IJAD Dance Company
@ijaddance.bsky.social
Working at the intersection of performing arts, technology and science to evolve new creative forms and innovation in the arts industry. Immersive arts/VR/mocap/volumetrics/XR.
We’re looking for artists, academics, technologists, producers, choreographers & others to speak at our Connective Matrix events in 2026.
The theme for the year will be AI and the arts. If you work, practice or research in this field, we’d love to hear from you.
Email hello@ijaddancecompany.com
The theme for the year will be AI and the arts. If you work, practice or research in this field, we’d love to hear from you.
Email hello@ijaddancecompany.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We’re looking for artists, academics, technologists, producers, choreographers & others to speak at our Connective Matrix events in 2026.
The theme for the year will be AI and the arts. If you work, practice or research in this field, we’d love to hear from you.
Email hello@ijaddancecompany.com
The theme for the year will be AI and the arts. If you work, practice or research in this field, we’d love to hear from you.
Email hello@ijaddancecompany.com
IJAD works at the intersections of performing arts, science & tech, pioneering live hybrid performance—an emerging form that merges the physical & digital realms, allowing performances to inhabit multiple platforms simultaneously—stage, screen & XR.
October 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
IJAD works at the intersections of performing arts, science & tech, pioneering live hybrid performance—an emerging form that merges the physical & digital realms, allowing performances to inhabit multiple platforms simultaneously—stage, screen & XR.
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If you missed out on #OOTFest25 in June, we've launched a watch on demand service where you can choose from a selection of stunning festival performances, allowing us to further support the amazing artists who worked with us on the festival.
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch on demand | Open Online Theatre
To keep with the spirit of the original performances in the festival we kept the pieces presented on the nights of the event.
openonlinetheatre.org
September 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If you missed out on #OOTFest25 in June, we've launched a watch on demand service where you can choose from a selection of stunning festival performances, allowing us to further support the amazing artists who worked with us on the festival.
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
A selection of performances from #OOTFest25 are available now to watch on demand.
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch on demand | Open Online Theatre
To keep with the spirit of the original performances in the festival we kept the pieces presented on the nights of the event.
openonlinetheatre.org
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A selection of performances from #OOTFest25 are available now to watch on demand.
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
At IJAD Dance, we specialise in live hybrid performance work and immersive arts.
If you'd like to keep up-to-date with the conversation, sign up to our mailing list here: eepurl.com/hqhu4b
If you'd like to keep up-to-date with the conversation, sign up to our mailing list here: eepurl.com/hqhu4b
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At IJAD Dance, we specialise in live hybrid performance work and immersive arts.
If you'd like to keep up-to-date with the conversation, sign up to our mailing list here: eepurl.com/hqhu4b
If you'd like to keep up-to-date with the conversation, sign up to our mailing list here: eepurl.com/hqhu4b
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At the crossroads of dance, tech & community, IJAD (@ijaddance.bsky.social) builds spaces for artists to experiment, question & co-create. In HAMLET, IJAD supports the design of an AI platform that facilitates, inspires & protects, keeping authenticity at the heart of hybrid storytelling.
September 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
At the crossroads of dance, tech & community, IJAD (@ijaddance.bsky.social) builds spaces for artists to experiment, question & co-create. In HAMLET, IJAD supports the design of an AI platform that facilitates, inspires & protects, keeping authenticity at the heart of hybrid storytelling.
If you missed out on #OOTFest25 in June, we've launched a watch on demand service where you can choose from a selection of stunning festival performances, allowing us to further support the amazing artists who worked with us on the festival.
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch on demand | Open Online Theatre
To keep with the spirit of the original performances in the festival we kept the pieces presented on the nights of the event.
openonlinetheatre.org
September 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If you missed out on #OOTFest25 in June, we've launched a watch on demand service where you can choose from a selection of stunning festival performances, allowing us to further support the amazing artists who worked with us on the festival.
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
Watch here: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
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One week to go!
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
September 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
One week to go!
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help.
immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads
Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.
OOTFest25 explored the limits of creative technology and human interaction, fusing movement, storytelling and imagination through the lens of technological innovation.
Take a look back at this cutting-edge festival in our short documentary film.
Watch in full here: openonlinetheatre.org/about-us/
Take a look back at this cutting-edge festival in our short documentary film.
Watch in full here: openonlinetheatre.org/about-us/
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
OOTFest25 explored the limits of creative technology and human interaction, fusing movement, storytelling and imagination through the lens of technological innovation.
Take a look back at this cutting-edge festival in our short documentary film.
Watch in full here: openonlinetheatre.org/about-us/
Take a look back at this cutting-edge festival in our short documentary film.
Watch in full here: openonlinetheatre.org/about-us/
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@weareunlimited.bsky.social's Open Awards offer ten opportunities for disabled artists in England, Scotland or Wales.
Supporting brilliant disabled artists to create, develop and share work.
🔹 Small awards: new, exploratory ideas
🔹 Large awards: work that’s closer to production
Supporting brilliant disabled artists to create, develop and share work.
🔹 Small awards: new, exploratory ideas
🔹 Large awards: work that’s closer to production
Unlimited Open Awards 2025/26
Ten opportunities for disabled artists based in the England, Scotland or Wales. These awards offer a grand total of £413,000 to disabled artists with individual awards ranging from £15,000 seed…
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September 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
@weareunlimited.bsky.social's Open Awards offer ten opportunities for disabled artists in England, Scotland or Wales.
Supporting brilliant disabled artists to create, develop and share work.
🔹 Small awards: new, exploratory ideas
🔹 Large awards: work that’s closer to production
Supporting brilliant disabled artists to create, develop and share work.
🔹 Small awards: new, exploratory ideas
🔹 Large awards: work that’s closer to production
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🚨 One week left to apply to be our Programme Manager: UK Commissions.
Lead the delivery of UK commissions, work closely with artists, and deliver high-quality, inclusive opportunities.
🌟 Hours per week: 40
🌟 Salary: £33,063
🌟 Find out more and apply by Monday 28 July, midday: bit.ly/4l0tnQ0
Lead the delivery of UK commissions, work closely with artists, and deliver high-quality, inclusive opportunities.
🌟 Hours per week: 40
🌟 Salary: £33,063
🌟 Find out more and apply by Monday 28 July, midday: bit.ly/4l0tnQ0
July 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚨 One week left to apply to be our Programme Manager: UK Commissions.
Lead the delivery of UK commissions, work closely with artists, and deliver high-quality, inclusive opportunities.
🌟 Hours per week: 40
🌟 Salary: £33,063
🌟 Find out more and apply by Monday 28 July, midday: bit.ly/4l0tnQ0
Lead the delivery of UK commissions, work closely with artists, and deliver high-quality, inclusive opportunities.
🌟 Hours per week: 40
🌟 Salary: £33,063
🌟 Find out more and apply by Monday 28 July, midday: bit.ly/4l0tnQ0
A selection of performances & panel discussions from #OOTFest25 are available to watch on demand - but only until August!
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
July 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A selection of performances & panel discussions from #OOTFest25 are available to watch on demand - but only until August!
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
By making these events available online, we're offering an additional income stream to artists. Watch & support these innovative creators.
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
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We're pleased to share our learnings from our first funding call. We’ve learnt a huge amount through the process and we hope the collective feedback will support applicants to make stronger applications. www.immersivearts.uk/news/first-round-commentary-annoucement
May 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We're pleased to share our learnings from our first funding call. We’ve learnt a huge amount through the process and we hope the collective feedback will support applicants to make stronger applications. www.immersivearts.uk/news/first-round-commentary-annoucement
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The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
July 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
If you didn't make it to #OOTFest25, a selection of performances and industry panel discussions are now available to watch online, but be quick - they're only available until 4 August! 👀
Watch now: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch... #DigitalArts
Watch now: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch... #DigitalArts
July 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
If you didn't make it to #OOTFest25, a selection of performances and industry panel discussions are now available to watch online, but be quick - they're only available until 4 August! 👀
Watch now: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch... #DigitalArts
Watch now: openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch... #DigitalArts
If you weren't able to join us for OOTFest25, don't worry, a selection of festival highlights are now available to watch on demand via the Open Online Theatre platform.
💰 Performances: £5 per show | Panel discussions: FREE
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
💰 Performances: £5 per show | Panel discussions: FREE
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
July 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If you weren't able to join us for OOTFest25, don't worry, a selection of festival highlights are now available to watch on demand via the Open Online Theatre platform.
💰 Performances: £5 per show | Panel discussions: FREE
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
💰 Performances: £5 per show | Panel discussions: FREE
openonlinetheatre.org/season/watch...
At #OOTFest25, we worked hard to create a space for immersive, engaging performance pieces and installations that would provoke powerful reactions and emotions in our audiences.
Creative technologies give us an opportunity to enhance our storytelling and take the audience right to its heart 💜
Creative technologies give us an opportunity to enhance our storytelling and take the audience right to its heart 💜
July 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
At #OOTFest25, we worked hard to create a space for immersive, engaging performance pieces and installations that would provoke powerful reactions and emotions in our audiences.
Creative technologies give us an opportunity to enhance our storytelling and take the audience right to its heart 💜
Creative technologies give us an opportunity to enhance our storytelling and take the audience right to its heart 💜
Take a look back at #OOTFest25, our recent performing arts festival.
If you weren't able to join us, keep your eyes peeled as we're about to launch watch on demand, bringing some of the festival highlights straight to your front room 👀
If you weren't able to join us, keep your eyes peeled as we're about to launch watch on demand, bringing some of the festival highlights straight to your front room 👀
July 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Take a look back at #OOTFest25, our recent performing arts festival.
If you weren't able to join us, keep your eyes peeled as we're about to launch watch on demand, bringing some of the festival highlights straight to your front room 👀
If you weren't able to join us, keep your eyes peeled as we're about to launch watch on demand, bringing some of the festival highlights straight to your front room 👀
Missed the show at #OOTFest25? We'll be launching a selection of performances from the festival to watch on demand very soon... 👀
July 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Missed the show at #OOTFest25? We'll be launching a selection of performances from the festival to watch on demand very soon... 👀
It was wonderful to see the reaction of audiences at #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN, as we explored so many different worlds through digital and immersive storytelling.
If you joined us at the festival, we'd love to know what you thought!
If you joined us at the festival, we'd love to know what you thought!
July 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It was wonderful to see the reaction of audiences at #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN, as we explored so many different worlds through digital and immersive storytelling.
If you joined us at the festival, we'd love to know what you thought!
If you joined us at the festival, we'd love to know what you thought!
A couple more highlights from our recent immersive performing arts festival, #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN held at @riversidelondon.bsky.social.
Images: Alice Underwood
Images: Alice Underwood
July 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A couple more highlights from our recent immersive performing arts festival, #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN held at @riversidelondon.bsky.social.
Images: Alice Underwood
Images: Alice Underwood
June has been a month of hard work, creativity and joy!
It was wonderful to see #OOTFest25 come to fruition after three years of planning and development, and we want to offer a huge thank you to all the amazing artists, technologists, speakers, audiences & volunteers who made it so special.
It was wonderful to see #OOTFest25 come to fruition after three years of planning and development, and we want to offer a huge thank you to all the amazing artists, technologists, speakers, audiences & volunteers who made it so special.
June 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
June has been a month of hard work, creativity and joy!
It was wonderful to see #OOTFest25 come to fruition after three years of planning and development, and we want to offer a huge thank you to all the amazing artists, technologists, speakers, audiences & volunteers who made it so special.
It was wonderful to see #OOTFest25 come to fruition after three years of planning and development, and we want to offer a huge thank you to all the amazing artists, technologists, speakers, audiences & volunteers who made it so special.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joumana Mourad Riverside Studios
"Many inclusive artists and creative technologists are at the forefront of these developments, expanding what performance can be"
#OOTFest25 #DigitalDance #DigitalArt #WhatsOnLondon
wp.me/pdXz8Y-5Cu
"Many inclusive artists and creative technologists are at the forefront of these developments, expanding what performance can be"
#OOTFest25 #DigitalDance #DigitalArt #WhatsOnLondon
wp.me/pdXz8Y-5Cu
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joumana Mourad
IJAD Dance today announces the line-up for its Open Online Theatre Festival of live hybrid performing arts: OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN, taking place at Riverside Studios in London and online on Open Online Theatre from Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 June 2025. Interview with Artistic Director Joumana Mourad.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joumana Mourad Riverside Studios
"Many inclusive artists and creative technologists are at the forefront of these developments, expanding what performance can be"
#OOTFest25 #DigitalDance #DigitalArt #WhatsOnLondon
wp.me/pdXz8Y-5Cu
"Many inclusive artists and creative technologists are at the forefront of these developments, expanding what performance can be"
#OOTFest25 #DigitalDance #DigitalArt #WhatsOnLondon
wp.me/pdXz8Y-5Cu
A massive thank you to everyone who came to #OOTFest25 opening night at Riverside Studios!
We're looking forward to seeing more of you over the next 3 days, as we showcase amazing performances, immersive installations (VR, video & sound) & host expert-led panels.
riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/
We're looking forward to seeing more of you over the next 3 days, as we showcase amazing performances, immersive installations (VR, video & sound) & host expert-led panels.
riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/
June 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A massive thank you to everyone who came to #OOTFest25 opening night at Riverside Studios!
We're looking forward to seeing more of you over the next 3 days, as we showcase amazing performances, immersive installations (VR, video & sound) & host expert-led panels.
riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/
We're looking forward to seeing more of you over the next 3 days, as we showcase amazing performances, immersive installations (VR, video & sound) & host expert-led panels.
riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/
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AI & creative arts residency pushes the boundaries of performance 🤩
As part of an exciting new collaboration with @ijaddance.bsky.social we hosted an intensive artists development programme in support of the Open Online Theatre Arts & Technology Residency.
More info 👉https://tinyurl.com/4xaaxds9
As part of an exciting new collaboration with @ijaddance.bsky.social we hosted an intensive artists development programme in support of the Open Online Theatre Arts & Technology Residency.
More info 👉https://tinyurl.com/4xaaxds9
June 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
AI & creative arts residency pushes the boundaries of performance 🤩
As part of an exciting new collaboration with @ijaddance.bsky.social we hosted an intensive artists development programme in support of the Open Online Theatre Arts & Technology Residency.
More info 👉https://tinyurl.com/4xaaxds9
As part of an exciting new collaboration with @ijaddance.bsky.social we hosted an intensive artists development programme in support of the Open Online Theatre Arts & Technology Residency.
More info 👉https://tinyurl.com/4xaaxds9