Joachim Keke
Multidisciplinary Artist · Performer · Choreographer · Creative Leader
“Movement to heal, empower, and awaken”.
Fashion & Costume Design
Creative Strategy & Direction
Dance & Theatre Direction
The Story Behind the Movement
More Than Performance — It's Purpose.
I use movement, fashion, and storytelling to connect culture, identity, and healing. My work spans dance, theatre, costume design, and community facilitation — shaped by Afro-fusion movement and a deep respect for lived experience.
From the stage to the streets, I believe art is most powerful when it serves people. My practice is rooted in collaboration, cultural honesty, and the courage to push boundaries while staying grounded in purpose.
"I use movement and art to heal, empower, and awaken."
What I Create & Lead
A glimpse into the transformative power of art across multiple disciplines
Dance Workshops & Classes
Choreography & Movement Direction
Performance & Artistic Collaborations
Creative Facilitation & Cultural Education
Selected Works
A curated collection of performances, designs, and community projects that showcase the intersection of movement, fashion, and meaningful transformation.
Brighter Still
- Role: Professional Dancer
- Partner : Bradford 2025
A large-scale outdoor performance marking the closing celebration of Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture. Brighter Still honoured the joy, resilience, and everyday brilliance of the people of Bradford, blending movement, light and collective storytelling.
Clinic of Remembering
- Role: Performer & Choreographer
- Partner: Theatre in the Mill
A movement-led performance exploring memory, healing, and the stories carried in the body. Blending Afro-contemporary movement, spoken text and intimate choreography, the piece invites audiences into a quiet, reflective space of remembering and release.
Bloom – Aerial Performance
- Role: Aerial & Movement Performer
- Partner: Upswing | Bradford 2025
A striking aerial and movement work exploring growth and transformation. Created as part of Bradford 2025, Bloom combined height work, circus movement, and physical theatre in a visually immersive outdoor setting.
BRAVE Festival
- Role: Facilitator & Dance Workshop Leader
- Partner : BRAVE – Black Roots and Voices Expressed
A three-day festival celebrating African and Caribbean heritage in Bradford through dance, music, storytelling, and cultural expression. I facilitated Afro-fusion workshops and worked with Phab Club members, including participants with disabilities, to create an accessible performance for the festival.
Ubuntu – BAFA Festival
- Role: Choreographer & Solo Performer
- Partner: Bradford 2025
A 10-minute Afro-fusion and contemporary solo rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are.” The work explores community, cultural memory and collective resilience. Performed as both the opening and closing piece of the Black African Festival UK.
So Far So Good
- Role: Performer & Co-Choreographer
- Partner: Yorkshire Dance (Dance On) · Bradford 2025
A co-created dance work made with older adults, celebrating agency, joy and intergenerational connection. Through improvisation and shared storytelling, the piece challenges stereotypes around ageing and highlights the wisdom held within community movement.
Trusted Collaborations
“I don’t separate art from people — I build with them.”
Values I Stand On
Representation Matters
Every voice deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Culture is power
Our roots connect us — creativity is how we honor them.
Art should disrupt and heal
True art breaks, rebuilds, and transforms the human spirit.
Community is the stage
I don't perform for people — I build with them.
Let's Build Something Meaningful
Open to collaborations, commissions, and creative partnerships that push boundaries while staying rooted in purpose.