Sadler's Wells
Before 'Midnight' took the stage... ✨
Follow Todrick Hall with an exclusive look behind the scenes as the stunning set of Midnight came together. Midnight is a new original musical depicting a sweeping story of love, conflict, and the search for understanding, showing now at Sadler's Wells East. : @ todrickhall #dance #musical #midnight #behindthescenes
Fancy learning a new skill this spring?
Get into the rhythm of the salsa beat with these beginner friendly dance workshops. All episodes of our Cuban Salsa taster dance sessions are out now on our YouTube Channel! #salsa #dancetutorial #dance #cubansalsa
Vidya Patel's Choreographic Voice
From Sadler's Wells Young Associate Vidya Patel: a piece set against the backdrop of the sounds of nature, stripping dance down to its bare bones to embrace the natural background and environment. #dance #artist #dancer #nature
Crystal's First Choreography at 3 Years Old
An early glimpse into how a choreographic voice begins: Crystal Pite and Jonathan Young talk through their early moments in their respective crafts and where it all began. #dance #choreography #dancelife #crystalpite
Feeling the music
When young people are given the space to explore, they discover the power of their own creativity. Captured during golden on the outdoor terrace of Sadler's Wells East, Nathan performs a solo that reflects his own story and movement language #dance #youngdancer #youngartist
'You work day and night...'
In this interview, Sidi Larbi reflects on the intensity of behind the making of a choreography, working into the early hours with some of the world's biggest artists. The full interview out now on our Youtube Channel. #dance #contemporarydance #choreography #work
Crystal Pite: World-class choreographer meets mum brain
Check out Crystal Pite's short gestural portrait, plus more from 51 other global dancers and performers, at sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/52-portraits/ #dancer #choreographer #explore #dance
Ready to give Cuban Salsa a try?
Get into the rhythm of the salsa beat with these beginner friendly dance workshops. All episodes of our Cuban Salsa taster dance sessions are out now on our YouTube Channel! #salsa #dancetutorial #dance #cubansalsa
"Dancing became a space of safety" - Sidi Larbi
Sidi Larbi Charkaoui joins Sir Alistair Spalding in this latest episode of Choreographer Conversations, as he reflects on his noteworthy career of almost thirty years. Watch the full film, out now on our Youtube Channel. #dancer #choreographer #explore #dance
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui | Choreographer Conversations
Dancer, choreographer, director and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, reflects on his career in conversation with Sir Alistair Spalding. Looking back on his almost 30-year long career, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui discusses his inspirations, collaborations and distinctive dance style. This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations. 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 TIMESTAMPS: 00:28 Welcome Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui 4:16 Dance studies 5:30 Dancing with les ballet C de la B 12:17 Advice to young choreographers 16:17 Working with live music and the voice 19:24 Collaborations 25:41 Different styles of movement 30:40 Working with ballet companies 36:09 Working with Madonna and Beyoncé 38:44 Vlaemsch (chez moi) WATCH MORE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0AosoGLjfw&list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuxKC0kKA84zw7patzWY5KxP&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aivIIqtdy3w&list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuxKC0kKA84zw7patzWY5KxP&index=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fBMzKlMCxQ 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 Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Sir Alistair Spalding Director of Photography – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Camera Operator – David Kaplowitz Camera Operator – Joel Cottrell Editor – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Film Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Content Manager – Eithne Kane Producers – Ciara Lynch, Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice – Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Junior Videographers – James Hedgecock, Pearl Salamon-White Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick Hashtags: #Dance, #Choreographer, #Contemporarydance
How to dance salsa | Beginner’s Dance Workshop in transitions between steps
Get in the Cuban spirit with a step by step guide to Cuban salsa – full of energy and sure to put a smile on your face. Learn in minutes with this dance tutorial for beginners Learn the all-important transition between steps, helping you to connect the salsa moves you’ve learnt into one routine. 0:10 Introduction 0:48 Practise the back and forward steps 1:26 Put it together with the side-to-side steps 1:36 Add in back-to-back steps 1:59 Put it all together transitions 3:40 Try it with the music Cuban salsa (or salsa cubana) traces its roots back to African and Spanish influences that came together in Cuba. The dance style fuses African drum rhythms with Spanish guitar melodies, eventually developing into the salsa dance style we know and love today. Learn to dance the salsa with master of Cuban dance, Luanda Pau, who is joined by fellow dancers Theresa and Debbie. Born in Havana, Luanda Pau is globally recognised as Cuba’s “Afro-Cuban Dance Queen”. She leads community and dance education programmes for the Carlos Acosta Foundation and runs the Luanda Pau Cuban Dance Club. She is also the visionary behind Alafia Festival, London’s first major celebration of Afro-Cuban dance and culture. This workshop is suitable for all levels, make sure you have some space at home, relax and connect with the Cuban flavour. 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 TAKE PART IN OTHER SALSA WORKSHOPS: Basic salsa step and rhythm 1: https://youtu.be/hX7_1DUWJJQ Basic salsa step and rhythm 2: https://youtu.be/6R0cLhESYaQ Back-to-back steps: https://youtu.be/WbgP35IFZ3A This beginner’s workshop is part of our Taster Dance Workshop series – an introduction to different dance styles for all ages and abilities. Watch all our workshops here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuyezpAuapzTnaEHYbpszTna 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 Director & Director of Photography - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Camera Assistant - Pearl Salamon-White Facilitator - Luanda Pau Participants - Theresa Harley & Deborah Asidi Editor - Helen Plumb Film Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio - Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager - Eithne Kane Producers - Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice: Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer - Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant - Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Salsa, #DanceClass
Pointe shoe appreciation
Isabela Coracy always ends her pointe shoe ritual with a kiss! #balletdance #ballerina #pointeshoes
Choreographing the Company of Elders
Join us behind the curtain with the Company of Elders, as Euan touches on his process choreographing the show. #dance #elders #show #dancer
How to dance salsa | Beginner’s Dance Workshop in back-to-back steps
Get in the Cuban spirit with a step by step guide to Cuban salsa – full of energy and sure to put a smile on your face. Learn in minutes with this dance tutorial for beginners Count to 8 and rotate your body to master this classic step. 0:10 Introduction 0:36 Learn and practise the back-to-back steps 2:08 Try it with the music Cuban salsa (or salsa cubana) traces its roots back to African and Spanish influences that came together in Cuba. The dance style fuses African drum rhythms with Spanish guitar melodies, eventually developing into the salsa dance style we know and love today. Learn to dance the salsa with master of Cuban dance, Luanda Pau, who is joined by fellow dancers Theresa and Debbie. Born in Havana, Luanda Pau is globally recognised as Cuba’s “Afro-Cuban Dance Queen”. She leads community and dance education programmes for the Carlos Acosta Foundation and runs the Luanda Pau Cuban Dance Club. She is also the visionary behind Alafia Festival, London’s first major celebration of Afro-Cuban dance and culture. This workshop is suitable for all levels, make sure you have some space at home, relax and connect with the Cuban flavour. 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 TAKE PART IN OTHER SALSA WORKSHOPS: Basic salsa step and rhythm 1: https://youtu.be/hX7_1DUWJJQ Basic salsa step and rhythm 2: https://youtu.be/6R0cLhESYaQ Transitions between steps: https://youtu.be/3YdanXsm5Vo This beginner’s workshop is part of our Taster Dance Workshop series – an introduction to different dance styles for all ages and abilities. Watch all our workshops here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuyezpAuapzTnaEHYbpszTna 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 Director & Director of Photography - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Camera Assistant - Pearl Salamon-White Facilitator - Luanda Pau Participants - Theresa Harley & Deborah Asidi Editor - Helen Plumb Film Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio - Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager - Eithne Kane Producers - Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice: Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer - Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant - Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Salsa, #DanceClass
Female contemporary dance solo | Elisabeth Mulenga
Elisabeth approaches choreography with a curiosity for finding rest within contradicting truths and revealing what emerges when you are intimate with what disturbs you. #contemporarydance #artist
A Romeo & Juliet inspired dance solo ❤️
As well as taking part in our co-production of Romeo & Juliet with Stratford East, Sophia was one of the amazing young artists invited to Sadler’s Wells East to film a series of dance solos, each one an expression of their unique voice and story. #movement #romeoandjuliet #dance
How to dance salsa | Beginner’s Dance Workshop in basic salsa step and rhythm 2
Get in the Cuban spirit with a step by step guide to Cuban salsa – full of energy and sure to put a smile on your face. Learn in minutes with this dance tutorial for beginners Learn side-to-side steps in Cuban salsa. Start off slow and then dance to the beat. 0:11 Introduction 0:57 Mastering the side step 1:50 Try it with the music Cuban salsa (or salsa cubana) traces its roots back to African and Spanish influences that came together in Cuba. The dance style fuses African drum rhythms with Spanish guitar melodies, eventually developing into the salsa dance style we know and love today. Learn to dance the salsa with master of Cuban dance, Luanda Pau, who is joined by fellow dancers Theresa and Debbie. Born in Havana, Luanda Pau is globally recognised as Cuba’s “Afro-Cuban Dance Queen”. She leads community and dance education programmes for the Carlos Acosta Foundation and runs the Luanda Pau Cuban Dance Club. She is also the visionary behind Alafia Festival, London’s first major celebration of Afro-Cuban dance and culture. This workshop is suitable for all levels, make sure you have some space at home, relax and connect with the Cuban flavour. 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 TAKE PART IN OTHER SALSA WORKSHOPS: Basic salsa step and rhythm 1: https://youtu.be/hX7_1DUWJJQ Back-to-back steps: https://youtu.be/WbgP35IFZ3A Transitions between steps: https://youtu.be/3YdanXsm5Vo This beginner’s workshop is part of our Taster Dance Workshop series – an introduction to different dance styles for all ages and abilities. Watch all our workshops here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuyezpAuapzTnaEHYbpszTna 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 Director & Director of Photography - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Camera Assistant - Pearl Salamon-White Facilitator - Luanda Pau Participants - Theresa Harley & Deborah Asidi Editor - Helen Plumb Film Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio - Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager - Eithne Kane Producers - Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice: Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer - Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant - Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Salsa, #DanceClass
There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them
A moment of interest in the simplicity of elegance. Maiya Leeke allows the wind and the sunlight to feed her movement. #dance #movement
Dressing the Dancers✨
Sue explains the relationship between the dancers and wardrobe, as she works behind the scenes of Rambert's incredible Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. Watch the full film on our YouTube Channel!
How to dance salsa | Beginner’s Dance Workshop in basic salsa step and rhythm 1
Get in the Cuban spirit with a step by step guide to Cuban salsa – full of energy and sure to put a smile on your face. Learn in minutes with this dance tutorial for beginners Clap your hands, feel the beat and master the steps at the core of Cuban salsa. 0:12 Introduction 0:43 Mastering the basic step and rhythm 1:03 Listen to the music and clap 1:27 The basic salsa step 2:16 Try it with the music Cuban salsa (or salsa cubana) traces its roots back to African and Spanish influences that came together in Cuba. The dance style fuses African drum rhythms with Spanish guitar melodies, eventually developing into the salsa dance style we know and love today. Learn to dance the salsa with master of Cuban dance, Luanda Pau, who is joined by fellow dancers Theresa and Debbie. Born in Havana, Luanda Pau is globally recognised as Cuba’s “Afro-Cuban Dance Queen”. She leads community and dance education programmes for the Carlos Acosta Foundation and runs the Luanda Pau Cuban Dance Club. She is also the visionary behind Alafia Festival, London’s first major celebration of Afro-Cuban dance and culture. This workshop is suitable for all levels, make sure you have some space at home, relax and connect with the Cuban flavour. 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 TAKE PART IN OTHER SALSA WORKSHOPS: Basic salsa step and rhythm 2: https://youtu.be/6R0cLhESYaQ Back-to-back steps: https://youtu.be/WbgP35IFZ3A Transitions between steps: https://youtu.be/3YdanXsm5Vo This beginner’s workshop is part of our Taster Dance Workshop series – an introduction to different dance styles for all ages and abilities. Watch all our workshops here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuyezpAuapzTnaEHYbpszTna 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 Director & Director of Photography - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Camera Assistant - Pearl Salamon-White Facilitator - Luanda Pau Participants - Theresa Harley & Deborah Asidi Editor - Helen Plumb Film Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio - Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager - Eithne Kane Producers - Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice: Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer - Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant - Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Salsa, #DanceClass
Mods vs Rockers
The Company of Elders reminisce on their memories of the 1960s and what the fashion and music of the era means to them. #dance #thewho #quadrophenia #ballet
The magic behind the music of The Red Shoes ✨
Matthew Bourne and Terry Davies explain the process behind the magical score of New Adventures' The Red Shoes.
Behind the scenes with Rambert's Peaky Blinders
Alessio gives us a peak behind the scenes of the monster show that is the Peaky Blinders with Rambert. #peakyblinders #dance #thomasshelby
Stepping into 2026 with energy
What are your goals for the new year? #dance #2026 #newyearseve
The Snowman is back! ☃️
The beloved stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic book is back for its 28th magical year at the Peacock Theatre! #christmas #snowman
From studio to stage
It might look effortless on stage, but the magic of New Adventures comes from endless hours in the studio, getting into tip-top shape just in time for Christmas ✨ #balletdance #christmasshow
You've never seen A Christmas Carol quite like this
Portia Oti is bringing Christmas Past boss energy this #christmas at Sadler's Wells East!
The Real Me | Behind the curtain with the Company of Elders
Join the Company of Elders in rehearsal at Sadler’s Wells for their dance performance, The Real Me, inspired by the music and era of the Mods and Rockers. The company talk about how much the music connects with their memories and their first-hand experience of 1960s culture. ABOUT THE FILM In this delightful film, the company talk about mods, rockers and what the era means to them and the memories it sparks. They share their experience of working on a new piece and performing it to live audiences at Sadler’s Wells. Meet choreographer by Euan Garrett from the cast of Sadler’s Wells Quadrophenia and hear about his experience collaborating with Company of Elders. A film full of laughter, memory and the joy of dancing and community. 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 TIMESTAMPS 00:20 Meet the choreographer Euan 00:33 There’s lot of memories because that’s our music 00:55 Are you a Mod or a Rocker 1:24 It was an exciting time in life 1:47 What was the choreography process like 2:47 A glimpse of the Sadler’s Well show Quadrophenia 3:12 Take a look at the backstage action 3:40 What do you think about whilst you’re dancing? 4:05 What’s it like to be part of the Company of Elders? WATCH MORE Dressing the Peaky Blinders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEUamEdTt_8&t=4s How does a set designer create a dance show? https://youtu.be/cviqlKwngus?si=QMqF4zjo2L5ZVoBK Why do you dance? Enjoy a youth dance documentary https://youtu.be/XlRfG_v7ctU?si=2PLyWs0SgQJhEAMh 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 Featuring The Company of Elders: Almeric Johnson Amina Patel Bernadette Durso Catriona Maccoll Dahlia Douglas Fred Manson Hisami Okamoto Isidora Joseph Jennifer James Judy Lipsey Kate Marshall Keiko Onishi Lois Davis Margaret Gaskin Monica Duck Rachel Thompson Roberto Ishii Sara Harris Stephen Rowe Terri Erdem Dancer and Choreographer – Euan Garrett Rehearsal Director - Simona Scotto DOP/Director - Pearl Salamon-White Editor – Pearl Salamon-White Company of Elders is a Sadler’s Wells Learning and Engagement Project: Senior Projects Officer - Brittany Roberts Projects Producer - Katie Vernon-Smith Producer - Christopher Haddow Projects Coordinator - Siân Gilling Commissioned and produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio - Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager - Eithne Kane Producers - Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Officer - Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant - Izzy Madgwick Digital & Content Apprentice: Queensley Osemwengie #dance #costume #Quadrophenia
Ashley Shaw's love letter to dance ✨
Ballerina Ashley Shaw on her love of dance from the rehearsal room of Matthew Bourne's iconic production of The Red Shoes! #dance #ballet
Surviving a 13-Hour backstage shift
It takes a 13-hour day and serious hustle to keep a tour going. If you’re into fashion, theatre or organised chaos, wardrobe might be your arts career. #theatrelife #creativecareer #ditl
Dressing the Peaky Blinders | Behind the curtain with Rambert
Go behind the scenes with Head of Wardrobe for Rambert on Tour, Sue Daley, as she gives an insight into a day on the road with the Peaky Blinders. She explains presets, quick changes, washing out fake blood and how she manages over 2000 costumes and pieces on the show. ABOUT THE FILM In this interview, hear what skills you need to work in wardrobe, including being a great people person and the ability to sew quickly under pressure. Rambert Dancers, Alessio Corallo and Simone Damberg-Würtz give more insight into what goes on backstage, including multiple costume changes for up to 18 dancers and their favourite costumes. 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 TIMESTAMPS 0:36 - 1:02 What is a typical day for a Head of Wardrobe on a dance tour? 1:07 – 1:41 What do you have to troubleshoot during the show? 1:48 - 2:05 Why is this a ‘monster show’? 2:08 – 2:46 What are the key skills required to work in wardrobe? 2:52 – 03:35 Meet the dancer, Alessio Corallo 03:36 Meet the dancer, Simone Damberg-Würtz WATCH MORE How does a set designer create a dance show? https://youtu.be/cviqlKwngus?si=QMqF4zjo2L5ZVoBK Confessions of a Ballet Star with Isabela Coracy https://youtu.be/Y5qilxjJhtk?si=HUVB4kZhikxQGw_7 Why do you dance? Enjoy a youth dance documentary https://youtu.be/XlRfG_v7ctU?si=2PLyWs0SgQJhEAMh 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 Head of Wardrobe, Rambert on Tour - Sue Daley Rambert Dancers - Alessio Corallo & Simone Damberg-Würtz DOP/Director - Pearl Salamon-White 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 Producers - Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice: Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer - Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant - Izzy Madgwick #dance #costume #PeakyBlinders
Warm hearts, not warm dinners | A powerful moment from The Little Match Girl
As families gather for the holidays, whether that be Thanksgiving, Christmas, or winter celebrations, may we open our hearts to those who need it most. #TheLittleMatchGirl #thanksgiving #christmas
The love of dance
Listen as some of these amazing ballet artists share on their deep-rooted passion for dance and where it all started. Watch all full episodes of ‘Confession of a Ballet Star’ on our YouTube Channel! #dance #ballet #balletdancer
Time is passing...
To mark the start of UK Disability History Month, enjoy Cuckoo, a visually striking and playful dance film inspired by a bespoke prosthetic leg created by Sophie de Oliveira Barata of The Alternative Limb Project, for dancer Welly O’Brien from Candoco Dance Company #disabilityawareness #alternativelimb #contemporarydance
An introduction to ballet
Dance artist Liam Riddick put the hosts of Everything is Content podcast through their plies and pirouettes* for World Ballet Day. Full podcast episode available on all platforms now! *of course as untrained dancers, the girls didn't go up en pointe! #Ballet #WorldBalletDay #BalletWithAttitude
Don't forget to give your pointe shoes a kiss today!
We celebrate world ballet day with a behind the scenes moment of award winning ballerina, Isabela Coracy, as she prepares to dance. #dance #balletdancer #ballet
Olivier Award winner Isabela Coracy | Confessions of a Ballet Star | From Brazil to Ballet Black
What would an Olivier Award-winning dancer tell her younger self? Isabela Coracy, Senior Artist with Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black was born in Brazil, and trained at Centro de Dança Rio. She shares her journey to the international stage in this intimate behind-the-scenes film. Released as part World Ballet Day 2025, the film explores her passion for ballet, the discipline behind her training and her advice for a young Isabela. Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at ballet, as well as dance films and documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/sadlerswells?sub_confirmation=1 TIMESTAMPS 00:40 Meet Isabela Coracy 01:22 What was Isabela's training journey? 02:03 What is special about Ballet Black? 02:54 What is a highlight of Isabela’s career? 03:32 What Isabela misses most about Brazil 03:55 What is Isabela’s happy place? 04:40 What Isabela would tell her younger self 05:30 What dance means to Isabela WATCH MORE: Confessions of a Ballet Star, Precious Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9M4LEwCco Confessions of a Baller Star, Tiler Peck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJebAfmHZAo Lia Rodrigues on choreographing Encantado: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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. 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 Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Featuring – Isabela Coracy, Senior Artist, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black DOP/Director - Sarah Vaughan-Jones Camera Operator - Pearl Salomon-White Editor – Sarah Vaughan Jones Colourist - Ben Halford Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Content Manager – Eithne Kane Producer – Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice – Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Ballet, #WorldBalletDay
Sharon Eyal | Choreographer Conversations
Watch dancer and choreographer Sharon Eyal discuss her life in dance with Sadler’s Wells Artistic Director Sir Alistair Spalding. Sharon talks about how her life is indistinguishable from her art. Exploring the importance of its aesthetic impact and the drivers behind her distinctive style, she shares that collaboration and classical ballet are at the heart of everything she does. This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations. 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 TIMESTAMPS: 00:26 Welcome to the conversation Sharon Eyal 4:03 Training as a ballerina 9:04 Thinking about making the next piece of work 14:52 Love is everything, love is life 20:25 All the dancers have bigger feet now 25:31 Sharon speaks about her next work Delay The Sadness 28:05 The importance of keeping moving, dancing into older age WATCH MORE: https://youtu.be/_DCEMazA0mo https://youtu.be/j7TahSPdF1E https://youtu.be/TkLC8Vrv1hY 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 – Sharon Eyal and Sir Alistair Spalding Director of Photography – David Kaplowitz Camera Operator – Joel Cottrell Camera Operator – Pearl Salamon-White Editor – Sarah Vaughan Jones Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira Senior Producer and Content Manager – Eithne Kane Producer – Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Apprentice – Queensley Osemwengie Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring Video & Digital Specialist – Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick #Dance, #Ballet, #femalechoreographer
“I loved it... I loved every single second of it”
This World Ballet Day we’re taking a deep dive into the life of a professional ballet dancer with the Everything is Content podcast and dance artist Liam Riddick. Check out the full episode on 12 November, available for free on Spotify and other steaming services!
Sharon Eyal lives to dance and dances to live.
Award winning choreographer, Sharon Eyal, touches on the connection between the physical and the emotional with Alistair Spalding, ahead of the release of her riveting new piece, Into the Hairy. Watch the latest Choreographer Conversation in full on Digital Stage. #dance #classical #choreographer
Inside The Blind Iris serving surrealism this spooky season
Inside The Blind Iris, directed by Douglas Bernardt & choreographed by Botis Seva, is an experimental cinematic dance film exploring oppression and the absence of belonging. The dance film is set in the main character’s confused state of mind, dancers appear as haunting spirits and memories, as he journeys in search of his own self. Watch the full film on Digital Stage, or our YouTube Channel #dance #dancefilm
Fashion, politics, and visualising music with dance, Maud Le Pladec | Dance Artists in Conversation
Maud Le Pladec is a choreographer, director, dancer and fashion lover. Ahead of the premiere of her new dance piece in collaboration with composer Nico Muhly, she discusses her passion for music and the way she wants to communicate the feeling of the music in the body of the dancers, bringing it to life visually. 00:07 - Who is Maud Le Pladec 00:24 - Making Vein of Water with music by Nico Muhly 00:48 - The DNA of Maud's choreography, the relationship between dance and music. 01:40 - Witness a dance photoshoot 01:50 - Hear about Maud's passion for fashion 2:42 - What are the pieces which make up Maud's work? 2:55 - What is Maud's other choreographic experience? 3:24 - The joy in making such detailed work. 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 Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring | The evolution of an epic: https://youtu.be/j7TahSPdF1E Manuel Liñán on finding freedom in flamenco: https://youtu.be/kcUdZQs6nk4 Jonzi D - bringing hip hop dance to the theatre | Dance artists in conversation: https://youtu.be/wiGJEq6DgRg 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 Maud Le Pladec Alexandra Fribault Loeka Willems Siaska Chareyre DOP - Pearl Salamon-White Editors – Pearl Salamon-White & Sarah Vaughan-Jones Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio Director of Digital Stage & Studio: Bia Oliveira Senior Producer & Content Manager: Eithne Kane Producers: Ciara Lynch & Martina Ryholt Digital & Content Officer: Angharad Mainwaring & Ella Murphy-O’Neill Video & Digital Specialist: Sarah Vaughan-Jones Marketing Consultant: Izzy Madgwick #ballet #choreography #dance
Looking back in order to move forward #dance
AIR DE TEMPS is a captivating dance film collaboration between Alessandra Suetin and Ben Williams. It tells of an urgent need to speak out and confront our demons. You can play the full film on Digital Stage here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/motion-picture/air-de-temps/?section=967221
When ballet meets Black Sabbath #dance #ballet #blacksabbath
Ever wonder what happens when ballet meets Black Sabbath? Well @birminghamroyalballet have got you sorted there with the iconic Black Sabbath - The Ballet. Make sure you don't miss the show and book now: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/birmingham-royal-ballet-black-sabbath-the-ballet-2025/
Dive into the storm that is the theatre of dreams.
Hofesh Shechter's Olivier nominated Theatre of Dreams is a mesmerising experience that explores the chaotic nature of human emotion through dance. #dance
When a group piece becomes community #dance
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/
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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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