Frances Lai Stohlman received her early dance training at Berkeley Ballet Theater. She holds a B.F.A. in Modern Dance Performance from the University of the Arts, where she was the recipient of numerous school grants and scholarships, including the "Elizabeth Ann Pulaski Memorial Scholarship." She graduated with honors and the faculty issued award for "Outstanding Performance in Modern Dance." She has been honored to perform works by Fernando Bujones, Christopher Huggins, Rachel Berman, Faye Snow, Roni Koresh, Curt Haworth, Brian Sanders, Sonya Delwaide, and Jeffrey Freeze. She has been highlighted in the 2005 Philadelphia Arts and Business Council's Impact Report Brochure and performed as a Red Bull Energy Drink Event Performer. Frances is also a Pilates instructor and member of Refractions Dance Collective. Frances is thrilled to perform and collaborate with the members of Naganuma Dance.