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New Year’s Honours list recognises Matthew Bourne, Tamara Rojo and Christopher Wheeldon
Sadler’s Wells’ Associate Artists Matthew Bourne and Christopher Wheeldon and Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of Sadler’s Wells’ Associate Company English National Ballet, received a knighthood, an OBE and a CBE respectively as part of the 2016 New Year’s Honours list. Our warmest congratulations to all!
Young artists have the power to shape the future
Director of the National Youth Dance Company Jane Hackett talks to The Guardian‘s Culture professionals network about finding and nurturing young talent and why the government should make arts education a priority.
Interview with Jane Hackett, National Youth Dance Company Director
Sadler’s Wells’ Jane Hackett, National Youth Dance Company Director, talks about the company, its ongoing tour and plans for the future
National Youth Dance Company debuts Frame[d]
Sadler’s Wells presented the world premiere of Frame[d] by the National Youth Dance Company, choreographed by Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
BBC Young Dancer finalists announced
The 20 finalists have been announced ahead of the Grand Final at Sadler’s Wells on 9 May.
RICHARD ALSTON – SEEING THE MUSIC
Richard Alston is a key figure in British contemporary dance. ugg pour homme He was one of the first students at London Contemporary Dance School in the late 1960s and founded the country’s first independent dance company, Strider, in 1972. nike chaussure In 1980 he went on to become Rambert’s resident choreographer and later Artistic Director (he made the decision to drop ‘Ballet’ from the company’s name), before forming his own company at The Place in 1994. nike roshe run 2017 Over his 45 year career in dance Alston has developed a choreographic style which is intrisincally linked with music.
Sylvie Guillem to receive Olivier award
Sadler’s Wells’ Associate Artist Sylvie Guillem is to receive a special Olivier award honouring her career.