Christen
Reyes
I.M. Terrell Dance Department Director and Founder
Fort Worth Dance Festival Founder and Curator
Founder of Terrell Dance Union
Lester Horton Technique Teacher
Former Professional Concert Dancer, Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Encore!
B.F.A. Dance Arts from Howard University
Photo by Shawn Lawson
Broadway at the Bass Chair for Teaching Excellence in Dance & Theatre 2022
Until We Dance Again...
"Christen Reyes' choreography is a beautiful blend of structured modern techniques and contemporary style. Each work simultaneously challenges your stamina while strengthening your artistic voice. The different repertoire encourages the dancer to utilize different dynamics to tell a story through movement."
Maya Acuna-Taylor
Reviews
"Christen Reyes is a nationally recognized teacher who curates immersive and adverse classes for every student. She keeps students engaged with her playful language, various teaching methods and her mix of challenging and expressive content.
All her classes have an overarching theme that reflect her unique artistic style that is carried throughout. Reyes gives constructive criticism and insightful advice on how to improve and grow. I leave each class feeling accomplished both technically and artistically. She brings a sense of joy and humanity into the classroom unlike any other teacher. Her passion for dance shines through her teaching and she truly wants the best for her students. Christen Reyes has a special gift that everyone should have the honor of experiencing."
Ella Ratcliffe
"Mrs. Christen has been an inspiring teacher and mentor. Not only does she push us beyond limits, but she supports us through all our endeavors. She is extremely dedicated to her craft and I am extremely grateful that I have had her as my teacher for 4 years."
Giselle Cottrell