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
Tuesday 20 March 2018
A huge thank you for our colleagues at the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham for publishing a supportive article on the launch of the Bolder not Older Dance Company! A brand new dance company for adults 55+ working towards performance events. Read more or take part in taster classes here
Monday 19 March 2018
Ignition Dance Festival is seeking Community dance groups to take part in this year’s festival at Lyric Hammersmith and Rose Theatre Kingston.
Produced by DanceWest the festival showcases the diversity and talent of Community Dance in West London. We are seeking an array of dance groups regardless of age, ability and style to take part! Thanks to support from Arts Council England, Royal Borough of Kingston and London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham we are able to offer four community dance platforms!
Take part & apply here
Friday 16 March 2018
Thanks to support from Arts Council England - Ignition Dance Festival is back for a fifth year!
On the the 16 May at the Lyric Hammersmith’s DanceWest have commissioned five previous recipients of the festival’s prestigious choreographic bursaries to present work, a special line up of performances to celebrate Ignition’s fifth birthday. Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved including news on forthcoming commissions.
Read more here
Photo credit Hurriyah, Salah El Brogy photo by Roswitha Chesher
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
