Episode 34: Stefanie Nelson

Episode 34: Stefanie Nelson

From The Adult Ballet Studio by Elizabeth Blosfield

September 2, 2025 · 32 min · Season 3 · Episode 34

About this episode

Choreographer Stefanie Nelson discusses her 25 years of creating impactful dance and her various initiatives.

Choreographer Stefanie Nelson is in the studio this month! This year marks a milestone for her impactful and groundbreaking contemporary dance company - the 25th anniversary of Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup. Founded by Stefanie in New York City in 2000, the company has been described as instinctual and untamed, pushing the boundaries of performance while creating meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and communities. Stefanie has staged work all over the world from Lincoln Center and Jacob’s Pillow to international venues across Italy. She is also the founder of Dance Italia, a summer program in Lucca, Italy. Stefanie’s impact extends far beyond the stage as well. In collaboration with AHRC NYC, she launched the Everyone Dance program, providing weekly classes and performance opportunities for dancers with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York City. This spring, that work took center stage at Columbia University’s Miller Theater with Everyone Dance: Spring 25, a free performance featuring original works by award-winning choreographers—and an audience dance party to close it out. Stefanie also founded The Moving Memory Project, an ongoing initiative…

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth Blosfield

Guest: Stefanie Nelson

Topics covered

  • contemporary dance
  • choreography
  • dance education
  • community engagement
  • performance art

Keywords

  • Stefanie Nelson
  • dance company
  • Everyone Dance
  • Dance Italia
  • performance
  • community
  • choreography

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup, Dance Italia, AHRC NYC

Books & works: Lincoln Center, Jacob’s Pillow

Places: New York City, Italy, Columbia University

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