SEBASTIAN GEILINGS

Sebastian Geilings is a movement artist, teacher and choreographer who grew up on Wurundjeri country in Naarm, Melbourne.

His practice is constantly evolving through his curiosity of the human form and how we process the world around us via the body. Sebastian aims to enhance his connection to community, queerness, trust, and healing through his dance.

Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Dance in 2018, Sebastian has had the immense privilege to share space and collaborate with a number of innovative artists and independent choreographers during his time dancing for 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 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. Sebastian is so grateful to be a company artist of ADT and has been thrilled to jump back into his choreographic shoes and debut his new work apart of the company’s ‘Cultivate One’ season.