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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

May

Fri 8 May 10am – 12pm
Sat 9 May no sessions
Sun 10 May no sessions
Mon 11 May 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 12 May 10am – 5pm
Wed 13 May 2pm – 5pm
Thu 14 May 1pm – 5pm
Fri 15 May 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 5pm
Sat 16 May 10am – 6pm
Sun 17 May 12pm – 5pm
Mon 18 May 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 19 May 10am – 5pm
Wed 20 May 2pm – 5pm
Thu 21 May 2pm – 5pm
Fri 22 May 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 5pm
Sat 23 May no sessions
Sun 24 May no sessions
Mon 25 May 10am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 6pm
Tue 26 May no sessions
Wed 27 May 2pm – 5pm
Thu 28 May no sessions
Fri 29 May no sessions
Sat 30 May no sessions
Sun 31 May 12pm – 5pm

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

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.