Friday 22 September 2017
We are delighted to announce that every Saturday, we will be offering not one but two classes! Join us at 9.15 for our under 5's creative dance session, supported by parent/ carer the session is 'a great way to bond with your child' (Parents feedback) or sign up for our brand new creative class for children aged 4-7 years. 'The only way to start your weekend' (Parents feedback). More here
Friday 22 September
On Monday 25 September, DanceWest launch a brand new Dance Company for young people aged 11-16 years from West London. Led by inspiring choreographer Brian Gillespie, the young people will work towards creating choreography for national dance opportunities.
Thursday 21 September
On Thursday 21st September, DanceWest delivered free dance classes to celebrate World Alzheimers Day. Taking place in Sheltered accommodation supported by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
Tuesday 22 August 2017
DanceWest is working in partnership with Harrow Youth Club to offer free taster dance classes this summer holiday. Open to the Junior and Senior programme supported by John Lyons Charity.
Friday 18 August 2017
DanceWest collaborated with Action on Disability to produce a summer school for young people 11-25 with disabilities. Delivering weekly tasters the programme built towards a sharing event which took place at the Action on Disability AGM.
Wednesday 15 August 2017
Supported by Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Change for Life DanceWest delivered a series of free dance classes for families in parks this summer. Giving families a taster of our dance classes and offering everyone a chance to get moving!
Monday 31 July
We delivered taster classes and a tea dance at Chiswick Nursing Home, Summer Party. Check out these wonderful photos from the event!
Monday 31 July
Read DanceWest Development Manager Mil Vukovic-Smart article on fundraising in Tillt Magazine! Read article here
Wednesday 12 July
Dancing Books is a Community Dance project created and produced by DanceWest. Supported by Arts Council England, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The project offers free dance classes in Libraries for pre-school children and their families. Children's books are nominated and then used as the inspiration for the classes. Dancing Books encourages the development of literacy skills and inspires storytelling.
Wednesday 5th July
Watch a short film about the Community Dance Platform at Lyric Hammersmith part of Ignition Dance Festival 2017.
Friday 30 June 2017
Dance in the Square is a free festival produced by DanceWest supported by Hammersmith London and Lyric Hammersmith. The festival saw over ten choreographers sharing new dynamic pieces of choreography.
Wednesday 21 June
Over 300 dancers aged 6-86 presented work at our Community Dance Platform at the Rose Theatre. From Tap, Jazz, Contemporary to Hip-Hop - the platform was a celebration of dance. Hosted by Hakeem Onibudo who had the audience on their feet and dancing in the stalls.
Sunday 11 June
Seven Choreographers, 1 stage, 1 event! Ignition Dance Festival was featured in The Guardian Guide! Don't miss West London's only dance festival - Friday 16th June 2017! Tickets available at Rose Theatre Kingston.
Sunday 11 June
Watch our Director & Founder Rosie Whitney-Fish talk about DanceWest and all things Ignition Dance Festival! Here in the Independent online: www.facebook.com/indylifestyleonline/
Saturday 3rd June 2017
As part of Ignition Dance Festival over 450 dancers aged 6-86 presented work at our Community Dance Platform. From Bhangra, Bollywood, Flamenco to Contemporary - the platform was a celebration of dance. Hosted by Hakeem Onibudo who had the audience on their feet and dancing in the stalls at the Lyric Hammersmith!
Thursday 18 May 2017
Our festival - Ignition is featured in London Live! Read more about the choreographers and watch their interviews here
Wednesday 17 May 2017
On Wednesday 17 May, the Ignition choreographers shared work in progress. Hosted by Donald Hutera the event gave the audience to chance to ask the choreographers questions, share feedback and the chance for the choreographers to test ideas in front of a large and responsive audience.
Monday 15 May 2017
We were delighted to welcome Japanese dance artist Tomomi Kosano into our Move It Mondays classes. Tomomi is the member of an inclusive dance company in Tokyo and is here in London on a research and development visit. She came to look at our inclusive dance classes and meet with the team delivering our programme.
Monday 15 May 2017
We have produced interviews with each Choreographer for Ignition Dance Festival. Learn more about the ideas, themes and inspirations behind the work they are producing for the Choreographers Platform on Friday 16 June at the Rose Theatre Kingston. Watch them here
Saturday 13 May 2017
Our Director and Founder Rosie Whitney-Fish met Sadiq Khan and shared all things Ignition Dance Festival!
