ABOUT
Scott Stafford is a dancer, teaching artist, and choreographer. He believes that expression is vital, and accessible to every individual.
His choreographic inquiry lies in the pathway between feeling deeply and the expression which physicalizes the experience.
"Scott Stafford's choreography shone with sweeping and luminous flow and pristine technique." - Sheila Reagan, Star Tribune.
His artistic efforts have been recognized by The Foundation for Contemporary Arts, The Minnesota State Arts Board, Springboard For The Arts, Minnesota Regional Arts Council, and the Jerome Foundation. His choreography has been presented by institutions included The Detroit Institute of Art, The Walker Art Center, Franconia Sculpture Garden, Land O' Lakes Arts, The Southern Theater, The Red Eye Theater, The Cowles Center for Dance, Blue Water Theater, St. Olaf College, Park Square Theater, The University of Minnesota, and Ballare Teatro.
From 2014 – 2018, Scott performed as a repertory dancer with Stuart Pimsler Dancer and Theater, touring and teaching across The United States. He spent six years on the teaching artist roster for The Cowles Center For Dance, until their closure in 2024 – facilitating over 200 workshops. He is currently dance faculty at St. Paul Conservatory For Performing Artists, on the teaching artist roster for COMPAS Artists and Connected North, and independently facilitates dance residencies across the United States. In 2025, Scott was awarded $25,000 from the Minnesota State Arts Board to facilitate dance education throughout the state.
Scott became a certified qigong instructor under Master Birgit Kraus, and continued his studies in Daoist Flow under Mimi Kuo Deemer, Jean Hall, and James Rafael in London, U.K.
Born in Windsor, Ontario and grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan - Scott earned his BA from Michigan State University in Dance and Public Relations. He loves nature, his family, pop music, and all things that flow.