About
Marquita Antoinette Christian is a native of Mobile, Alabama. She trained both at Sheffield School of Dance where she competed on National Awarded Teams, as well as a company member for Mobile Ballet. She later attended Grambling State University where she was apart of the Orchesis Dance company and had the opportunity to perform alongside Dallas Black Dance Theatre II under the direction of Allyne D. Gartrell and perform for NFL Halftime games. In the summer of 2010, she relocated to New York to begin her training with The Ailey School to further pursue her dance career.
She then went on to dance with Keen Dance Theatre, Millennium Contemporary Dance, Def Dance Jam Company, and Classical Contemporary Ballet Theatre to name a few. She has since danced with many project based companies and choreographers continuing her growth in her artistry performing original works by artists such as Christian Von Howard, Holli Wright, Judine Summerville, Freddie Moore, Vic DiMonda, Tony Mayes, and Debbie Wilson.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Assessing their needs and goals through a standard warm up and across the floor combination.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Through out my training at a Conservatory, I grew up studying and performing the Balachine Technique in Ballet. I attended numerous training programs including Joffery Ballet, ABT, SAB, WES Chapman, DBDT and many other Intensives. I later attended The Ailey School for two years in the Professional Divison.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
WIGGLERS & JAMMERS
Ages 4-7
$45 – 45 minute private
DANCIN’ DIVAS
AGES 8-11
$65 – 1 hour private
$70 – 1.5 hour private
ELITE DANCERS
AGES 12 & UP
$70 – 1.5 hour private
$85 – 2 hour private
For Workshop Group Rates please contact for additional pricing and information.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students ranging in ages 3 years through 70 years.