Alex Thirkle trained at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. While still in training, he was an apprentice with Humanhood Dance Company, and he then immediately began working with Russell Maliphant Dance Company, touring internationally. Alex’s other performance and film work includes ‘Playscape’ by FKA twigs and Juliano Nunes; and ‘Family’ by Sharon Eyal. Alex has also danced in music videos by artists such as Ellie Goulding and Koreless.