Stephanie Dorrycott

Background

About Stephanie Dorrycott

Stephanie Dorrycott is the Artistic Director of Motion X Dance DC, a modern and contemporary dance company that launched in 2013. She was integrated in dance from an early age, training extensively in classical ballet, modern, and jazz at The Center for Ballet Arts, a former member of Regional Dance America. Stephanie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Shenandoah University in 2009 receiving the Excellence in Choreography Award upon graduation. She performed professionally for 5 years as a freelance artist before realizing her truest passion lied in choreography. Stephanie’s choreography has been seen on various dance groups including Metropolitan Youth Ballet, Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Company, The Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax, and for dancers competing in the Youth American Grand Prix competitions. Choreographic accolades include the Monticello Award through Regional Dance America and choreographic commissions from Shenandoah University and Joy of Motion Dance Center. Her professional company, Motion X Dance DC, has been presented along the East Coast in many venues including the Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center, The Grace Street Theater in Richmond, VA, and The Charlotte Ballet Theater in Charlotte, NC. Most recently the company performed her 2018 work, Turning Point, at the 36th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase at University of Maryland. Outside of Motion X, Stephanie is a passionate dance educator specializing in contemporary modern and jazz techniques. Currently Stephanie serves as the Associate Director of the Greater Washington Dance Center and is on faculty at the Metropolitan School of the Arts.