Chunky Move is located on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We respectfully acknowledge the significant contributions of Australia’s First Peoples, and are committed to supporting the continuity of culture and relationship to this land.
Sebastian Geilings
Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Dance in 2018, Sebastian has had the privilege to work and collaborate with several innovative artists and choreographers during his time dancing as a company artist for Australian Dance Theatre, Lewis Major Projects, Footnote New Zealand Dance and the New Zealand Dance Company.
Sebastian has taught for a number of schools and dance companies within Australia and Aotearoa/ NZ including the New Zealand School of Dance, the VCA Secondary School, Australian Dance Theatre, Chunky Move, Footnote NZ Dance, Java Dance Theatre, Lucy Guerin Inc and Stephanie Lake Company.
Choreographically, Sebastian has directed a full-length show ‘Flying Down Sand Dunes’ – winner of the Parkin Development Award as part of the 2019 Wellington Fringe Festival. He has also been commissioned by Play_Station to create a full-length installation work ‘Manifesto in 45 (Attempt 1)’ that he debuted in 2021. Sebastian’s latest creation ‘How Much Of You Is Repetition?’ premiered in 2023 as part of Australian Dance Theatre’s Cultivate One season.
Sebastian recognises many individuals that have inspired and shaped his journey. In particular Sebastian would like to thank Sue and Kevin Hayes for allowing him to see the magic in dance, and for letting him believe that he could make this his life’s work if he wanted to.