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body:language is a series of autumn talks in the Lilian Baylis Studio. These Monday evening discussions give us the chance to hear artists and cultural commentators talk about their art and work free from a specific show, project or creation.

In 2008 four talks took place with dramaturg and writer Guy Cools in conversation with four key choreographers. This year we look at ideas of structure and form, and how these can be defined in dance.

The final body:language talk features acclaimed US choreographer and feedback champion Liz Lerman of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in conversation with Artistic Director of Random Dance | Wayne McGregor, Resident Company at Sadler's Wells and Resident Choreographer of The Royal Ballet Wayne McGregor.

Whilst stylistically so different in their choreographic creations both artists share a fascination with science and its ability to inform and inspire. The talk, illustrated with video and chaired by Sadler's Wells Producer Emma Gladstone, will take that fascination as a starting point to consider how their scientific investigations continue to influence their work and artistic practise on stage and off.


Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Company


This is one of three body:language talks taking place in the Lilian Baylis Studio this autumn.
Siobhan Davies
Ruth Little


Transcripts of body:language talks 2008 are available here:
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Akram Khan
Rosemary Butcher


Supported by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation as part of the Jerwood Studio at Sadler's Wells research programme.