Biography

Christopher Tendai is a 3x Nominated Choreographer, breathing a fresh new life into the imagery of how we see Theatre and Dance productions. Some of his credits include: CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Musical (The Other Palace), Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre), Harry & Greta (New Wolsey), Guap Gala (Natural History Museum), Carrie (Bernie Grants Arts Centre), and RENT (Eve Lyons Studio Theatre).

"Movement has the power to influence, change minds and allow us to emote. 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 form an original movement form. I always like to ask myself the question ‘Why?’ and allow the relevance of movement to blend with the use of dynamics 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.'

He is currently the Associate Choreographer for the 50th Anniversary of Drew Mconie’s Olivier Award Winning Jesus Christ Superstar Australian Tour 2024/25.

Performance Credits: Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre), Carousel (Regents Open Air Theatre), Dick Whittington (National Theatre), Matilda (Cambridge Theatre), In The Willows (UK Tour), 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. He is currently part of the Creative Collective Board at East London Dance.