"Inventive, Dazzling, Articulate Choreography from Mr. Liddell. He is a Brilliant performer, along with his company that display the art of Performance with Showmanship, Soul, and Humor, which is delightful to watch".
- Robert Audy, Broadway Director/Choreographer
Christopher recently choreographed and filmed Pop Singer/Writer/Producer Sean Avolio's music video, "All Up In My Candy" which was a fantastic experience! Chris is now the artistic director of "Le Troupe Liddell!" A Dance Company for Stage and Film. Their work has been seen at Working Leg Productions, Steps on Broadway, and most recently NY Jazz Choreography Project at MMAC receiving rave reviews! Currently Christopher is working on an exciting new evening length ballet with author Thomas Shane. He is also developing a new stage experience with Nija Okoro, Juilliard Drama grad, which will include innovative uses of several mediums in new combinations!
As a young dancer Christopher began performing in regional theatre throughout Southern California being featured in shows such as 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Anything Goes, The Rocky Horror Show, etc. After moving to New York City, Chris has been fortunate enough to be involved in many exciting artistic endeavors. He was a 2nd tenor in the inaugural season of the New York City Master Chorale opening at Lincoln Center with a Philharmonic orchestra. He then joined the dance company, NYC's Dance Makers, founded by former members of American Dance Machine. Later, Chris was seen as a principal dancer in Jay T. Jenkins' "Dance, Music, Sex, Romance: A Jazz Ballet" with a score by Prince.
Working with award-winning Broadway choreographer Matt Williams, he served as Associate Choreographer on his New York Musical Theatre Festival show, "Ward 9". The show enjoyed sold out performances and the award for "Excellence in Choreography" from New York Musical Theater Festival's awards committee.
As a teacher he is thrilled to say that he teaches everyone from dancers currently on Broadway, to those learning first-position for the first time! He is a guest Theatre Dance teacher at world famous Steps on Broadway. He is also full-time Ballet instructor at Jersey City Dance Academy and Theatre Dance and Tap guest teaching artist at the Steffi Nossen School, Susan Jaffe's Princeton Dance and Theatre Studio, DanceMolinari and teaches his own classes at Battery Dance Company.
Additionally Christopher is Co-Founder of the production group LiRoss & Co., a published Fashion Stylist, a Make-Up artist, and a devout Yogi. Peace be unto you.
Christopher's class
Christopher leads you into the joy of Theatre Dance starting with a strong warm-up which includes a full-barre en centre, yoga, isolations and stretch. After which students will go across the floor working not only technique, but style, attitude, and athleticism in the vain of Jack Cole, Bob Fosse, Fred Astaire and Jerome Robbins. The class will culminate in a fun piece of choreography designed by Christopher to help you reach your best potential as a performer for stage or film!
Please visit his website at www.cliddellchoreography.com
Photo: Bill Hebert(BH Photos)
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