Biography

Christopher Tendai is a 3x Nominated Westend Choreographer, breathing a fresh new life into the imagery of how we see Theatre and Dance productions. Some of their credits include: CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Musical (The Other Palace), Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre), A Tribute to DALIDA (Peacock Theatre), Carrie (Bernie Grants Arts Centre), RENT (Eve Lyons Studio Theatre), ADIDAS & Soccerbible (Documentary).

"Movement has the power to influence, question and empathise. Movement is our fundamental language and is our super power as humans. Every breath, Every step and Every transition have equal importance in telling the story within theatre. I like to combine multiple genres together such as: Contemporary, Jazz, Afro Beats and Physical Theatre to create an original movement format. I always like to ask myself the question ‘Why?’ and allow the relevance of movement to blend with the use of dynamics & musicality which, I believe, heightens the work."

Christopher is also the Artistic Director for the Award-Winning Dance Company: CTC Dance Company. The company are known for their thought provoking works such as Wonderland In Alice (Offies Finalist for Best Choreography), IDENTITY (Winning Edinburgh Fringe Teapot Award), and ‘iNk’d’. Their ethos is ’Sparking Important Conversations Through Narrative Movement.'

They are currently the Associate Choreographer for the 50th Anniversary of Drew Mconie’s Olivier Award Winning Jesus Christ Superstar Australian Tour 2024/25 and Resident Choreographer for the Tony and Olivier Awards Winning MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre.

Previous Performance Credits: Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre), Carousel (Regents Open Air Theatre), Dick Whittington (National Theatre), Matilda (Cambridge Theatre), Carousel (Regents Open Air Theatre), West Side Story (Royal Exchange Theatre), Original Cast of Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Regents Open Air Theatre), In The Heights (Kings Cross Theatre), Hairspray (UK & Ireland Tour).

A big passion of Tendai’s is to give back to young aspiring performers, especially performers of colour and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, providing help and support to those who do not have access to professional training through their new original technique called "The Tendai Technique”. They are currently part of the Creative Collective Board at East London Dance.