Wayne McGregor
A British dancer and choreographer born in Stockport in 1970, Wayne McGregor studied dance at the University of Leeds and at the Limón School in New York, before founding Company Wayne McGregor in 1992. He has been choreographer-in-residence at the Royal Ballet in London since 2006. A pioneer for over 25 years, his style combines speed, fluidity, and structure. He is internationally renowned and has won many awards for his creations combining dance, visual arts, technology, and science. He has worked as a director and choreographer for the opera, theatre, and cinema, and has directed music videos and created artistic installations.