement.
Transitioning from "dancer" to "artist:" A dancer becomes an artist when they become comfortable with their true self, offering an additional layer of artistry to the movement and/or steps. This transition becomes possible when the dancer understands their body and can adapt successfully to many styles and genres.
S P A C E: This is a broad category including the dancer's ability take up space, spacial awareness , and understanding the space around them.
Every step matters: Every step in dance is important and requires thoughtful process, whether it's simple of more complex. Dancer's must attempt movements in a thoughtful way, using the feet articulately in and out of transitions.

Solo Choreography

Stephanie specializes in solo choreography in styles of modern, contemporary, or contemporary ballet. Highlighting the dancer is the first priority in the creation process of any solo ensuring they are represented well. She will push the dancer artistically while acknowledging their strengths to ensure the best result.