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Jason Gilkison

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Jason Gilkison
Jason Gilkison is an internationally renowned Director, Choreographer and Creative Director. His work being seen around the world on stage and screen.

His credits include shows on Broadway, The West End and Las Vegas.

Jason is known for his work as a television Judge and Choreographer on the hugely successful international TV series 'So You Think You Can Dance' both in Australia and the USA. His honest views and respected opinions with in the industry helped guide the contestants through the competition while always learning and growing from the experience. Jason has personally created over 100 routines for the franchise.

Over the last 9 years Jason has held the position of Creative Director for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in the UK. Along with the team, Jason has helped to transform the show in to the huge success it is today with his creative vision and artist direction. He is a BAFTA recipient for his work on the show.

Jason also worked on 'Dancing with the Stars' in the USA for a number of years. His spectacular Grand Finale opening in 2010 was viewed live by over 24 Million viewers.

In 2018 Jason took up the coverted position of head judge for Dancing with the Stars South Africa.

Over the years Jason has choreographed for artists including Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett plus many more.

In 2001 Jason accepted the role of Choreographer and Artistic Director for the dance spectacular Burn the Floor. His vision and creativity led to several successful world tours, visiting more than 40 countries. With the success of the show, in 2009 Burn the Floor transferred firstly to the Longacre Theatre on Broadway where it broke its box office record twice, and then onto the Shaftsbury Theatre in London's West End where it played a successful summer season.

Jason was also the choreographer for the Tony Award nominated Dame Edna' - Back With a Vengeance.

In 2019 Jason was a double nominee for the World Choreography Awards.
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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Jason Gilkison, Lindsay Arnold, and Witney Carson in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Jess LeProtto, Jason Gilkison, and Jordan Casanova in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Jason Gilkison, Chelsie Hightower, and Marko Germar in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Pasha Kovalev, Jason Gilkison, and Melanie Moore in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Jason Gilkison in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Jason Gilkison
Burn the Floor - 2010 London
Strictly Come Dancing -live tour 2019
Choreographing for Emeli Sande 2019
So You Think You Can Dance Australia 2014
Jason Gilkison
Burn the Floor - Broadway 2009/10

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Cat Deeley, Matthew Morrison, Stephen Boss, and JoJo Siwa in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
So You Think You Can Dance
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Strictly Come Dancing (2004)
Strictly Come Dancing
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TV Series
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The Making of 'Burn the Floor' (2004)
The Making of 'Burn the Floor'
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  • Choreographer
  • 2004
Superstars of Dance
3.8
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  • Self - Choreographer

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  • Strictly Come Dancing (2004)
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  • BBC Proms (2016)
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  • Cat Deeley, Matthew Morrison, Stephen Boss, and JoJo Siwa in So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
    So You Think You Can Dance
  • Let's Get Skase (2001)
    Let's Get Skase

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  • Great Performances (1971)
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    • December 30, 2017 - present

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    He was awarded the Australian Sports Medal on September 29, 2000 for his services to Dance. He was the Dance Australian, South Pacific, and Australasian Champion, coach, and choreographer.

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