Christi began studying dance at the age of 5 and continues her education on a yearly basis. She began teaching at
the ripe age of 19 in her parents’ garage. This small studio grew into a state of the art, 10,000 square foot facility in
Inman, SC that houses over 400 dancers and tumblers each operating day, which expanded further in 2008 to
include StarKidz After School and Summer Camp program. In 2017 Christi opened up StarMakers sister school,
Realta School of Irish Dance.
Christi has choreographed award-winning routines for numerous dance studios, colleges, and theaters, including a
principal role in USC Upstate’s Steel Magnolias. Her studio has been voted one of the TOP 50 STUDIOS IN THE
NATION by Dance Teacher’s Magazine and Dance Spirit Magazine and awarded numerous state and national titles
for several years consecutively. StarMakers also has a Nationally ranked power tumbling team.
Christi’s dancers have had the opportunity to perform around the globe. The have danced at Disney World, New
York, Carnival Cruise Lines, Ireland, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, along with other numerous local festivals and
events.
StarMakers has opened up so many opportunities for their dancers/tumblers. Numerous dancers/tumblers have
pursued higher education on dance scholarships. StarMakers recently became the director of the Wofford College
Dance Team and are very excited about the opportunity to partner with a local college to enhance their current
dance program.
Christi is married to Nathan Stanton and has a daughter, Seren Mason Stanton. Christi would like to thank God, her
family, staff, students, parents, and friends for blessing her with an amazing career.
FUN FACT: Christi is an All American Clogger and member of the American Clogging Hall of Fame.
