Born and raised in NYC, Stefan Dolbashian began his dance training in tap at the School at Stepson Broadway. He then furthered his training studying at the Alvin Ailey School and Steps on Broadway‘s Pre-Professional Programs on full scholarship while simultaneously attending LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts. After attending one year at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, Stefan began his first season with Florida Dance Theatre. After three seasons at Florida Dance Theatre, he danced for Peridance Contemporary Dance Company where he had opportunities to dance works by choreographers such as Igal Perry, Enzo Celli, Ohand Naharin, and Dwight Rhoden. He then returned to Florida rejoining FDT as the Resident Choreographer where he also worked as an adjunct teacher at Florida Southern College Dance Program, Harrison School for the Arts, and Dr. Phillips School of The Arts. In 2019 He became Florida Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director. In his time as AD, Stefan has created several full-length productions as well as multiple contemporary pieces and dance films. His works have been featured in numerous festivals and conferences such as APAP, Battery Dance, and received the “Humanitarian Award” at the Dance Is Activism Film Festival.