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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Want to work with us on promoting cutting-edge digital arts projects? We're looking for a freelance Digital Marketing & Engagement Lead and there's still time to apply. 📆 Deadline: 11:59 pm 19 March 2026 Find out more about the role on our website: ijaddancecompany.com/work-with-us/ #ArtsJobs

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Our next Connective Matrix roundtable is coming up on Wed 4 March. Ideal for anyone using mocap tools in performance. In this free online event, we'll reflect on what happens when movement enters digital systems, what is gained, lost or altered in the process. openonlinetheatre.org/performance/...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We're hiring! IJAD is looking for a creative and collaborative Digital Marketing & Engagement Lead to grow our online presence, connect with audiences, and support innovative live, hybrid, and digital performance projects. Apply by 19 March. ijaddancecompany.com/work-with-us/ #ArtsJobs

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our AD Joumana will be taking part in an online panel discussion this week as part of the Think Inside the Box Conference. 📆 Wed 11 Feb, 14:00-15:30 CET The panel brings together researchers & practitioners from the HAMLET project to explore the future of immersion. www.xmlab.org/research-202...

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Projekt: AI’s the Thing: Immersive futures in Dance and Performance Research. A HAMLET Living Lab.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

What this year taught us... ✨ IJAD is developing in live hybrid dramaturgy and sensography, polygonos structuring the dramaturgy ✨ Researching and identifying how to question and approach the IP within the arts–tech sector ✨ The live hybrid festival model is ready for wider integration and roll out

A man and woman testing AI technology ahead of a dance performance at OOTFest25

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This December, please consider donating to IJAD's programmes. The generosity of our funders and supporters means we can create exciting opportunities for artists, to drive innovation in the performing arts and inspire audiences. Donate here: openonlinetheatre.org/donate/

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

Call for speakers Connective Matrix 2026

Connective Matrix is IJAD’s forum series of roundtable and panel discussions, bringing together specialists and researchers working across performing arts, technology, and multiple realities

It also refers to the evolving community of participants who engage in these conversations, exploring the potentials and challenges of new and hybrid artistic forms

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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.

"Live performance in a theatre is previous, it's a really special experience. But being able to evolve in other ways doesn't take away from that, it just adds to the range of tools we have." Lucy Bayliss of Dance East

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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...

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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.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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...

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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.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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

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HAMLET EU Project @hamleteuproject.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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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.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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/

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The Space @thespacearts.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

@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

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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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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

🚨 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

Text reads 'One week left to apply. Could you be our next Programme Manager? Apply by Monday 28 July, midday.' Next to it, a photo of Tom Marshman on stage in front of an audience. He's performing an excerpt of his production, Section 28 and Me, during Pitch and Mix at Southbank Unlimited Festival.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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...

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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

It's a sunny day in Castle Park, Bristol and a white-shaped splat Immersive Arts character is skating over a bridge on the river.

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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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 💜

Audience feedback from OOTFest25: very interesting experience and take on the materiality of our world. Thank you for provoking thoughts and feelings!

Audience feedback for Tong Hai Gao Tai 2066 installation at OOTFest25: very strong feeling of the uncanny...it is very atmospheric and generates a strong feeling of affect, what is this all about, of course it is strange to us

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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 👀

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Missed the show at #OOTFest25? We'll be launching a selection of performances from the festival to watch on demand very soon... 👀

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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!

A photo of a lone female dancer against a black background. Curving titles read audience feedback, and there is a large speech bubble. The text inside reads: It’s exciting to see familiar and accessible technology taking the next step within the arts. Slowly but surely, we’re moving from experimentation to storytelling, from sharing opinions to creating real experiences. At the edge of innovation, the risk of failure is higher than ever. Yet with the community it fosters, there’s something beautiful about failing, learning, reimagining, and growing together.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A couple more highlights from our recent immersive performing arts festival, #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN held at @riversidelondon.bsky.social. Images: Alice Underwood

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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.

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Two young women experimenting with a VR installation, one wearing a headset the other at her side watching the screen

A busy room full of people enjoying the installations at OOTFest25

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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/

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A graphic designed to look like a text conversation containing feedback on the opening night of OOTFest25. The first message says "what did you think of opening night?" then reply says "I think the 4 exhibitors yesterday were trying to protect the past in the future. They want the future to keep the past. It's very interesting!"

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vipstudio.bsky.social @vipstudio.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Want to know more about #OOTFest25? In this interview, our Artistic Director, Joumana, shares the inspiration for the festival and talks about the inspiring and innovative work that audiences can experience. ayoungishperspective.co.uk/2025/06/02/i...

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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 Th...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Check out our latest newsletter for details of the speakers joining us at #OOTFest25 for expert-led industry panels: ✨ NoBODY Left Behind ✨ Embracing the Unexpected: The Open-Ended Possibilities of Digital Co-Creation ✨ Exploring Digital Worlds Beyond the Proscenium mailchi.mp/258d42b18a2b...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

As part of #OOTFest25, we'll be hosting expert-led panel discussions exploring the future of performing arts and technology. ✨ 6 Jun: NoBODY Left Behind ✨ 7 Jun: Embracing the Unexpected: The Open-Ended Possibilities of Digital Co-Creation ✨ 7 Jun: Exploring Digital Worlds Beyond the Proscenium

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We're so excited that OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN is almost here! 📆 5-8 June 2025 📍 @riversidelondon.bsky.social In this live, hybrid festival, artists and creative technologists explore embodiment, touch and presence—through movement, XR, MR, AI and machine learning. riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Our live hybrid performance festival #OOTFest25 celebrates innovation in technology and the arts. 📆 5-8 June Events will be live streamed and we hope our friends around the world will join us for these cutting-edge performances and expert-led panel discussions. openonlinetheatre.org/whats-on/

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What's On | Open Online Theatre

Intersections of performing arts, technology and multiple realities discussing future potentials and challenges of new and hybrid forms.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Our Artistic Director Joumana Mourad recently spoke to Riverside Radio about our upcoming live hybrid festival #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN. Check out the interview below and find out more about the festival and innovation in contemporary dance. on.soundcloud.com/ny4Ge8ecqYXU... #DigitalDance #DigitalArt

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Joumana joined Ian Barclay on Drive to talk about the Open Online Theatre Festival 2025 at Riverside Studios.

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

We've been working behind the scenes today with #OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN artist Pierre Engelhard, as he prepares his performance piece Terms and Conditions. You can watch this piece, which reflects on the aesthetics of surveillance, at the festival on Sat 7 June: riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/o...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Have you got your OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN tickets yet? You can expect two evenings of cutting-edge, live hybrid performances that will challenge your perceptions and rock your expectations. In this thread, we'll introduce our six artists and their performances 🧵 riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/

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OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN - Riverside Studios

Welcome to OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN – a future-facing festival of live hybrid performance presented by IJAD Dance.When: From 5–8 June 2025Opening Night: 5 June 2025 at 6 pm.Where: Riverside Studios and Open...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

As part of our live hybrid festival OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN, we'll be hosting Innovation Lab 2, an immersive day of workshops, discussions & creative exploration at the intersection of AI & the performing arts. 📆 Sun 8 June, 9.30am-6pm 📍 Riverside Studios / online riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/o...

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OOTFest25: Innovation Lab 2 - Riverside Studios

Our first Innovation Lab event took place in January 2024 at London City University.This event is a simultaneous live interaction between London, Coventry and Nottingham.We’re bringing together artist...

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Tickets for OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN are now on sale! Join us @riversidelondon.bsky.social from 5-8 June for this live hybrid performance festival, or be part of the action in our digital performance space. Book in person: riversidestudios.co.uk/ootfest25/ Online tix: openonlinetheatre.org/whats-on/

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IJAD Dance Company @ijaddance.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

📢 SAVE THE DATE! We're excited to announce that our hybrid performing arts festival, OOTFest, returns in June. Experience live/hybrid performances, workshops, expert panel discussions & installations at Riverside Studios, London, or through our multi-camera, interactive livestream. On sale soon!

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