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About Sadler's Wells

Sadler's Wells in London is the world's leading venue dedicated to international dance with regular seasons of contemporary, ballet, flamenco, hip hop, salsa and tango. On this site you can see clips of forthcoming and past shows, watch interviews and look behind the scenes.

Interviews

The biggest names in dance give unique insights into their career and work.

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What's On

Take a look at what is coming up at Sadler's Wells, the Lilian Baylis Studio and our West End home the Peacock Theatre. If you like what you see why not click through and book!

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Taking Part

Sadler's Wells is committed to giving everyone the chance to dance. Our projects involve people of all ages from babies to pensioners. Here you can see highlights of Sadler's Wells projects run in the UK and aboard.

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Breakin Convention

The world's leading Hip Hop dance theatre event is an annual fixture in the Sadler's Wells calendar and is now expanding across the UK. Watch clips of some of the biggest names in Hip Hop dance from past Breakin' Conventions.

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Features

A collection of short films about Sadler's Wells, London's Dance House - its stars, productions and projects.

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Past Shows

Sadler's Wells presents many of the world's finest dance companies when they perform in London. Here you can get a taste of some of the amazing work shown on our stage over the last few years.

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Behind The Scenes

A chance to take a peek at what goes on offstage and get an insight into the creative process behind the work we show on stage.

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Dance film

Dance does not just happen on stage. More and more artists are creating work specifically for the camera. In this section we will be showing some of the most exciting and innovative dance film being produced around the world today.

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Interviews

Forsythe on The Mariinsky (Kirov) and Russian Classicism

Willian Forsythe speaks on the Mariinsky (Kirov) and Russian Classicism.

Christopher Wheeldon on Polyphonia

Christopher Wheeldon talks about creating Polyphonia.

Christopher Wheeldon on Other Dances

Christopher Wheeldon talks about Other Dances by Jerome Robbins.

Christopher Wheeldon on Fools Paradise

Christopher Wheeldon talks about creating Fools Paradise.

Forsythe on Impressing the Czar

William Forsythe talks about creating Impressing the Czar.

Matthew Bourne on The Car Man

Matthew Bourne talks about creating The Car Man: the story, the music and the characters.

Matthew Bourne on Edward Scissorhands

Matthew Bourne talks about creating Edward Scissorhands. Also features audience reviews.

Matthew Bourne on Nutcracker!

Matthew Bourne talks about creating Nutcracker! and its fantasical characters.

Matthew Bourne on Dorian Gray

Matthew Bourne talks about the making of Dorian Gray. Also features designer Lez Brotherston, composer Terry Davies, dancer Richard Winsor and Michela Meazz.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui on Sutra

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui talks to Judith Mackrell about the making of Sutra.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Akram Khan on zero degrees

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Akram Khan talk about the making of zero degrees.

Forsythe on The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude

William Forsythe talks about The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude

Forsythe on Russian Classicism and the Mariinsky

William Forsythe talks about Russian Classicism and his time with the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet

Forsythe on In The Middle Somewhat Elevated

William Forsythe talks about the making of In The Middle Somewhat Elevated.

Forsythe on Approximate Sonata

William Forsythe talks about the making of Approximate Sonata.

Akram Khan on Sacred Monsters

Akram Khan on Sacred Monsters

Carlos Acosta Interview

One of the world’s greatest ballet stars dancing today, Carlos Acosta talks to telegraph.co.uk about what sets him apart from other dancers, influences, which include Nureyev & Michael Jackson & the show he brings to Sadler’s Wells in December

Paco Peña Interview

Paco Peña talks director of Flamenco sin Fronteras, Jude Kelly, about the show, with rehearsal footage.

Nitin Sawhney on Riz MC

Nitin Sawhney talks about Riz MC, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

Akram Khan on Aakash Odedra & Yuko Inoue

Akram Khan talks about Aakash Odedra & Yuko Inoue, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

Nitin Sawhney on U Shrinivas

Nitin Sawhney talks about U Shrinivas, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

Akram Khan on Shantala Shivalingappa

Akram Khan talks about Shantala Shivalingappa, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

Akram Khan and Nitin Sawhney on Anoushka Shankar

Akram Khan and Nitin Sawhney talk about Anoushka Shankar, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

Nitin Sawhney on Trilok Gurtu Orchestra

Nitin Sawhney talks about Trilok Gurtu Orchestra, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

Akram Khan on Aditi Mangaldas & Priyadarshini Govind

Akram Khan talks about Aditi Mangaldas & Priyadarshini Govind, performing as part of the Svapnagata Festival

What's On

Sylvie Guillem/Robert Lepage/ Russell Maliphant - Eonnagata

This brand new Sadler's Wells production brings together three of the world's foremost creative minds: internationally acclaimed dancer Sylvie Guillem, world-renowned theatre-maker Robert Lepage and award-winning choreographer Russell Maliphant.

Emanuel Gat Dance - Winter Variations

Emanuel Gat Dance - Winter Variations

Gregory Maqoma - Southern Comfort

Gregory Maqoma - Southern Comfort

Rambert Dance Company (h264)

Rambert Dance Company

Rosas - The Song (h264)

Created in collaboration with visual artists Ann Veronica Janssens and Michel Francois, The Song is performed by ten dancers – nine men and one woman – on an empty stage, which has been stripped to the essentials of light, sound and movement.

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella (h264)

This much-loved tale gets the special Matthew Bourne treatment; a thrilling and evocative journey through London during the Second World War.

The Snowman (h264)

Featuring Howard Blake's beautiful Walking in the Air, performed by a live orchestra, choreographed by Robert North and directed by Bill Alexander, this is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family.

Bourgeois & Maurice - Can't Dance (h264)

The 21st century comic cabaret stars make a welcome debut with their brand new show.

Emanuel Gat Dance - Winter Variations (h264)

Emanuel Gat Dance - Winter Variations

Arcosm Company - Echoa (h264)

Arcosm Company - Echoa

Russell Maliphant Company - AfterLight (h264)

Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Russell Maliphant returns with a brand new work. Using photographs of Vaslav Nijinsky and his geometric drawings as inspiration, AfterLight (Part One) was developed by Maliphant with lighting designer Michael Hulls.

dead reckoning (h264)

dead reckoning

Lapped Translated Lines (h264)

Lapped Translated Lines

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (h264)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Sidi Larbi & Gregory Maqoma - Southern Comfort (h264)

Sidi Larbi & Gregory Maqoma - Southern Comfort

The Making of Shoes: A show with legs

Shoes explores the gamut of footwear, from the highs of the Louboutin to the lows of the Croc. Composed by Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer - The Opera) with choreography and direction by Stephen Mear (Mary Poppins, Sweet Charity)

Balé de Rua

A high energy mix of hip hop, African dance, samba and capoeira, this hit Brazilian dance show delivers a joyful celebration of life, love and the Brazilian way.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (h264)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Sadler’s Wells with two programmes that showcase the extraordinary artistry of a company that has changed the face of American dance over the course of more than half a century

Taking Part

In The Company of Elders

Sadler's Wells' Company of Elders is the jewel in the crown of the theatre's Connect programme. Drawn from the local community, this group of 25 performers discovered dance late in life and now enjoy the immense social and physical benefits of dance.

In Fine Shape

The Company of Elders performs In Fine Shape.

Anima Incontri

The Company of Elders performs Anima Incontri.

Sadler's Wells at Glastonbury - Bollywood

Sadler's Wells visited Glastonbury Festival in 2007. Each day we provided dance classes in different genres for the festival-goers to try. This clip features the bollywood class.

Sadler's Wells at Glastonbury - Hip Hop

Sadler's Wells visited Glastonbury Festival in 2007. Each day we provided dance classes in different genres for the festival-goers to try. This clip features the hip hop class.

Future Elements

Urban creative arts project for young people aged 12 - 16

Dance United / Hofesh Shechter / Russell Maliphant - Destino

Destino features two new commissions from Sadler's Wells Associates Hofesh Shechter and Russell Maliphant with Adam Benjamin, which will introduce award-winning young Ethiopian dancers Junaid Jemal Sendi and Addisu Demissie to London.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift. East London Dance

Ctrl.Alt.Shift. East London Dance

Ctrl.Alt.Shift. OYO

Ctrl.Alt.Shift. OYO

Destino Week 1

Destino Week 1

Destino Week 3

Destino Week 3

Destino Week 4

Destino Week 4

Destino Week 5

Destino Week 5

Destino Week 6

Destino Week 6

Ctrl.Alt.Shift part 2

Five young contemporary dance companies from the UK and Africa tackle the stigma surrounding HIV in a new production commissioned by the activist movement Ctrl.Alt.Shift.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift part 1

Five young contemporary dance companies from the UK and Africa tackle the stigma surrounding HIV in a new production commissioned by the activist movement Ctrl.Alt.Shift.

Destino Week 7

Destino Week 7

London Youth Dance Day

@ The Scoop, More London

Destino Week 8 Round Up

Destino Week 8 Round Up

Destino Week 8

Destino Week 8

BBC Blast - Edward Scissorhands

BBC Blast feature on Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

The Pioneers

Ken Swift, Sugapop and Popin Pete teach as part of the Pioneers Project for Breakin' Convention

Rumble!

Fourteen young dance companies from London perform work created for this special performance weekend.

Jam Free

Jam Free is a London Youth Dance and Sadler's Wells dance development project for School Sports Partnerships based in outer London Boroughs.

Breakin Convention

Breakin' Convention 07 Tour - Voxs Pops

Audience reactions from the Breakin' Convention 07 Tour

Breakin' Convention 09

The very best in hop hop dance. "One helluva weekend" TIME OUT

MyoSung (South Korea)

The Boys from Korea are back! Prepare yourself for B Boying from the world's best.

Salah (France)

Performing at BC09: The incomparable French entertainer Salah - a crowd-pleasing mix of Hip Hop dance movement, mime and clowning.

VII Gems Rock Dance Division feat. Ken Swift (USA)

Performing at BC09: A UK exclusive featuring "the epitome of the B Boy" and Hip Hop dance pioneer, Ken Swift

More about Breakin' Convention

Want to know more? This short film provides some background about how the festival came about and the people who make it happen

The Breakin' Convention Experience

Check out a collection of footage from the Breakin' Convention festival over the years

Compagnie Decalage (UK)

The Company has a unique style blending various dance languages.

Top 9 (Russia)

St. Petersburgh's award-winning pioneers in hip-hop dance-theatre, Top 9 perform at Breakin' Convention 08.

Status and Mexalon (UK)

Status and Mexalon (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

SIN Cru (UK)

SIN Cru (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

PRYOR (UK)

PRYOR (UK) at Breakin' Convention

Kenrick "H20" Sandy (UK)

Kenrick "H20" Sandy (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

Flawless (UK)

Flawless (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

Company Decalage (UK)

B Boying, capoeira and live Indian music speak the same language.

Compagnie Farid' O (France)

Compagnie Farid' O (France) at Breakin' Convention 08

Claudia (UK)

Claudia (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

UDP (UK)

UDP (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

Plague (UK)

Plague (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

Mr Steen presents The Nutcracker (Denmark)

Mr Steen presents The Nutcracker (Denmark) at Breakin' Convention 08

Mr. Steen (Denmark)

Mr. Steen (Denmark) at Breakin' Convention 08

The GoGo Brothers (Japan/USA)

The GoGo Brothers (Japan/USA) at Breakin' Convention 08

Cindy & Clara (UK)

Cindy & Clara (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

Urban Strides (UK)

Urban Strides (UK) at Breakin' Convention 08

Styl'O'Styl (France)

Styl'O'Styl (France) at Breakin' Convention 08

Features

In The Company of Elders

Sadler's Wells' Company of Elders is the jewel in the crown of the theatre's Connect programme. Drawn from the local community, this group of 25 performers discovered dance late in life and now enjoy the immense social and physical benefits of dance.

More about Breakin' Convention

Want to know more? This short film provides some background about how the festival came about and the people who make it happen

Making of bahok

A short film about the making of Akram Khan's bahok

Destino Vodcasts

A collection of vodcasts about the making of Destino

Ctrl.Alt.Shift

Five young contemporary dance companies from the UK and Africa tackle the stigma surrounding HIV in a new production commissioned by the activist movement Ctrl.Alt.Shift.

Focus on Forsythe

In Spring 2009 Sadler's Wells mounted a major survey of William Forsythe's recent work.

BBC Blast - Edward Scissorhands

BBC Blast feature on Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

Carlos Acosta Interview

One of the world’s greatest ballet stars dancing today, Carlos Acosta talks to telegraph.co.uk about what sets him apart from other dancers, influences, which include Nureyev & Michael Jackson & the show he brings to Sadler’s Wells in December

The Pioneers

Ken Swift, Sugapop and Popin Pete teach as part of the Pioneers Project for Breakin' Convention

Sadler's Wells at Latitude

Sadler's Wells at Latitude 2008

Rumble!

Fourteen young dance companies from London perform work created for this special performance weekend.

Christopher Wheeldon Interview

Christopher Wheeldon talks about his new work to guardian.co.uk

Global Dance Contest Winner

Shu-Yi Chou from Taiwan has won this years Global Dance Contest with [ 1 8 7 5 ] Ravel and Bolero. [ 1 8 7 5 ] Ravel and Bolero will be performed at Sadler's Wells Sampled on 30 & 31 Jan 2010. Sadler's Wells Sampled goes on sale on Mon 7 Dec 2009.

Global Dance Contest 2010

The Sadler's Wells Global Dance Contest 2010 is open for submissions. Alistair Spalding talks about the competition in 2009.

Ruth Little - body:language series

body:language is a series of autumn talks in the Lilian Baylis Studio. These Monday evening discussions provide an opportunity to hear artists and cultural commentators talk about their art and work free from a specific show, project or creation.

Wayne McGregor & Liz Lerman - body:language series

body:language is a series of autumn talks in the Lilian Baylis Studio. These Monday evening discussions provide an opportunity to hear artists and cultural commentators talk about their art and work free from a specific show, project or creation.

Siobhan Davis - body:language series

body:language is a series of autumn talks in the Lilian Baylis Studio. These Monday evening discussions provide an opportunity to hear artists and cultural commentators talk about their art and work free from a specific show, project or creation.

In the Spirit of Diaghilev - Lecture

By Robert Hewison Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, October 2009

In the Spirit of Diaghilev - Entrepreneurs Talk

With Alex Poots and Tania Harrison Chaired by Alistair Spalding Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, October 2009

In the Spirit of Diaghilev - Artists Panel

With Russell Maliphant, Jan Urbanowski, Michael Hulls, Katrina Lindsay, Javier de Frutos, and Wayne McGregor. Chaired by Emma Gladstone Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, October 2009

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba

Danza Contemporanea, founded in 1959, is famous for its hybrid, hothouse style, a pungent blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazzy American modernism and inflections from European ballet.

Mr Dane at Sampled 2010

Watch graffiti artist Mr Dane do his magic in the foyer during Sampled 2010 front of house events.

Jam Free

Jam Free is a London Youth Dance and Sadler's Wells dance development project for School Sports Partnerships based in outer London Boroughs.

Inside Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2

An exclusive look inside Inside Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2 with filming of the two companies rehearsing, plus interviews with some of the dancers.

Inside Dance: Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2

An exclusive look inside Inside Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2 with filming of the two companies rehearsing, plus interviews with some of the dancers.

Past Shows

Emanuel Gat Dance - Winter Voyage

Founded in Tel Aviv in 2004, and now based in France, Emanuel Gat Dance is renowned for creating visually alluring choreography, brimming with passion and drama. Winter Voyage (seen here) is a stunning duet set to Schubert's Winterreise.

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Rosas - Steve Reich Evening

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker has been a leading light in contemporary dance in Europe for more than 20 years. This is an extract from an eveing of work devoted to Steve Reich's music.

Morphoses / The Wheeldon Company

Christopher Wheeldon's new transatlantic ballet company return to their UK home Sadler's Wells after an acclaimed debut season last year.

Momix - Lunar Sea

Momix’s Lunar Sea is a “black and white ballet” in which dancers in fluorescent costumes float and fly magically, unbound by the laws of gravity. Momix return with Moses Pendleton's fascinating other-worldly dance creation Lunar Sea.

Richard Alston - Shuffle It Right

Richard Alston's Shuffle It Right is inspired by the idiosyncratic and jazzy songs of Hoagy Carmichael.

The Australian Ballet with Bangarra Dance Theatre - Rites

Rites, set to Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and choreographed by Bangarra’s Artistic Director Stephen Page, is a visually stunning production which pairs dancers from The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre.

Family Weekend - Tac Tac

A show created specially for babies, part of a weekend of performances, games and workshops from Spanish company Aracaladanza.

Havana Rakatan - Vox Pops

High-octane Cuban dance combines with an awe-inspiring Cuban band in this spectacular new show direct from the world's most soulful city.

The Snowman - Vox Pops

The stage version of Raymond Briggs' much-loved book continues to delight children at the Peacock Theatre this Christmas.

Breakin' Convention 07 Tour - Voxs Pops

Audience reactions from the Breakin' Convention 07 Tour

Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras

Sara Baras is one of Spain’s finest flamenco exports. Celebrated for her brilliant footwork and captivating stage presence, her shows capture perfectly all the emotion, drama and passion of traditional flamenco with a vibrant contemporary edge.

Jasmin Vardimon - Yesterday

A retrospective new work featuring some of the most breathtaking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company's repertoire.

Nuevo Ballet Español - Sangre Flamenca

Nuevo Ballet Español and its artistic directors Rojas and Rodriguez have garnered praise throughout the world for their unique mix of contemporary dance and traditional flamenco,

Rambert Dance Company - Eternal Light

Eternal Light is a powerfully beautiful and life-affirming celebration. Commissioned by Sadler's Wells, this brand new work is set to an elegiac and evocative score, by internationally-renowned composer Howard Goodall.

Sankai Juku - Kinkan Shonen

Kinkan Shonen, explores a boy's dream about life and death using mystic imagery as dancers’ bodies slowly transform into a series of almost non-human shapes, and a live peacock patrols the stage.

William Forsythe's Impressing the Czar

William Forsythe's Impressing the Czar is an intricate and surreal meditation on dance, civilisation and the human spirit, by turns both bitingly funny and deeply touching.

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

Matthew Bourne's delightful adaptation of the classic Tim Burton motion picture is a treat for all the family.

William Forsythe - Scattered Crowd

A beautiful, powerful site-specific work that explores our effect on the world around us.

Hofesh Shechter - The Choreographers Cut

This special collaboration between Sadler’s Wells and the Roundhouse brings together 16 dancers and 20 musicians for an intense music and dance experience that pitches In Your Rooms and Uprising against a mash-up of rock, electro and classical sounds

Les Ballets C. de la B. - Alain Platel's pitie!

Platel’s daring reinvention of Bach’s ‘untouchable’ masterpiece explores our ability to sympathise by approaching the central story of the crucifixion from the perspective of the mother.

Jasmin Vardimon Company - Justitia

A daring, sharp-edged piece of physical dance theatre from Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Jasmin Vardimon. Justitia is a powerful, politically-charged large-scale work.

Brilliant - Fevered Sleep

Combining movement, live music, light, and captivating imagery, this dazzling production for 3 to 5 year olds explores the deep emotions, the magical imaginings and the secret games that are conjured as we drift into sleep.

Dance United / Hofesh Shechter / Russell Maliphant - Destino

Destino features two new commissions from Sadler's Wells Associates Hofesh Shechter and Russell Maliphant with Adam Benjamin, which will introduce award-winning young Ethiopian dancers Junaid Jemal Sendi and Addisu Demissie to London.

Ivana Müller - While We Were Holding It Together

Ivana Müller's award-winning While We Were Holding It Together is a tribute to the power of the imagination. Philosophical, poetic and genuinely funny, the work has developed a cult audience throughout the world.

Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray

Bourne's 21st century makeover of Oscar Wilde's gothic fable was a sell out success. Set in the image-obsessed world of contemporary art and politics, this 'black fairy tale' tells the story of an exceptionally alluring young man.

Behind The Scenes

Sutra Rehearsals

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui rehearsing Sutra with the monks in Shaolin Temple, Henan Province, China during February - March 2008.

Jerwood Studio - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Flemish/Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui worked with kuchipudi dancer Shantala Shivalingappa (they met through Pina Bausch) & flamenco artist Maria Pages. He performs with Shivalingappa in the Svapnagata Festival, Sadler’s Wells, November.

Jerwood Studio - Matthew Bourne

Choreographer Matthew Bourne used a week of research time as part of Jerwood Studio to explore whether he could make male love duets which would work. These duets influenced the development of his major show the following year, Dorian Gray.

Jerwood Studio - Hofesh Shechter

Choreographer Hofesh Shechter used Jerwood Studio research time in 2008 to explore his long held desire to work with a dozen snare drummers on his company, with some outstanding results in both sound and vision.

Jerwood Studio - Gauri Sharma Tripathi

Kathak dance artist and choreographer Gauri Sharma Tripathi used her research week as part of Jerwood Studio to work with lighting designer Michael Mannion, exploring the additional dimensions that lighting brings to performance.

Jerwood Studio - Kramer & Requardt

Theatre director Daniel Kramer and choreographer Frauke Requardt’s initial week of research as part of Jerwood Studio led to the successful production of Pictures from an Exhibition at the Young Vic in May 2009.

Jerwood Studio - Rosenberg & Requardt - Stage 1

Choreographer Frauke Requardt and Theatre Director David Rosenberg talk about the productive working relationship which emerged in their first period of research as part of Jerwood Studio. This led to a major off-site show called Electric Hotel.

Jerwood Studio - Rosenberg & Requardt - Stage 2

In their second period of reseach as part of Jerwood Studio, choreographer Frauke Requardt and director David Rosenberg build on their ideas from the first stage. The research has led to a major off-site show called Electric Hotel.

Jerwood Studio - Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre

Choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan spent a week working on the music of Rameau and talking with conductor Marc Minkowski. The research has led to a Sadler’s Wells commission with Keegan-Dolan’s company Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre.

Jerwood Studio - Frantic Assembly

Directors Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett observe how two experienced choreographers generate dance vocabulary, before exploring some of their own material, as they develop plans for a full length, movement-led work.

Jerwood Studio - Russell Maliphant & Es Devlin

Russell Maliphant, Associate Artist at Sadler’s Wells, tries out ideas for a new work with video artists onedotzero. The results led into the AfterLight, shown in the Diaghilev season autumn 2009.

Boy Blue Entertainment - Varmints

Boy Blue Entertainment research ideas for a new production based on the book Varmints by Helen Ward and Marc Craste, for 8 years plus.

Jerwood Studio - Martin Creed

Visual Artist Martin Creed puts himself in unchartered territory as he works with five classically trained dancers on ideas for a new work.

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba

Danza Contemporanea, founded in 1959, is famous for its hybrid, hothouse style, a pungent blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazzy American modernism and inflections from European ballet.

Jam Free

Jam Free is a London Youth Dance and Sadler's Wells dance development project for School Sports Partnerships based in outer London Boroughs.

Jerwood Studios - Jasmin Vardimon & Shezad Dawood

Sadler’s Wells Associate and visual artist Shezad Dawood work on early ideas for a project inspired by Buster Keaton.

Inside Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2

An exclusive look inside Inside Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2 with filming of the two companies rehearsing, plus interviews with some of the dancers.

Inside Dance: Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2

An exclusive look inside Inside Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2 with filming of the two companies rehearsing, plus interviews with some of the dancers.

Dance film

Dubus

Director: Alexei Dmitriev Clips of black and white oldies mix with surreal sound by Zelany Rashoho to create a film that’s hummin'... Russia 2005

Dance Like Your Old Man

Six Women imitate their dads' dancing in a film about fathers seen through their daughters' eyes.Meaghan McHenry, Sara Black, Alexandra Dillon, Bec Reid, Penelope Bartlau, Ros Warby. Produced by Chunky Move & Chequerboard Productions, 2007. Australia

Flying Lesson

A film by Rosane Chamecki, Phil Harder & Andrea Lerner. Performed by Rosane Chamecki & Andrea Lerner. Produced by Pano Pra Manga, 2007. New York, USA.

Montevideoaki

Based on the solo performance "while going to a condition". Choreography/interpretation: Hiroaki Umeda Filmed & edited by Octavio Iturbe & Miguel Grompone in Montevideo. Produced by Siganle producciones, 2005. Madrid, Spain.

Diva

Created & performed by Liz Aggiss, a jaded dance diva processes up the red carpet.. Funded by University of Brighton Faculty Research Support Fund, 2007. UK.

Basini

Akiko dances Basini choreographed and filmed by Heidi Dzinkowska in 1911.Song sung by Rowan Godel. Film by Liz Aggiss & Billy Cowie, 1995. UK

A Bend in the Mast

Short film by Jason Akira Somma

The Rat

idill final selection Prix "nouveaux créateurs"

A Man Standing Behind a Seated Woman

idill 2009 final selection Prix du public

Spin!

idill 2009 Final Selection Prix idill 09

Exotica

idill 2009 Final Selection Prix pour un regard particulier

Respire

idill 2009 final selection Prix de la création musicale
Paul Hamlyn Foundation