Sadler's Wells Connect has a reputation for its innovative and ambitious creative learning programme uniting professional artists, aspiring choreographers and dancers of all ages to present dance which inspires and excites. The annual Connect Festival features breathtaking performances, engaging work-shops and informative seminars.

The Festival opens with Sadler's Wells resident Company of Elders, recently celebrated by BBC1's Imagine documentary. Constantly inspiring, these dancers, aged from 61 to 87, prove it's never too late to start dancing and present a full evening of work in their compelling signature style.

Young dancers from across the capital will be performing their latest choreography in Roar!, Jam Free and Youth Dance SpaceXchange. Fast Forward sees Sadler's Wells joining forces with All Change to celebrate the talents of young people in Islington.

The FATHoM Project, a collective specialising in inclusive dance, theatre, film and music, presents an engaging double bill of new work by Adam Benjamin and Molly Sturges. Rounding off the Festival is Big Dance Platform showcasing emerging artists and community groups.

Shows in this season

• Monday 01 March 2010 - Tuesday 02 March 2010
  
• Company of Elders
   
• Wednesday 03 March 2010
  
• Researching, Planning and Delivering a Successful Youth Dance Performance Event
   
• Friday 05 March 2010 - Saturday 06 March 2010
  
• Roar!
   
• Tuesday 09 March 2010
  
• Managing a Successful Youth Dance Company
   
• Tuesday 09 March 2010
  
• Youth Dance SpaceXchange
   
• Wednesday 10 March 2010
  
• The FATHoM PROJECT
   
• Thursday 11 March 2010
  
• Jam Free
   
• Friday 12 March 2010
  
• Corali Dance Company
   
• Saturday 13 March 2010
  
• Big Dance Open Platform