Dancer Spotlight: Meet Christopher Flores

1. Tell us a little about your dance background, how long you have been dancing, and what inspired you to pursue ballet.

I started dancing at 16 years old. I actually learned how to dance at church in our dance ministry. Then in college, I started taking ballet and fell in love with the art form. After college, I joined Nashville Ballet’s second company for a couple of years. Since then, I’ve moved back home to Los Angeles and have been freelancing with various companies.

2. What are the specific challenges of portraying your character through dance in Little Women?

The biggest challenge of portraying Laurie is the transition between getting over Jo and falling in love with Amy. It’s really important that the audience understands his sincerity and purity of heart. He’s not just a flirt—he has genuine relationships with the sisters that evolve.

3. Can you describe your favorite dance or scene in Little Women and what makes it unique to you?

My favorite dance is the pas de deux between Jo and Laurie in the Winter Immersive, in which Laurie’s feelings aren’t reciprocated by Jo. The number has such an incredible emotional arc that I believe will resonate deeply with audiences. I also love the opportunity to challenge myself artistically in performing this scene.

4. How do you approach telling a story through dance movements and expressions?

I think storytelling must come from an honest place. Even if you haven’t had the same experiences as your character—or would react differently—you need to have empathy for them. Translating that into movement means finding humanity in the choreography and understanding how each gesture helps progress the narrative.

5. Have you found similarities between yourself and the character you portray in the ballet?

Definitely. The more I dance the role of Laurie, the more I realize how similar we are. Laurie is hopeful and uninhibited, but his sensitivity ultimately helps him mature and find his path in life. I see a lot of my own growth reflected in his journey.

6. What message or emotion do you hope to convey to the audience through your performance?

I hope that in seeing Laurie’s story, audiences find hope and reassurance in their own lives—that it’s okay to experience disappointment and hurt after being vulnerable and honest, and that healing and growth are part of that process.

7. How do you work with the choreographer and fellow dancers to convey the overall narrative of Little Women through your movements?

Emma has such a clear vision in her choreography, so it’s my job to honor that vision. With the other dancers, I focus on trusting their interpretations of their characters’ stories. That mutual trust helps us create authentic and heartfelt moments on stage.

8. What do you hope the audience takes away from the production after watching your performance in Little Women?

I hope audiences are filled with joy. I hope they leave Little Women with gratitude for the people in their lives—and with hearts willing to forgive, embrace, and love deeply.