Nuts & Bolts

Sylvana Christopher 

Choreographer, Performer & Teaching Artist

Educate artists in study of performance and choreography. Examine range of dance techniques including modern, ballet, jazz, West African and hip hop with students. Engage with local theaters, studios, schools and community centers for short and long term residencies. Support dance professionals in production and presentation of accessible dance in the DC metropolitan area.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors in Performance & Choreography, The Ohio Stare University 1998-2002

Senior Project Soul Infiltration 2-week study in Santiago de Cuba with Cutumba Ballet Folklorico

Far Lambe cultural education 2-week study of Senegalese dance and drumming in Petit Mbao, Senegal to study with Griot Medoune Yacine Gueye

Dance ICONS Choreographic Cohort Member 2019-2021, 9 month study of the history, art and practice of choreography