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. This somatic approach lends itself to creating dance work which audiences report feeling – an elliptical flow between performer embodiment and the kinesthetic empathy of the viewer.
"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.
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.
Born in Windsor, Ontario and grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan - Scott earned his BA from Michigan State University in Communication Studies and Dance.