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."
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