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But the British choreographer is clearly doing something right. He took home the Tony Award for his work in the kid-centered musical Billy Elliot nine years after he choreographed the Oscar-nominated film , as well as the Olivier Award for best theater choreography in the original West End production of Matilda The Musical.

Directed by Matthew Warchus, the story follows hyperintelligent Matilda, whose newly discovered special powers help her navigate a world full of terrifyingly nasty adults. Dance Teacher spoke to Darling about his choreographic process and tactics for getting the most out of young performers. Although his work—like James and the Giant Peach or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory— often deals with heightened situations, the underlying themes are real.

I also spent about a week at a primary school, trying to find a common denominator in all of the children.

Peter Darling is an English dancer and choreographer best known for his award-winning work in Billy Elliot the Musical.

For me, it was their fidgeting. They never stop moving. DT: In rehearsals, do any of the more precocious kids ever make choreography suggestions? PD: Not often.

Peter Darling is responsible for the beautiful choreography of Matilda: The Musical.

But they are able to replicate the work in an extraordinary way. I work with tasks. For instance, I might ask two people to fight. I take a realistic situation and abstract it. What do you look for?