Thierry De Mey is a film-maker, composer and percussionist who is internationally renowned for his work in the area of contemporary dance. Some of his most important long-term collaborators include the Rosas Dance company, Michèle-Anne De Mey and Wim Vandekeybus. In addition to his activities as a director of diverse and highly accomplished dance films including Rosas danst Rosas, Musique de Tables, 21 Études de Danser, Love Sonnets and Dom Svobode, he composes for different music ensembles, such as The Quatuor Quadro, Irvine Arditti, The Hilliard Ensemble, The Ictus Ensemble and the Nederlands Blazerensemble. Since 2005 he directs the production centre Charleroi Danses in collaboration with Pierre Droulers, Vincent Thirion and his sister Michèle Anne De Mey.