CHOREOGRAPHY
Stephanie’s choreography explores presence, memory, and the moments and experiences that shape us. Rooted in the language of ballet while embracing contemporary influences, her work is guided by a deep sensitivity to music, movement, and human connection, inviting both performers and audiences into moments of reflection and discovery.
remember • embrace
Neoclassical ballet work for seven dancers
Singapore Ballet — Made in Singapore
Premiere: February 2024
remember • embrace is a reflective and personal work about recognizing and treasuring what is precious, both past and present. Through moments of connection, reflection, and wonder, the piece invites us to be more present to what is already before us.
[be]yond
Neoclassical ballet work created on six dancers
Duke Ballet Company, Duke University
Premiere: November 2015
Restaged for Ballet 5:8 (2017)
[be]yond reflects on the fleeting nature of life and on savoring and lingering in the present moment. Rooted in presence, the work explores finding inspiration, beauty, joy, and gratitude in what is here, with a readiness and hopefulness for what lies ahead.
- at present -
Solo choreographed & performed by Stephanie Joe
Duke University Dance Program
Premiere: April 2016
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Duet choreographed & performed with Ellen Brown
Duke University Dance Program
Premiere: November 2014
Traces
Neoclassical ballet work for eight dancers
Duke Ballet Company, Duke University
Premiere: October 2014
...yet there is hope
Solo choreographed & performed by Stephanie Joe
Duke University Dance Program
Premiere: November 2013
untitled solo
Solo choreographed & performed by Stephanie Joe
Premiere: November 2011, Houston Ballet Academy
Video from Duke University, March 2016