The Dance Floor at Sadler’s Wells East
The Dance Floor is the place for you to celebrate dance with us at Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford.
Join us in our light-filled foyer for a range of FREE activities and events for people of all ages and backgrounds, local community groups and guest artists.
The Dance Floor is home to dance classes & workshops, community and artist takeovers, family activities, open dance sessions, talks, DJ nights and more.
Open for everyone to come together and watch, participate and move, we can’t wait to welcome you on The Dance Floor.
Special events
BRB2
Friday 21 March
Get an up-close and intimate look at the hard work and artistry of Birmingham Royal Ballet as they takeover The Dance Floor at Sadler’s Wells East for a night of ballet!
Fly-Kid
Saturday 22 Mar
The ultimate hip hop, R&B, soul & pop party for kids and grown-ups alike. Introduce the kids to the tunes you grew up on.
Family Jam
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 April
Come to enjoy free performances, food, community showcases, workshops, sample sessions, DJs and showcase your moves on The Dance Floor.
Regular events
Lunchtime Dance Classes
Looking to get up and move on your lunch break? Join us for a dance class! Exploring a range of styles, these sessions are perfect for all skill levels and ages, whether you’re after a reason to get up from the desk, or just try something new.
Open Dance – The Floor Is Yours
Do you like to dance? Looking for a space to practice your moves? Check the schedule for our regular The Floor Is Yours sessions. Whatever your skill level, come use the floor for free.
Family Freestyle – Dance Workshops
Does your child love to move? Family Freestyle will get you and your little ones dancing together and having fun. These workshops for children aged 2-4 and their carers are led by professional dance artists.
Get Into Dance - hip hop workshops
Dive into the world of hip-hop dance with Charlie Blair. Whether a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these sessions will get you grooving and smiling as you learn the latest routines.
Stomp and Stamp Trail
An interactive trail for 2-8 year olds at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – created with Discover Children’s Story Centre and East Bank. Follow the map, visit the beautiful buildings and collect the stamps at each of the stops. What can you see as you stomp around the trail?
Community & artist takeovers
We’ll occasionally hand over The Dance Floor to some of our extraordinary artists and community neighbours for one-off events where anything can happen on the floor! Keep an eye out for our latest takeover announcements.
Sadler’s Socials
Get ready to groove, laugh, and connect like never before! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun and dance in a relaxed setting.
Culture Club
Culture Club encourages you to discover new passions (or develop existing ones) through talks, workshops and more, exploring creativity, wellbeing and dance.