A space for dance artists who are in “mid life” to connect with each other and share their experiences, questions and desires from working in dance for many years. To start the session, Seke will guide the conversation through light prompts, with participants pairing up for discussions. This will then open out to more general socialising. Refreshments will be provided.
Seke Chimutengwende (he/him) is a choreographer and performer based in London and working internationally for over 20 years.
Seke uses choreography to experiment with alternative approaches to authorship and governance; crafting processes and forms that dislodge hierarchies and release new modes of collectivity. His recent work It begins in darkness (2022), looks at ghosts and haunted houses as metaphors for how histories of slavery and colonialism haunt the present. Seke has also recently choreographed a work for Candoco Dance Company, In Worlds Unknown (2022). Seke’s new work, The Last Quartet, which imagines a “last work” or “last attempt” at choreography, inspired by TS Eliot’s Four Quartets, will premiere in autumn 2026. Seke is concurrently researching a new choreography for six dancers set to Miles Davis’ groundbreaking 1972 album On The Corner. It will premiere in autumn 2027.
Alongside his choreographic work, Seke is currently touring Long Solos: long solo improvisation performances of 50 to 60 minutes and works as performer with Forced Entertainment having previously performed with companies such as DV8 Physical Theatre and Lost Dog.
Seke has taught in a variety of contexts, including London Contemporary Dance School, Trinity Laban, The Rambert School, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, P.A.R.T.S. and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Independent Dance is resident at Siobhan Davies Studios. To find out more about accessibility and the amenities available within the building please see here.
If you have any questions about the accessibility of our programme and would like to discuss any specific access requirements, please feel free to reach out to us via email info@independentdance.co.uk or by phone on 0207 091 9665, to speak directly to a member of the Independent Dance team. Alternatively, you may phone the main reception at Siobhan Davies Studios on 0207 091 9650.
During the session, all participants are welcome to take breaks, observe, exit and enter the space as they wish. Lounge areas are available on the first and ground floors of the building. Yoga mats, blocks, cushions and ear defenders are available for use. We also welcome you being in contact if you would like to discuss the option of bringing your access support worker. Please speak to a member of the ID team if you require any assistance.
