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YFX 2025: A festival for young dance Join the movement

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Calling all young dance makers, dance enthusiasts and dance newbies. Get ready to take over Sadler’s Wells.

Introducing: YFX. A two week festival where we give YOU the keys.

Get ready for performances, workshops and talks on our stages and in our studios at both Sadler’s Wells in Angel and Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford.

On our stages, witness the incredible talents of the National Youth Dance Companies of England, Scotland and Wales, new choreographic creations from young artists, and showcases featuring school, youth and community groups from across the UK.

Whether you’re an experienced performer or brand new to dance, our studios and The Dance Floor will host a series of workshops and talks to test your skills and inspire you.

For the first year of YFX we’re also partnering with One Dance UK to host the annual U.Dance National Festival at our brand new powerhouse, Sadler’s Wells East.

We’re handing over the venue to you, so get ready for your moment in the spotlight.

Festival multi buy

Purchase a ticket for any two shows at YFX and get 20% off.

*The 20% multi buy can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

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National Youth Dance Company x Boy Blue – Gravity

19 July, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Angel

Boy Blue’s radical vision meets the super talents of the young dancers of NYDC.

National Youth Dance Company x Boy Blue – Gravity
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One Dance UK’s Young Creatives Showcase

19 July, Lilian Baylis Studio, Angel

The next generation of UK dance makers take to the stage.

One Dance UK’s Young Creatives Showcase
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Making Moves National Platform

23 July, Sadler’s Wells East, Stratford

England’s young dancers show us their brand new choreographic pieces after being selected for the national platform!

Making Moves National Platform
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U.Dance on Screen

24 July, One Pool Street Cinema, UCL East campus, Stratford

An unmissable showcase of short dance films from the UK’s most talented young dancers

U.Dance on Screen
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U.Dance National Festival Showcase

25 – 27 July, Sadler’s Wells East, Stratford

An electrifying celebration of youth dance across three nights, presented by One Dance UK

U.Dance National Festival Showcase

ZooNation Youth Company on The Dance Floor

24 July, Sadler’s Wells East, Stratford

Watch an extract from their latest production Lights Out on The Dance Floor.

More details coming soon

Symposium

24 July, Sadler’s Wells East, Stratford

With guest speakers from across the country, this is a day for youth dance leaders, artists, directors and teachers to come together, inspire each other and share ideas for the future of youth dance.

More details coming soon

Also in the festival

Workshops & Talks

21 – 24 July, Sadler’s Wells East, Stratford

The festival will also be home to a series of workshops and talks to test your skills and inspire you, whether you’re an experienced performer or brand new to dance. More details announced soon.

Support by Barclays / The Mohn Westlake Foundation