The Dance Floor at Sadler’s Wells East
The Dance Floor is the place for you to celebrate dance with us at Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford.
Join us in our light-filled foyer for a range of FREE activities and events for people of all ages and backgrounds, local community groups and guest artists.
The Dance Floor is home to dance classes & workshops, community and artist takeovers, family activities, open dance sessions, talks, DJ nights and more.
Open for everyone to come together and watch, participate and move, we can’t wait to welcome you on The Dance Floor.
Special events
Far From The Norm on The Dance Floor
Friday 20 June, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Get an up-close look at the distinctive dance style of Botis Seva’s Far From The Norm in this FREE event on The Dance Floor.
Don’t miss this unique chance to go behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most exciting dance companies.
Get Into Dance Takeover
Sun 29 June, 12 pm – 6 pm
Celebrate the energy, creativity and diversity of East London with this joyful showcase.
Featuring an inspiring line-up of performances and workshops, this is a celebration of the people and communities we work with year-round.
Puppet making workshop with THE HERDS
Sun 29 June, time TBC
As part of the global THE HERDS project, families and children can take part in a free puppet-making workshop in the Sadler’s Wells East foyer, getting hands-on with creative crafts and contributing to this extraordinary roaming herd.
Regular events
Lunchtime Dance Classes
Looking to get up and move on your lunch break? Join us for a dance class! Exploring a range of styles, these sessions are perfect for all skill levels and ages, whether you’re after a reason to get up from the desk, or just try something new.
Open Dance – The Floor Is Yours
Do you like to dance? Looking for a space to practice your moves? Check the schedule for our regular The Floor Is Yours sessions. Whatever your skill level, come use the floor for free.
Family Freestyle – Dance Workshops
Does your child love to move? Family Freestyle will get you and your little ones dancing together and having fun. These workshops for children aged 2-4 and their carers are led by professional dance artists.
Get Into Dance - Afro-Cuban workshops
Ready to get moving? Join us for our Get into Dance workshops and dive into the world of Cuban dance. Expect a vibrant and energetic atmosphere inspired by Afro-Cuban traditions.
Stomp and Stamp Trail
An interactive trail for 2-8 year olds at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – created with Discover Children’s Story Centre and East Bank. Follow the map, visit the beautiful buildings and collect the stamps at each of the stops. What can you see as you stomp around the trail?
Community & artist takeovers
We’ll occasionally hand over The Dance Floor to some of our extraordinary artists and community neighbours for one-off events where anything can happen on the floor! Keep an eye out for our latest takeover announcements.
Sadler’s Socials
Get ready to groove, laugh, and connect like never before! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun and dance in a relaxed setting.
Culture Club
Culture Club encourages you to discover new passions (or develop existing ones) through talks, workshops and more, exploring creativity, wellbeing and dance.
Sadler’s Wells East Lates
In the Autumn we’ll be having our first Sadler’s Wells East Lates. These late night parties will take over the building after the Friday night performances of BOGOTÁ, Mimi’s Shebeen and FREE. More details will be announced soon.