The keynote lecture by producer and co-founder of Akram Khan Company Farooq Chaudhry will take place on February 18th at 6 pm (Moscow time). Farooq Chaudhry will focus on the entrepreneurial role of the producer sharing his experience and revealing details of his work with famous choreographers Akram Khan and Yang Liping.
This lecture is part of the UK-Russia Creative Bridge
Farooq Chaudhry OBE, co-founder and producer of Akram Khan Company, plays a key role in forming innovative business models to support Khan’s artistic ambitions and projects. Chaudhry also produced for China’s national dance icon Yang Liping and English National Ballet and was awarded an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University for his services to dance. In 2014 he founded Skye Blue Productions to support emerging artists. In 2019, as part of the Queen’s New Year’s Honours, Chaudhry was awarded an OBE for his services to Dance and Dance Production and was appointed a Tate Artist Trustee. Farooq is committed to “levelling the playing field” for artists, audiences and cultures.
This lecture will be broadcasted live on GITIS YouTube Channel.

