Dance Certifications
Stephanie is certified in 3 dance formats!
Belly Dance Technique Certification
April Rose’s Cohesion Collective training method focuses on a Raqs Sharqi-inspired movement language, and enables improvisation while dancing while playing on a frame drum and finger cymbals.
Stephanie is thrilled to dance while playing her percussion instruments as musicians would!
Recommendation from International Superstar & Master Teacher, April Rose ~
Recommendation from International Superstar & Master Teacher, April Rose ~
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter recommending Stephanie Chiang as a performer and educator of bellydance.
I am April Rose, a dance teacher and performer specializing in bellydance, raqs sharqi, and transnational fusion. I hold an M.A. in Culture and Performance from the department of World Arts and Cultures at UCLA, and I have taught and toured my choreographic work in over 25 countries. I have had the pleasure to work with Stephanie in my teacher training and performance development program, The Cohesion Collective. Of all the dancers I’ve worked with, Stephanie is among the most talented, organized, dedicated, kind, community-oriented, generous, and reliable.
During our time together, Stephanie proved to be not only a technically skilled dancer but also a skilled frame drum player, finger cymbalist, performer, and teacher. Her expertise in bellydance, frame drum, cued improvisation, and teaching was a huge asset that led to a positive classroom environment and many successful enjoyable performances.
It is with great pleasure and confidence that I recommend Stephanie because I know her skills, professionalism, and resourcefulness will be an asset to any organization.
If you need more information or specific examples, please do not hesitate to contact me at contact@aprilrose.dance.
April Rose DaPrato
M.A. Culture and Performance | UCLA
B.A. Dance | UCLA
Creator of Dance Cohesion
Stephanie’s Exemplary Choreo
This video is Stephanie’s capstone assignment from the Stage 1 Teacher Assessment.
Stephanie created an original choreography based on the Stage 1 movement vocabulary from Dance Cohesion. Stephanie was surprised and delighted when April Rose asked if she could post her choreo as an exemplar for other Dance Cohesion students)!
“Cream of the Crop”
This video is April Rose’s praise of Stephanie’s Stage 2 Teacher Assessment.
“It's extremely rare to pass [the Stage 2 Teacher Assessment] on the first try. Only a few people have done it. You're in the elite, cream of the crop — and I love love love watching you dance. I would be super excited to be your student.” ~April Rose
Dance Cardio Certifications
SharQui - The Bellydance Workout
SHiNE Dance Fitness
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