From TV sets and stages to the studio floor, Christina Kotsopoulos brings her unique blend of artistry, athleticism, and teaching insight to this episode of The Acrobatic Arts Podcast. Christina shares how Acro helped her grow as both a performer and educator, how she overcame fear after a childhood injury, and what teachers can do to help students shine both safely and confidently.Plus: Get the inside scoop on Accelerate, the AcroFit Challenge, and why Acrobatic Arts continues to lead the way in AcroDance education.
About Christina
Christina Kotsopoulos, originally from Toronto, Ontario, has an extensive background in film, television, and dance. Her credits include Pop IT! (TVO Kids), Lego Girls (Family Channel), The Next Star (YTV), Backstage (Disney), and The Boys (Amazon Prime). She was named America’s Senior Dancer of the Year in 2014, after which she moved to New York City to study at SUNY Purchase College Conservatory for Dance, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2018. She also studied abroad at the Academie Voor Theater en Dans in Amsterdam.
Christina’s performance credits include BC/EF Broadway Backwards starring Ariana DeBose, NORMA choreographed by Al Blackstone, and the Capezio Dance Awards. She has also appeared in music videos, including “Strangers and Thieves” by Jesse Malin, and worked on commercials such as the Genesis Car Reveal and XtendBarre Fitness on the Open Fit App. She recently performed at The Tin Building’s opening and at a Boot Barn event choreographed by Karla Garcia.
In addition to her performing career, Christina has worked as skeleton crew on many productions like Zombies 3, Dance Lab NYC, and An American in Paris. She also teaches and adjudicates dance across North America.
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