REGISTERED COACH WITH U.S. FIGURE SKATING, PROFESSIONAL SKATERS ASSOCIATION, AND THE PROFESSIONAL FIGURE SKATERS COOPERATIVE!!!
Chris began his career in the sport of figure skating right here in Oklahoma City in 1989. Since then he has evolved from an athlete into a coach, choreographer, and a principal soloist in professional ice shows. He began instructing skating in 1994 in Oklahoma City and has trained athletes from the beginner up to the Gold and Professional levels. Intermittently, Chris has traveled the globe choreographing and skating alongside legends in the sport, such as Michelle Kwan, Dorothy Hamill, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Scott Hamilton.
At the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Chris was part of the choreography team for NBC television’s coverage of the Opening and Closing ceremonies, assisting world renowned choreographers Sarah Kawahara and Kenny Ortega. The events earned 8 Primetime Emmy’s, including one for choreography. Chris has performed and choreographed for Disney On Ice, Holiday on Ice’s highest rated TV show ‘Skating with the Stars’, Willy Bietak’s ‘Broadway on Ice’, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Planet Ice’ and ‘Ice Under the Big Top’, ABC Television’s ‘Mulan on Ice’, and many other international shows.
As a competitive skater, Chris competed through regional levels in free skating, ice dance, and pairs while also qualifying for Sectionals in all 3 disciplines. He was also an alternate to the U.S. National Championships in pairs.
Chris specializes in choreography, freeskating (jump/spin) technique, moves in the field, ice dance/pairs/adagio skating, and professional show preparation. Chris also directs and choreographs OKCFSC’s annual ice shows, as well as for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and throughout Oklahoma City’s Theatre Community. He a principal dancer with the Hartel Dance Group and the founder of Spiraling Spaces Artists which is a collection of unique artists and performers who collaborate to raise funds for local charitable organizations.
Chris’ private lesson students will learn strong skating skills, proper body alignment that is correct for both skating and dance, music interpretation, rhythm, and jump/spin technique from the beginning levels through Golds and Professional. His art is his business. He expects his students to find passion in their skating, and he inspires them to be the best athlete and person that they can be!
For Booking information, or questions regarding rates/policies, visit his website www.spiralingspaces.com. Or email him directly at chris@spiralingspaces.com.