Christopher Calvin Harrison Artist
Christopher Calvin Harrison (born July 11, 1961) is an American director/choreographer and Founder of AntiGravity, Inc..Christopher began developing his movement style as a tumbling specialist competing in the 1978 USSAF World Games and later as a dancer in Broadway productions. Since then, Harrison has spearheaded artistic projects ranging from original theatrical productions like AntiGravity: An American Band and AntiGravity’s Crash Test Dummies to events including the Inauguration of President Barack Obama and a segment of the closing ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.In 1990, Harrison assembled a group of athletes, some of which were Olympic competitors, known as Team AntiGravity. His team, in collaboration with pop celebrities like No Doubt and P. Diddy, gained notoriety for performances in numerous entertainment industry award shows, including the Academy Awards, the Video Music Awards, and the Grammys. Harrison has directed productions for numerous international corporations, including Microsoft, Samsung, Google, Inc., and Marc Jacobs.He now works as an aerial designer for Broadway shows and the Metropolitan Opera, as well as director/choreographer for original theatrical productions including the AntiGravity Six-City Tour of Brazil.Harrison is also the creator of AntiGravity Aerial Yoga, a fitness technique that combines aerial arts and traditional yoga practices. He has franchised the program and introduces this technique at fitness centers on the world. Christopher Harrison's AntiGravity Lab is his studio in Midtown Manhattan, NYC.
