Steven Sofia

Steven Sofia is a Lecturer in Dance at the College of Performing Arts at Chapman University. A seasoned Broadway performer and certified classical Pilates instructor, he brings extensive professional experience to his academic role.

• Broadway Credits: Chicago, Kiss Me Kate, Beauty and the Beast, Jerome Robbins’ West Side Story
• Regional Theater: A Chorus Line (Helen Hayes Award winner), Contact, Applause
• Choreography: National Tour of Chicago, Pippin (NYU Cap21), UW productions

His research interests focus on dance pedagogy and choreographic innovation in musical theater. Sofia has collaborated with renowned choreographers like Agnes DeMille and Susan Stroman.

Scientific Awards:

• Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical (2013)

Steven Sofia has served as a dance captain and assistant to Broadway choreographers, while maintaining a parallel career in Pilates instruction. His multifaceted expertise bridges classical dance training, contemporary choreography, and somatic movement practices.