Studio Wayne McGregor

We are thrilled to have launched our U.S. Friends of SWM: a new way to bring our many supporters in North America closer to out work. 

U.S. Friends of SWM is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation will be tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record.

We are delighted to have a distinguished Board of Directors, comprising Julia Strickland (Chair), Andrea Hoff, and Louise Verrill. 

For a donation of $5,000 or above, join the Studio Wayne McGregor Vitruvian Group—an exclusive group of donors from around the world who support Wayne’s vast portfolio of work, from new creations to education initiatives.

As a Vitruvian Group member, receive: 
- Invitation to a bespoke pre- or post-show dinner with Sir Wayne McGregor CBE and Rebecca Marshall, in North America or London (schedule dependent)
- Access to book VIP tickets via Studio Wayne McGregor for Company Wayne McGregor and Wayne McGregor productions around the world, with concierge booking via SWM
- Public recognition on our website
- Access to a special Vitruvian Group Online Archive, giving on-demand access to Wayne’s work as well as exclusive archival materials
As well as all benefits listed below

We are grateful for any level of giving and want to welcome as many supporters as possible on this new journey. For donations below $5,000 (minimum donation $500), receive:

- A quarterly U.S. Friends of SWM newsletter
- An open Invitation to come and see Studio Wayne McGregor in London, with a visit hosted by SWM staff
- Invitation to an Open Rehearsal and to meet the dancers of Company Wayne McGregor, in North America or London (schedule dependent)

We are also making available project specific opportunities to support our work: 

US Friends of Studio Wayne McGregor: Commissioning Circle

In 2024/25: On the Other Earth

Studio Wayne McGregor invites a small group of individuals to join together to raise £50,000 as the US Friends of SWM Co-commissioning Partner for On the Other Earth: a first of its kind digital dance experience, directed and choreographed by Wayne McGregor. As a member of the Commissioning Circle, receive bespoke invitations to see the work in performance as well as in development.

US Friends of SWM: Resident 6

Resident 6 is a Creative Residency based at Studio Wayne McGregor in London, for emerging Artists who are pushing the boundaries of dance, movement and physical intelligence. As a supporter of Resident 6, receive bespoke invitations to get to know the artists on the programme and to see their progress over the course of their year in residence with us.

US Friends of SWM: Young Artists in Development

Opportunities to support Education and Artists Development opportunities, including around a collaborative project with the Julliard School, and around supporting participation in the prestigious Venice Biennale College (which SWM will be running for the fifth year in 2025) for young dancers from the US. Details are to be confirmed.

Get in touch today to donate via Bank Transfer contact joanna@waynemcgregor.com to begin the process. We look forward to welcoming you as a vital part of this exciting new chapter for Studio Wayne McGregor—thank you for your generosity.