VANDA ȘTEFĂNESCU

Romanian choreographer and founder of Parol Dance Junior Company in Bucharest.

 

She began developing her choreographic voice at a very young age, presenting her first original work at just 16. Since then, she has become a passionate and prolific choreographer, known for blending classical ballet foundations with contemporary movement language and emotionally charged themes.

 

Her choreographic works have been presented on some of Romania’s most prestigious stages, including the National Opera Bucharest, National Theater Bucharest, National Operetta and Musical Theater “Ion Dacian,” Odeon Theater, Jewish State Theater, National Opera Timișoara.

 

As a performer, Vanda Ștefănescu trained at Floria Capsali Choreographic High School and at UNATC Bucharest. Her career includes collaborations with Vortice Dance Company (Portugal) and Stadttheater Giessen (Germany), as well as appearances in television productions. She has worked with internationally recognized choreographers and directors, including Massimo Gerardi, Nae Caranfil, Mario Radacovsky, Akos Tihanyi, Attila Beres, Tarek Assam, David Williams, Tyce Diorio, and Milan Gromilic.

 

Vanda is also an experienced dance educator with over a decade of teaching and coaching professional dancers and students in pre-professional programs. Her teaching blends technical precision with artistic depth, encouraging personal exploration and long-term development. She has coached young dancers for international competitions, many of whom have received awards and scholarships.