Christopher Compton

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• Compton, C. B., & Dyke Compton, T. L. (2023, Sept. 14-15).

  International Co-Presenter with Tamara Dyke  Compton our research on The Mindful Dancer Presentation: Implementing mindfulness, healthy rhythms, and habits in the                technique class at the 13^th International Conference on Health, Wellness and Society. Vancouver, Canada. Sept. 14-15

  . 13th International Conference on Health, Wellness and Society. Vancouver, BC, Canada: 13th International Conference on Health, Wellness and Society.
• Compton, C. B. (2022, April).

  Invited Guest Teacher. Idyllwild Arts, Idyllwild, California.                                

  Invited Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Recruitment April 25. Idyllwild Arts Masterclass. Idyllwild, CA.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Invited Guest Teacher. Idyllwild Arts, Idyllwild, California. Invited Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Recruitment April 25
• Compton, C. B. (2022, April).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Booker T Washington HSPVA, Dallas, TX.

  Co-Organized with Tamara Dyke Compton for Hannah Weinmaster to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter April 13. Booker T. Washington HSPVA Masterclass. Dallas, TX.: Perry-Mansfiled.
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  Recruitment Coordinator, Booker T Washington HSPVA, Dallas, TX.Co-Organized with Tamara Dyke Compton for Hannah Weinmaster to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter April 13
• Compton, C. B. (2022, April).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Kinder HSPVA, Houston, TX. 

  Co-Organized with Tamara Dyke Compton for Hannah Weinmaster to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter April 14. Kinder HSPVA Masterclass. Houston, TX.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Recruitment Coordinator, Kinder HSPVA, Houston, TX.Co-Organized with Tamara Dyke Compton for Hannah Weinmaster to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter April 14
• Compton, C. B. (2022, April).

  Recruitment Coordinator, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA), New Orleans, Louisiana. 

  Co-Organized with Tamara Dyke Compton for Alex McBride to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter April 13. NOCCA Masterclass. New Orleans, LA.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Recruitment Coordinator, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA), New Orleans, Louisiana. Co-Organized with Tamara Dyke Compton for Alex McBride to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter April 13
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Fall). Invited Adjudicator, Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase. Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase. Tucson, AZ.: University of Arizona.
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  Invited Adjudicator- Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase
• Compton, C. B. (2022, February).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Denver School of the Arts (DSA), Denver, Colorado.  

  Recruitment Coordinator for Whitney Popp to teach a Master Class for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Recruiter. 

  . DSA Masterclass. Denver, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Denver School of the Arts (DSA), Denver, Colorado.  Recruitment Coordinator for Whitney Popp to teach a Master Class for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Recruiter. 
• Compton, C. B. (2022, September). Invited Guest Teacher. College Dance Fair 2022 presented by Boca Ballet Theatre. Boca Raton, FL. Sept. 2-3. College Dance Fair 2022 presented by Boca Ballet Theatre. Boca Raton, FL.: Boca Ballet Theatre.
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  Invited Guest Teacher. College Dance Fair 2022 presented by Boca Ballet Theatre. Sept. 2-3
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Spring). Virtual Masterclass, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Organized for Jacob Jonas to teach a virtual audition class for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp for social media and recruitment.   . Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive Virtual Masterclass. National- online: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Virtual Masterclass, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Organized for Jacob Jonas to teach a virtual audition class for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp for social media and recruitment.   
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Spring).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Florida State 

  University, Tallahassee, Florida.                            

  Recruitment Coordinator for Associate Professor 

  Ilana Goldman to teach a Master Class for Perry 

  Mansfield Performing Arts Camp.. Florida State University Masterclass. Tallahassee, FL.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Recruitment Coordinator, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.                            Recruitment Coordinator for Associate ProfessorIlana Goldman to teach a Master Class for PerryMansfield Performing Arts Camp.
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer). Curator/Director, Dancing Legacy Foundation, New York, New York. Began negotiations for licensing for Ana Sokolova’s Rooms for Perry Mansfield’s PPI Program. Restaged by Erika Pujic . Perry-Mansfield Pre-Professional Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Curator/Director, Dancing Legacy Foundation, New York, New York. Began negotiations for licensing for Ana Sokolova’s Rooms for Perry Mansfield’s PPI Program. Restaged by Erika Pujic
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  Coordinator/Director with Tamara Dyke Compton, Professional Dance Residency with Jacob Jonas the Company, Los Angeles, CA. at Perry-Mansfield. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July 30-Aug 14 

  . Perry-Mansfield Professional Dance Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Coordinator/Director with Tamara Dyke Compton, Professional Dance Residency with Jacob Jonas the Company, Los Angeles, CA. at Perry-Mansfield. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July 30-Aug 14
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  Coordinator/Director with Tamara Dyke Compton, Professional Dance Residency with Soul Escape Dance Company, Dallas, TX. at Perry-Mansfield. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. May 30-June 12

  . Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Coordinator/Director with Tamara Dyke Compton, Professional Dance Residency with Soul Escape Dance Company, Dallas, Texas at Perry Mansfield. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. May 30-June 12
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  Curator/Director, Jacob Jonas the Company. Artist/Company-In-Residence, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs CO.
  
  Jacob Jonas negotiations for residency and dance performance, with Director/Choreographer Jacob Jonas from Las Angeles, California. Company in residence at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July 30-Aug 14                               

  . Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive- SoulEscape. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Curator/Director, Jacob Jonas the Company Artist/ Company-In-Residence, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs CO. Jacob Jonas negotiations for residency and dance performance, with Director/Choreographer Jacob Jonas from Las Angeles, California. Company in residence at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July 30-Aug 14                               
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  Curator/Director, Perry Mansfield, Finalizing the hiring of all choreographers, masterworks, and teachers for our 5 dance programs throughout the summer; two Professional Programs, Pre-Professional Program, Young Artist Program and Emerging Artist Program. Responsible for hiring and scheduling faculty from all over the USA. We have 17 dance faculty and 3 dance musicians. We are responsible negotiating contracts, budget, dates, and schedules.  

  . Perry-Mansfield Summer Intensives. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Curator/Director, Perry Mansfield, Finalizing hiring all choreographers, masterworks, and teachers for our 5 dance programs throughout the summer; two Professional Programs, Pre-Professional Program, Young Artist Program and Emerging Artist Program. Responsible to hire and schedule faculty from all over the USA, we have 17 dance faculty and 3 dance musicians. We are responsible negotiating contracts, budget, dates, and schedules. 
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  Curator/Director, SoulEscape Dance Company/Justin Giles Artist/Company-In-Residence, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs CO.
  
  SoulEscape Dance Company negotiations for residency and dance performance, with Director Justin Giles from Dallas, Texas. Company-in-Residence at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado. May 28-June 12 

  . Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive- SoulEscape. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Curator/Director, SoulEscape Dance Company/Justin Giles Artist/Company-In-Residence, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs CO.SoulEscape Dance Company negotiations for residency and dance performance, with Director Justin Giles from Dallas, Texas. Company-in-Residence at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado. May 28-June 12  
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  Curator/Director/MC for PM Under the Stars Community Outreach Performances (free concerts for the public) at the Louis Horst Studio, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 

  . Perry-Mansfield Community Outreach. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  Curator/Director/MC for PM Under the Stars Community Outreach Performances (free concerts for the public) at the Louis Horst Studio, Perry Mansfield, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 
• Compton, C. B. (2022, Summer).

  National Teaching- Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado 

   

  May-June	Professional Intensive May 28-June 12  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)
  June	Pre-Professional Intensive  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (3 weeks)
  June	Pre-Professional Intensive  Advance Choreography Instructor (2 weeks)
  July-Aug	Young Artist Intensive  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)
  July-Aug	Young Artist Intensive  Advance Choreography Instructor (2 weeks)
  August	Professional Intensive  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)

  . Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Summer Intensives. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
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  National Teaching- Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado May-JuneProfessional Intensive May 28-June 12Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)JunePre-Professional IntensiveAdvanced Ballet Technique Instructor (3 weeks)JunePre-Professional IntensiveAdvance Choreography Instructor (2 weeks)July-AugYoung Artist IntensiveAdvanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)July-AugYoung Artist IntensiveAdvance Choreography Instructor (2 weeks)AugustProfessional IntensiveAdvanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)
• Compton, C. B., & Dyke-Compton, T. (2022, July). The Mindful Dancer Presentation: Implementing mindfulness, healthy rhythms, and habits in the technique class.San Jorge University- Zaragoza, Spain. 17th International Conference on Arts and Society. San Jorge University- Zaragoza, Spain: CG Sholar.

Creative Performances

• Compton, C. B. (2023. Choreographer- Runners, Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO. June 2023.. Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive Performance with Flock Dance Company. Steamboat Springs, CO: Perry-Mansfield. https://youtu.be/2FiYw_H7Wl4
• Compton, C. B. (2023. Choreographer- one an/other. Perry-Mansfield Pre-Professional Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO. July 2023.
  . Perry-Mansfield Pre-Professional Intensive Evening of Dance. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield. https://youtu.be/trhBxuGAIvA
• Compton, C. B. (2023. Chroreographer- Elouis Sycamore. Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO. August 2023.
  . Perry-Mansfield Professional Intensive Showcase with José Limón Dance Company. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield. https://youtu.be/GQ-XcPi5-5o
• Compton, C. B., & Dyke Compton, T. L. (2023.

  Co-Choreographer- Dusk to Dawn. Co-choreographed with Tamara Dyke Compton. Perry-Mansfield  Young Artists Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO. July 2023.

  . Perry-Mansfield Young Artists Showcase. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield.
• Compton, C. B. (2022.

  Choreographer- Shindig: Showdown, Slowdown, Throwdown

  . Perry-Mansfield Professional Dance Showcase. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield. https://youtu.be/rQMTjIP67ew
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  A ballet created for the Professional Dance Intensive at Perry-Mansfield.
• Compton, C. B. (2022. Choreographer- ...dance you the war. Evening of Dance. Steamboat Spring, CO.: Perry-Mansfield. https://youtu.be/ngGo44sRWds
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  A ballet examing issues of sexuality, gender identity, neurodivergence, mental health, and grooming. Inspired by Vaslav Nijinsky.
• Compton, C. B. (2022. Choreographer- 4 out of 5 (starting with 2). Perry-Mansfield Professional Dance Intensive. Steamboat Springs, CO.: Perry-Mansfield. https://youtu.be/YSCPGKwLmUs
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  A contemporary ballet created for the Professional Dance Intensive at Perry-Mansfield.

Others

• Compton, C. B. (2023, December).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), Los Angeles, CA.

  Organized for Alexandra Yonkovich to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter . LACHSA.
• Compton, C. B. (2023, December).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Denver School of the Arts (DSA), Denver, Colorado.  

  Recruitment Coordinator for Whitney Popp to teach a Master Class for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Recruiter. 

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• Compton, C. B. (2023, Feb). Invited Master Speaker/Lecturer- Invited by the José Limón Institute to give a talk on professional development.. José Limón Institute- NYC.
• Compton, C. B. (2023, Feb). Invited Master Teacher- Invited to teach a class for Steps Professional Training Program in NYC.. Steps NYC.
• Compton, C. B. (2023, Feb). Invited Master Teacher- Invited to teach a class for the famed Ballet Hispánico. . Ballet Hispánico.
• Compton, C. B. (2023, May-Aug). Curator/Director/MC for PM Under the Stars Community Outreach Performances (free concerts for the public) at the Louis Horst Studio, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. . Perry-Mansfield Community Outreach.
• Compton, C. B. (2023, May-Aug).

  National Teaching- Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado 

   

  May-June	Professional Intensive May 28-June 12  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)
  June	Pre-Professional Intensive  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (3 weeks)
  June	Pre-Professional Intensive  Advance Choreography Instructor (2 weeks)
  July-Aug	Young Artist Intensive  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)
  July-Aug	Young Artist Intensive  Advance Choreography Instructor (2 weeks)
  August	Professional Intensive  Advanced Ballet Technique Instructor (2 weeks)

  . Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
• Compton, C. B. (2023, November).

  Recruitment Coordinator, Kinder HSPVA, Houston, TX. 

  Organized for Gabriel Speiller to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter .
• Compton, C. B. (2023, November).

  Recruitment Coordinator, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA), New Orleans, Louisiana. Organized for Alex McBride to teach Masterclass for Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp as a Recruiter November 

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• Compton, C. B., & Dyke Compton, T. (2023, July-Aug). Curator/Director, José Limón Dance Co. Artist/Company-In-Residence, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs CO.
  
  Negotiations for residency and dance performance, with Artistiic Director Dante Puleio. Company in residence at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July -Aug         .
• Compton, C. B., & Dyke Compton, T. (2023, May-June). Curator/Director, Flock Dance Artist/Company-In-Residence, Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs CO.
  
  Flock Dance Company negotiations for residency and dance performance, with Directors Alice Klock and Florian Lochner. Company-in-Residence at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts Camp Steamboat Springs, Colorado. May -June .
• Compton, C. B., & Dyke Compton, T. L. (2023, May-Aug). Curator/Co-Director, Perry Mansfield, Finalizing the hiring of all choreographers, masterworks, and teachers for our 5 dance programs throughout the summer; two Professional Programs, Pre-Professional Program, Young Artist Program and Emerging Artist Program. Responsible for hiring and scheduling faculty from all over the USA. We have 17 dance faculty and 3 dance musicians. We are responsible negotiating contracts, budget, dates, and schedules.  .

Creative Works

• My Way ( Twyla Tharp-Reconstruction); Dance Performance; UArizona School of Dance; October 2022; I reconstructed My Way from Sinatra Suite by Twyla Tharp for our Ballet Repertoire class. The piece was performed in an informal showing for the Dance Advisory Board in the Stevie Eller stage.
• Telemann Viola Concerto; Dance Performance; School of Dance; October 2022; Reimagining/rechoreographing of my ballet, Telemann Viola Concerto, for the Fall for Dance concert series presented by the School of Dance.
• In the ECHO; Dance Performance; School of Dance; November 2023; Stevie Eller Theatre; In the Echo. University of Arizona, School of Dance. Fall for Dance Concert Series. November 2022
• Huckleberry; Dance Creation; UArizona School of Dance; November 2022; I created a gender-neutral ballet, Huckleberry, for our Fall '22 Ballet Repertoire class. We had an invited, informal showing at the end of the process for the School of Dance.
• Choreographer- Proxima Centauri; Dance Performance; College of Fine Arts; May 2022; CFA Commencement; My piece, Proxima Centauri, was selected to be performed at the CFA Commencement Ceremony in the May '22. I was given a special acknowledgement by Dean Andy Schulz at the ceremony. 
• 7.4.5 (for Rudy); Dance Performance; School of Dance; February 2022; Remounting of my ballet, 7.4.5 (for Rudy) for the February Concert presented by the UArizona School of Dance
• 1059: The Spaces Between; Dance Performance; School of Dance; April 2022; Remounting of my ballet, 1059: The Spaces Between, for the Spring Concert series presented by the UArizona School of Dance. 
• Curator- School of Dance Publicity Photos; Dance Print; UArizona School of Dance; It has been one of my jobs the past few years to facilitate the process of dance photos for the School of Dance's upcoming season. The photos are used in our brochures, and in all publicity for the School of Dance. I worked with Tamara Dyke Compton to select dancers, and then create the landscapes of artists to be photographed.