Studio Wayne McGregor

Studio Wayne McGregor work in partnership with us to enhance your training experience, equipping you with new skills to give you the best chance to succeed as dance companies worldwide extend their repertoire.

One of the world’s foremost choreographers, Wayne McGregor CBE was appointed President of Elmhurst on 14 February 2023 and brings fresh vision to the future of dance at the school.

This school-wide partnership includes:

• Opportunities to perform new and existing choreography;
• Talks by Wayne McGregor;
• Mentoring and buddying opportunities between upcoming graduates and Company Wayne McGregor dancers;
• Audition preparation workshops for Upper School students;
• Opportunities for Elmhurst Ballet Company members to take company class at Studio Wayne McGregor;
• Opportunities for Elmhurst students to be involved in Studio Wayne McGregor’s professional development programmes.

“As Director of Studio Wayne McGregor and Resident Choreographer of The Royal Ballet I am thrilled to contribute to the vision and future programme of Elmhurst as President. The creative training of young dancers has been a career long passion. As dance companies worldwide extend their repertoire, dancers need to be equipped with new skills that offer them the best chance to succeed. Studio Wayne McGregor is delighted to contribute to this fresh horizon and looks forward to working in Birmingham which continues to flourish as a centre of excellence for all forms of dance.”

Wayne McGregor CBE

 www.waynemcgregor.com

Image credit: Pål Hansen