Digital Stage Dance on Film
Watch this unique collection of dance films, featuring artists from across the world. Specifically created to be watched on screen, these films challenge perceptions and push the boundaries of what dance and film can be.
Motion Picture
Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage presents a series of new films, pairing top choreographers and filmmakers. Collaboration is at the heart of these films – the filmmaker revealing and enhancing the work of the choreographer and the choreographer providing the source material or material for the filmmaker to work with.
Well Seasoned
A celebration of Black dance online in a specially curated programme featuring: world premiere screendance commissions, a new podcast exploring how Black culture influences contemporary life, stories of dance from around the world in a selection of short films by International artists of colour, and a series of ‘Guests Select’ where we invite leading Black Artists to share works they’re passionate about.
Longevity in Dance: Elixir on Digital Stage
Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage presents Longevity in Dance, an eclectic mix of bold, playful and poignant films and interviews that challenge perceptions of dance and age.
Breathless Puppets
Choreographed by Akram Khan and directed by Naaman Azhari, this powerful short film uses rotoscope animation, created by hand-drawing over live action footage.
Cuckoo
Time is passing. That, we can rely on. Time flies, drags, suspends. Cuckoo is a visually striking and playful dance film from Candoco Dance Company.
Introducing the next generation of choreographers
Olive Hardy, Vidya Patel, John-William Watson and Magnus Westwell made up the 2020 – 2022 cohort of The Young Associates programme which supports exceptional young dance makers aged 18 – 24, providing a crucial first step into their career as choreographers. These videos are a look into their unique creative perspectives.
Company of Elders - Relive
A film about how our relationships to memory and time tell a story of what matters most in life: the people we share it with. Presented by Company of Elders and choreographer Eleesha Drennan.
Introducing the next generation of choreographers 2023
BLUE MAKWANA, Elisabeth Mulenga, Maiya Leeke and Sula & Roseann make up the 2023 – 2024 cohort of the Young Associates programme. We support exceptional young dance makers aged 18 – 24 and 18-30 for d/Deaf and disabled choreographers, providing a crucial first step into their career as choreographers. These videos are a look into their unique creative perspectives.