An online repertoire and creative programme centred around Wayne’s piece the Living Archive, created using an AI choreographic tool developed in collaboration with Google, will be a starting point for both masterclasses. 

Participants of masterclasses will have an opportunity to be taught company repertoire, learn material taken from ten solos created by Studio Wayne McGregor as part of the development of the tool and the opportunity to use the AI tool to develop material and gain an insight into Wayne’s creative practice. The programme will be delivered by a team of McGregor’s dancers.

‘Studio Wayne McGregor delivered a fantastic virtual project for our BA2 students over three intensive weeks of rehearsals during the lockdown in June. The project challenged the students through an innovative and rigorous approach to movement at a time when this was difficult to achieve. The project was one of the highlights for our students, leading to a new confidence in themselves as dance artists. The whole creative team provided an outstanding learning experience, fully engaging our students at all levels. We couldn’t have hoped for more.’ — Stephanie Schober, course leader.

Schedule:

• 13 March 13:00-16:00. Master class
• 14 March 13:00-16:00. Master class

If you would like to apply, please fill in the application form below by 3 March 2021, 23:59 Moscow time. Successful applicants will be notified by e-mail on 6 March.

The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow will conduct the selection process in line with its equality and diversity policies.

Participation is free. The workshops will be run in English.

To be eligible to participate in the training, applicants must:

• hold a Russian passport

• be fluent in English

• be at least 18 years old

• 3 years of professional dance background

To participate in the programme you will need a room 2x2 and the following technical equipment:

• a computer

• latest Google chrome (the tool has been developed and tested on Google Chrome. It might not work properly on other browsers)

• a web connection

• a web camera (the recommended is the logitech BRIO)

• a tripod to hold the camera

• good lighting (the images from the camera need to be sharp, so the more light the better)