Meet our - Classes Administrator Jemima Frankel

Friday 9 March 2018

Thanks to support from the WestWay Trust we have been able to engage a classes Administrator. Jemima is a graduate of Drama, Applied Theatre and Education from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She has a background in Performing Arts Project Management and delivery, and particularly enjoys work that engages young people and families in creative movement and play based experience. Jemima has worked with multiple theatres, charities, schools and libraries exploring the arts as a medium for social engagement and impact. Jemima will support DanceWest two-days per week. 

Introducing - Bolder not Older Dance Company

Wednesday 7 March 2018

DanceWest is delighted to announce the launch our Bolder not Older Dance Company, for West Londoners aged 55+. Following the success of our Bolder not Older classes, we have decided to launch a dance company which will meet weekly and work towards high profile performances. Under the direction of Sonia lIlescas the company celebrate the artistic integrity of older dancers and challenge preconceptions of what it means to be older. More HERE

DanceWest Nominated & Shortlisted - Civic Honours

Monday 19 February 2018 

Delighted to announce that DanceWest has been nominated & subsequently shortlisted for - Best contribution to Arts & Culture by Hammersmith & Fulham Council! More shortly! 

Meet our Community Programme Coordinator!

Tuesday 13 February 2018 

We are delighted to be able to introduce our brand new Community Programme Coordinator. Gurdeep studied Economics and Philosophy at the London School of Economics, before pursuing her career in community development work. She has a background in project and event management, with a particular interest in bringing different artists and collaborators together to co-create innovate projects with a social impact. Gurdeep also has extensive experience in the voluntary sector, leading and supporting multiple youth based initiatives which aim to equalise educational and life opportunities. 

Hestia Programme

Monday 12 February 2018

DanceWest & Lyric Hammersmith are working partnership with Hestia to deliver a programme of workshops in Women's Refuge. Offering weekly dance and theatre sessions. For more information please contact: Rosie@dancewest.co.uk 

Open Doors - Tri-borough Virtual School Programme

Friday 26 January 2018 

We launched a brand new programme in partnership with the Tri-Borough Virtual Schools and Lyric Hammersmith supporting Key Workers and Foster carers to access our classes. The programme continues with two further events this term - watch this space! 

55 Applications!

Thursday 25 January 2018 

We received an epic 55 applications for the Community Dance Programme Coordinators post! We are in the process of shortlisting and will update on the appointment shortly! 

New Year - New Programme!

Thursday 11 January 2018

We are delighted to share our new programme which includes accessible and affordable dance classes, innovative community programmes and inspiring opportunities for professional artists. 2018 is looking exciting! Read more here. 

Come and work with us!

Friday 15 December 2017 

DanceWest is seeking an enthusiastic and committed coordinator to support the delivery of our programmes for West London communities. Supported by the WestWay Trust this entry-level post is open to people aged 21-30 years living or working in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster or Brent. More at: www.dancewest.co.uk/news 

Contemporary dance class sharing!

Friday 8 December 2017 

On Thursday 7 December, children & young people from our contemporary dance class programme shared their work to family and friends.  The evening gave the families a chance to see an open class and watch choreography we had been developing over a term. 

DanceWest Newsletter

Tuesday 5 December 2017 

Read the latest news from DanceWest! We have listed just some of the highlights from 2017 and things that are coming up in 2018! 

Move-it Monday Sharing event

Monday 4 December 2017 

Over 40 young people aged 11-26 took part in our dance sharing. Move-it Mondays is an inclusive dance programme for young people produced by DanceWest and delivered in partnership with Action on Disability and Caxton Youth Centre. The young people take part in a dance class every Monday at the Lyric Hammersmith and Caxton Youth Centre in Westminster. On Monday young people from both groups shared their work as well as two guest performances from the DanceWest Youth Company and Corali Dance Company. 

DanceWest Youth Company Collaboration

Friday 1 December 2017

Our Youth Dance Co have just completed a collaboration with former Rambert Dancer and Independent Choreographer Kirill Burlov as a choreographic mentor on their latest work. Supported by The Print Room at the Coronet and Arts Council England. 

Thanks to you!

Friday 24 November 2017 

DanceWest is delighted to announce that we made it onto Arts Council England's short film which thanks National Lottery players for their support. Watch here

Dance teachers recruitment day!

Monday 20 November 2017

Over thirty teachers took part in a recruitment day on Saturday 18 November. DanceWest has a pool of dance teachers who deliver our programmes on contract to contract basis. 'There was a huge amount of talent and energy in the room, it was a very inspiring day'. Rosie Whitney-Fish DanceWest. 

A Tea Dance with a Twist

Friday 10 November 2017 

On Wednesday 6 December, DanceWest will produce a free tea-dance for adults 65+. The event will take place at the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith. For more information or to attend please contact Rosie at: Rosie@dancewest.co.uk/ 0785 227 1270. 

The Print Room at the Coronet & DanceWest

Friday 27 October 2017

DanceWest & The Print Room are collaborating on Waves - a tripe bill featuring Gisele Edwards, Dickson Mbi and Kirill Burlov. 

Print Room at the Coronet is delighted to be working in partnership with DanceWest, helping to bring the local west London community into our theatre for the 2017 Coronet International Festival. 

Don't just read books - Dance them!

Monday 23 October 2017

DanceWest programme - Dancing Books was featured on Arts Council England blog! 

Joyce Wilson, London Area Director, Arts Council England, said: “Libraries have always been places of discovery. Dancing Books is a great example of how the arts and culture sector can work with libraries to help more people have fantastic cultural experiences. It enriches families, brings communities together and introduces young children to the joy of movement and the love of libraries.”

Hammersmith & Fulham Health Fair

Tuesday 3rd October 2017 

DanceWest were invited to deliver free taster workshops and host a stall sharing information on our Bolder not Older programme for adults 65+. 

Dancing Books Kensington & Chelsea & Westminster

Friday 22 September 2017 

On Monday 25 September, Dancing Books will be delivered across six Libraries in 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. Read more about the programme here