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Stephanie Klemons is a renowned dancer, choreographer, and director in the world of classical music. She was born on September 9, 1983, in Maplewood, New Jersey, USA. From a young age, Stephanie was passionate about dance and music, and she began her training in ballet, tap, and jazz at the age of three. She attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she was a member of the school's dance team and performed in various school productions. After high school, Stephanie attended the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. During her time at the university, she was a member of the university's dance company and performed in various productions. After graduation, Stephanie moved to New York City to pursue a career in dance. Stephanie's career in dance began with her joining the Broadway production of "In the Heights" in 2008. She was a member of the ensemble and also served as the assistant choreographer for the production. "In the Heights" was a huge success and won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stephanie's work on the production was highly praised, and she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Choreography. Following the success of "In the Heights," Stephanie continued to work on Broadway productions as a dancer and choreographer. She worked on productions such as "Bring It On: The Musical," "If/Then," and "Hamilton." Stephanie's work on "Hamilton" was particularly noteworthy, as she served as the associate choreographer for the production. "Hamilton" was a massive success and won 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stephanie's work on the production was once again highly praised, and she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Choreography. In addition to her work on Broadway, Stephanie has also worked on various television and film productions. She served as the choreographer for the television series "Fosse/Verdon" and the film "The Prom." Stephanie's work on "Fosse/Verdon" earned her an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography. Stephanie's work in classical music has also been highly acclaimed. She has worked on productions such as "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular" and "The Rockettes New York Spectacular." Stephanie has also worked with the New York Philharmonic, serving as the choreographer for their production of "Carousel" in 2013. Stephanie's work in classical music has earned her numerous awards and accolades. In 2016, she was awarded the Princess Grace Award for Choreography. The award is given to emerging artists in various fields, including dance, theater, and film. Stephanie was also named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch" in 2017. In addition to her work in dance and choreography, Stephanie is also a director. She directed the Off-Broadway production of "Freaky Friday" in 2016 and the national tour of "Elf: The Musical" in 2017. Stephanie's work as a director has been highly praised, and she has been recognized for her ability to bring a fresh perspective to classic productions. Stephanie is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts. She has spoken out about the lack of representation for people of color in the arts and has worked to create opportunities for underrepresented artists. Stephanie has also served as a mentor to young artists, helping them to navigate the industry and achieve their goals.

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