Aaron Sillis
Choreographer/Dancer
Winner of the 2009 South Bank Show 'Times Breakthrough Artist' Award. 'Spotlight Award: Modern Male' Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 2008 nominee, both for his portrayal as Basil Hallward in Matthew Bourne's 'Dorian Gray'.
Theatre:
Guest in Ivan Putrov's first instalment of 'Men In Motion' at Sadler's Wells January 2012, alongside Sergei Polunin and Daniel Prioetto. Danced in 'Ithaka' with Putrov and Elena Glurdjidze.
Created the role of Leo 'The creator' in Pet Shop Boys' 'The Most Incredible Thing' world premiere at Sadler's Wells, directed and choreographed by Javier de Frutos (2011).
For Matthew Bourne's 'New Adventures' company, created the role of 'photographer' Basil Hallward, world premiere of 'Dorian Gray' at the Edinburgh Festival, Sadler's Wells and UK tour (2008); 'Swan Lake' duet as the Prince for Sadler's Wells 'Sampled' and '10th Anniversary Gala'; Sadler's Wells/UK tour of 'The Car Man' as Rocco and understudy Angelo (2007) and 'Nutcracker!' as Licorice Man and understudy Fritz/Prince Bon Bon (2002).
'Shoes' world premiere at Sadler's Wells directed by Stephen Mear; David VII in 'Eternal Damnation To Sancho and Sanchez' by Javier De Frutos as part of 'In The Spirit of Diaghilev' Sadler's Wells and European tour; 'Viva La Diva' UK tour with Darcey Bussell and Katherine Jenkins; Original London cast of Twyla Tharp's 'Movin’ Out' at Victoria Apollo, ensemble and understudy Eddie and James; Assistant Choreographer to Michael Rooney for Kenneth Branagh's 'Ducktastic', Albery Theatre, London.
Choreography:
'The Movement' dance collective, launching as part of the 2012 Olympics.
Olympic Torch Relay 2012 for Norwich. Opening and closing of main stage.
David Guetta/Jessie J/Ludacris and Taio Cruz at MTV EMA’s 2011 (assistant to Javier de Frutos).
Kylie Minogue: Assistant choreographer to Michael Rooney on 'X' and 'Showgirl: Homecoming' world tours; 'Wow' at the 2008 Brit Awards; Kylie's H&M swimwear launch in Shanghai and Kylie's 2009 Brit Awards opening with James Corden and Matt Horne.
Stereophonics and Leona Lewis album launches; Christophe Willem's 'Coffee Tour'; worldwide promotion for Emma Bunton and development with The Ultra Girls.
Video: Kele 'What Did I Do'; Tom Vek 'Aroused' (assistant to Jennifer White); Claire Maguire 'Shield and Sword' and Robbie Williams' 'You Know Me' (assistant to Jerry Reeve).
Music/Television:
Justin Bieber 'Never Say Never'; Leona Lewis 'Collide'; Nicole Scherzinger 'Poison'; Rihanna 'Only Girl (In The World)'; Katy Perry 'Firework'. Mariah Carey, Lily Allen, Goldfrapp, Seal, Michael Buble, Pixie Lott, Sugababes.
Kylie Minogue - 'In My Arms', 'Wow', 'I Believe In You', 'Ultimate Kylie' singles, 'Slow' at the MTV EMA's 2003; 'Money Can't Buy/Body Language' album launch and DVD.
Take That - 'The Flood'; 'The Circus Tour' and 'Ultimate Tour'; 'Take That Come To Town'; 'An Audience With Take That'.
Cheryl Cole - '3 Words' video and dance partner for 'Parachute', Sports Relief 2010.
Film/Commercials/Modelling:
'Anna Karenina' directed by Joe Wright and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui; Madonna's 'W.E.'; Kevin Spacey's 'Beyond The Sea', choreographed by Rob Ashford, T-Mobile, Halifax, Target (US), Chevrolet (US). ID (Nick Knight), Arena Homme Plus (Mert and Marcus) and Attitude (Philip Riches and Tomas Falmer).
Training:
Bird College and Central School of Performing Arts (Norwich)