Artist Development Programme
Welcome to the new Artist Development Programme at Sadler’s Wells.
We aim to fuel the evolution of dance by providing artists with opportunities to experiment, exchange, and develop their practice.
These programmes are designed to have a broad reach, supporting a range of choreographic styles. We hope to meet artists that might not have previously thought Sadler’s Wells was a place for them and who represent dance in all its forms, regardless of pathway, training, or background. Some of these programmes are targeted in recognition of underserved areas of the dance ecology.
Some of our programmes are focused on holding space for development without the pressure of production-based outcomes, whilst others have been developed to support developing choreographers to present work with us.
We want these programmes to be spaces where we can have a consistent dialogue with developing choreographers and dance makers at different stages of their careers.
Artist-Led Sessions
A programme of sessions devised and delivered by artists for artists.
Disabled Artists Programme
A monthly programme of practice-based and support sessions for artists who identify as disabled.
Five Dances
A development programme supporting five artists to create an original midscale work for a building wide takeover festival at Sadlers Wells East.
PlayLab
A six-week development programme for artists interested in creating dance performances for young audiences.
Mentorship Programme
A year-long programme of mentoring for eight choreographers and dance makers.
Open Sessions
A public-facing programme of sessions open to all.
One-to-One Artist-Led Support Sessions
Free one-to-one drop in sessions to for artists to have discussions and support with their development.
South Asian Dance Development Programme
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A two-year programme for eight developing choreographers whose practice is rooted in South Asian Dance.
Time & Space Commissions
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A development commission for three choreographers to explore and deepen their practice.