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Wayne McGregor, choreographer and Artistic Director, Wayne McGregor | Random Dance (1/3)

English Apr 26, 2011 36:33 Download

About the episode

In this first of three episodes, Wayne McGregor, choreographer and Artistic Director of UK-based Wayne McGregor | Random Dance, talks about his youth and his early and active involvement with dance, theatre and computers. Summer employment during his studies in choreography and semiotics at the University of Leeds triggers a lifelong interest in exploring the connection between body and brain. Following a brief stay in New York, he returns to London and forms his company. Wayne explains the role that John Ashford, Theatre Director of The Place, played in his early career and success.