Choreographer, Movement Director
Benjamin is a choreographer and movement director working across fashion, music, advertising, fitness, film and live performance. Ben originates from Sweden and started his interest for movement with gymnastics before going on to receive his formal training at London Contemporary Dance School (BA) and when living in New York City. Due to his eclectic interest in different dance forms spanning contemporary dance and different freestyle genres he managed to have a thriving dance career weaving through different facets of the industry such as contemporary dance companies, touring with commercial artists and working on campaigns, editorials, music videos, movies and live performances.
He brings this vast expertise and curiosity into his original work as a choreographer and movement director.
FASHION
He has choreographed and movement directed for brands such as Alexander McQueen, Versace, Moncler, Vivienne Westwood, Mulberry, Tiffany, Selfridges, Yohji Yamamoto, Karl Lagerfeld, H&M, Gareth Pugh, Sunnei, Bottega Veneta, Valentino, Furla, Harrods and more.
Benjamin has worked with publications including Vogue, Dazed, AnOther Magazine, W Magazine, D Repubblica, Luncheon, Numero, 032c, Elle, GQ Style, CR Fashion Book, The New York Times and i-D.
He’s been fortunate to work alongside industry leaders such as Juergen Teller, Nadine Ijewere, Daniel Sannwald, Robbie Spencer, Harry Lambert, Sølve Sundsbø, Thibaut Grevet, Dan Tobin Smith, Ola Ebiti, Nabil Elderkin, Aidan Zamiri, Daniel Arsham, Scandebergs, Julia Hetta, Jordan Hemingway, Sophie Muller, Sophie Jones, Builders Club, Katie Shillingford, Val Garland and more.
He was selected as part of Dazed magazine 100 people defining now.
MUSIC
Benjamin has choreographed and movement directed for artists including FKA twigs, Madonna, Young Thug, Shygirl, Zara Larsson, Little Simz, Raye, Mykki Blanco, Little Mix, Mura Masa, Honey Dijon and Kylie Minogue.
He got nominated for Best Choreography at MTV Video Music Awards for his work with FKA twigs.
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
He has choreographed and movement directed campaigns for brands such as Mercedes, Estée Lauder, BBC, Audi, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Google, Grey Goose, Nespresso, Huawei, Johnnie Walker, Red Bull, Selfridges, Martini, Pirelli, Jose Cuervo, CashApp, Barclays Bank and more.
WELLNESS AND FITNESS
Benjamin is confident in finding movement that translates the fitness and wellness world onto camera, he has guided models and athletes in numerous campaigns for brands including Nike, Adidas, H&M Move, Y-3, On Running and Lululemon.
LIVE SHOWS, TV/FILM AND GALLERIES
Benjamin choreographed and contributed on tour for FKA twigs, Shygirl, Kylie Minogue and Zara Larsson. He has worked for galleries such as MoMu Museum Antwerp, Institute of Contemporary Art, Palais de Tokyo, ICA London, The David Roberts Art Foundation and Artfund.
He wrote, choreographed and created the short film ”New Ways” with director Jonas Hegi which premiered on NOWNESS and was staff pick on Vimeo.