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Eastbound
Eastbound

We're heading Eastbound…..

Eastbound marks the opening of Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford, celebrating the rhythms and people that bring East London to life. A collaboration between Choreographer Kloé Dean and Director Sarah Vaughan-Jones, Eastbound follows dancer Malachi Welch as he races to the new venue, journeying through Stratford Outdoor Market, corner shops, bus stops and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. En route he meets over 50 people from East London dance groups – Lister School, Langdon Park School, Artistry Youth Dance and Hibiscus Community Centre – who all join us on our journey eastbound.

"Eastbound has been a true passion project for me over the past year, as I’ve long wanted the opportunity to create a community-driven film. It’s an honour to have made a film that marks the opening of the new Sadler’s Wells venue in Stratford, involving so many local people and places that bring the area to life. I’m grateful to have directed the film alongside the talented choreographer Kloé Dean, and to have had such an incredible team who have brought this vision to life." - Sarah Vaughan-Jones, Director

Eastbound - Sadler's Wells Digital Stage

Go behind the scenes for Eastbound

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into choreographing an iconic routine for a community dance film with Eastbound's very own choreographer Kloé Dean and see what goes on behind the camera of a dance film.

Ever wonder what goes on behind the camera of a dance film? #dance #behindthescene

Watch the latest film from the Rose Choreographic School

Optics is a contemporary South Asian dance work that draws upon Indian classical rhythms, shapes, and geometries. Created by dance artist and anthropologist Anjana Bala alongside talented collaborators, the film uses optics as a metaphor for visibility, exploring how we pursue it and the emotional consequences it entails. This is the first dance film from the Rose Choreographic School cohort, who are based at Sadler's Wells East, providing dancers with facilities and funding for individual research projects. 

Meet the Rose Choreographic School cohort

Celebrate 21 years of Breakin' Convention

Over two decades ago, the powerhouse behind a hip-hop dance theatre revolution was created. Celebrate Breakin' Convention's 21-year anniversary with a selection of curated breaking films available to watch on Digital Stage. Academy Breakin' Convention, one of the major initiatives of Sadler's Wells East will also be opening next year. This is the ABC of hip hop theatre, offering a full-time further education programme for creative and talented 16-19 year olds. 

Breakin’ Convention: 21 Years Strong - Sadler's Wells Digital Stage

Don't forget to book for Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist and five-time Olivier Award-nominee Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, can now be streamed from the comfort of your living room this Christmas on Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage. 

Tickets: Sadler's Wells | Message In A Bottle