Christopher knowlton (Chicago, IL) Christopher Knowlton, Ph.D., is a freelance dance artist and independent choreographer based in Chicago. He has worked as a collaborative performer with many artists, including ATOM-r , Erica Mott, Sildance/AcroDanza, Same Planet Performance Project, Khecari, Synapse Arts and UChicago STAGE Lab, among others. His own work explores the intersections of art, science, dance and technology and has been featured locally and internationally. Chris is a Chicago Dancemakers Forum 2020 Lab Artist. In addition to performing and choreographing, Chris is a biomechanical research scientist and manages the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Rush University Medical Center.