Interviews
The Ageless Quality of Dance
Sadler’s Wells’ pioneering Company of Elders – whose dancers range from 60 to 89 years old – has been pushing the boundaries of dance for over 20 years. The dancers’ powerful performances in the UK and internationally have inspired similar companies to be created around the country, offering more and more people in later life →
Step Change Studios breaks the barriers to Ballroom
Inclusive dance company Step Change Studios recently premiered Fusion, the UK’s first inclusive ballroom showcase, in partnership with Sadler’s Wells. The show featured 20 disabled and non-disabled dancers, creating a synthesis of dance that aimed to redefine the genre. Audience members were resoundingly positive and described Fusion as ‘dance at its best’ and ‘incredible; produced →
A teacher’s perspective on our Associate Schools scheme
Sadler’s Wells works closely with a number of local schools in north and east London, with the aim →
SW Voices: Comms Intern Belphoebe New
Sadler’s Wells is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and offers a number of opportunities throughout the →
SW Voices: Programming Coordinator Sarah Lacombe
Sadler’s Wells offers a number of internships in different departments within the organisation, giving young people the opportunity →
Dancer and choreographer Mavin Khoo discusses Darbar Festival
For the first time ever this November, Sadler’s Wells will be hosting Darbar Festival, a celebration of Indian classical dance. Building on its success since launching over ten years ago, Darbar and Sadler’s Wells have joined forces to offer an unprecedented classical dance programme specifically curated by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Akram Khan. One of →
In Conversation with Nilda Guerra and Rodney Barreto from Vamos Cuba!
Set in the crazy chaos of Havana Airport, Vamos Cuba! is a spectacular celebration of Cuban dance and music, currently playing at The Peacock theatre. Choreographed by Nilda Guerra, who was also the creator of the smash-hit Havana Rakatan, the show also features a live band led by acclaimed Cuban musician Rodney Barreto and a →
Pepa Ubera and Josefina Camus discuss their production Ellipsis Land
London-based dancers and choreographers Pepa Ubera (a current participant in Sadler’s Wells Summer University programme) and Josefina Camus will team up to present their show Ellipsis Land at the Lilian Baylis Studio in November. We spoke to them about how the piece explores the body’s relationship with technology, and the transformative journey it has taken →
Sadler’s Wells’ Voices: HR Coordinator Braham Lyons
Sadler’s Wells offers a number of apprenticeships, giving young people the opportunity to access practical training and develop →