KENDRA "KRO" HORSBURGH
CO-FOUNDER | MANAGING DIRECTOR | MOVEMENT ARCHITECT
Luxembourg-born, London-based Kendra Horsburgh is an independent Movement architect, co-Founder and managing director of BirdGang Ltd, an award winning Hip-Hop theatre company. Kendra has worked globally since 2005, with the mission to tell thought provoking stories through vivid and striking theatrical and film experiences. She specialises in immersive and creative technology, interactive experiences and is best known for her accessible work for stage, theatre and film.
Kendra choreographed the award winning show ARTE:THE MOVING MASTERPIECE for Celebrity Cruises BEYOND and is the original associate choreographer for the 3 times Tony award winning Musical & JULIET (Shaftesbury Theatre UK). She created EVERLAND for ZOONATION YOUTH (Royal Opera House) and FAMILY (dys)FUNCTION for BIRDGANG LTD (Dance Umbrella & London Borough of Culture 23-24). She has worked on TV shows such as FLIRTY DANCING (Channel 4), BRING THE NOIZE (SKY), and was a finalist on GOT TO DANCE (SKY). Featured in films such as HARRY HILL and STREET DANCE 3D2, she has choreographed music videos "Busy Earnin" by JUNGLE and “Hold On” by INCOGNITO. Kendra’s movement direction can be seen on DYNAMO’s “The power of X” and THE PAIN KILLER by Kenneth Branagh (Garrick Theatre).
Fluent in four european languages, Kendra has choreographed for and worked on world tours such as the JUNGLE BOOK (UK tour), BLAZE THE DANCE SENSATION (Sydney Opera House Australia, Ductac theatre Dubai, Cultural Centre of Thailand Bangkok, National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Taiwan, Russia tour, Europe tour), as well as LIMITLESS for DIVERSITY (UK arena tour).
Her original work, "THE AVIARY" (Sadlers Wells, Breakin’ Convention, Palace of fine arts San Francisco, Sri Lanka dance festival commissioned by the British Council), "MOVEMENT POETRY" (Neumunster, Luxembourg), and "NOX: EVIDENCE OF ABSENCE 360 VR" (Young Vic UK, 3CL LUXEMBOURG) are the fruit of her creative leadership and indicative of things to come.
AHEEHOP. FLOCK. COMMIT
“In the dance world, Kendra is making an impact" Timeout Sydney.
VIDEO CREDITS: Guildhall Production Studio Home - Guildhall Production Studio, Guildhall students, Volumetric Capture created with HOLOSYS by 4Dviews, www.4Dviews.com and BirdGang Ltd Artists and creatives..
Kendra Horsburgh explores the LIMINAL - the transition or in-between space where emerging technologies blur boundaries and create new possibilities, often bridging the gap between physical and digital experiences.
As Co-Founder and Managing Director of BirdGang Ltd, an award-winning Hip Hop theatre company recognized by OneDance UK for innovation, Kendra uses cutting-edge technologies to enhance accessibility and deepen connections to the present. With over 20 years in the creative industries and an MBA, she is committed to making art and creative careers more sustainable and impactful.
At BirdGang Ltd, Kendra and her team empower communities, engage diverse audiences, and create work that resonates long after the curtain falls. Her mission is to harness technology to enrich, preserve, and shape the future of performance. She believes technology can bridge the past, present, and future of the arts.
Kendra coined the term “TECHXPERIENCE” in 2016 with NOX at the Young Vic, a groundbreaking, multi-tiered experience that integrated mixed reality into live performance. This innovation allows her to create interactive experiences and digital legacies, enabling audiences and artists to revisit performances long after they’ve ended.
In 2023, Kendra received a DYCP grant from Arts Council England to explore how technology can sustain and enhance creative careers. Projects she has worked on, such as ARTE: The Immersive Masterpiece for Celebrity Cruises and the West End’s & Juliet, showcase how immersive technologies enhance live performances while preserving their authenticity and humanity.
Through wearables and invisible tech such as extended Reality technologies, Kendra is redefining how audiences experience live performance. These tools allow audiences to step into performances and navigate narratives from unique perspectives. By expanding how and where art is experienced and supported, Kendra is researching a sustainable model for artistic creation that inspires and engages, leaving a vibrant legacy for future generations of creators, performers, and audiences.
