Work on strengthening your body and learn new strategies to improve your technique with former New York City Ballet ballerina, Stephanie Zungre. Whether your aspirations are to become a professional or begin a new hobby, Stephanie creates a safe and fun environment to learn.
She is sensitive to different ballet styles and will create a customized program tailored to fit the individual while helping dancers gain a new perspective in executing steps. Not only will working with Stephanie increase your strength and flexibility, you will grow in your knowledge and enjoyment of ballet.
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Private Lessons
Located in Westchester County, NY, Stephanie offers private and semi-private lessons to clients.
She is a seasoned teacher trained in the Balanchine style, which teaches the dancer how to move quickly across the floor and create beautiful elongated lines with the body.
She methodically structures her private lessons in a way to make the dancer feel comfortable and understand how the body works as a whole. Private lessons will vary depending on each dancer’s goals.
Stephanie has worked with professionals, students, and adults, creating a class that fits their individual needs. Whether you need extra training before the start of a summer program, a refresher to get back in shape before a new season, ongoing private coaching, or beginner lessons, Stephanie is excited to work with you!
About
Stephanie danced professionally with the New York City Ballet for ten years from 2002-2012. Her ballet training began in Pittsburgh at the age of six, and in the summer of 1997, she was chosen for a children’s role with the New York City Ballet in Saratoga Springs.
Before being accepted into the NYCB, Stephanie was trained in Balanchine technique for three years by the School of American Ballet. She received additional training from Miami City Ballet and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
While at New York City Ballet, Stephanie performed over forty different ballets at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. Some of her lead roles were in ballets such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Dances at a Gathering,Tarantella, Who Cares, and Romeo and Juliet. Her favorite soloist roles include The Four Temperaments, Piano Pieces, Hallelujah Junction, Interplay, 2 and 3 Part Inventions and Chaconne. Other original roles were created for her by famous choreographers including Peter Martins, Christopher Wheeldon, Alexei Ratmansky, and Damian Woetzel.
Stephanie has helped New York City Ballet with leading children's workshops to educate new dancers and parents about George Balanchine ballets and spark enthusiasm in the introduction of ballet. Her love and knowledge about ballet will help any student with what they hope to accomplish in the studio.
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