Choreographer Conversations

Hear dancer and choreographer Sharon Eyal discuss her life in dance with Sadler’s Wells Artistic Director Sir Alistair Spalding.Sharon talks about how her life is indistinguishable from her art. Exploring the importance of its aesthetic impact and the drivers behind her distinctive style, she shares that collaboration and classical ballet are at the heart of everything she does. This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations.

In this episode, choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE is in conversation with Sadler’s Wells Artistic Director Sir Alistair Spalding. Jasmin has been a leading force in British dance theatre for over 20 years, and here she reflects on her career so far, going from her early influences to her latest work NOW.  A captioned video version of the episode is available here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/choreographer-conversations/jasmin-vardimon/And the transcript for the episode is available here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/podcasts/choreographer-conversations/Timestamps0.45 Introduction1.05 How did Jasmin Vardimon become interested in dance?5.46 What other choreographers have influenced her?10.25 The social issues Jasmin explores in her work, particularly PARK13.40 When did Jasmin come to London, and how did the city influence her?15.15 Jasmin reflects on her works ALiCE, Pinocchio, Justitia and 773422.35 How Jasmin uses choreography to explore themes of power and perspective24.13 The role of set, place and projections in Jasmin's works28.15 What does Jasmin look for when she auditions dancers? 34.00 Jasmin reflects on her work for families36.45 How does Jasmin work with collaborators?40.32 The importance of looking back and forwards in your career About the series This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations. The full series is available on Sadler's Wells Digital Stage: Digital Stage - Sadler's Wells

In this episode, Sadler's Wells Artistic Director Sir Alistair Spalding is in conversation with multi-award-winning British choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor.This in-depth interview delves into Wayne's career that has intersected science, spectacle, art and technology with trailblazing innovations in performance. He reflects on when he first became interested in dance, and the experience of working with ABBA, Saoirse Ronan and Margaret Atwood.A captioned video version of the episode is available here: Choreographer Conversations: Wayne McGregor - Sadler's Wells Digital StageAnd the transcript for the episode is available here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/podcasts/choreographer-conversations/ Timestamps0.55 Introduction1.30 What inspired Wayne McGregor to start dancing?10.00 Is his work set in the future?11.10 What is the key to great collaborations?16.43 What is he like in the rehearsal studio?28.01 What learning comes from creating in different environments?30.41 Working with ABBA and can AI be a creative tool?37.05 What is UniVerse: A Dark Crystals Odyssey about?About Wayne McGregor Born in 1970, Sir Wayne McGregor CBE is a multi-award-winning British choreographer and director, internationally renowned for trailblazing innovations in performance that have radically redefined dance in the modern era. Driven by an insatiable curiosity about movement and its creative potentials, his experiments have led him into collaborative dialogue with an array of artistic forms, scientific disciplines, and technological interventions. The startling and multi-dimensional works resulting from these interactions have ensured McGregor’s position at the cutting edge of contemporary arts for over thirty years.About the series This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations. The full series is available on Sadler's Wells Digital Stage: Digital Stage - Sadler's Wells