1^st lesson free

Christian

5 (2 reviews)

Rate $88
Response 1h

5 (2 reviews)

$88/hr

1^st lesson free

Dance
Choreography
Ballet

Experienced tutor in Dance in Perry Hall, Christian offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Dance
Choreography
Ballet

Lesson location

- online

About Christian

I often tell folks that I teach for 'The Face": The expression a student gets on their face when they accomplish something that they've been working so hard on achieving. That is such a rewarding moment for me as well!

Mr. Richards began his ballet training in 1991 at the University of Oklahoma under the tutelage of Mary-Margaret Holt, Dennis Poole, and Stephen Jenkins, where, in 1993, he was awarded the Yvonne Chouteau Award for Outstanding Ballet Dancer. Mr. Richards went on to dance professionally with Ballet Oklahoma, Nevada Ballet Theater as a soloist, and Ohio Ballet. He also guested for multiple companies, including Ballet Arkansas, Norman Ballet, Cleveland-San Jose Ballet, and Ft. Worth-Dallas Ballet. Upon retiring, Mr. Richards attended Southern Methodist University, where he obtained a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree in Choreographic Theory and Practice. Following graduation in 2001, he taught all over the Dallas/Ft. Worth area before being named Chair of the dance department at the Community College of Baltimore County in 2005. Under his guidance, the program received national accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Dance, the first community college to ever do so. It was named by Dancer Magazine in 2008 as one of the nation's top 3 community college dance programs. Upon leaving CCBC in 2010, Mr. Richards taught at Interlochen Academy of the Arts in Michigan for a year and a half as Guest Artist in Residence before moving to Seattle and teaching all over the Puget Sound. In 2012 he became the founding Artistic Director of INCEPTION Dance Theater, the first company-in-residence at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Mr. Richards recently served as the Acting Executive Director for Virginia Ballet Company and School.

After dancing professionally for several years, I obtained an MFA in choreographic theory at Southern Methodist University and began teaching in earnest. Three years later I was the department chair of the dance program at the Community College of Baltimore County.

Mr. Richards began his ballet training in 1991 at the University of Oklahoma under the tutelage of Mary-Margaret Holt, Dennis Poole, and Stephen Jenkins, where, in 1993, he was awarded the Yvonne Chouteau Award for Outstanding Ballet Dancer. Mr. Richards went on to dance professionally with Ballet Oklahoma, Nevada Ballet Theater as a soloist, and Ohio Ballet. He also guested for multiple companies, including Ballet Arkansas, Norman Ballet, Cleveland-San Jose Ballet, and Ft. Worth-Dallas Ballet. Upon retiring, Mr. Richards attended Southern Methodist University, where he obtained a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree in Choreographic Theory and Practice. Following graduation in 2001, he taught all over the Dallas/Ft. Worth area before being named Chair of the dance department at the Community College of Baltimore County in 2005. Under his guidance, the program received national accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Dance, the first community college to ever do so. It was named by Dancer Magazine in 2008 as one of the nation's top 3 community college dance programs. Upon leaving CCBC in 2010, Mr. Richards taught at Interlochen Academy of the Arts in Michigan for a year and a half as Guest Artist in Residence before moving to Seattle and teaching all over the Puget Sound. In 2012 he became the founding Artistic Director of INCEPTION Dance Theater, the first company-in-residence at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Mr. Richards recently served as the Acting Executive Director for Virginia Ballet Company and School.

About the lesson

The first session is dedicated to getting to know each other. The first class is always a bit slower, to give both myself and the student time to adjust and adapt.

All shapes, sizes, ages, and backgrounds. I've taught rank beginners to top-flight professionals. I do not teach students under the age of 8.

Here are some good questions to ask a new teacher:

1. What is your background?

2. What is your experience teaching my age/technical level?

3. Do you approach training in a kinesthetically sound manner?

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What are you looking to achieve? Are you a casual dancer, or do you have professional aspirations? Do you have any physical/learning challenges?

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

Leah

Excellent teacher! Christian is very encouraging, patient, and inspiring. I truly enjoy taking classes with him
Read more

L
Leah
Excellent teacher! Christian is very encouraging, patient, and inspiring. I truly enjoy taking classes with him
Katelyn

Christian is an extravagant dance and theater instructor. He is passionate not only about his routines and his students but cares deeply about the staff he works with. I am extremely shy and he has helped me open up more than anyone else I have worked with. It’s wonderful to be in a environment where you feel safe, comfortable and genuine. I love his stories as well about his experiences in dance and life that he uses to teach. They helped me when I gotten discouraged and helped me laugh and smile when I felt like I wasn’t able to stand up. He is one of the best people you’ll ever have the pleasure to work with and meet.
Read more

K
Katelyn
Christian is an extravagant dance and theater instructor. He is passionate not only about his routines and his students but cares deeply about the staff he works with. I am extremely shy and he has helped me open up more than anyone else I have worked with. It’s wonderful to be in a environment where you feel safe, comfortable and genuine. I love his stories as well about his experiences in dance and life that he uses to teach. They helped me when I gotten discouraged and helped me laugh and smile when I felt like I wasn’t able to stand up. He is one of the best people you’ll ever have the pleasure to work with and meet.
View more recommendations

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

5h: $440
10h: $880

free lessons

The first lesson with Christian will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

online

$88/h

Details

Ages 8-12: $40/hr

Ages 13-18: $50/hr

Adults: $35/hr

Experienced tutor in Dance in Perry Hall, Christian offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Lesson location

Recommended

About Christian

About the lesson

Recommendations

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

online

Details

Similar Dance tutors in Perry Hall

Janet

Sky

Solanki

Luana

Alicia

Sehine

Ella

Georgia

Wanita

Melina

Erinna

Endemann

Lukas

Molly

Bidushi

Vi Salsa

Cindy

Vishwesh

Ritika

Stella

Experienced tutor in Dance in Perry Hall, Christian offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Lesson location

Recommended

About Christian

About the lesson

Recommendations

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

online

Details

Similar Dance tutors in Perry Hall

Janet

Sky

Solanki

Luana

Alicia

Sehine

Ella

Georgia

Wanita

Melina

Erinna

Endemann

Lukas

Molly

Bidushi

Vi Salsa

Cindy

Vishwesh

Ritika

Stella

Share

Tutor profile verified

levels

All languages in which the lesson is available

Reviews

Reviews

Recommendations

free lessons

Report this listing