Far From Home brings to the stage the humanity of told and untold stories by voices not always heard. Where is home, and what does it mean to belong?

Far From Home explores the human desire for a better life, the search for safety, opportunity, connection and belonging. The work takes us into the journey that follows the decision to leave, navigating the emotional and physical realities of displacement while holding on to the hope of finding something better.

Performed by six professional dance artists, Alleyne Dance’s dynamic, powerhouse style brings to life the emotional and mental stresses experienced by migrant families, as well as the impact on the communities in which they settle.

Blending Caribbean, Hip Hop and Kathak influences within a contemporary dance context, the work invites us to consider how we connect with one another, make space for others and build a sense of home in an unfamiliar place.

Multi-award-winning Alleyne Dance was founded by sisters Kristina and Sadé Alleyne, who were appointed Guest Artistic Directors of Sadler’s Wells’ National Youth Dance Company for the 2025/26 season.

About Alleyne Dance

Alleyne Dance is a multi-award-winning contemporary dance company renowned for its distinctive choreographic language that fuses Caribbean, Hip Hop and Kathak influences within a contemporary dance context. Founded in 2014 by twin sisters Kristina and Sadé Alleyne, the company creates emotionally charged, physically dynamic work that is driven by rhythm, texture and powerful human stories.

At the heart of Alleyne Dance’s practice are three interconnected strands: Performance, Participation, and Development.

Working across stage, outdoor spaces and film, Alleyne Dance has toured nationally and internationally, receiving commissions from leading organisations including the Martha Graham Dance Company (USA), Phoenix Dance Theatre (UK), 2Faced Dance Company (UK) and Tiroler Landestheater Ballet (Austria). Their work has been recognised with numerous accolades, including Best Independent Company at the National Dance Awards, the Bench Women of Colour Commission, recognition as Black Female Icons of Lewisham, and multiple awards for their dance film (Re)United.

Alleyne Dance has developed a significant international reputation for participation, education and artist development. For over a decade, the company has maintained long-standing relationships with leading international festivals including ImPulsTanz (Austria) and Deltebre Dansa (now Vertebra Danza, Spain), where they have regularly performed, taught and contributed to artistic programmes. Their choreographic and educational practice extends to conservatoires, universities and professional companies worldwide, creating work and delivering workshops for institutions including Rambert School, SEAD (Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance), the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp and the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, where Kristina and Sadé originally trained.

Committed to nurturing the next generation of artists, Alleyne Dance delivers workshops, mentorship programmes and professional development opportunities for dancers at every stage of their career, championing creativity, connection and artistic excellence across diverse communities.

In recognition of their outstanding contribution to dance, Kristina and Sadé Alleyne were appointed Guest Artistic Directors of Sadler’s Wells’ National Youth Dance Company for the 2025/26 season, creating the full-length production Memory Keepers. Beyond the stage, the company has collaborated with leading brands and media, including GQ, and regularly contributes to international conversations on dance through interviews, panels and public engagement.

Artistic Team & Credits

Concept and Choreography Kristina and Sadé Alleyne

Performers Kristina Alleyne, Sadé Alleyne, Bryan Doisy, Giorgia Gasparetto, Juan Jesus Guiraldi and Iro Konti

Executive Producer Grace Okereke
Company Manager Kim Burnell
Production Manager Salvatore Scollo
Technical Manager Ryan Phillip
Production Co-Ordinator Yi Ge
Production Marketing Manager Georgia Gerson

Lighting Designer Salvatore Scollo
Stage Design Emanuele Salamanca
Costume Design Giulia Scrimieri
Composer and Musical Director Giuliano Modarelli
Composer Nicki Wells
Dramaturgy Fiona Graham
Set Composition Noa Prealoni, Manuela Capraro

Co-commissioned by The Place London, Dance City Newcastle, Dance East and Dampfzentrale Bern. Supported by The National Lottery Arts Council England Project Grant. Additional support from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Local Intergenerational Cast
National Youth Dance Company Dylan Duharty, Daniel Cort, Emmanuel Owusu-Boachie, Lewis Cuming
Academy Breakin’ Convention Azra Shevket, Leisla Lericke, Nyshel Small-Wright, Gladis Mbala
Hibiscus Community Centre Alfie, Liz Campbell, Joan Joseph, Mary Richards, Verena Thompson, Ashanti Stennett
Sky Blue from Boy Blue Lennon Metherall, Serayah Small, Nyah Rose Legemah – Female, Haedon Sanni, Olivia Rose
Alleyne Dance Performance Work Placement Shuyan Zhang, Anne Wang, Anna Kazwell, Maria Fernanda Frisch, Lydia Uwanogho