Ignition Dance Festival makes an exciting return this July. Ignition is the only festival of its kind in West and South West London, showcasing the freshest talent in dance at the Rose Theatre, Kingston and the Lyric, Hammersmith. Supported by Arts Council England and Kingston Council taking place on the 2 & 3 July 2016 - read more on our projects page!
The Music Video Project
News just in!
DanceWest are producing a project for young people aged 13-19 from West London supported by Epic Youth Services. Working alongside an international choreographer and industry professionals, young people will create and star in their own music video and will gain an AQA Award Scheme.
Find out more on our Events & Projects page
Dancing Books - We need you!
We are seeking three exceptional dance artists to deliver Dancing Books, a brand new project which uses literature as inspiration for a series of creative classes for parents, carers and under 5s.
Creative Dance Classes For Parents & Under 5's
Don't miss our creative dance classes for pre-schoolers starting March 2016! Supported by the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. Delivered during the Richmond Music and Drama Festival 2016.
Check out our classes page for further information.
Masterclass with Antoine Marc
On Monday 15 February a group of 18 young people took part in our masterclass with international choreographer Antoine Marc. The young people were introduced to floor work, learnt choreography and created their own movement inspired by what they had learnt from the day.
DanceWest Newsletter February 2016
Find out more about the new additions to our programme in our latest newsletter.
Evolution Inventing Our Future - Lyric Hammersmith
On Friday 22 January twenty young people from DanceWest classes performed in a flash mob to kick start Evolution, a two day celebration of the groundbreaking work produced by young people at the Lyric Hammersmith. We are all extremely proud of the young people - well done!
DanceWest & Print Room
Take part in this exciting poetry competition and win tickets for your school to see Terra by Hubert Essakow. We will also be release details of a special workshop programme. Get in touch for more details: admin@dancewest.co.uk
Bolder Not Older
We are delighted to announce we are delivering movement classes for adults 70+. Classes start this March and delivered weekly until July. Delivered in partnership with Open Age and supported by Hammersmith United Charities. Be bolder not older!
For more information please visit our classes page.
2+1 by Tara Pilbrow
We are delighted to announce we are producing 2+1 by Tara Pilbrow Dance.
2+1 is an innovative dance theatre piece about the joys and terrors of early parenthood. The piece captures the wonder, stress, exhaustion and confusion that first time parents feel during the first years of their child's life. Audience members and their children are invited to stay for a play/ chat/ drink with the company members after the show.
Tickets are on sale now http://tickets.tarapilbrow.com/
Networking Event 9 December 2015
In December 2015 we hosted our second networking event at the Lyric Hammersmith. The event was attended by over 30 dance artists, choreographers, producers and dance students. Please see the summary of DanceWest activities, key points raised and how to get involved in the DanceWest Network professional support programme.
Move It Monday's
Express yourself, get moving and develop your dance technique! This is an inclusive dance group co-delivered by DanceWest & Action on Disability. Supported by London Youth get ready to dance programme. Suitable for young people 11-25 years.
Check out our class page for more information!
DanceWest Newsletters 2015
DanceWest Networking & Launch
On Wednesday 9 December we hosted our launch and a networking event. Over 40 people attended our event at the Lyric Hammersmith. In January we will be circulating a note from the event stay tuned for more!
The Project by DanceWest & Victoria and Albert Museum
This December we delivered a project in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum for young people aged 16-24 years. Inspired by a guided tour of the Performance Gallery DanceWest artists Kate Mummery and Hakeem Onibudo support the young people to create a performance and gain their Arts Award!
Seasons Greetings From DanceWest
Wishing everyone a lovely festive period.
This December - DanceWest and the V&A
We are excited to announce that this December we will be delivering an innovative project in partnership with the V&A.
Working with young people aged 16-24 the project aims to provide them with an opportunity to take part in a professional lead project, gain skills from professional artists and achieve an Explore Arts Award qualification.
Contemporary Dance Classes for Children & Young People
"I really love the dance classes because it's a place where I feel at home and at peace, it's a great place to meet life long friends, also the dances are fun and interactive. The teachers are so sweet and helpful and it's really one of the best dance groups I've been in." - DanceWest class participant
DanceWest Trailer
Meet the team behind DanceWest and find out more information about our classes and working in this short behind-the-scenes trailer.
Silver Sunday
On Sunday 4 October, DanceWest delivered contemporary dance workshops at a huge Silver Sunday event produced by Open Age. Stay tuned for news on our classes for adults over the age of 60 years.
