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Stefanie Spiece was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She was raised in Orem, Utah where she attended her first ballet class at the age of 20. Stefanie graduated from Utah Valley University (UVU) receiving a BFA-Ballet before moving to New York City to dance professionally. Her performance experience includes FJK Dance, BhDos, Ballet Hipánico, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Repertory Ballet Ensemble, and Utah Metropolitan Ballet guest artist....Read more
Stefanie Spiece was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She was raised in Orem, Utah where she attended her first ballet class at the age of 20. Stefanie graduated from Utah Valley University (UVU) receiving a BFA-Ballet before moving to New York City to dance professionally. Her performance experience includes FJK Dance, BhDos, Ballet Hipánico, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Repertory Ballet Ensemble, and Utah Metropolitan Ballet guest artist. With her diverse dance background, she has had the opportunity to tour around the world, including the White House for President Barack Obama.
Formally known as Stefanie Roper, she has been published by Dance Spirit and Pointe Magazine with articles and videos about her late start in dance. Stefanie returned to UVU as a faculty member in Spring 2021 teaching the ballet classes she first found her passion many years prior. Her teaching experience also includes Ballet West Academy, all levels and ages. In her twelve years of teaching, her love for dance and her students continue to grow and inspire. .
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