LEARNING
COMPOSITIONS & CONFIGURATIONS  

OUR PROCESS  

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BALLET THROUGH MUSIC & COLLABORATION. 

We believe that the future of ballet is closely tied to the evolution of music, which is why we launched Compositions & Configurations to provide artists with the time, space, and resources to collaborate, experiment and create new music and ballet-based works. 

‘Really transformative...I felt like I became truly alive as a composer.’

Kerrin Tatman, Composer

‘I feel more confident to work in the classical form & make bold decisions.’

Otis Carr, Choroeographer

‘Being surrounded by so many brilliant artists was so inspiring and enriching, nothing but fun and memories I will treasure.’

Genevieve Heron, Dancer

‘It gave me confidence...helped me develop a fledging understanding of movement and gesture.’

Beatrice Ferreira, Composer

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ARTIST EMPOWERMENT

Black male dancer stands in the center of a dance studio with hands in the air. Behind him, a white male musician plays an instrument.
Female dancer balanced on a male dancer's shoulders, guided by another dancer.
White female sits ready to play a large string instrument, surrounded by other musicians out of focus.
White male musician stands deep in thought at his glockenspiel, with dancers out of focus behind him.

A paid creative residency, in 2024, for choreographers, composers, dancers, and musicians to experiment and test ideas for new ballet-based works.

Over 200 artists applied.

25 artists from 5 countries selected and supported.

Guided by a team of leading international guest speakers and mentors.

COMMISSIONED ARTISTS

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NANDITA SHANKARDASS, CHOREOGRAPHER

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CHRISTOPHER THOMAS, CHOREOGRAPHER

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OTIS CARR, CHOREOGRAPHER

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KERRIN TATMAN, COMPOSER

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BEATRICE FERREIRA, COMPOSER

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DAVID WESTCOTT, COMPOSER

INSPIRING GUEST
SPEAKERS & MENTORS

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ANDREW MCNICOL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA, CHOREOGRAPHER

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ROBERT BINET, CHOREOGRAPHER

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JEREMY BIRCHALL, COMPOSER

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MISSY MAZZOLI, COMPOSER

FRANCESSCA TENNANT, DRAMATURG

MCNICOL BALLET COLLECTIVE PROUDLY CHAMPIONS CHOREOGRAPHERS & COMPOSERS, GIVING THEM A POWERFUL VOICE.