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
Let’s Dance! Workshops
Sunday 8 March
10am – 12.45pm
This National Day of Dance, get up and move with us with these free workshops in a range of styles!
Artistry Youth Dance Company
Saturday 28 March
11am – 3pm
Award‑winning youth company Artistry Youth Dance take over the dance floor for a day celebrating community, dance, and creativity.
Breakin' Convention 2026 Family Jam
Saturday 25 April
11am – 6pm
Join us for a funk-filled family day as Breakin’ Convention takes over Sadler’s Wells East with FREE activities and performances.
Sadler’s Wells East Lates
When the performance ends, the night begins. Come dance and get sweaty at East Lates.
Regular events
Get Into Dance - Indian Contemporary
Ready to get moving? Join us for our joyful and energising Get into Dance sessions that celebrate expressive storytelling and creative movement.
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.
Culture Club
Culture Club encourages you to discover new passions (or develop existing ones) through talks, workshops and more, exploring creativity, wellbeing and dance.
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.
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?