Cherice Barton is an internationally recognized choreographer, creative director, and producer whose career spans Broadway, Cirque, television, ballet, and live immersive events. Known for her cinematic movement vocabulary and ability to build emotionally charged, large-scale productions, Barton has established herself as a versatile and visionary force in the entertainment industry.
Barton gained international acclaim as the Resident Choreographer of Franco Dragone’s Le Rêve, a Cirque-style spectacle at the Wynn Las Vegas that became one of the most iconic productions of its kind. On Broadway, she contributed choreography to Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and Good Vibrations, while also collaborating with legendary directors and choreographers including Julie Taymor, Vincent Paterson, and George Lucas. Her work on live television includes The Grammy Awards with Katy Perry, multiple seasons of America’s Got Talent, and NBC’s Bring the Funny.
Her wide-ranging portfolio includes collaborations with Gwen Stefani, Jeremy Scott, Lucasfilm Animation, and global brands such as Coca-Cola, Adobe, Hyundai, and Herbalife. Equally active in the concert dance world, Barton has choreographed for American Ballet Theatre, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Vitacca Ballet, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theater, the Rosin Box Project, and the Juilliard School. In 2019, she was one of only six choreographers nationwide invited to present at New York’s Dancebreak Broadway Showcase, subsequently awarded a creative residency at DanceLab NYC.
As a creative producer and director, Barton has developed large-scale experiences that merge art, technology, and performance, including work for the Bombay Beach Biennale, Adobe Max, and Discovery Farm at Windy Hill. Her dual expertise in both the artistic and production sides of entertainment allows her to deliver technically ambitious, innovative, and emotionally engaging work at every scale.
With a foundation as a professional contemporary ballet dancer and a career that has spanned the world’s most prestigious stages, Barton continues to create impactful, audience-driven experiences. Her rare versatility—equally at home in the worlds of Broadway, Cirque, ballet, television, and brand spectacle—has made her a sought-after collaborator for productions that demand vision, scale, and unforgettable artistry.