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Alexander Whitley is an award-winning choreographer whose groundbreaking work with digital technology has placed him at the forefront of innovation in contemporary dance. His multidisciplinary practice, focused on the use of motion tracking and interactive technology, spans stage performance, installation, film, and immersive platforms.

Since founding the Alexander Whitley Dance Company in 2014, his productions—created in collaboration with studios such as Marshmallow Laser Feast, The Guardian VR, and HTC Vive Arts—have been presented in theatres across the UK and internationally, and featured at events including the London Film Festival, SXSW, Mediale, and Romaeuropa.

Alexander has been affiliated with some of the UK’s most prestigious dance institutions, including Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the Royal Ballet, and Rambert, and has choreographed works for many of the country’s leading companies. He is a founding member of the New Movement Collective and a lecturer on the Master’s programme in Design for Performance and Interaction at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL.

Trained at the Royal Ballet School, Alexander began his career with Birmingham Royal Ballet before transitioning into contemporary dance. He gained extensive experience performing with companies such as Rambert, Michael Clark Company, Sydney Dance Company, and Wayne McGregor | Random Dance. During this time, he was twice nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards. His choreographic work has earned him nominations for the Arts Foundation Fellowship (2012), the Sky Arts Southbank Awards (2014), and the Critics’ Circle Awards (2015).

Alexander has built a strong network of collaborators across artistic disciplines, working with filmmakers, designers, digital artists, and composers to create innovative and far-reaching works. His practice expands the boundaries of dance and deepens the appreciation of movement across the many media where it resonates.