Christopher House


Christopher House is a Canadian choreographer. For many years he has been the artistic director of the Toronto Dance Theatre.

Early life and education

House was born in Newfoundland. He moved to Ottawa at the age of 19. He later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from York University in Toronto.

Career

House joined the Toronto Dance Theatre in 1979. In 1981 he was appointed that company's choreographer-in-residence. He remained in that post until 1994 when he was hired as the artistic director at the TDT, a position he remains in currently. He has also choreographed works for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and the National Ballet of Canada.
In 2007 a documentary of House's life and works, Ahead of the Curve, was co-produced by Rock Island Productions and Rink Rat Productions. He was also profiled in Moze Mossanen's 1987 documentary film Dance for Modern Times, alongside David Earle, James Kudelka, Ginette Laurin and Danny Grossman.
In 2017 House was appointed to the Order of Canada. In 2018 he led the TDT on an 11-city tour across Canada.

Teaching

Christopher House is the Artistic Advisor of the Professional Training Program at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and has taught technique, repertoire and creative process at the Juilliard School, Rotterdam Dansacademie, Jacob's Pillow, Ryerson University, Simon Fraser and York University.

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