ABOUT ME

PAIGE FRASER, (from the Bronx, NY) is a multi-disciplinary artist who is breaking boundaries in her field as a performer and scoliosis advocate.

 

As a youth she trained at Ballet Atlantic Academy under the direction of Leslie Otto. She went on to continue training at Professional Performing Arts High School which offered dance training through the Alvin Ailey School. Ms. Fraser attended many summer intensives as a scholarship recipient; ABT, DTH, Complexions, Jacobs Pillow, and The Juilliard School. In 2008 Ms. Fraser attended Dominican University/Alonzo King's Lines Ballet and later transferred/graduated Cum Laude from Fordham University/Alvin Ailey BFA in 2012.

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Ms. Fraser was a member of Ailey II for the 2011-2013 seasons under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters and Troy Powell. While in AileyII she traveled both domestically and internationally, performing works by Alvin Ailey, Amy Hall, Benoit Swan Pouffer, Donald Byrd, and Troy Powell. In 2013 she became a founding dancer of Visceral Dance Chicago where she danced 6 seasons, performing works by Danielle Agami, Harrison McEldowney, Kevin O'Day, Marguerite Donlon, Nick Pupillo, and Sidra Bell. During her time in Chicago, she was a guest artist with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, guested with the Ruth Page Civic Ballet, and performed in world acclaimed works by Randy Duncan in "Dance For Life Chicago" (2014-2019).

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Ms. Fraser has appeared in Beyonce's "Bow Down" 2013 tour opener video and in V Magazine's holiday video featuring model Chanel Iman. She has been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher, Essence, Lucky, and graced the 2016 cover of both Revolution Dancewear and Streetwise Chicago. She can be seen dancing in season 3 of Empire and in Jussie Smollet's music video "FUW". Her story was featured by ELLE for "The Movement Series". She was the principal dancer in an international commercial with Intel "Experience Amazing", as well as a segment with ESPN Latin America. Ms. Fraser made her musical theater debut in "West Side Story" at the Lyric Opera in Chicago (Spring 2019 and 2023).

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Ms. Fraser has received a steady stream of recognition over the last few years; from winning a Princess Grace Award (2016) and Dance Magazine’s 25 To Watch (2017), and a Fordham University 20 in their 20's. In 2019 she was named one of "Chicago's Best New Artists" by People Maven. She is a two time 3 Arts Award nominee (2018 & 2019).

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She finds joy in teaching and giving back. She has taught several workshops all over the world (Haiti, Jamaica, and Europe). She has choreographed winning works for elite competitions such as Youth America Grand Prix and NYCDA, and professional works which were presented at LinksHall, Atheneum Theatre, and Northwestern University Dance Department. 

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​Ms. Fraser is a passionate advocate for individuals living with scoliosis, using her personal journey to inspire, educate, and empower others. Diagnosed at age 13 during her freshman year of high school, her condition was first detected during a routine check-up when her doctor noticed a spinal curvature. An X-ray confirmed a severe S-shaped curve. Despite the diagnosis, and with a deep-rooted dream of becoming a professional dancer, Ms. Fraser and her family pursued non-surgical interventions—including bracing, physical therapy, and chiropractic care—to manage the condition. Rather than let scoliosis define her limitations, she chose to study it closely, dedicating herself to understanding how it would impact her dancing. Today, she shares her experience to advocate for early detection, alternative treatment paths, and the belief that a diagnosis doesn’t have to define your destiny.

In 2017 she became the Chief of Artistic Officer and Program Director for dance at The Paige Fraser Foundation, a non- profit that aims to bring awareness to dancers with/without disabilities and provide a safe space for them to reach their full potential. 

 

Ms. Fraser is currently performing in the female ensemble for The Lion King on Broadway (2019-present).  In August 2024, she received her MA in Art Management from University of Denver.

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