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Associate Artists

A composite image of 7 choreographers - Jules Cunningham, Dan Daw, Oona Doherty, Michelle Dorrance, Seeta Patel, Alesandra Seutin and Botis Seva.

Seven new Associate Artists join Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells has enriched its roster of close creative collaborators with the appointment of seven new Associate Artists, who represent a wide range of dance styles and are among the most exciting talent working in dance today.

Newly appointed Associates appointed in 2024 are Jules Cunningham, Dan Daw, Oona Doherty, Michelle Dorrance, Seeta Patel, Alesandra Seutin and Botis Seva. They join an illustrious group of 16 artists, the first of which were appointed 2005: these founding group have played an important role in trans#forming Sadler’s Wells into the world-leading dance organisation it is today. For details of the announcement of the new Associates see here.

We work closely with a range of individual artists from diverse dance backgrounds and lived experiences, providing a foundation for them to create exciting work.

Our Associate Artists are at the heart of our artistic vision. We commission new work from them, help them develop ideas and provide resources such as rehearsal studios and technical expertise.

The first group of Associates Artists was appointed by Sir Alistair Spalding CBE, Artistic Director and Co-Chief Executive, in 2005. This played an important role in transforming Sadler’s Wells into the world-leading dance organisation we are today.

Our 23 Associate Artists represent some the most exciting talent working in dance.