Alexander Whitley
artist.
Alexander Whitley is an Artistic Director and Choreographer known for creating technologically innovative and thought-provoking productions. One of Britain’s most exciting young choreographers, his work explores the creative potential of digital platforms. He has choreographed for The Royal Ballet, Rambert, BalletBoyz, Candoco, Gandini Juggling, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Hessisches Staatsballett in Germany. Whitley has previously performed at Sadler’s Wells Theatre with Anti-Body (2022) in the Lilian Baylis Studio, though The Rite of Spring / Mirror marks their debut at Sadler’s Wells East. In 2014, he founded Alexander Whitley Dance Company (AWDC), an internationally acclaimed artist-led studio redefining the boundaries of dance through pioneering work with digital technology. AWDC creates multidisciplinary performance experiences across stage, screen, and immersive or interactive platforms, which have been presented at many of the world’s most prestigious theaters, festivals, and media channels.
From Dancing with Algorithms, March 2026
