Mcintosh Pedzisai Jerahuni
About Candidate
Soko is a Zimbabwean multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, researcher, and performer working at the intersection of dance, live music, ritual, and sound. His practice bridges traditional Zimbabwean performance with contemporary movement, exploring themes of spirituality, migration, Blackness, resistance, and memory. Rooted in ancestral philosophies and embodied research, his work engages voice, rhythm, and physical architecture as tools for storytelling and political reflection. Through performances, installations, and collaborative projects, he creates immersive experiences that interrogate identity, belonging, and the poetics of resilience across cultures.
Location
Education
A three years professional education on Western dance forms, African and Black studies.
A three years professional dance training program "Dance Foundation Course".
Work & Experience
I am the rehearsal director for company nora chipaumire and assistant researcher and multifaceted performing artist
I have a 20year history of working hands on with students of all ages from different cultural backgrounds, from national to international universities, amateurs to professional artists.
Skills
Dance Technique Instruction
Choreography & Performance Creation
Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
Student Motivation & Classroom Management
Performance Coaching & Feedback
Rhythm, Musicality & Body Coordination
Adaptability & Differentiated Instruction
Communication & Instruction Delivery
Studio & Rehearsal Management
Awards
I was awarded this trophy by the Dance Trust of Zimbabwe.
I was recognised as Zimbabwe's Outstanding Male Dancer and Choreographer by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe.
