Wayne McGregor to stay at helm of Venice Dance Biennale

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 11 - The Venice Biennale's board of directors said Thursday that British choreographer Wayne McGregor will remain at the helm of its Dance Department in 2025 and 2026.
    McGregor, 54, has been the department's artistic director since 2021 and his contract was set to expire after 18th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, which takes place in Venice from July 18 to August 3.
    "It has been a great honour and creative pleasure curating the last four years of Biennale Danza," said McGregor, who was knighted by King Charles III in June. "During this time we have been able to grow the dance festival into a three week international event inviting and commissioning extraordinary artists and companies from six continents who have thrilled and inspired our broadening audiences.
    "Continuing our mission over the next two years to invest in new contemporary dance talents, platforming their voices through Biennale College and our bespoke developmental programmes I look forward to working with the brilliant Biennale team to drive forward an evolving and powerful vision for dance today." (ANSA).