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Stephen Agisilaou

Summary

Stephen is an Australian-born, multi award-winning dancer & choreographer who has made the successful transition from the stage to creative industry leader. From their extensive work behind the camera in film and editing to their award winning stage direction and lighting design. As an advocate of the arts through their constant fundraising and strategic team building, stephen has been employed by some of the world's largest organizations in a diverse range of job titles.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

PALM SPRINGS DANCE PROJECT (501C3)

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CURATOR
11.2019 - Current
  • Scheduling and communication between departments & artists.
  • Lighting design for all performances, installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment
  • Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
  • Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
  • Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.

MUSICAL THEATER, PLAYS & OPERA

06.2006 - Current
  • Don Giovanni - Berkshire Opera Festival (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Don Pasquale - Berkshire Opera Festival (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Blood Brothers Musical - Manilla Street Productions (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Trybe; An Opera In Paint (Director & Choreography)
  • Spring Awakening Musical - YPA (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • South Pacific Musical Opera Australia (Casting & Repertoire )
  • Genesis To Broadway Musical (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Prodigal Musical (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Matalor Opera (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Twisted Broadway Charity Event (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • The Wiz Musical (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Black Diva Power Musical (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Good Morning Hong Kong Musical (Stage Direction & Choreography)
  • Chopper Musical (Stage Direction & Choreography)

VERTICAL SHADOWS CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY

FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
01.2008 - 01.2022

Established in 2008, Vertical Shadows quickly became one of Australia's most respected independent dance companies, performing at many of Melbourne's landmark theaters to sold out audiences and five star reviews. Stephen Agisilaou - the founder, artistic director and choreographer, is the driving force behind the company's success, choosing to produce as a project based company has proven to always keep the artistic integrity of his work at the highest caliber.


MUSIC VIDEOS & CORPORATE VIDEOS

01.2021 - Current
  • Head Full Of Honey by Andrew Swift (Choreography)
  • International Dance Day MIM (Videography & Editor)


  • Aligned Pilates Promotional Video (Videography & Editor)
  • Bond Studios (Videography & Editor)
  • Somebody To You by Hot Hand Band (Videography & Editor)
  • The Dime Series (Director, Videography & Editor)
  • Fantasy by Nick Roy (Videography & Editor)
  • Maybe by Nick Roy (Editor)
  • Don't Waste The Moon by Nick Roy (Videography & Editor)
  • Spiral by Clary Brown (Videography & Editor)



LIVE EVENTS

01.2004 - Current
  • Quest Event At Met Life Stadium By Blueprint Media (Technical Advisor And Producer)
  • Lol Surprise Doll - Influencer Event By B Levine Productions (Choreographer & Director)
  • The Venetian Hotel & Casino Macau (Show Creator & Choreographer)
  • The Australian Open (Entertainment Director & Choreographer Of The Mens Finals Closing Ceremony)
  • International Dance Festival Philadelphia (Technical Director And Lighting Design)
  • Stereophonic Musical Festival (Entertainment Director & Choreographer)
  • Red Bull Energy Drinks Event (Choreographer)
  • P&O International Cruises (Choreographer)
  • Uptown Performing Arts Center Opening Gala West Chester PA (Technical Director And Lighting Design)
  • Studio 54 Emg Event (Choreography Performed By Jessica Malboy)
  • Palm Springs Dance Festival (Choreography & Lighting Design)

TELEVISION & FILM

2004 - Current
  • The Australian Open (TV Mens Closing Ceremony - Choreography & Entertainment Director)
  • So You Think You Can Dance (TV Series - Choreography)
  • The Anniversary Feature Film (Director & Editor)
  • New York City / Presented at over 12 international film festivals & winner of three international film awards (Director, Choreographer & Editor)
  • Dance On Film Festival Australia (Artistic Director & Curator)
  • Samsung International (TV Commercial Germany - Choreography)
  • Dancing On The Edge (TV Commercial - Choreography)
  • Good Friday Appeal (Charity TV Event - Choreography)
  • MYRE Department Store (TV Commercial - Choreography)
  • Mind, Body & Spirit Festival (TV Commercial - Choreography)

MOVE: THE COMPANY

ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES
2005 - 2008

Worked side by side with the artistic director Joshua Beamish on creative decisions as well as all multimedia jobs and marketing.

Education

Diploma In Dance and Performing Arts

Dance World Studios
Melbourne Australia
2003

Certificate II in Dance

Dance World Studios
Melbourne, Australia
2002

Australian Qualification Framework

Education
Australia
2016

Working With Children

Education

ON THE FACULTY OF

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Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Dropbox)
  • Lighting & Set Design (Qlab)
  • Video Editing - (Final Cut Pro & Davinci Resolve)
  • Camera
  • Sound Editing - (Audacity)
  • Photo Editing (Photoshop)
  • Ability to learn new programs and platforms quick
  • Website Design
  • Intuitive, Leadership, Public Speaking
  • Working With Children
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem Solving Skills, Positive Attitude
  • Working In Short Time Frames
  • Choreography, Prop Work (Specialty)
  • Working With Actors

AWARDS

Nominated - Australian Dance Awards

Winner - Victorian Dance Award for Best Dancer

Winner - Short & Sweet Festival for Best Choreography

Winner - Best Choreographer WIND Film Festival

Winner - Dance Creation Award for Best Choreography

Winner - The Chosen One The Palm Springs Dance Festival

Timeline

MUSIC VIDEOS & CORPORATE VIDEOS

01.2021 - Current

PALM SPRINGS DANCE PROJECT (501C3)

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CURATOR
11.2019 - Current

VERTICAL SHADOWS CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY

FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
01.2008 - 01.2022

MUSICAL THEATER, PLAYS & OPERA

06.2006 - Current

LIVE EVENTS

01.2004 - Current

TELEVISION & FILM

2004 - Current

MOVE: THE COMPANY

ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES
2005 - 2008

Diploma In Dance and Performing Arts

Dance World Studios

Certificate II in Dance

Dance World Studios

Australian Qualification Framework

Education

Working With Children

Education

ON THE FACULTY OF

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Stephen Agisilaou