Rakesh Sukesh IN

Rakesh Sukesh, a dynamic performer, choreographer, teacher, and producer, bridges the cultural and artistic worlds of Bharat (India) and Belgium. Rooted in yogic philosophy, he earned his accreditation from the Shivananda Yoga Centre and enhanced his artistic expression through Kalaripayattu and contemporary dance. His training includes mentorship by renowned masters like Jaychandran Palazy, Dil Sagar, Katie Duck, and David Zambrano.

As a choreographer, his creations span continents, including notable works like A Dream of Silence (2011), YATRA (2013, with Joost Vrouenraets), Borderland (2015, with Eddie Oroyan), and May Us Bless the I (with Francisco Córdova). His latest production, because I love the diversity (this micro-attitude we all have it) commissioned by Vancouver’s Push Festival is touring in 2025 in the USA, UK and Europe.

Rakesh is currently offering is expertise as performer to the esteemed companies such as Ultima Vez in Infamous Offspring, Roosana & Kenneth Company in Prime Mover and Shelter Ouroboros, and Andrea Bol in Down the River, Downtown, and Downhill.

Over 15 years, Rakesh has developed the globally acclaimed Intact Method, integrating yogic principles, Kalaripayattu, and contemporary dance and breath work (yogic and modern science influence). He has taught at prestigious institutions, including Impulse tanz, Ultima Vez, Deltebre Dansa, Sidi Larbi Company and P.A.R.T.S. to name a few. As a producer, he co-directed the Sanskar International Dance Festival and Sanskar Virtual Festival. He is now co-producing and curating Dance on Screen in Switzerland, continuing to innovate and inspire through cross-cultural artistic endeavours.