Sadler’s Wells opens new powerhouse dance theatre with immersive rave Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s ‘Our Mighty Groove’ brings the party to new £1.1bn East Bank development, writes Lydia Spencer-Elliott.
Neighbours include BBC Music Studios, London College of Fashion, UAL, University College London East and V&A East, and the purpose-built dance space features six breezy studios, an elegant 550-seat auditorium, two Eva Rothschild tapestries, and a cafe-side dance stage for community classes.
Following the request of Sadler’s Wells’ artistic director Sir Alistair Spalding, Our Mighty Groove is performed by a community cast from East London alongside professional dancers from Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s company, Uchenna.
‘Our Mighty Groove’ opens at Sadler’s Wells East on 6 February.
Sadler’s Wells East is as much about getting emerging dancers on stage as it is showcasing professional companies.
