Christian Holder

Training: Cecchetti and Legat methods (London), Hector Zaraspe, Robert Joeffrey and Maggie Black (New York). Company Affiliations: Principal dancer with Joeffrey Ballet from 1966-1979; Guest artist with Atterballeto 1980; Guest artist with Finnish National Ballet 1982; Guest artist with Louisville Ballet 1984; Guest artist with Essen Ballet 1986 Choreographic Experience: The Joffrey Ballet; Ballet Théâtre de Bordeaux; Ballet Conçierto de Puerto Rico; San Francisco Opera; Atlanta Ballet; Washington Ballet; American Ballet Theater Teaching Experience: Metropolitan Opera Ballet Company; Kaatsbaan International Dance Center; PeriDance Class description: My class emphasizes placement and musicality, plus lengthening of line and coordination of port de bras emanating from the energy of the back and torso. It incorporates traditional classical structure with a contemporary approach that renders it accessible also to non-classical dancers.