Jack philp //
artistic director & choreogrpaher
Jack is an internationally recognised choreographer and director, and the Artistic Director of his independent collective, Jack Philp Dance. His work, which merges live dance, digital technology, and science, has toured and connected to venues and festivals across Europe and the UK. Recent commissions include works for Dublin Youth Dance Company, FABRIC CAT, and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick. Alongside this, Jack was awarded funding from Immersive Arts UK as a part of their inaugural cohort to produce a new production; We live in and old chaos of the sun. In addition he was also supported through CULTVR Catalyst 360 programme and made a supported artist with Pavilion Dance South West. Jack’s creative practice spans stage, screen, and immersive digital experiences, with collaborations across dance, fashion, sound, AI, and immersive tech. He has created work for Intoto Dance Company, National Dance Company Wales, Northern School of Contemporary Dance as well as collaborated with the National Ballet of Jersey. An experienced facilitator, Jack led NDCWales as their interim Rehearsal Director, before coming their Engagement Artist. An alum of the Clore Leadership Programme, he now works as a guest Rehearsal Director for Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company and takes up his role of Artistic Director of DU Dance (NI) in 2026.
