What we’re up to in East London
As we prepare to open Sadler’s Wells East, we’re out and about in East London throughout 2024 with performances at summer events, and hosting workshops for young people, schools and community groups.
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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.
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East Summer School
29 Jul – 2 Aug, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, FREE
Get ready for a summer of free interactive workshops for 12-17 year olds from East London to develop their creative skills. Includes sessions ran by Sadler’s Wells and Academy Breakin’ Convention.
![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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Breaking Olympic Watch Parties
9 & 10 Aug, 1.30pm – 10pm, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, FREE
As Breaking makes its debut in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, join us for a live watch party in the park, accompanied by DJs from BBC 1Xtra.
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Family Freestyle
Does your child love to move? Workshops for children aged 2-4 and their carers will soon be happening across East London.
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Dancing City 2024
7 Sep, 1pm – 6pm, Stratford, FREE
London’s celebration of free outdoor dance moves east, showcasing a host of performances across Stratford. Join us as we present Out Of The Box outside Sadler’s Wells East.
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Associate Schools
We’ve partnered with a number of schools and colleges in east London, giving their students access to world class dance.
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Academy Breakin’ Convention Open Days
Sat 9 Nov 2024 + Sat 18 Jan 2025, FREE
Join us for an opportunity to ask your burning questions face to face, get a taste of the action with free taster workshops and learn about the ABC course.
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Our Mighty Groove experience workshops
Aged 16-20 and live or work in East London? Join us for a workshop led by Uchenna Dance this summer.