STEPHAN EMMANUEL
Stephan Emmanuel (he/they) is a Raleigh, NC native and dance artist in his first season with Detroit Metropolitan Dance. A recent graduate of The Ailey School Certificate Program, he began his dance training at the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory and North Carolina Dance Institute before continuing his studies in New York City. During his time at Ailey, he performed alongside Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Memoria in 2025. During his final two years at Ailey, he was also a member of the Ailey Student Performance Group, performing selections from Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, For ‘Bird’—With Love, The River, and Night Creature. His additional credits include Dreamgirls with NC Theatre, The Patriot Project with Black Box Dance Theatre, and works by Norbert De La Cruz, Jennifer Archibald, Ronald K. Brown, Darrell Moultrie, and Brandi Lewis.
Outside of dance, Stephan enjoys cooking, playing piano, exploring new music, and spending time with friends and family. He dedicates his work first and foremost to God, as well as to his family, mentors, and the many supporters who have shaped his journey.