Christopher has over 30 years of dance training and performance experience worldwide. He has taught thousands of people of all ages dances that are simple, enjoyable and support a successful experience with movement. Christopher is a dancer and director of Dance Hall Days, his Minneapolis based dance ensemble. Dance Hall Days celebrates American social dances from Ragtime to Rock and Roll.
Christopher has been on the COMPAS artist roster since 1987. He is currently a Dance Specialist with ArtStart and The Cowles Center for the Performing Arts. He also has ten years of creating movement experiences as a team leader for the Ace Dance for Educators programs offered through the Perpich Center.
Book your flight for Imagination Airlines — Christopher becomes your guide as we virtually travel the world. Participants explore dance contributions from a variety of world cultures by learning both historical and contemporary dances. Journeys include walking, boarding a train or flying to destinations around the globe. Visit Europe or travel back in time to specific eras along the Great American Timeline. Choose from the following options or work with Christopher to plan an experience that suits your travel needs. Animate American History through Dance or Experience a Seasonal Celebration; Magnificent Mardi Gras, Igor's Halloween Dance Party, or a MidWinter Dance Party.
Christopher teaches popular American dance styles from various moments in American history. Learn how to dance ragtime, swing and other popular fad dances of the 20th century. This is recommended as a companion workshop to the Dance Hall Days performance.
Costumed dancers from Dance Hall Days demonstrate ragtime, swing and popular fad dances of the 20th century. Performances include a musical review of dances performed to classic recordings that are considered standards and are included in the music of your life.
Costumed dancers from Dance Hall Days demonstrate ragtime, swing and popular fad dances of the 20th century. Performances can include a musical review of dances to recorded music, multimedia presentations, narration and audience participation.
Christopher introduces educators to the tools of choreography, and the movement and dance traditions of many cultures. Workshops can focus on a variety of styles and periods which may include American, European, or Latin Social Dances. Christopher creates activities that turn dance into a community happening and deepen connections to our rich American heritage. Learn what it takes to host a community dance party and create a unique dance card of social and folk dances that are appropriate for students of all ages.