Description
It's first night at Sadler's Wells for Constance Stamatiou, leading dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the largest modern dance company in the USA.
Go behind the scenes and get an exclusive glimpse into the life of a professional dancer, from rehearsals and backstage prep, to curtain call and beyond.
Follow Constance and members of the Alvin Ailey company as they share what it’s like to tour the world as dancers, perform on some of the world’s biggest stages and experience life on the road.
Watch now and step inside the world of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on tour.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Arriving at Sadler’s Wells, meeting the cast & crew
03:22 - First two-show day
09:13 - Out in the City of London
10:31 - Rehearsals and prep in between shows
15:24 - Show moments from the wings
16:20 - Moments before the performance
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ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS
At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more.
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Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage
CREDITS
Filmed during Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's performances at Sadler's Wells Theatre in September 2026.
Featuring: Constance Stamatiou and other Ailey dancers, Production Stage Manager: HaeJin Han, Ailey Artistic Director: Alicia Graf Mack, and more.
Dance pieces featured: Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, Medhi Walerski’s Blink of an Eye, and Ronald K. Brown’s Grace
Filmed by Constance Stamatiou
Editor: Pearl Salamon-White
Commissioned and Produced by Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio
Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira
Senior Producer & Content Manager – Eithne Kane
Producer – Martina Ryholt
Video & Digital Specialist – Anna Vialova
Senior Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring
Junior Videographers – James Hedgecock, Pearl Salamon-White
Digital & Content Apprentice – Queensley Osemwengie
Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick
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