Tuesday 29 May 2018
Delighted to share the trailer of the Choreographers Platform 2018. Tickets available via the Rose Theatre Website HERE
Fundraiser
Thursday 24 May 2018
DanceWest is seeking an experienced fundraiser to support the organisation to engage a portfolio of trusts and foundations. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in fundraising and a proactive approach to seeking opportunities and diversifying income sources. More information here
Summer School
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Perfect for 7-15 year olds who love to dance! Join us from the 23-27 July to take part in a huge variety of dance workshops where you can learn new skills, try out new techniques and work with professional, experienced choreographers and dance artists. More information here
New Design - Ignition Dance Festival Choreographers Platform
Tuesday 22 May 2018
We are delighted to share the new design for the Choreographers Platform. Read more about the Choreographers and their work here
⭐⭐⭐⭐ review Ignition Dance Festival Launch
Monday 21 May 2018
We are delighted to have received a four star review for the Launch of Ignition Dance Festival. Read our review by Luke Jennings here
Winners Announced - Ignition 2018 Choreographic Commissions!
Wednesday 16 May 2018
The winners of the 2018 choreographic commissions were announced on Monday 14 May. The awards were presented by The Guardian’s Dance Writer, Judith Mackrell, Dance writer and critic Graham Watts, The Times’ Donald Hutera, dance writer Nicholas Minns and former Rambert Artistic Director Mark Baldwin. Five winners were selected from 390 applications.
The winners are:
Avatâra Ayuso (solo)
Jennifer irons (solo)
Sam Quy (duet)
Kloe Dean (Trio)
Cameron McMillan (Quartet)
Ignition Dance Festival - Retrospective programme
Tuesday 15 May 2018
On Monday 14 May, DanceWest invited five Choreographers who have participated in Ignition Dance Festival to present new work. Taking place at the Lyric Hammersmith. The evening included work from Casson & Friends, Sally Marie, Salah El Brogy, Dane Hurst & Thick and Tight.
Over 1,000 people participate in Ignition Community Dance Platform
Monday 14 May 2018
Over 1,000 people joined us for the fifth year of the Ignition - Community Dance Platform! Dancers aged 6-86 performed on stage at Lyric Hammersmith which was hosted by Heart FM DJ Annaliese Dayes. More details and film documenting the day released soon!
Host for Ignition Community Platform revealed!
Tuesday 8 May 2018
We are delighted to announce that Annaliese Dayes will present the Ignition Community Dance Platform's. “Annaliese Dayes is a model and presenter from Camden, London. She presents Club Classics every Friday and Saturday evening on Heart radio from 7pm to 10pm. Read more here
Ignition Dance Festival - Evening Standard
Sunday 6 May
We are delighted with our third feature in the Evening Standard on all things Ignition Dance Festival. Watch the interview with DanceWest & Ignition Dance Festival founder Rosie Whitney-Fish here
Ignition Dance Festival - Male Apprentice Dancers needed
Thursday 26 April 2018
Exceptionally talented male apprentice dancers needed for Salah El Brogy Company’s production of The Race for the launch and retrospective of Ignition Dance Festival 2018 produced by DanceWest – the community dance organisation for West London. More here
Over 290 applications received for Ignition Choreographers Platform
Thursday 26 April 2018
The panel have met, shortlisted and awarded the commissions for the mid-career choreographers 2018! The winners will be announced live on stage on Monday 14 May at the Ignition launch at the Lyric Hammersmith.
Identity revealed for Ignition Dance Festival Community Platform
Tuesday 24 April 2018
We are delighted to share the identity of the Community Dance Platform 2018!
Tickets on Sale! Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Monday 23 April 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Ignition Dance Festival Launch and the Community Dance Platform! Visit the Lyric website for more information. Don't miss West London's only Dance Festival!
Elevate Bursaries - Ignition Dance Festival Awarded artists
Monday 16 April 2018
From the shortlist of 21 artists DanceWest has awarded the following artists the elevate bursaries: Counterpoint Dance Company, Tomorrow's Men & Jeanefer Jean Charles, Caitlin Barnett Company, Charlie Brittain & English National Ballet Seniors. Read more about the awarded commissioned artists here.
Elevate Bursaries - Ignition Dance Festival 2018!
Friday 13 April 2018
Over 70 emerging choreographers applied for the elevate bursaries, the panel met and have selected the following shortlist The winners announced 10am on Monday 16 April!
250 Community Dance applications! - Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Thursday 12 April 2018
DanceWest received 250 applications from Community Dance groups of all ages, styles and background to participate in the Ignitions' Community Dance Platforms. The full line up announced here
Five years, five commissions - Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Monday 9th April 2018
Calling all mid-career choreographers DanceWest needs you. Now in its fifth year, Ignition is west London’s only Dance Festival supported by Arts Council England, the Royal Borough of Kingston and London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Ignition supports community dancers, emerging artists and mid-career choreographers to create new choreography.
The Choreographers platform showcases a vibrant programme from visionary choreographers. The festival is able to offer five commissions to mid-career choreographers with a supportive developmental package.
More here
Bolder not Older Company - Open Classes
Thursday 29 March 2018
Bolder not Older is a free dance programme for adults 55+. DanceWest has hosted two open classes where adults 55+ audition to take part in the company building towards high profile performances. Company members and details will be announced shortly!
Elevate Bursaries - Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Thanks to support from Arts Council England, Royal Borough of Kingston and London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham we are able to offer four commissions of £500.
The commission would appeal to emerging choreographers and dance companies that are looking are looking for their first or early commission, building performance history and gaining valuable experience. More here