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Christian Cherry serves as Associate Professor of Dance and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance, where he also holds roles as Music Director and Undergraduate Director of Dance.
His academic credentials include:
- Master of Music in Composition, Ohio State University (1993)
- Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, Ohio Wesleyan University (1983)
Cherry's research investigates collaborative processes in dance creation, the poetics of movement, and electro-acoustic composition for dance performance. His interdisciplinary work integrates dance improvisation, contact improvisation, and technical production elements, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between musical composition and choreographic expression.
No scientific awards or honors are documented in the provided materials.
Cherry mentors students through courses including Fundamentals of Rhythm, Music for Dance, Accompaniment for Dance, and Choreographer/Composer Workshop, while supervising production elements for dance ensembles and performance opportunities within the School of Music and Dance.
As Music Director, he provides technical leadership for productions in the Dougherty Dance Theatre. His performance career spans international venues including Lincoln Center, Wexner Center for the Arts, and Kennedy Center, alongside significant contributions to the American Dance Festival (1988-1998) and Bates Dance Festival (2001-2005), including two ADF/Seoul tours.
