The Vault Dance Studio

CHRISTINA BIRCHER

 Studio Owner, Competition Team Director, and Instructor
Christina started dancing competitively at a young age. Spending 25 hours a week at the studio from the age of 10-17, she found her calling and a passion for the art and sport of dance. While attending Crescenta Valley High School, Christina was on the Varsity Song Team where she was captain for 2 of the 4 years. She was represented by DDO Artist Agency at the age of 14 which introduced her to the professional side of dance. Being sent on various casting calls and auditions taught her a lot about the industry. By her senior year she joined the Los Angeles Competition Dance Company where she studied with Nick Lazzarini, Leona Morimune and Melody Lacayanga.

After graduating high school, Christina graduated Arizona State University with a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies in Communication and Dance. She was on the Sun Devil Dance Team for four years. While on the team Christina had the opportunity of performing the opening and half time show with Tom Petty at Superbowl 42 in 2008. The Dance Team also competed; while on the team they placed 5th in the nation. Before returning home, Christina spent a year in Arizona teaching at Adage Dance and Fitness Studios.

Upon arriving home in 2012, Christina was approached by a Singer/Musical Artist Rae Ray. She was asked and committed to choreographing and performing with the artist in China for 3 months. Christina choreographed 9 shows and 1 production. She opened The Vault Dance Studio in February 2015.