inSTEP-S01E01-Stephen Knight KeepinSTEP

Listen as Alex gets to know Fred Astaire's very own, Mr. Stephen Knight---

STEPHEN KNIGHT
• Dance Board Member
• Co-National Dance Director
• Company Stockholder
• Area Director
• With Fred Astaire Dance Studios since 1977


BIO

Stephen is one of the busiest men in the industry. As a Regional Franchise Director for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ Wisconsin Region, an NDCA Adjudicator, a Coach, Choreographer, and the Co-National Dance Director for Fred Astaire Dance Studios, his dance card is almost always full. Stephen and his dance partner, Rae Josephs, were 3-Time United States American Rhythm Finalists, and 6-Time undefeated Fred Astaire American Rhythm Champions. Stephen is also responsible for creating a large portion of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios Silver Syllabus. He is well-known for his choreography for Open Routines, Solos, Showcases, and Novelties.

ACHIEVEMENTS


6-Time Fred Astaire Open American Rhythm Champion
3-Time USDSC Open American Rhythm Finalist
USDSC Theatrical Finalist
USDSC Rising Star Theatrical Champion

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


American Smooth
American Rhythm
International Latin
Theater Arts
Choreography
Business Training

Stephen Knight is part of the prestigious Fred Astaire Dance Studios National Dance Board team that actively coaches our Students & Instructors in dance studio locations across our network, oversees Dance Instructor training and certification, judges (Professional, Amateur, Pro/Am) at Regional and National Fred Astaire Dance Studio Dance Competition events, and continuously reviews our proprietary dance curriculum to ensure only the finest, most up-to-date programs for our Students. For more information on the Fred Astaire Dance Board or any of its members, please contact us.