Founders

Charissa and Cherice Barton share award-winning careers in entertainment that span a combined 50 years across thirty-five countries and multiple discinplines. With a unique eye for transforming movement into inspired and visually engaging work, the Barton sisters have worked on numerous notable projects for theater, Broadway, film, network television, and streaming platforms. Their credits as choreographers, directors, and creative producers include The Grammys, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Lionsgate Entertainment, Lucasfilm Animation, Netflix, HBO, Dragone Entertainment Group, Genesis G-70 Global Launch and numerous online campaigns, as well as joining forces with prestigious artists including Julie Taymor, Crystal Pite, David Parsons, Danny Ezralow, Katy Perry, and Alan Tudyk. To facilitate their goal of creating ongoing opportunities for artists, the Barton’s created Axis Connect, a platform designed to support emerging professional dancers as they embark on their careers. Ambitious, heart-driven, collaborative, and forward thinking, they have proven themselves to be invaluable contributors in the arts and beyond.

Photo credit: Cheryl Mann