Sadler’s Wells Young Associate Ruby Portus is a rising young female choreographic talent using dance to tackle social issues

In this podcast we talk with Sadler’s Wells Young Associate Ruby Portus who is a dancer and choreographer using her voice to tackle sociopolitical issues in a playful way. Listen to Ruby talk about how the Sadler’s Wells Young Associates programme has helped develop her work, reach a wider audience and build her emerging choreographic career. Ruby also talks about what it means to be a young female creator and how she is using her voice to inspire change and conversation. She shares her approach to creating new work and gives us an insight into what she’s bringing to Sadler’s. Sadler’s Wells Young Associates are showcasing their final work after a two year programme on 17 July. PRESS PLAY. https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/ruby.mp3