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The Floor Is Yours Open Dance at Sadler’s Wells East

Do you like to dance? Looking for a space to practice your moves?

The Dance Floor in our foyer is a fantastic space for you and your friends (or your crew) to use.

The space is available at set times in the day and evenings, so check the schedule for our regular The Floor Is Yours sessions on The Dance Floor at Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford. Sign in at our Welcome Desk and get moving.

This is a space to be shared by dancers of all ages, backgrounds, skill levels and dance styles.

We look forward to seeing you test out your moves. Please see the FAQ guidance below for more information, or email learning@sadlerswells.com.

Various dates and times, check schedule below for full list

The Dance Floor, Sadler’s Wells East

Free

Register at the Welcome Desk on arrival

Sadler's Wells East logo

Upcoming Sessions

June

Mon 1 Jun 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 2 Jun 10am – 5pm
Wed 3 Jun 2pm – 5pm
Thu 4 Jun 2pm – 5pm
Fri 5 Jun 2:30pm – 5pm
Sat 6 Jun 10am – 6pm
Sun 7 Jun 12pm – 5pm
Mon 8 Jun 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 9 Jun 10am – 5pm
Wed 10 Jun 2pm – 8pm
Thu 11 Jun 1pm – 8pm
Fri 12 Jun 10am – 12pm
Sat 13 Jun no sessions / The Dance Floor is Black
Sun 14 Jun no sessions / The Dance Floor is Black
Mon 15 Jun 12pm – 6pm
Tue 16 Jun 10am – 8pm
Wed 17 Jun no sessions
Thu 18 Jun 2pm – 5pm
Fri 19 Jun no sessions
Sat 20 Jun no sessions
Sun 21 Jun 12pm – 6pm
Mon 22 Jun 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 23 Jun 10am – 8pm
Wed 24 Jun no sessions
Thu 25 Jun no sessions
Fri 26 Jun 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Sat 27 Jun no sessions / ¿Bailas? / Wanna Dance?
Sun 28 Jun 12pm – 6pm
Mon 29 Jun 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 30 Jun 10am – 6pm

July

Wed 1 Jul 2pm – 6pm
Thu 2 Jul 1pm – 6pm
Fri 3 Jul 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 5pm
Sat 4 Jul 10am – 6pm
Sun 5 Jul no sessions
Mon 6 Jul 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 7 Jul 1.30pm – 6pm
Wed 8 Jul 2pm – 6pm
Thu 9 Jul 1pm – 6pm
Fri 10 Jul 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 5pm
Sat 11 Jul no sessions / The Dance Floor is Black 
Sun 12 Jul no sessions / The Dance Floor is Black 
Mon 13 Jul no sessions
Tue 14 Jul no sessions / YFX 20226
Wed 15 Jul no sessions / YFX 20226
Thu 16 Jul no sessions / YFX 20226
Fri 17 Jul no sessions / YFX 20226
Sat 18 Jul no sessions / YFX 20226
Sun 19 Jul 12pm – 5pm

FAQs

What times can I use the floor?

Check the schedule on the website, on the Sadler’s Wells East Instagram account, or the Front of House screens at the venue for the daily scheduled times for ‘The Floor Is Yours’.

At other times the space may be used for scheduled classes and events, including some closed sessions for specific groups, so please check the schedule before using the floor.

Have a question that isn’t on here, we are still in an experimental phase, so please feedback your thoughts to our Welcome desk.

Can I book to use the floor?

No pre-booking is available, and space is limited, so we recommend arriving early or on time. You’ll be asked to register your details on arrival at the Welcome Desk..

How long can I use it for?

We recommend a 2 hour limit for individuals and groups, to make it fair for other dancers.

If no one else is waiting, you are welcome to stay on it until another group arrives.

Check the schedule for how long the floor is available on the website or at the Welcome Desk.

Will I be sharing the floor with other dancers?

The floor is 8 by 8 metres, with additional hard wood surfaces around the floor.

This is a space to be shared, where everyone is welcome.

If you are a solo dancer, we appreciate a flexible attitude to sharing the space.

If you’re a small group of 2-4 dancers, there is enough room for you to dance alongside another individual or small group

We recommend no more than 8 – 10 people as part of any one group, or using the space at one time.

Can I play music on the floor?

You are welcome to use your headphones, or our Bluetooth system. The Welcome Desk will give you the information you need to use the system

If you are playing music via Bluetooth, please ensure your playlist has no swearing, homophobic, racist and sexually explicit lyrics, as we have a policy in place due to the amount of young people we have in the building.

Please also be mindful of the playlist playing throughout the foyer while setting volume levels.

Am I okay to film myself on The Dance Floor?

You are welcome to film yourself on The Dance Floor. If there are others using the floor please be mindful and make sure they’ve consented to being filmed.

Please note there are other patrons in the foyer too so please be mindful.

Please avoid filming anyone under the age of 18. You can find our safeguarding policy here.

Do I have to pay to use The Dance Floor?

No, The Dance Floor is free to use, however we kindly ask you to register your details on arrival at the Welcome Desk.

What should I wear?

The 8 by 8 metre sprung floor is covered in dance floor surface, to reduce the risk of injuries. Please wear comfortable shoes, and no pointed stilettos.

Please do not wear any identifying school branded items.

Do you have lockers?

No, so please keep your valuables with you at all times; Sadler’s Wells East is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

There is a small walkway beside The Dance Floor, please use this areas for bags and personal items to keep walkways clear.

What ages are these times suitable for?

The Dance Floor is for all ages, however no unaccompanied children.

What are the facilities at the venue?

Toilets are available on level 0, including accessible and gender-neutral toilets.

Is there food and drink available at the venue?

There is a water fountain for you to fill up your drink bottle.

Food and drink will be available to purchase from The Well and the Park Kitchen and Bar in the foyer.