Biography

Christopher Tendai is a 4x Nominated West End Choreographer breathing fresh new life in how we see dance theatre. 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 another language — one with the power to connect us all.”

Their credits span both stage and screen, including A Tribute to DALIDA (Peacock Theatre), CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Musical (The Other Palace), Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre), ADIDAS x Soccerbible, and AITOPIA (The Young Vic).

As Artistic Director of CTC Dance Company, Tendai continues to spark conversations through narrative movement. The company’s award-winning works — such as Wonderland in Alice (Offies Finalist for Best Choreography), IDENTITY (Edinburgh Fringe Award Winner), 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.