| Hong Kong 2022 ISPA Congress– Sir Alistair Spalding CBE |
![]() Sir Alistair Spalding CBEArtistic Director and Chief Executive Sir Alistair Spalding CBE, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the world-leading dance organisation, Sadler’s Wells, was awarded a Knighthood for Services to Dance in the 2022 New Year Honours. He has been the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Sadler’s Wells Theatre since 2004 and is currently overseeing the construction of a fourth venue, Sadler’s Wells East, opening in 2023. Under his leadership, Sadler’s Wells has become one of the most respected dance institutions in the world, presenting an ambitious programme of cutting-edge dance in all its forms and hosting world-class national and international companies and artists. His vision and commitment has always been to discover and nurture new talent. In 2005, he created the Associate Artists programme which represents some the most exciting artists working in dance today. He has subsequently introduced the New Wave Associates and Young Associates programmes, to help and support young artists at the crucial first stage in their careers. Speaker |