Paige Fraser-Hoffman

Bio:

Paige Fraser began training at Ballet Atlantic Academy, and later attended Professional Performing Arts High School/The Ailey School. She was a scholarship student at American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Complexions, Jacobs Pillow, and Juilliard summer intensives. Ms. Fraser is a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2012.

Ms. Fraser was a member of Ailey II for the 2011-2013 seasons under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters and Troy Powell.

She performed as a guest artist with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and Ruth Page Civic Ballet. She has done commercial work with Beyonce, Chanel Iman, and Jussie Smollett; and has been featured in international campaigns with INTEL, ESPN Latin America, and ELLE Magazine.

Ms. Fraser is a founding dancer of Visceral Dance Chicago, now in her 6th season with the company. She is honored to be a recipient of a 2016 Dance Fellowship from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA and a Dance Magazine 2017 “25 to Watch”. In 2017 she was listed on Fordham Universities “20 in their 20’s”. Ms. Fraser is the founder and president of The Paige Fraser Foundation, which advocates for dancers living with or without disabilities.

Spinal Champion Story:

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the young age of 13 during my freshman year of high school. In order to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional dancer, I had to overcome my fears and face my challenges and the physical adversity often associated with my condition. Through education, dedication and hard work, I was able to learn how to effectively manage my scoliosis through non-surgical treatments (bracing, PT, chiropractic care). Through it all, I’ve forged an incredibly successful career that led me to the bright lights of Broadway.