Biography

Christopher Tendai is a trailblazing international choreographer, a 4x nominee, who’s redefining the way we experience dance theatre and opening our eyes to new possibilities in movement. Blending technical precision, Lindy hop, and contemporary movement, Tendai crafts work that is bold, athletic, and unapologetically original. Every piece is built with intention, storytelling, and emotional depth, leaving audiences both captivated and connected.

“Movement is the universal answer that has the power to connect us all.”

Their choreographic credits span both stage and screen, including The Royal Shakespeare Company’s: All Is But Fantasy (The Other Place), A Tribute to DALIDA (Peacock Theatre), CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Musical (The Other Palace), Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre), AITOPIA (The Young Vic), Beauty & The Beast (The Storyhouse), and ADIDAS x Soccerbible (Worldwide).

Their Associate and Resident work includes: MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre) and Jesus Christ Superstar (UK & Australian Tour).

As Artistic Director of CTC Dance Company, Tendai continues to spark conversations through narrative movement. The company’s works — such as Wonderland in Alice (Offies Finalist for Best Choreography), IDENTITY (Edinburgh Fringe Award Winner for ‘Exciting New Work’), and iNk’d — are celebrated for being thought-provoking, visually daring, and socially conscious.

Passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation, Christopher is dedicated to supporting young, aspiring performers — particularly performers of colour and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Through The Tendai Technique, their pioneering training method, they are opening doors for artists who might not otherwise have access to professional pathways in dance.