Infra: Purpose

Choreographer Wayne McGregor created ‘Infra’ to explore humanity and our urban lives.
The title ‘Infra’ is a Latin word, meaning ‘below’, and the dance explores themes that exist underneath the surface of our everyday existence.
The dance aims to portray real-life human interactions and the range of emotions that come with it.
The use of digital projections of figures combined with the live dancers suggests a parallel between actual people and their digitized versions in the modern world.

Infra: Audience Understanding

The abstract style of movement and less narrative-focused approach can challenge the audience’s understanding.
The use of emotionally charged movement helps to connect on a deeper level, allowing the audience to interpret the meanings personally.
The repetitive choreography illustrates the daily routine of city life highlighting isolation and constant movement.
The digital projections create a bustling city-like atmosphere providing the audience with a familiar yet distant backdrop for the personal stories happening on stage.

Unlike traditional dances, ‘Infra’ employs modern and abstract movement vocabulary.
The use of digital art, designed by Julian Opie, in combination with the dance sets it apart from dances that use more traditional stage design.
The music by Max Richter offers an electronically manipulated sound which differs from classical or acoustic music often heard in other dances.
McGregor’s use of extreme physical articulation gives ‘Infra’ a unique, dynamic style unlike more fluid or restricted forms of dance.

Like other contemporary dances, ‘Infra’ uses contrasts in dynamics, speed, and space.
The exploration of raw human emotions and interactions is a theme common in many contemporary works.
The use of ensemble, duet, and solo sections is a common structure in dances across various styles.
McGregor shares a similar creative interest with many choreographers in pushing the boundaries of what the human body can do in dance.