In 1980, Christopher began his dance training in Paris with
Raymond Franchetti (Academie d’art Choreographique) and
Nora Kiss (Academie Chaptel). He received further training
with David Howard, Jean Golovine, and finally with the
Stuttgart Ballet. In 1981, Christopher began his dance career
as an extra for the Paris Opera, he then worked with National
Ballett Slovenien, Oper, Bonn, The Komische Oper, Berlin,
Quatumleap and the Furlong & Co Performance Group. In
1998, Christopher received his teaching diploma from the
RAD. He has taught for the National Ballett Slovenien, the
Ballettschule Kupp-Loew, Stuttgart, Marameo and Tanzfabrik,
Berlin. Christopher also teaches a number of International
Dance Companies including Les Ballets de Trockadero de
Monte Carlo and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Other dance engagements include three years with the
Bregenzer Festspiele from 1999-2001, where he was also
company manager and teacher.
