Royal visit to the Talent House
14 June 2024
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits the Talent House
Choreodrome 2024 – Artist Announcement
16 May 2024
Brooke Milliner. Photo by Naomi Patterson | Isaac Ouro-Gnao. Photo by Ashley Karrell East London Dance is thrilled to be partnering with The Place on their Choreodrome artist development programme to support two fantastic artists, Brooke Milliner and Isaac Ouro-Gnao, …
Good for our community good for the planet
26 April 2024
Varmints, 2013. Photo by Manuel Vason. Varmints was a co-production with Sadler’s Wells and Stratford Circus looking at the impact that the arrival of high rise buildings and regeneration can have on nature. See the full project here. Earth Week …
Navigate outreach programme comes to the Talent House
14 March 2024
Half-term youth activity to support physical and mental wellbeing
Emma Gladstone & Tim Joss remembered
5 February 2024
Emma Gladstone (Photo – Foteini Christofilopoulou) & Tim Joss Last month the dance world lost two of its shining lights with the sad loss of Emma Gladstone and Tim Joss. Both of these wonderful individuals worked closely with East London …
Alleyne Dance Intensive at the Talent House
17 November 2023
A WEEK OF PASSION & DETERMINATION This December we’re hosting Alleyne Dance at the Talent House for their latest 5 day intensive! Join the award-winning company in the studio for a physical and creative challenge. 4th-8th December | 10am – …
Summer in the City
13 October 2023
This summer East London Dance brought dance to public spaces in the City
New East London Dance Chair Announced
2 October 2023
We’re thrilled to announce that Jacqueline Rose has been appointed as Chair of Trustees for East London Dance, as we continue on the exciting next chapter from our new home, the Talent House. Jacqueline takes up the role following an …
East London Dance’s Annual Review 2021-22
20 April 2023
Breaking with Rain Crew at the Talent House, 2022. Image by William Hartley Download the full review here or you view an Issuu published version here. Introduction from the Annual Review We’re really proud to be writing this as the joint …
Dystopia to Utopia at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
17 December 2022
Relive our journey from Dystopia to Utopia at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
OUR HOUSE 2022 Review
Relive the highlights of OUR HOUSE as we opened up the Talent House to local artists and collectives to curate a week of activity at a time.
Producers House Begins
4 November 2022
Members of the Producers House Programme We were excited to begin Producers House today, a new professional development programme that will support a dedicated cohort of incredible producers/creatives to expand their portfolio, grow the projects and programmes they are working …
East London Dance Retains NPO Funding
3 November 2022
NPO funding for East London Dance confirmed for the next 4 years
Continuum Festival – Panel Discussions
6 September 2022
Continuum – Panel Discussions Back in July our team of 12 future innovators – The Fi.ELD – took over The Talent House with Continuum, a two day festival of dance workshops, performances and panel discussions to equip early years dance …
VR Dance: Exploring Alternative Realities
2 September 2022
VR Dance: exploring alternative realities through creative movement and technology
The Talent House officially opened by the Mayor of London
5 July 2022
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan officially opened the Talent House on Tuesday 5 July, 2022
We Move – hip hop leadership programme moves into second year
24 February 2022
Introducing the 2021/22 We Move Cohort
First season of activity at our new home announced
28 January 2022
Announcing East London Dance’s first season of activity at new home The Talent House
Kloé Dean & Myself UK Dance to curate Adult Street Dance classes at The Talent House
14 January 2022
Adult Street Dance classes at The Talent House to be curated by Kloé Dean & Myself UK Dance
100 days of being CEO’s
14 December 2021
Our new creative directors reflect on their first few months at East London Dance
VR Dance – Allowing young people to experiment with dance & technology
8 December 2021
VR Dance – exploring dance and technology with young people from Newham & Redbridge
Our Trustee is learning hip hop to raise money for our new home
25 November 2021
Sponsor East London Dance trustee Graham Ambrose to raise money for our new home
New Creative Director and Chief Executive of East London Dance Announced
13 September 2021
Tia Hassan and Kate Scanlan announced as new joint Creative Director and Chief Executive of East London Dance
Summer Dance School with English National Ballet
East London Dance participants enjoyed 5 days of dance activity at English National Ballet’s new home
Ideas Fund 2021 winners announced
22 July 2021
The Ideas Fund offers dance creatives the chance to pitch for financial, mentoring and in-kind support to research, test, or launch new artistic and entrepreneurial ideas
RISE Careers and Networking Event 2021
24 June 2021
Read the legacy document from the RISE 2021 career and networking event for fantastic tips on how to manage your creative career.
Artistic Director & Chief Executive Announcement
26 May 2021
Polly Risbridger to step down as Chief Executive of East London Dance after 18 years with the organisation
The Legacy of MESA: Fi.ELD Festival 2020
17 May 2021
Find out how the Fi.ELD Cohort 2020 responded to social distancing restrictions by creating a triumphant online festival
Leap of Faith – First Impressions Film
24 November 2020
‘First Impressions’ by East London Dance’s over 65s company, Leap of Faith. To celebrate their 21st Anniversary, Luca Silvestrini’s Protein asked East London Dance’s Leap of Faith to reimagine their seminal dance piece Border Tales. As Leap of Faith finished creating …
East London Youth Dance Company – Summer 2020 Film
11 November 2020
Enjoy the lasted video creation from the East London Youth Dance Company
BBC Radio 3 Concert with choreography by Duwane Taylor
9 November 2020
Enjoy a stunning piece of choreography by Duwane Taylor produced by East London Dance for the BBC Singers in concert on BBC Radio 3
MESA Festival Reviews
20 October 2020
Created by the 2020 Fi.ELD cohort MESA festival was an interactive, online multi-arts festival exploring the concept of family. It showcased young creatives, elevated underrepresented voices and provided a seat at the table for all. Five incredible events took place across …
East London Dance Extends Youth Dance Provision
3 March 2020
East London Dance Extends Youth Dance Provision thanks to two new grants totalling just over £200,000
East London Dance announces new Executive Team
9 September 2019
Our new Executive Team will lead East London Dance into its exciting next phase.
From bobbin threading to virtual reality, discover more about this year’s Creative Lab
29 August 2019
Find out more about what happened at this year’s Creative Lab
The UK Hip Hop Leadership Movement awarded two years of Transforming Leadership funding
Image: Tobias Jackman, Rugged Estate by Camilla Greenwell We are thrilled to be leading a consortium that has been awarded an Arts Council England Transforming Leadership grant. Transforming Leadership aims to ensure arts and cultural leaders are appropriately skilled and …
Ideas Summit 2019 Programme
27 March 2019
Ideas Summit 2016, by Jeremy Freedman You can view the Ideas Summit 2019 programme below or by downloading a PDF version of it here.
East London Dance: Thirty Years and Beyond Impact Report
21 March 2019
Read our 30th Anniversary Impact Report
Ideas Fund 2019 Shortlisted Applications Announced
6 March 2019
Ideas Fund 2019 Shortlisted Applications Announced
Introducing our new promo film
20 December 2018
Enjoy our new promo film as we celebrate 30 years of bringing people to dance and dance to people.
New East London Youth Dance Company announced for 2018/19!
27 November 2018
We are thrilled to announce East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC) is back
East London Dance and London College of Fashion once again join forces to deliver the Creative Lab
12 September 2018
East London Dance and London College of Fashion invited 13 participants from the worlds of fashion, dance and technology to collaborate over a week of exploration and creation.
East Wall: Storm the Tower
22 August 2018
East Wall – over 150 dancers and musicians stormed the Tower in a spectacular celebration of east London’s rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Support our Trustee to raise money for East London Dance’s 30th anniversary
11 July 2018
Graham Ambrose, one of our dedicated trustees, will be taking part in a RunThrough 10k race at Battersea Park on Saturday 14 July to raise money for East London Dance.
Celebrating 30 Years of East London Dance
23 April 2018
Announcing our 30th anniversary celebrations
IDENTITY 2018
19 April 2018
IDENTITY – A celebration of east London’s eclectic dance and fashion cultures
Joint funding secured to create new home for East London Dance and Urban Development
8 March 2018
East London Dance and Urban Development announce secured funding for new home in Stratford.
The Fi.ELD Graduation 2017
10 January 2018
On November 30, 11 young creatives graduated from The 2017 Fi.ELD programme on a memorable night of reflections and celebration including inspiring words from special guest speaker Caleb Femi, Young People’s Laureate for London.
Fundraising for East London Dance in memory of Joelle Hingley
13 December 2017
Funds raised for East London Dance in memory of Joelle Hingley
The Fi.ELD Festival Live + Direct
10 November 2017
East london Dance’s future innovators (The Fi.ELD) produced an amazing weekend of dance festivities at Stratford Circus Arts Centre on 28 and 29 October. The Live + Direct Festival was buzzing for two days full of fiery dance battles, performances …
New East London Youth Dance Company announced for 2017/18!
ELYDC 2017/18. Credit Charlene Davies Led by newly appointed Artistic Director Jasmin Saulo and company assistant Marvin Drew, we are thrilled to announce that the East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC) is back with a brand new group of young …
Jasmin Saulo announced as new Artistic Director of the East London Youth Dance Company 2017
22 September 2017
Jasmin Saulo announced as the new Artistic Director of East London Youth Dance Company
Stratford Living – The Exhibition
14 September 2017
Read about our unique photographic exhibition in homes across Stratford
East London Dance collaborate with London College of Fashion on first Creative Dance and Technology Lab
28 July 2017
A summary of the first stage of the Creative Dance and Technology Lab 2017
East London Dance Under The Hood – Creating Stratford Living
26 June 2017
A behind the scenes look at the creation of Willi Dorner’s Stratford Living.
Dance opportunities for ages 0 – 25
20 April 2017
Check out out newly launched guide to all the dance opportunities we offer young people aged 0 – 25.
The Fi.ELD 2017: The first year of a new five year funding round begins!
6 April 2017
The Fi.ELD is back and we want to introduce you the 2017 cohort.
Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund winners announced
1 April 2017
Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund Winners 2017. Photo: Ben Stanley Top row (left to right): Joe Garbett, Carolina Adewale, Lisa Hood, Jo Rhodes, Mars El Brogy, Sharon Davis, Tom Rowland-Rees, Jessica Wright, Morgann Runacre-Temple. Bottom Row (left to right): Rashmi Becker, Emma Houston, …
Dreams Deferred
8 March 2017
East London Dance presented work by Jade Hackett at an event to celebrate the poetry of Langston Hughes
Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund shortlist announced
2 March 2017
We are delighted to announce the shortlist of pitchers for the Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund
International dance exchange 1000 Pieces Puzzle kicks off in Brussels and signs off in London
20 February 2017
1000 Pieces Puzzle 2017 kicks off with a residency in Brussels
HeadStart Newham project announced
5 January 2017
East London Dance is embarking on major new partnership with HeadStart Newham to tackle the growing prevalence of mental health problems amongst young people.
Announcing East London Dance Associate Classes
Announcing East London Dance’s Associate Classes taking place across East London and covering multiple dance styles for a range of ages and abilities.
New East London Youth Dance Company of 2016/17!
21 November 2016
East London Youth Dance Company are back with a brand new set of dancers. Come and meet them!
Collabo Artists Announced
19 September 2016
Find out more about the tenth anniversary Collabo line-up
East London Dance Under The Hood – Sharing what East London Dance does best!
5 August 2016
East London Dance Under The Hood – Sharing what East London Dance does best!
East London Dance secures fundraising boost
28 July 2016
East London Dance has been successful in its bid for a Catalyst Evolve Grant from Arts Council England
East Wall Warm-Up – Dancing on the rooftops
7 July 2016
Stunning rooftop choreography from seven up-and-coming choreographers in collaboration with Hofesh Shechter and his company.
Olga Primary School perform Big Dance Pledge to choreographer Akram Khan
24 May 2016
Olga Primary School perform their animal themed Big Dance Pledge to Akram Khan
East London Dance, English National Ballet, Sadler’s Wells and Studio Wayne McGregor announce new collaboration as East London shapes up to become a world-leading hub for dance
11 May 2016
East London Dance, English National Ballet, Sadler’s Wells and Studio Wayne McGregor announce new collaboration as East London shapes up to become a world-leading hub for dance
Physical Justice – in less than a minute!
7 April 2016
All you need to know about Physical Justice – in less than a minute!
ELYDC rock the U.Dance London Regional Platform
5 April 2016
After weeks of rehearsals with their Lead Artist and choreographer Sara Dos Santos, the newly formed East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC) took to the stage for their first performance together on Sunday 13 March at the U.Dance London Regional …
Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund awards 8 outstanding dance creatives £25,000
23 March 2016
Bursaries totalling £25,000 were awarded to eight outstanding dance creatives at the 2016 Dance Enterprise Ideas Summit
Shortlist Announced for the Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund
10 March 2016
The Dance Enterprise Ideas Fund offers dance creatives the chance to pitch for £5,000 plus mentoring support to research, test, or launch new artistic and entrepreneurial ideas. As part of the Dance Enterprise Hub we have put together a consortium …
After School Steps
7 March 2016
We’re project managing a tailor made dance programme for 6 month’s with St. Paul’s With St. Michael’s school
The last pieces of 1000 Pieces Puzzle come together
24 February 2016
International dance exchange 1000 Pieces Puzzle culminated in an electric showcase at the end of 2 international residencies
The end of an inspiring month of Idea to Reality masterclasses
8 February 2016
The Idea to Reality masterclasses have built my confidence and prepared me for approaching partners and for pitching.
Leap of Faith and Dance to Health perform at first National Arts in Health Conference & Showcase
On 5 February East London Dance’s over 65s dance class Leap of Faith performed in a showcase with Dance to Health groups as part of Aesop‘s first national Arts in Health Conference & Showcase. The conference was held at the …
East London Dance is delighted to be working with Anamaria Wills (CidaCo) to offer mid-career mentoring and coaching
22 January 2016
We are offering a unique opportunity for 8-mid career artists to have individual mentoring and coaching with Anamaria Wills (CidaCo) to develop their creative careers.
Announcing our Ambition for Excellence Award
21 January 2016
East London Dance is delighted to announce it has been awarded for an Ambition for Excellence Award by Arts Council England.
A big welcome to our School21 placement
8 January 2016
East London Dance is thrilled to welcome Geraldine Legester (Gem), a year 10 student at School21 based in Stratford, who will be working with the East London Dance team from November 2015 – March 2016 as part of the Real …
Announcing the East London Youth Dance Company
15 December 2015
An East London Dance and University of East London (UEL) partnership project
The Fi.ELD: Celebrating a successful 3 years
On 27 October we held the third and final Fi.ELD graduation here at Stratford Circus Arts Centre. As part of this evening we celebrated all three cohorts that have been on this incredible journey with us, inviting their past and …
Orfeo: Putting young people centre stage
30 April 2015
A Shared Commitment: Orfeo at the Roundhouse with the Royal Opera and East London Dance The Roundhouse is to host its first opera in collaboration The Royal Opera in January 2015, as renowned theatre director and former artistic direction of …
East London Dance announces launch of Dance Enterprise Hub in 2015
East London Dance announces launch of Dance Enterprise Hub in 2015