PLEASE NOTE: A slightly different version of this production, “Autobiography v100” is to be presented the previous day, October 5, at 5:00 pm. See separate calendar listing

“Autobiography” is dance in the ballet lineage merged with choreographer Wayne McGregor’s genetic code and AI. The work consists of 23 sections of movement material that reflect the 23 pairs of chromosomes of the human genome. The sections are then fed into an algorithm based on McGregor’s DNA data, which randomly selects sections to create a new version of the work each time it’s presented. Through the layering of choreographic imprints over personal data, McGregor has upended the traditional nature of dance-making to create a convergence of creative authorship. Autobiography is performed by a cast of 9 dancers and set to an original score by Jlin.

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. McGregor’s multi-dimensional works resulting from interactions with an array of artistic forms, scientific disciplines, and technological interventions have ensured his position at the cutting edge of contemporary arts for almost three decades. He is the Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor, encompassing creative collaboration in dance, film, music, visual art, technology, and science; learning and research programs; and a touring company of dancers Company Wayne McGregor. McGregor is also Resident Choreographer at The Royal Ballet, Director of Dance for the Venice Biennale, and is regularly commissioned by and has works in the repertories of the most important dance companies around the world.

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