Sadler’s Wells Young Associates

We understand how important it is to support artists at the beginning of their careers in dance. Our Young Associates programme helps talented dance artists aged 18-24 and 18-30 for d/Deaf and disabled choreographers, giving them a crucial first step into their careers as choreographers.
Across two years artists are given a professional development course tailored to them, as well as the opportunity to present their work as part of our artistic programme.
Young Associates programme is kindly supported by the Mohn Westlake Foundation

Watch dance films by the Young Associates
Take a look into the unique creative perspectives of the Young Associates in these series of films

2023/24 Young Associates
BLUE MAKWANA, Elisabeth Mulenga, Maiya Leeke and Roseann & Sula

2020-22 Young Associates
John William-Watson, Magnus Westwell, Olive Hardy and Vidya Patel

2018/19 Young Associates
Anthony Matsena, Christopher Thomas, Ruby Portus and Wilhelmina Ojanen