September 2016
On Wednesday 28th September our Bolder not Older group took part in a movement workshop with Frantic Assembly!
DanceWest film nominated
September 2016
Our film documenting our Bolder not Older group was nominated in the first Hammersmith Community film festival! Produced by Hammersmith United Charities the festival showcased the organisations working to support the community to make change!
Bolder not Older - Kensington & Chelsea
September 2016
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. From October 2016 we will be delivering Bolder not Older, a programme of classes for adults 70+ in North Kensington. More news to follow!
DanceWest Summer School
August 2016
DanceWest delivered a Summer School in partnership with Action on Disability. Led by dance artist Anita Wadsworth we built towards a sharing for family and friends.
Depression Buster Dance by DanceWest - London Live!
July 2016
Our Bolder not Older classes are featured in London Live! Read all about our classes for adults 70+ here.
Bolder not Older (Hammersmith & Fulham)
July 2016
In December 2015 DanceWest were awarded funding to deliver a programme of classes for older adults 70+. Since then DanceWest have delivered 25 free dance classes at Sycamore House, Hammersmith. The classes have been very popular from adults in the sheltered accommodation and from local residents.
On Wednesday 27 July, the adults shared their work to friends and family and celebrated the end of term wth a tea party. The classes will resume in September, with support from Hammersmith United Charities and Open Age.
Lyric in the Square
July 2016
The DanceWest young dancers performed as part of Lyric in the Square a festival produced by the Lyric and partners – we are very proud of their performance.
Mr. Gaga
July 2016
As part of the Big Dance programme, DanceWest hosted two screenings of Mr Gaga a film about Ohad Naharin one of the most prominent and innovative choreographers in the world. We also arranged a live Q&A session with the Director Tomer Heymann. The screenings were so popular we hope to produce an event in September – stay tuned for more details.
Ignition Dance Festival - Community Platform
July 2016
Hosted by Hakeem Onibudo Ignition Dance Festival Community Platform took place on Sunday 3 July at Rose Theatre Kingston. Community groups, schools and colleges from across West London showcased exciting and diverse work at two performances – over 475 people took part in our community showcase this year!
Ignition Dance Festival - Choreographers Platform
July 2016
DanceWest produced Ignition Dance Festival: Choreographers Platform. Selected from a national competition, six of the UK’s finest choreographers Salah El Brogy, Cindy Claes, Jane Coulston, Sally Marie, Estela Merlos and Thomasin Gulgec, premiered new work under the theme Dis-order. Over 650 people attended the performance on Saturday 2 July at Rose Theatre Kingston.
Ignition Dance Festival Review
July 2016
Ignition Dance Festival has been reviewed by dance writer and critic Graham Watts on Londondance.com read all about it here.
Ignition Dance Festival & London Live: Jane Coulston
July 2016
Thank you London Live! Read all about Ignition Dance Festival and the new work created by choreographer Jane Coulston here
Ignition Dance Festival & London Live: Estela Merlos
July 2016
Thank you London Live! Read all about Ignition Dance Festival and the new work created by choreographer Estela Merlos here.
Ignition Dance Festival & London Live: Salah El Brogy
June 2016
Thank you London Live! Read all about Ignition Dance Festival and Salah El Brogy work here.
Ignition Dance Festival - Interview with Salah El Brogy
June 2016
Meet Ignition Dance Festival artist: Salah El Brogy who is presenting work at Ignition Dance Festival.
After a nation-wide search six choreographers have been selected to take part in Ignition Dance Festival. Each will create an original work premiered on Saturday 2 July at Rose Theatre Kingston.
Get your tickets here
Dance in the Square - Day 3
June 2016
Produced and curated by DanceWest, Dance in the Square is a free festival. On Thursday 23 June we screened Moving Cities by Jevan Chowdhury. Supported by Lyric and Hammersmith London.
Dance in the Square - Day 2!
June 2016
Produced and curated by DanceWest, Dance in the Square is a free festival for Hammersmith. Supported by Lyric & Hammersmith London. On Wednesday 22 June Salah El Brogy performed extracts of The Race.
Dance in the Square - Day 1!
June 2016
Produced and curated by DanceWest, Dance in the Square is a free festival for Hammersmith. On Tuesday 21 June, we showcased work from Mimbre Acrobats and Beyond Repair Dance Company.
Ignition Dance Festival 2016 - Trailer
May 2016
Now in it’s third year, Ignition Dance Festival promises to be bigger and better. Selected from a national competition, six of the UK’s finest choreographers will present new work under one theme Dis-order. Produced by DanceWest and supported by Arts Council England and Kingston Council.
Move-it Monday's Film
May 2016
We created a short film about our inclusive dance group co delivered with Action on Disability for young people aged 11-25!