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By the age of 15, Lindsey secured a coveted spot as a backup dancer, embarking on a tour with the emerging boy band LFO during the late 90s and early 2000s. While pursuing her college education at The University of Central Florida, she became an integral part of the Top 5 National Competitive College Dance Team. It was during this time that Lindsey honed her skills as a choreographer, dance instructor, and creative director.
Transitioning into the professional realm, Lindsey started choreographing for local R&B artists and graced the stage alongside R&B sensation 112 at Hard Rock Live and pop sensation Ciara during her halftime performance at the Orange Bowl. Seeking new horizons, Lindsey relocated to Los Angeles, collaborating with renowned choreographers and established recording artists. Her performances spanned music videos and live shows, contributing to her diverse portfolio.
After her stint in Los Angeles, Lindsey returned to Orlando, where she delved into music production, dance instruction, and the development of musical talents. As a sought-after choreographer, she lent her expertise to various artists and record labels, crafting dynamic show sets and directing concerts across genres. Lindsey has commanded stages, working with artists from different musical realms, showcasing her versatility.
Her journey includes producing and choreographing live shows, nurturing and coaching both signed and unsigned musical talents. She also serves as an instructor and adjudicator around the country for national dance conventions and competitions. Notably, Lindsey’s recent endeavor involved contributing to the Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour, collaborating with an up-and-coming artist. In the present day, she continues her dedication to developing artists, dancers, and performers, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
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Christina Fagundes Turner, a native of California, received her training at the San Francisco Ballet S
chool and represented the school at the 1982 International Ballet Competition as a top finalist. She was then invited to join San Francisco Ballet and immediately began dancing leading roles. In 1985, Mikhail Baryshnikov invited Ms. Fagundes to join American Ballet Theater, where she was appointed Soloist in 1989 and danced numerous principal roles in both classic
al and contemporary repertoire. During her career, she danced in over 100 ballets, toured in over 25 countries, and worked with the geniuses of the dance world: Tudor, Macmillan, Makarova, Lubovitch, Kolpakova, Farrell, and Baryshnikov.
While dancing professionally, she also furthered her education, graduating magna cum laude from Fordham University. After choreographing, teaching, and directing for Fairfield County’s esteemed Ballet Etudes dance studio for 16 years, Christina has continued to embrace the honor of teaching in her personal studio, Ballet Studio 229 in New Canaan, where she coaches students and professionals to achieve their potential and meet their goals.
Seeing her dancers performing with ABT Studio Company, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Arizona Ballet, Boulder Ballet, Smuin Ballet, Washington Ballet, as well as celebrating her students’ acceptances at top colleges—Harvard, Duke, Wake Forest, Georgetown, USC, University of Michigan, Pace, Elon, Fordham, Syracuse University, Columbia, and many more—brings Christina profound joy.
