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Get an exclusive behind the scenes look at the iconic Rite of Spring as it tours in Paris.
Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring | The evolution of an epic
The Rite of Spring, or Le Sacre du printemps in French, is the title of an iconic piece of music by Igor Stravinsky. The work premiered at The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris in May 1913. The music was written for the Ballets Russes helmed by Sergei Diaghilev. The original choreography which accompanied the music was bold, wild, and visceral. The audience was outraged by the radical work and rioted in the stands, an event which has gone down in theatre history. In 1975 Pina Bausch created her interpretation of Stravinsky's epic, filling the stage with peat and her powerful choreography. Now in 2025 a restaging of Pina’s production is danced by a specially assembled company of dancers from the African continent. This touring production by Pina Bausch Foundation, École des Sables and Sadler’s Wells returns to the Paris theatre, celebrating the next evolution of a fantastic piece of history. You can watch the full-length performance now for free on Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/pina-bausch-the-rite-of-spring/ Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at dance, as well as dance films and documentaries https://www.youtube.com/sadlerswells?sub_confirmation=1] 0.00 The Rite of Spring premiere 0.34 Pina Bausch’s choreography 1975 00:58 The modern-day remount in rehearsal 1:38 The Ecole des Sables, the International Centre of Traditional and Contemporary African Dances 2:12 Meet the dancers involved 2.56 A first glimpse of the work in the theatre, how is it staged? 3:34 Meet the artists restaging the original choreography 3:53 How does it feel to dance this work 4:28 What’s the tour been like 5:05 Returing to the Paris theatre 5:52 watch a section of the piece WATCH MORE: Dancing through time | Returning to Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof | Dance Documentary https://youtu.be/rtFEAAIydWM?si=IQjSL45ZeXL9iuyR Inside the Blind Iris | A cinematic dance film https://youtu.be/1fBMzKlMCxQ?si=bsUxCkSTi9QHD8mL Malou Airaudo & Germaine Acogny - No Space for Age https://youtu.be/4kLPyK5ClfU?si=EMuOHf1ftQ8aJTZ1 ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage CREDITS Featuring: General director, The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées - Baptiste Charroing Founder, Pina Bausch Foundation - Salomon Bausch Founder, l’École des sables - Germaine Acogny Artistic Director & Co-CEO, Sadler’s Wells - Alistair Spalding Executive Producer, Sadler’s Wells - Suzanne Walker Artistic Directors – Josephine Ann Endicott, Jorge Puerta Armenta, Clémentine Deluy Dancers: Rodolphe Allui Anique Ayiboe Korotimi Barro D’Aquin Evrard Élisée Bekoin Gloria Ugwarelojo Biachi Khadija Cisse Sonia Zandile Constable Rokhaya Coulibaly Inas Dasylva Astou Diop Serge Arthur Dodo Franne Christie Dossou Yoro Fallet Estelle Foli Alexandre Garcia Aoufice Junior Gouri Luciene Kaabral Zadi Landry Kipre Manuella Hermine Kouassi Bazoumana Kouyaté Profit Lucky Vuyo Mahashe Babacar Mané Vasco Pedro Mirine Stéphanie Mwamba Florent Nikiéma Shelly Ohene-Nyako Brian Otieno Oloo Harivola Rakotondrasoa Oliva Randrianasolo (Nanie) Asanda Ruda Tom Jules Samie Amy Collé Seck Pacome Landry Seka Gueassa Eva Sibi Carmelita Siwa Armel Gnago Sosso-Ny Amadou Lamine Sow Didja Kady Tiemanta Sahadatou Ami Touré Aziz Zoundi Editor: James Hedgecock Paris Theatre Filming: James Hedgecock Theatrical Performance footage: Filmed by TMAX Productions & Edited by Florian Heinzen-Ziob Performance footage on the beach in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal: Director and Editor: Florian Heinzen-Ziob Cinematographer & Colour Correction: Enno Endlicher A Pina Bausch Foundation, École des Sables and Sadler’s Wells production. Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage: Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager – Eithne Kane Producer – Martina Ryholt Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring & Ella Murphy O'Neil Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Riteofspring, #Pinabausch For full credits please visit: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/pina-bauschs-the-rite-of-spring-the-evolution-of-an-epic/
Enjoy this up-close and intimate performance capture of Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring #dance
Enjoy this intimate and up-close performance capture, that celebrates 50th anniversary of Pina Bausch's seminal work, The Rite of Spring. Now on our Digital Stage for a limited time only - this is one you don't want to miss. Play now: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/pina-bausch-the-rite-of-spring/
Pina Bausch, a pioneer of dance
Join the original cast of Pina Bausch's Kontakthof in Dancing through time as they perform decades later with their past selves as projections. Get an exclusive look into what it was like for them to work with Pina, and what it's like to revisit an icon piece of choreography. https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/dancing-through-time/
Join English National Ballet as they rehearse Errand into the Maze #ballet
Step into the studio with @englishnationalballet as they get performance ready for Errand into the Maze, choreographed by the iconic Martha Graham. Make sure you catch the show at Sadler's Wells: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/english-national-ballet-revolution/
What's integral to your existence?
As founder of Breakin’ Convention, the world’s biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre, Jonzi D reflects on how dance has shaped his life and career.
Audio Described: Dancing Through Time
In 1978, Pina Bausch created Kontakthof alongside her collaborator Rolf Borzik and company, Tanztheater Wuppertal. Whilst creating it she often mused on the idea of seeing the same cast dance her iconic work when much older. In this audio described film, nine of the original cast reunited to create Kontakthof - Echoes of '78, under the artistic direction of Meryl Tankard. Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage goes behind the scenes of the fascinating process, meeting company members who danced both then and now. They talk about working with Pina, re-visiting their earlier performances and the absence of those no longer on the stage. Watch the film without audio-description: https://youtu.be/rtFEAAIydWM 00:00 - introduction 05:27 - film starts, setting the scene 5:60 - what is like being back after 46 years 7:03 - meet Meryl Tankard, what's it like to join the Pina Bausch company 7:49 - calling the original cast 46 years later 9:36 - still dancing beautifully at 75 years old 12:39 - how did Pina choreograph the movement 14:46 - overcoming insecurity 16:23 - the joys of seeing old colleagues 17:26 - what has changed since performing in 1978 18:35 - looking back on life Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more dance films, as well as documentaries and workshops: https://www.youtube.com/@sadlerswells?sub_confirmation=1 MORE AUDIO-DESCRIBED FILMS: Aṁṁonia: https://youtu.be/KG0aNG_nAeE Widening Circles, Aditi Mangaldas: https://youtu.be/E7t6UFAki44 Memorias, featuring Paco Peña: https://youtu.be/qJsZE8v7IUU ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage CREDITS Dancing Through Time - Returning to Pina Bausch's Kontakthof Director / DOP / Editor – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Producer – Ciara Lynch Camera Assistants – Lauren Heckler & Pearl Salamon-White Colourist – Yanni Kronenberg Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager – Eithne Kane Senior Content Manager – Jen Richards Producer – Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice – Theo Dowker Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Junior Videographer – Pearl Salamon-White Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring & Ella Murphy-O’Neil Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick Kontakthof Echoes of ‘78 A Sadler’s Wells, Pina Bausch Foundation and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch production Conceived and Directed: Meryl Tankard With Elisabeth Clarke, Josephine Ann Endicott, Lutz Förster, John Giffin, Ed Kortlandt, Beatrice Libonati, Anne Martin, Arthur Rosenfeld, Meryl Tankard Audio Description - Anne Hornsby For full credits, visit: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/dancing-through-time/ #dance #audiodescription
Dancing through time | Returning to Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof | Dance Documentary
In 1978, Pina Bausch created Kontakthof alongside her collaborator Rolf Borzik and company, Tanztheater Wuppertal. Whilst creating it she often mused on the idea of seeing the same cast dance her iconic work when much older. In 2024, nine of the original cast reunited to create Kontakthof – Echoes of ’78, under the artistic direction of Meryl Tankard. Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage goes behind the scenes of the fascinating process, meeting company members who danced both then and now. They talk about working with Pina, re-visiting their earlier performances and the absence of those no longer on the stage. 00:00 - setting the scene for Kontakthof 00:32 - what is like being back after 46 years 1:35 - meet Meryl Tankard, what's it like to join the Pina Bausch company 2:21 - calling the original cast 46 years later 4:08 - still dancing beautifully at 75 years old 7:11 - how did Pina choreograph the movement 9:20 - overcoming insecurity 10:57 - the joys of seeing old colleagues 12:00 - what has changed since performing in 1978 13:09 - looking back on life Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at dance, as well as dance films and documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9CPXDU8Pnp2f9kQG8TX8w?sub_confirmation=1 WATCH MORE The Exchange: https://youtu.be/nN_Ba9hmUq4?si=Hf4lXzzOJWWlo_OL Meet Sara Baras, the queen of flamenco: https://youtu.be/nFJz00_Z3pQ?si=_nt9rHpSGZsedf3- Precious Adams | Confessions of a Ballet Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9M4LEwCco ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage CREDITS Dancing Through Time - Returning to Pina Bausch's Kontakthof Director / DOP / Editor – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Producer – Ciara Lynch Camera Assistants – Lauren Heckler & Pearl Salamon-White Colourist – Yanni Kronenberg Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager – Eithne Kane Senior Content Manager – Jen Richards Producer – Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice – Theo Dowker Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Junior Videographer – Pearl Salamon-White Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring & Ella Murphy-O’Neil Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick Kontakthof Echoes of ‘78 A Sadler’s Wells, Pina Bausch Foundation and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch production Conceived and Directed: Meryl Tankard With Elisabeth Clarke, Josephine Ann Endicott, Lutz Förster, John Giffin, Ed Kortlandt, Beatrice Libonati, Anne Martin, Arthur Rosenfeld, Meryl Tankard For full credits, visit: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/dancing-through-time/ #dance #documentary #pina #pinabausch
When Greek mythology meets ballet
Go behind the scenes with @englishnationalballet in this exclusive look at the Greek myth that inspired Martha Graham's Errand into the Maze. Make sure you don't miss out and book R:Evolution now https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/english-national-ballet-revolution/
"Like a slow motion cape"
How to Dance Contemporary | Beginner's Dance Workshop in Spiralling Enjoy this sensation of spiralling through your body - This short workshop for beginners will give you a taster of this dance style! Watch in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMrcOz5fSbE
Chez moi - at my home
Finding inspiration in culturally rich, 15th century Flanders, Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui explores his Flemish roots in Vlaemsch (chez moi). Opening at Sadler's Wells Theatre tonight!
When Carlos Acosta says 'I love you'
Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director of Acosta Danza, comes to Sadler's Wells with 'A Decade in Motion' which celebrates 10 years of Acosta Danza by bringing a slice of Havana to London. Sadler's Wells Theatre 23 - 27 September Book tickets here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/acosta-danza-decade-in-motion/
Ballet is even more beautiful in an art gallery
London City Ballet are bringing art to life in their upcoming performance of ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’, which is set against a backdrop of Wassily Kandinsky’s best-known masterpieces. Arthur and Lydia from London City Ballet perform in the Post-War Abstraction exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery, in London
Like a record, baby, right round, round, round
Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2, fusing hip-hop, martial arts, contemporary dance, ballet and drawing. Experience a blend of hypnotic dance and perfect synchronisation at the Peacock Theatre this September!
In the studio with London City Ballet as they rehearse ‘Consolations & Liebestraum'
Alejandro and Yuria, from London City Ballet, rehearse Liam Scarlett’s beautiful pas de deux ‘Consolations & Liebestraum'. Catch London City Ballet at Sadler's Wells Theatre Sept 13 - 14 Sept. For more information and to book tickets, visit sadlerswells.com/whats-on/london-city-ballet-momentum/ #ballet #pasdedeux #LondonCityBallet
Be transported to the sandy beaches of Senegal with Dancing at Dusk
Make sure you don't miss out as Dancing at Dusk returns to Digital Stage until 8 Dec 2025 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Pina Bausch’s The Rite of Spring: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/dancing-at-dusk-a-moment-with-pina-bauschs-the-rite-of-spring-2025/ #dance #PinaBausch #theriteofspring
Talk about serious trust...
Years and years of training for a moment of perfection. The Genesis is a high-octane circus experience where strength, skill, and storytelling collide. 17 elite acrobats defy gravity and redefine connection, through flips, lifts, and formations that speak louder than words.
We're dancing our way through the final days of summer
Pina Bausch’s iconic choreography The Rite of Spring, performed on the beach in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal by a company of 38 dancers from 14 African countries. #dance #PinaBausch #TheRiteofSpring
Ever wonder what a ballet dancer carries in their bag?
Five pairs of pointe shoes and...a book on economics? Ballet dancer Sahel Flora Pascual shares what's in her rehearsal bag
Can you learn this chill dance routine in 30 seconds?
Groove along with Lizzie, Jourdan & Maria in this fun, beginner-friendly commercial dance combo. Perfect for trying at home - no experience needed! Check out our full tutorial for a breakdown of the routine
'I can't today, but I can tomorrow' - Some mid-week inspo from ballet superstar Natalia Osipova
Renowned for her depth of emotion and dramatic intensity in her performances, Natalia Osipova is one of the most acclaimed ballerinas of her generation. In this episode of Confessions of a Ballet Star, find out more about the global superstar, who has worked with The Bolshoi Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and The Royal Ballet. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel or on Sadler's Wells Digital Stage. The Confessions of a Ballet Star series shows the extreme highs and lows of a career in dance, delving into their passions, fears and motivations, uncovering the secrets of these ballet superstars. #dance #ballet #ballerina #principaldancer #inspiration
"It's our responsibility as hip hop artists to present something new." - Jonzi D
Jonzi D, Breakin' Convention Artistic Director and Sadler's Wells Associate Artist, has been championing hip hop for decades. He's continued to challenge perceptions around hip hop's place in theatre, bringing together artists from across the globe to show the skill, the community, the magic that is hip hop dance theatre
Jonzi D - bringing hip hop dance to the theatre | Dance artists in conversation
Jonzi D, founder and Artistic Director of Breakin’ Convention, is one of the foremost advocates for hip hop dance theatre. As an MC, dancer, spoken word artist and director, Jonzi D has radically influenced the development of the hip hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades. Jonzi D has created a theatre platform for all kinds of hip hop dance styles including breaking, locking, popping, house, voguing and more. In this film, he reflects on his epic career, from his roots in contemporary dance, to founding the world’s biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre – Breakin' Convention. Take a deep dive into the world of Jonzi D and gain an insight into why hip hop is one of the most dominant artistic cultures in the world and a place where everyone is accepted. CHAPTERS 0:01 Introduction to Jonzi D and Breakin' Convention a hip hop dance festival 0:25 Dance as just a part of life 0:59 The difference between how contemporary dance and street dance was seen 2:02 How hip hop dance theatre came about 3:22 Hip hop as one of the most dominant artistic cultures 3:56 What does Jonzi D really love most about hip hop? WATCH MORE Jonzi D & jessica Care moore – Our Bodies Back: https://youtu.be/JKN2Fq_mcAA How to Breakdance | Beginner’s Breaking Workshop in Zulu Spins: https://youtu.be/4F8SJPzHcwY Jonzi D and Saul Williams – AUTOCORRECT: https://youtu.be/LiUeZCrTeMM ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ CREDITS Featuring – Jonzi D DOP and Editor – Pearl Salamon-White Commissioned and produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager – Eithne Kane Producer – Martina Ryholt & Ciara Lynch Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Digital & Content Officer – Ella Murphy-O’Neil & Angharad Mainwairing Digital & Content Apprentice – Theo Dowker Marketing Consultant: Izzy Madgwick #hiphopdance #breaking #breakdance #historyofdance
Take Peaky Blinders combat, but make it ✨dance✨
Ever wondered what it’s like to be caught in the middle of a Peaky Blinders brawl?
The lion walks once more
Why did the lion bring a ladder to the train station? He wanted to see the "Mane" attraction ✨ Aslan brought the sunshine to St. Pancras station, welcoming audiences to the world of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Are you ready to step into the magic kingdom of Narnia? Join us at Sadler's Wells this August!
Why do you dance? Making Moves | Youth dance documentary
Making Moves is a project that celebrates the next generation of dancers from schools and youth groups across England; it's a collaboration between Sadler's Wells and dance teachers across the country. Go behind the scenes of Making Moves in this documentary. Working with virtual toolkits from top choreographers, Jules Cunningham, Kloé Dean, Ben Duke and Seeta Patel, watch the young people create and share their own work in professional dance venues and speak about why this matters to them. See how Making Moves puts creative freedom into the hands of young people, offers them new perspectives and celebrates the power of dance. Find out more about Making Moves on our website: sadlerswells.com/take-part/making-moves-2025-2026/ Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at dance, as well as dance films and documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9CPXDU8Pnp2f9kQG8TX8w?sub_confirmation=1 0:00 Why do you dance? 0:42 About Making Moves 1:11 Choreographers' Weekend 2:46 Creation process 4:25 Performance platforms 6:55 The final performance WATCH MORE Making Moves 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb_dCWLgbEk Behind the scenes with Boy Blue and National Youth Dance Company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wewEpPr-sWI Precious Adams | Confessions of a Ballet Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9M4LEwCco ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage CREDITS Film director and editor: Paul Burt Camera Operators: Nick Turner, Oscar Oldershaw Sound Mix: Jane Lo Colourist: Michael Davis Captions: Michael Peers Director of Learning & Engagement: Joce Giles Producer, Learning & Engagement: Christopher Haddow Projects Coordinator, Learning & Engagement: Siân Gilling Projects Producer, Learning & Engagement (Maternity Leave): Elaine Foley Project Manager, Learning & Engagement (Maternity Cover): Katie Vernon-Smith Senior Projects Officer, Learning & Engagement: Brittany Roberts Dance Education Consultant: Lucy Muggleton Workshop leaders: John William-Watson, Beth Emmerson Production Manager and Lighting Designer: Millie Hawkes Company Stage Manager: Emma Cameron Deputy Stage Manager: Alex Alexander Full credits: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/making-moves-2025/ #dance #dancedocumentary #dancemoves #youthdance
The U.Dance Festival films are out today and we love them! You have 2 weeks to watch! ⏰
Digital Stage and One Dance UK present some of the country’s most talented young dancers in an unmissable showcase of short dance films. The selected entries from across the UK will light up the screen with dance that’s diverse, dynamic and inspiring. Available to watch on Digital Stage for two weeks only until 8 Aug. U.Dance on Screen is the screendance strand of the U.Dance National Festival, presented by One Dance UK. Thousands of young dancers take part in regional platforms each year and selected groups represent their home region or nation at the U.Dance National Festival. The largest event of its kind, the U.Dance National Festival 2025 is presented in partnership with Sadler’s Wells, as part of YFX Festival. The selected entries were also screened at UCL East’s cinema in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/dance-on-screen/udance/
Are you ready for this journey, are you ready to move? ⭐
"I've seen her in school but I never knew that she could dance" Go behind the scenes of Making Moves in this short documentary. Making Moves is a project that celebrates the next generation of dancers from schools and youth groups across England; it's a collaboration between Sadler's Wells and dance teachers across the country. The documentary is available to watch on Digital Stage. #Dance #MakingMoves #YouthDance
Why it's important to see yourself on stage
Who are the female leaders in your life? This is an excerpt from our behind the scenes film about National Youth Dance Company's collaboration with Boy Blue, and creating the brand new work Gravity. The documentary is an inspiring look into the transformative National Youth Dance Company, as the young dancers share what makes them move and why it’s so important for young people to have access to dance. Watch the full film on our YouTube channel or on Digital Stage. #dance #youthdance #boyblue
The Herds are travelling 20,000km this summer. Have you seen them yet?
Travelling all the way from Africa to the Artic Circle this incredible performance brings art and activism together. We were lucky enough to get a visit from the Herds, paired with this special performance of choreography by Alesandra Seutin. Puppetry, music, dance, character and a mission. What more could we ask for? #climateaction #publicart #choreography #puppetry
Matthew Ball is the GODFATHER in Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet
The show reimagines the film based on the 1972 rock album written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who. Featuring sharp suits, soul music, vespas and parkas as it dives into themes of lost youth, rebellion, the search for belonging and hunger for progress. For the London performances, Matthew Ball, Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet, performed as the GODFATHER in Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.
In rehearsals for Until We Sleep with Far From The Norm and Botis Seva #dance #rehearsal
Until We Sleep is a waking journey — a restless passage through time, memory, and resistance. The show was created by Far From The Norm - the hip hop dance theatre company artistically directed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Botis Seva. The work speaks to Seva’s lived experience of leadership: the unspoken pressures, the emotional weight of responsibility, and the spiritual dissonance of guiding others while seeking your own sense of purpose. Congratulations to Botis Seva and The Company for an astounding production, we absolutely loved it. This work is touring so keep your eyes peeled for future tour dates. If you want to see more from Botis, check out his screendance film, Inside The Blind Iris, free on our YouTube channel and Digital Stage.
How do you access joy through dance? #ComeAsYouAre
Over and Over (and over again) is a celebration of persistence, pleasure, and the power of bodies in motion. Candoco Dance Company and Dan Daw invite you to feel more, question more, and move through the mess and magic of being human. Come as you are 2 - 4 July at Sadler's Wells East Candoco Dance Company / Dan Daw Creative Projects - Over and Over (and over again) - Sadler's Wells East - Sadler's Wells Film credit: Dorothy Allen-Pickard
"Hip hop, it wants you" - Boy Blue
Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante, co-founders and co-artistic directors of Boy Blue, reflect on the power of hip hop. Boy Blue are this year's Guest Artistic Directors of the National Youth Dance Company (NYDC). NYDC are back on the road with the tour of GRAVITY, and you can go behind-the-scenes of this dance show on our YouTube. #hiphop #boyblue
We're dancing into the weekend ✨
Anjana Bala's dance film Optics is all about stepping into our own light. This contemporary South Asian dance work draws upon Indian classical rhythms, shapes, and geometries. Watch the full film on our channel! #SouthAsiandance #dance #danceperformance
The mods are taking over ballet
Watch Matthew Ball, the Principal dancer with the Royal Ballet And Opera, show us his moves as the GODFATHER in Quadrophenia. The show opens tonight at Sadler's Wells! Find out more: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/quadrophenia/ #quadrophenia #ballet #danceshow
A dance love story ❤️
Albert and Frank's bittersweet, clandestine romance is just one of many love stories in Matthew Bourne's New Adventures' The Midnight Bell
Think sharp suits. Think Mods and Rockers.
Be transported to the 1960s - complete with sharp suits and vespas - in Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet. This new dance production is inspired by the iconic album by The Who, with this sneak peek featuring I Am The Sea from that very album
The Red Skirt: Manuel Liñán’s first flamenco memory
Before he became one of flamenco’s most powerful voices, Manuel Liñán was a boy captivated by the swirl of a red skirt. In this short, he shares the childhood moment that lit the spark — and the discovery of dance’s power in his body. A story of instinct, inspiration, and the beginning of his creative journey. #flamenco #manuellinan
Dance without fear: Embracing individuality in flamenco
Manuel Liñán shares a heartfelt message to young performers: embrace your unique expression and dance without fear. Whether it's a traditional look or a bold, personal aesthetic, flamenco is a space for freedom. Defy judgment—own your art. Watch the full interview on our channel! #flamenco #manuellinan
Manuel Liñán on finding freedom in Flamenco | Dance artists in conversation
Flamenco artist Manuel Liñán weaves flamenco voice (cante), guitar and dance to create subversive and brilliant performances. In this interview, he shares his influences, including his family’s bullfighting heritage, and how he created his latest show Muerta de Amor. Manuel also reflects on the culture of Tablao – a place where flamenco is performed – and how he challenges traditional expectations of flamenco. This film celebrates 20 years of the Flamenco Festival, with Muerta de Amor being part of this year’s programme: https://www.sadlerswells.com/flamenco-festival-2025/ Take a behind the scenes look at Manuel in the rehearsal room and hear how his early life experiences have shaped his work. CHAPTERS 0:12 - What is Manuel Liñán's first memory of Flamenco 1:05 - My father is a bullfighter 1:52 - Manuel Liñán speaks about dancing women's steps in secret 2:47 - The importance of the Tablao and improvisation 3:50 - Manuel Liñán's new show Muerta de Amor 5:01 - What Manuel Liñán would like people to take away from his dance. WATCH MORE Meet Sara Baras, the Queen of Flamenco: https://youtu.be/nFJz00_Z3pQ How to dance Flamenco: https://youtu.be/N36XdPrzl5I Lia Rodrigues on choreographing Encantado: https://youtu.be/Ya5FqdaOs1w ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ CREDITS Featuring – Manuel Liñán Director – Ben Williams Editor – Ben Williams Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Content Manager – Jen Richards Producer – Eithne Kane Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Digital & Content Officer – Ella Murphy-O’Neil Digital & Content Apprentice – Theo Dowker #flamenco #Choreography #Dance
Immerse yourself in Flamenco with the iconic Sara Baras!
Experience the artistry of renowned flamenco dancer Sara Baras, as her dancers and musicians perform during rehearsals. A distinguished figure in the world of Flamenco, Baras brings elegance, precision, and deep cultural expression to every movement. #SaraBaras #Flamenco #LivePerformance
A Celebration of The Classics ReFramed
Enjoy a snippet of these two stunning films: the Pina Bausch inspired 'Aṁṁonia' and the vulnerable work of 'Mollika'. Congratulations to both films on receiving nominations for Best Short Dance Film at the National Dance Awards 2025. Good luck to them both at next week's ceremony! #performanceart #shortfilm #pinabausch #dancefilm
Flamenco footwork is bringing the summer sunshine ☀️
Magdalena and Noemí from Dotdotdot Dance give us a taste of flamenco, accompanied by participants Ghazal, Kate and Omena. We encourage you to enjoy the movement and have fun, without worrying about copying the moves perfectly. All of these workshops are suitable for beginners and some can be done standing or seated. Watch the full workshop on our channel! @magdalenamannion5652 @NoemiFlamenco @dotdotdotdance8798 #flamenco #howtodanceforbeginners
Dance is art! Enjoy fiercely vibrant flamenco at Sadlers Wells
Celebrate the vibrant world of flamenco with these snapshots of artists Manuel Liñán and Sara Baras, who are at Sadler's Wells for this year's Flamenco Festival. #flamenco #sarabaras #manuellinan
The Queen of Flamenco on how dance shows come together
Flamenco artist Sara Baras talks on the choreography, costumes, music and lighting all coming together to make a brilliant dance performance. Watch our full interview with her on our YouTube channel.
Meet Sara Baras, the Queen of flamenco | Dance artists in conversation
Flamenco dancer and choreographer Sara Baras reflects on her first memory of flamenco through to her latest show Vuela. In this interview, she talks on the importance of her teachers, including Paco de Lucía - who Vuela is dedicated to - and why flamenco continues to inspire her. This film celebrates 20 years of the Flamenco Festival at Sadler's Wells, with Vuela being part of this year’s programme: https://www.sadlerswells.com/flamenco-festival-2025/ Take a behind the scenes look at rehearsals for Vuela as Sara reflects on making the show. 0:09 Introduction 0:30 What is Sara Baras' first memory of flamenco? 1:08 Sara on her teachers, including her mother 1:57 What is Sara's show Vuela about? 2:43 How does a flamenco show come together? 3:43 Sara on the importance of curiosity 4:34 Sara's expectations for the future of flamenco Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at dance, as well as dance films and documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@sadlerswells?sub_confirmation=1 WATCH MORE Manuel Liñán on finding freedom in flamenco: https://youtu.be/kcUdZQs6nk4 How to dance flamenco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N36XdPrzl5I&t=7s Marco da Silva Ferreira on choreographing CARCAÇA: https://youtu.be/r8kmPGaDZ8U ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadlers_wells/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage CREDITS Featuring – Sara Baras Director – Ben Williams Editor – Ben Williams Composition – Keko Baldomero Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Content Manager – Jen Richards Producer, Digital Stage & Studio – Eithne Kane Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Digital & Content Officer – Ella Murphy-O’Neil Digital & Content Apprentice – Emma Cosgrove #Flamenco #Choreography #Dance
Turning from a caterpillar to a butterfly in ALiCE
Leading choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE reflects on making her dance theatre production ALiCE when her daughter was a teenager, and how this influenced the show. Watch the full in-depth conversation on our YouTube channel.
What is Precious Adams earliest memory of ballet? #ballet #dancer
Hear from Precious Adams, First Soloist for @englishnationalballet, on when she first became interested in ballet
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Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain Don Lockwood is a silent movie star with everything he could want – fame, adulation and a well-publicised ‘romance’ with his co-star Lina Lamont. But Hollywood is about to change forever. There is rumour in the studio of a new kind of film, where the actors actually talk … and sing … and dance. Can Don and the uniquely voiced L...
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Adam Cooper returns to the role of Don Lockwood when Singin’ In The Rain has London season in summer 2020
When the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Singin’ in the Rain transferred to the West End in 2012 it went on to be a hit with audiences and receive four Olivier nominations. Now it’s back for a five-week summer season at Sadler’s Wells with Adam Cooper returning to the role of Don Lockwood, made so famous by Gene Kelly in the MGM movie. We think the show will make quite a splash.
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