Jason Gilkison

Jason Gilkison is an internationally renowned BAFTA and Carl Alan Award winning choreographer and creative director, as well as a 8 x World Choreography Award nominee.

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, as well as head judge & creative director for ‘Dancing with the Stars - South Africa’.

Over the last 12 years Jason has held the coveted 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 artistic direction.

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

In 2001 Jason accepted the coveted 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 highly successful summer season.

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

Jason’s theatre credits include Baz Luhrmman’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical in the UK and original musical ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ based on the music of Stock Atkin and Waterman.

In 2023 Jason was part of the creative team and choreographer for Eurovision in Liverpool as guest choreographer for the fabulous and spectacular group number ‘Be Who You Wanna Be’.

Jason has some new exciting projects coming up for 2025.