STEPHANIE JOE is dedicated to inspiring others through deep artistry and thoughtful teaching, creating reflective experiences that nurture meaningful connection through the arts.
A ballet educator and performing artist with a decade of professional experience across Asia and the United States, Stephanie's work on stage and in the studio is rooted in a strong classical foundation and shaped by a commitment to clarity of technique, musical sensitivity, and nuanced artistry. Known for her thoughtful and detailed approach, she brings care, intention, and depth to both performance and teaching.
As a Demi-Soloist with Singapore Ballet, Stephanie performed a broad range of classical and contemporary repertoire. She was featured in original works including After Happy Ever by Alice Topp, Dark Waves by Natalie Weir, Quiver and Without You by Tim Rushton, and Faux Contact by Etienne Ferrère, as well as story ballet roles such as Stepsister Mina in Cinderella by Janek Schergen and Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet by Choo San Goh. Her repertoire also includes George Balanchine's Serenade, works by Choo San Goh such as Momentum, Fives, and In the Glow of the Night, and full-length classics including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppélia, Don Quixote, and The Nutcracker. She toured internationally with the company, including its debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Previously, Stephanie performed with Chicago-based Ballet 5:8, where she was promoted to Lead Artist and toured extensively across the United States. She performed soloist and principal roles in the company's original repertoire, including The Space in Between, Four Seasons of the Soul, and the full-length ballet/film hybrid Scarlet. In addition to performing, she contributed to the company's marketing and creative initiatives, developing digital content and supporting season campaigns.
Stephanie works as a ballet instructor and coach, teaching and mentoring dancers across a range of experience levels, from pre-professional students to adult learners. She teaches ballet technique, pointe, and variations, and provides thoughtful coaching tailored to each dancer's goals and artistic development. Her teaching emphasizes clarity of technique, dynamic musicality, and refined quality of movement, supporting dancers in developing technical strength, artistic confidence, and their individual voice.
A graduate of Duke University with honors (cum laude) in interdisciplinary studies in dance, visual media, and markets & management, Stephanie trained at the Houston Ballet Academy and on scholarship at Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet School (NYC). She also participated in the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Program and Boston Ballet's Choreographic Intensive. While at Duke University, she co-founded Duke Ballet Company, the university's first student-run ballet company, and served as artistic director, ballet mistress, and resident choreographer. Her choreography has been presented by Singapore Ballet, Ballet 5:8, and Duke Ballet Company. Alongside her teaching, she continues to cultivate her artistic practice through collaboration, performance, and the development of new work.