McGregor's Theory

Although he prides himself on his choreography, Wayne McGregor is a scientist at heart. While McGregor teaches his movements to dancers at months at a time, he trust’s his dancers to remember the choreography so if need be, he could ask the dancers to reproduce the material at a moment’s notice. In other words, McGregor uses the human brain as a hard drive to store choreography. By using the human brain as a way to store information, McGregor experiments with ways to present material.

McGregor is so successful in his choreography because he uses the sciences and technology to enhance movement. It is fascinating how McGregor combines art and advanced technology to create artistic solution to choreographic problems. For example, six video cameras were set up around a dance studio to monitor the dancers. The experiment was to note how the dancers reacted to McGregor’s working method. The combined technology and artists mix together to create even more art. McGregor’s choreography brings scientists and experts in their own field to flourish in the arts.