[](https://dancetabs.com/2015/02/hubert-essakow-choreographer-1898-contemporary-dance-festival/) Hubert Essakow is a London-based choreographer whose work bridges classical and contemporary dance. Formerly a soloist with The Royal Ballet and a member of Rambert Dance Company, his choreographic portfolio includes *Tate Britain* (2012), *Kanaval* (2011), and *City of Lost Angels* (2010). Essakow's performances are renowned for their emotional depth and innovative use of space and multimedia. He is also dedicated to education, serving as a lecturer in dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, where he emphasizes the integration of classical technique with contemporary innovation.