Dance Resources for Schools and Colleges
Whether you're teaching or studying Dance, Performing Arts or Musical Theatre at any level,
find out more about the choreography and musical numbers in Wicked to further
your appreciation for the art form and widen knowledge and understanding of practitioners.
"Pair Stephen Schwartz's songs with Wayne Cilento's explosive choreography,
London Theatre
and 'Wicked' is poetry in motion."
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Meet the choreographer, Wayne Cliento
Nominated for seven Tony Awards, Cilento won his first for his choreography on the historic
Broadway production of The Who's Tommy (Drama Desk Award, Fred Astaire Award,
Olivier nomination).Wayne Cilento's unique and celebrated choreography for
Wicked continues to thrill and inspire students, enhancing their learning
experiences and positive engagement in both culture and physical activity.
Wayne Cliento references Michael Bennett and Bob Fosse as the strongest
influences on his choreography for Wicked, with their approaches to filling
the whole stage and exploring precise detailed movement inspiring him most
for the development of the musical stage of Wicked. The choreography in the
show is built on classical dance and contemporary dance, but the creative
process also explored the other worldliness of Wicked and the creation of a
new vocabulary and style for the show, that's uncomfortable and twisted.
Behind the Emerald Curtain
Find out how the musical was choreographed and staged by hearing from award-winning
choreographer Wayne Cliento and Associate choreographer Corinne Mcfadden Herrera.
Understand Wayne Cliento's approach to starting to choreograph for a musical, his creative
intentions, the importance of storytelling and how the choreography is maintained and taught by
the Dance Captain to new casts as part of a long-running show.
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Meet Dance Supervisor for Wicked UK Hannah Toy
Understand the Dance Supervisor's role in teaching Wayne Cliento's choreography to new casts
and her responsibilities for the musical numbers in the production and scene transitions.
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Book a Wicked-Inspired Musical Theatre
School Workshop Now
Our two-hour Wicked-themed Musical Theatre workshop is delivered in-person,
either onsite at your school or in a pre-approved London venue. During the
workshops students will be able to explore the choreography
and dance of the West End show.