Basics

Channels:
Dance, Art, Body, Modeling, Photography, and Theater
Genres:
Aerial Dance, Artist's Model, Body, Contemporary, Dance, Figurative, Mind, Miscellaneous, Modern, Physical Theatre, Spirit, Sports / Fitness, Symbolism
Roles:
Dance Choreographer, Dancer, Acrobat, Artist, Model, Painter, Writer, Designer
Specialties:
Gymnastics, acrobatics, modern dance, urban freestyle, contact improvisation

Statements

Stéphan Choinière is a world-class acrobat, dancer and aerial artist. He created and performed the principle duo “body2body” in over 1000 shows for Cirque du Soleil’s Las Vegas production, Zumanity. As a 10 year veteran and featured member of Anti-Gravity, Stephan appeared in such esteemed venues as: The Metropolitan Opera House, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall for MTV's Video Music Awards, as well as performing nightly at the award ceremonies of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. He is proud to have been a featured entertainer at special events for George Lucas, Richard Branson, George Soros, and Paul Newman. Stephan received his degree in fine arts (painting & drawing) from Tyler School of Art while competing as an elite gymnast for Temple University in Philadelphia. He went on to develop as a dancer, studying ballet, modern and urban freestyle. With the addition of varied circus skills and martial arts, he naturally began to fuse an artistic amalgam. His creative recipe for the stage has included awe-inspiring skills with fluid phrasing and emotive story telling. As the subject for artworks, Stephan collaborates with high-profile fine artists in photography and sculpture. His first hardcover monograph is slated for publication in 2009. In addition to performing, Stephan choreographs specialty acts and teaches creative workshops for dancers and variety artists. He currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Specialties

Gymnastics, acrobatics, modern dance, urban freestyle, contact improvisation