Autumn 2013 will see Sadler’s Wells continue its partnership with The Princes Foundation for Children and the Arts in the delivery of Dance Quest. Dance Quest is a project for the organisations in which 150 young people across the north of the capital will be introduced to live dance and performance. Students from five north London secondary schools will take part in workshops in the aim to make dance more prominent as an art form. This follows the introduction of the project last year, seeing great success.
Pupils from Broomfield School, Central Foundation Boys’ School, Gladesmore Community School, Holloway School and The Petchey Academy – aged 11-13 – will be eligible to take part in creative workshops led by dancers from Wayne McGregor | Random Dance. Providing young people with an opportunity of this type opens up their perception of dance even further, complemented by their chance to see two dance productions at Sadler’s Wells. For some, this may be their first time in a professional theatre, introducing them to London’s largest dance house.
When Dance Quest was launched last year it was met with a great response. The project is one which is all encompassing, enabling students to get a taste of dance in a unique setting, led by huge talent and aspiration. Dance Quest is a huge opportunity for these students and may even plant the seed of a lifelong interest in dance, perhaps even a profession. For 2013 Dance Quest will culminate in a final sharing in which each group will celebrate their achievements and perform in he Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler’s Wells. Students will also have the opportunity to gain an Arts Award during the process.