Wayne McGregor
Choreographer | Pioneering Interdisciplinary Performance
About
Wayne McGregor is a British choreographer who has redefined the boundaries of dance. As the Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor and a Resident Choreographer at the Royal Ballet, he has collaborated with leading neuroscientists, architects, and visual artists to create groundbreaking interdisciplinary performances.
McGregor's TEDx talks explore how the creative process can harness technology and scientific research to amplify human expression. His keynotes inspire audiences to challenge conventional thinking and embrace the power of cross-disciplinary innovation.
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A choreographer's creative process in real time
We all use our body on a daily basis, and yet few of us think about our physicality the way Wayne McGregor does. He demonstrates how a choreographer communicates ideas to an audience, working with two dancers to build phrases of dance, live and unscripted, on the TEDGlobal stage.
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