Christina has been a member of The Society of American Fight Directors for 30 years and is currently serving in her second term as the organization’s President. She is an SAFD Certified Teacher, Fight Director, and only the second female to be granted the title of Fight Master. She has choreographed violence for over 100 theatrical productions, and is the recipient of several awards for fight direction, notably for her work in Cyrano de Bergerac and Macbeth.
Take a look at video samples of Christina's professional analysis and work in Stage Combat, including a sample demo, below!
WIRED - Technique Critique: Swordfighting
University of Michigan - The Heart of Robin Hood promotion
Michigan State University - Spartans On Star Wars: Christina Traister
Fight Direction: Choreography Sample through 2011
Paddy Crean International Stage Combat Workshop: Slo-Mo Knife Fight
SAFD National Stage Combat Workshop: Broadsword SPT Fight Choreography
See some production stills of Christina's fight directing below!
