ONGOING
Steffi created Renversé Ballet as a virtual resource committed to amplifying diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the classical ballet industry — and often performs in short dance films with RB choreographers.
RECENT
Principal Artist (This is Ballet, Julianne Cerreta, 2026), Guest Artist (The Nutcracker, PAW, 2025), Choreographic Researcher (UK Arts Council, Jo Cork Dance and Digital Research, 2024), MFA Thesis Performer (Will Cummings, Julianne Cerreta, Melanie Hilton, Lucy Bennett, Jasmine Canzani, Sara Cristina Silva, Anthony Wade, 2023-2024).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
After several soloist seasons at San Diego Ballet, Portland, and Chicago, Steffi began freelancing principal roles abroad in London, Amsterdam, and Dublin. Recent international principal roles include Odette (Swan Lake), Gamzatti (La Bayadere), Kitri (Don Quixote), and Myrtha (Giselle). Recent domestic principal roles include Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen (The Nutcracker), and Odile (Swan Lake). Steffi has been featured in original choreography by Arturo Fernandez (LINES Ballet), Luis Martinez (Joffrey Ballet), Drew Jacoby (Netherlands Dance Theatre), Jessica Miller Tomlinson (Thodos Dance Chicago), and originated the Maghreb Queen in The Seven Beauties (US Premier). Steffi continues to enjoy freelance, multi-industry works domestically and abroad.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Steffi began ballet at 7yoa, and by 17yoa became a principal artist for the Southern California Ballet. Steffi completed rigorous education in the Cecchetti Method Ballet, earning Honors in all exams (Grade II - Advanced II, Teaching Certification II), ultimately representing the United States in the Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition (Calgary, 2008). Formative teachers include Margaret Swarthout (Royal Ballet), Ahita Ardalan (Paris Opera Ballet), Lynn Cox (Atlanta Ballet), and Erin Derstine (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago). Additional training includes contemporary, modern, character, flamenco, jazz, hip-hop, and tap.
Steffi created Renversé Ballet as a virtual resource committed to amplifying diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the classical ballet industry — and often performs in short dance films with RB choreographers.
RECENT
Principal Artist (This is Ballet, Julianne Cerreta, 2026), Guest Artist (The Nutcracker, PAW, 2025), Choreographic Researcher (UK Arts Council, Jo Cork Dance and Digital Research, 2024), MFA Thesis Performer (Will Cummings, Julianne Cerreta, Melanie Hilton, Lucy Bennett, Jasmine Canzani, Sara Cristina Silva, Anthony Wade, 2023-2024).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
After several soloist seasons at San Diego Ballet, Portland, and Chicago, Steffi began freelancing principal roles abroad in London, Amsterdam, and Dublin. Recent international principal roles include Odette (Swan Lake), Gamzatti (La Bayadere), Kitri (Don Quixote), and Myrtha (Giselle). Recent domestic principal roles include Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen (The Nutcracker), and Odile (Swan Lake). Steffi has been featured in original choreography by Arturo Fernandez (LINES Ballet), Luis Martinez (Joffrey Ballet), Drew Jacoby (Netherlands Dance Theatre), Jessica Miller Tomlinson (Thodos Dance Chicago), and originated the Maghreb Queen in The Seven Beauties (US Premier). Steffi continues to enjoy freelance, multi-industry works domestically and abroad.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Steffi began ballet at 7yoa, and by 17yoa became a principal artist for the Southern California Ballet. Steffi completed rigorous education in the Cecchetti Method Ballet, earning Honors in all exams (Grade II - Advanced II, Teaching Certification II), ultimately representing the United States in the Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition (Calgary, 2008). Formative teachers include Margaret Swarthout (Royal Ballet), Ahita Ardalan (Paris Opera Ballet), Lynn Cox (Atlanta Ballet), and Erin Derstine (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago). Additional training includes contemporary, modern, character, flamenco, jazz, hip-hop, and tap.
