Compañia María Pagés – extract from Sevilla & Canciones antes de una Guerra

One of the leading innovators in the development of modern flamenco, María Pagés has been awarded the National Dance Award, Spain’s highest honour for dance.

Here she performs an extract from Sevilla, a sumptuous tribute to her hometown which explores the beginnings of her adventure in flamenco. The full version of this show will be performed in March as part of Flamenco Festival 2008 at Sadler’s Wells.


Alina Cojocaru & Nehemiah Kish -  Prokofiev pas de deux (Wheeldon)

Christopher Wheeldon is one of the dance world's most respected classical choreographers. He recently became a Sadler's Wells Associate and his new company, Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, made their debut at Sadler’s Wells in September 2007.

For Sampled, Royal Ballet principal dancer Alina Cojocaru and National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Nehemiah Kish will perform Wheeldon's beautiful Prokofiev pas de deux. 


Boy Blue – extract from Pied Piper

Established in 2001 by dancer/choreographer Kenrick "H2O" Sandy and music producer Michael Asante, Boy Blue have since gone from strength to strength and are now firmly established as one of the most respected streetdance companies in the UK.

Having wowed audiences at Breakin’ Convention three years in a row with their razor-sharp moves, here they return to Sadler’s Wells with an extract from their Olivier Award-winning show Pied Piper.


Salah – Dream of Gluby

Salah is a master of the art of popping, locking, breaking and freestyle – winning competitions in each of these disciplines which form the cornerstones of Hip Hop Dance. He also happens to be a born entertainer and his recent victory on the French TV show Incroyable Talent has now made him a household name in his home country.
 
Dream of Gluby mixes dance with clowning and amazing vocal trickery in a fantastic display of skill that is both technically astounding and at the same time laugh-out-loud funny.


Jasmin Vardimon – extract from Yesterday

Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jasmin Vardimon’s lavishly theatrical choreography is an explosive fusion of dance and physical theatre that allows audiences to enjoy dance from a refreshing new perspective.
 
In celebration of the company’s tenth anniversary, Yesterday is a retrospective new work featuring some of the most breathtaking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company's repertoire, all of which remains as stirring and socially relevant as ever.


Ballet Boyz – Yumba vs. Nonino

Michael Nunn and William Trevitt left The Royal Ballet to form their own company back in 2001 with one goal: to offer a new way to see choreography of the highest quality. Since then they have built up a formidable repertoire of 32 different works, created by the leading choreographers of our time.
 
Here, they perform their new tango triumph Yumba vs. Nonino, created especially for their Royal Festival Hall gala in 2007 by the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood.


Hofesh Shechter – In Your Rooms

Hofesh Shechter is one of the UK’s most talked-about young choreographers, delivering intensely physical, breathtaking work that immediately connects with audiences.
 
Here, Shechter will perform an extract from In Your Rooms, performed at Sadler’s Wells in September 2007 to great acclaim as the culmination of an unprecedented co-production across London’s three major dance venues: Sadler’s Wells, The Place and the South Bank Centre.

From 6pm on each night, there will be games, installations and performances on every floor of the theatre - so come early to make the most of the 'Sampled' experience.

Put on your 3D glasses to bring to life Billy Cowie's projected dancer, or take part in Compagnie Mulleras' unique interactive game 96 Details, and enjoy The Clod Ensemble's short performances that take place within life-size glass cabinets and jars. There is also the chance to test your reflexes on our dance machines, and 'look good on the dance floor' with DJ Alex Reuben.

You can take part in foyer events before and after the main-stage performances, and during the interval.



Full line-up of events

Mezzanine: DJ Alex Reuben - look good on the dance floor

Mezzanine: Dance Machines - fast brain power for fast foot power

Fonteyn Room: Billy Cowie, In the Flesh - 3D glasses provided…

1st Circle: Compagnie Mulleras, 96 Details - interactive dance game

2nd Circle: The Clod Ensemble - specimen 720563 XZ : wallflowers

All over: Rolling Rock - beware the moving mountain

A fantastic opportunity to try out some of the dance styles you might have seen on stage at Sadler’s Wells. Organised by Connect, the education and community programme at Sadler’s Wells, these workshops are aimed at all ages and abilities and are taught by some of the very best dance artists from across the world.

Saturday 26 January

Studio A
13:00-14:00 Hip Hop (Streetdance)
Jonzi D Productions-Cindy Claes

14:15-15:15 Contemporary Dance
Wayne McGregor|Random Dance

15:30-16:30 Ballet
English National Ballet

Studio B
13:00-14:00 Physical Theatre
Jasmin Vardimon Company

14:15-15:15 Tango
Tango Movement

15:30-16:30 Hip Hop (Lockin and Popping)
Jonzi D Productions

Sunday 27 January

Studio A
13:00-14:00 Circus
So So Circus

14:15-15:15 Hip Hop (Basic breakin)
Jonzi D Productions-Lil Tim

15:30-16:30 Ballet
The Ballet Boyz-Tom Linecar

Studio B
13:00-14:00 Tango
Tango Movement

14:15-15:15 Ballet
The Ballet Boyz-Tom Linecar

15:30-16:30 Choreography
Wayne McGregor|Random Dance

Lilian Baylis Theatre
13:00-14:00 Hip Hop (Streetdance)
Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy

14:15-15:15 Contemporary
Rambert Dance Company

15:30-16:30 Flamenco
Escuela de Baile


Cost: £2 per workshop

All workshops are open level (suitable for beginners). Please wear appropriate loose clothing, trainers or bare feet. No age restriction, children must accompanied.

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