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Stephen Satterfield

Glens Falls,NY

Summary

Dynamic dance instructor with strong choreography expertise and a focus on positive reinforcement. Proven ability to create engaging class environments and develop intensive programs that foster collaboration and teamwork.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher

Saratoga City Ballet School
Saratoga Springs, NY
01.2025 - Current

Teaching ballet technique, pointe, and contemporary classes.

Dancer- Soloist

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
Montreal
09.2011 - 06.2023

Participated in daily rehearsals with company.

Originated roles created within the timeline of the contract.

Collaborated with musicians, production, and artistic staff.

Choreographed for multiple in house workshops produced by the company.

Took on the role of ballet master for new creation while simultaneously fulfilling duties as artist.

Choreographer

Ecole Superior De Ballet Du Quebec
Montreal
12.2021 - 05.2023

Choreographed two separate solo variations for graduating class members.

Dance Instructor, Student Life

New York State Summer School of the Arts
Saratoga Springs, NY
06.2008 - 07.2020

Coordinate student life schedules, transportation, class attendance.

Taught technique, variations, pointe, men's technique.

Administration

Dance Instructor

Los Gatos Ballet
Los Gatos, CA
07.2019 - 08.2019

Taught technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, and choreographic theory and composition.

Dancer

Miami City Ballet
Miami Beach, FL
09.2004 - 05.2011

Performed large scope of Balanchine's work, as well Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, John Cranko, Anthony Tudor, Paul Taylor, and Trey Macintyre.

Dance Instructor

Gulf Shore Ballet
Fort Myers, FL
07.2006 - 07.2006

Collaborated with other director to create a week long summer intensive for 45 students. Included ballet, jazz, partnering, jumps and turns, and a final performance.

Education

GED -

Glens Falls High School
Glens Falls, NY

No Degree - Ballet

The School of American Ballet
New York, NY
06-2004

No Degree -

Proffesional Performing Arts School
New York, NY

No Degree - Ballet

Miami City Ballet School
Miami Beach, FL
07-2004

Skills

  • Choreography expertise
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Organization
  • Teaching techniques
  • Performance coaching
  • Dance theory knowledge
  • Individual instruction
  • Stage management
  • Group teaching
  • Performance background
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Dance Teacher

Saratoga City Ballet School
01.2025 - Current

Choreographer

Ecole Superior De Ballet Du Quebec
12.2021 - 05.2023

Dance Instructor

Los Gatos Ballet
07.2019 - 08.2019

Dancer- Soloist

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
09.2011 - 06.2023

Dance Instructor, Student Life

New York State Summer School of the Arts
06.2008 - 07.2020

Dance Instructor

Gulf Shore Ballet
07.2006 - 07.2006

Dancer

Miami City Ballet
09.2004 - 05.2011

GED -

Glens Falls High School

No Degree - Ballet

The School of American Ballet

No Degree -

Proffesional Performing Arts School

No Degree - Ballet

Miami City Ballet School