Sadler’s Wells East
Opening soon
Sadler’s Wells East is a new powerhouse for dance, opening soon in East London.
A new kind of cultural destination with local roots, national impact and global perspectives, Sadler’s Wells East will be a major part of the East Bank development in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford.
What you can find at Sadler’s Wells East
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A new theatre for dance
Our new theatre will present midscale work, with 550 seats that can fold away to create a more flexible space.
![Message In A Bottle film on PBS Message In A Bottle being performed on stage](https://images.sadlerswells.com/uploads/2023/11/MIAB_PBS-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Performances & experiences
See performances from leading UK companies and the best work from international choreographers, year-round.
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The Dance Floor
A public performance space in our wrap-around foyer will give a platform for community groups, guest artists and more.
![Sadler's Wells East Studios Three dancers performing on a white stage, the centre dancer is a wheelchair user.](https://images.sadlerswells.com/uploads/2024/02/studios.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Six dance studios
Our studios will be a space to support artist development and training, and the creation of new work.
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Café and bar
The Well and The Park Kitchen and Bar will be the perfect spot for a morning coffee, pre-show bite or post-show debriefs over a night cap.
![Family Freestyle A community centre style room with toddlers and their grown ups dancing around](https://images.sadlerswells.com/uploads/2024/02/FamilyFreestyle_PhotoEllieKurttz_SadlersWells_015-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Family activities
Introduce dance to your young ones with our Family Freestyle workshops, and join us for a performance for the whole family.
![Breakin' Convention © Belinda Lawley A group of Hip Hop dancers performing a routine on stage](https://images.sadlerswells.com/uploads/2024/02/Breakin-Convention-22_eastablishment-01_credit-Belinda-Lawley-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Academy Breakin’ Convention
The ABC of hip hop theatre, offering a full-time further education programme for creative and talented 16-19 year olds.
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Rose Choreographic School
A group of 13 artists will follow their own research projects through a two-year course that includes a range of opportunities.
What we’re up to in East London this spring and summer
![Hip Hop Games © Paul Hampartsoumian East London dancers compete in a hip-hop dance improvisation game.](https://images.sadlerswells.com/uploads/2024/05/Hip-Hop-Games_credit-Paul-Hampartsoumian.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Hip Hop Games
3 Aug, 2 – 7pm, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, FREE
East London dancers compete in a thrilling hip-hop dance improvisation game with a series of creative challenges. Featuring DJs from BBC 1Xtra, audiences will have their say on the winning team.
![Academy Breakin’ Convention Summer Sessions © Jay Kasitz Three individuals sitting on a dark stage floor, surrounded by rows of empty theatre seats. They appear to be engaged in a discussion or collaborative work, with one person pointing at a paper while the other is looking at the paper and the last one writing something down.](https://images.sadlerswells.com/uploads/2024/06/JMK_2843-CREDIT-Jay-Kasitz1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Academy Breakin’ Convention Summer Sessions
5 – 8 Aug, 10am – 3pm, East London Dance, FREE
Learn the foundations of hip hop theatre across four high-impact days, breaking down the basics of Breaking, DJing, Emceeing, Graffiti, and more. Suitable for ages 14 – 17.
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Sadler’s Socials
We’re working with different community groups to groove, laugh and connect for an afternoon of fun and dance in a relaxed setting.
More information
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