Kristi Burris
A Sapulpa, OK native, Kristi has been
dancing professionally for eight years. Kristi became a performing
member of Especially Tap Chicago in 2000 under the direction of Julie
Cartier. She is currently a Co-Director of BAM!, the Chicago Human
Rhythm Project's performing ensemble that began in 2004 under the
direction of Lane Alexander, where she started as a founding company
member. Through BAM!, Kristi has had the opportunity to perform at such
places as The International Dance Festival (Beijing, China), Jazz On Tap
(San Antonio, TX), Jubilate at the Harris Theatre (Chicago, IL) and at
the Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park, among others. In
2006, she was chosen to work with Lou Conte on his tribute piece to Bill
"Bojangles" Robinson. In addition to performing, Kristi has taught at
Lou Conte School of Dance and is currently teaching at The Tap Studio in
Chicago. She can also be found teaching master class workshops
throughout the United States. Kristi can be seen in a PBS documentary
highlighting Fayard Nicholas.
