Christina is a multidisciplinary movement artist with roots in rhythmic gymnastics and a foundation in contemporary dance and the circus arts. Beginning her journey at the age of seven as a competitive rhythmic gymnast, she was a part of the U.S National Team in 2013 and was invited to train at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. She developed a strong technical base that evolved through formal training at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she graduated as a dance major.
She was a part of the inaugural class of 2023 of From The Soil Movement Intensive and went on to join them again in 2024. Her performance work includes collaborations with Eryc Taylor Dance, where she has contributed original choreography alongside artists Olivia Passarelli and Caroline Alter, and performed a featured duet choreographed by Taylor for the Russian play Baudelaire’s Passion. Currently, she serves as rehearsal director for Taylor’s upcoming work, The Knowing.
Expanding her practice into the air, Christina trains on aerial apparatuses, including the Lyra and hammock. She has performed original aerial works by ANKOLE Inc. as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, continuing to explore the intersection of dance, circus, and storytelling.
With a dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration and artistic growth, Christina brings versatility, passion, and vision to every space she enters. In her own words, “I am grateful to be able to continue working with Eryc Taylor Dance”.
Kayleigh Bowen (she/her) is a dancer and choreographer. 2025 is her third season as a company member with Carolyn Dorfman Dance. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance in 2022. During her studies, she performed choreography by Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Sidra Bell, and Jenn Freeman. Kayleigh was a member of the Gibney Pro Professional Certificate Pilot Program. She is an alumnus of The School at Jacob’s Pillow’s Contemporary (2021) and Musical Theater (2022) programs. She has performed for The Table of Silence Project as well as at the Joyce Theater for Destiny Rising. She is so thrilled to be joining the Eryc Taylor Dance cohort for this work!
Claire Schiffer (she/her) was adopted from South Korea and grew up in Florida. Claire has been a company member with Gaspard & Dancers for two seasons now. She graduated from University of North Carolina School of the Arts high school program in 2021 and continued her training there, receiving her BFA in Contemporary Dance in 2024. She has had the privilege of performing works by Robert Battle, Jose Limon, Trisha Brown, Igal Perry, Jim Vincent, Juel D. Lane, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Ashley Lindsey, Dwana A. Smallwood, Amyia Burrell, and Gaspard Louis. Elsewhere, she has worked with Jennifer Archibald, Sidra Bell, Betsi Graves, Antoine Vereecken, and Jon Lehrer. She has also trained with BODYTRAFFIC, A.I.M., Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and at The School at Jacob’s Pillow (2022) and UNCSA’s Professional Studies Program. In addition to dancing, Claire is a certified Classical Pilates Mat Instructor, held leadership positions in Student Government Association, and was the founder of the first Asian student organization at UNCSA, Asians Come Together. She is extremely excited and grateful to be joining Eryc Taylor Dance.
