Ben Fury at DanceWest

Monday 2 March 2020

DanceWest has been offered the exciting opportunity to work with dancer and choreographer Mohamed Benaji (Ben Fury) as part of his first London residency week, hosted by Shubbak Festival. As part of a week of immersion and exchange with valued community partners and groups, Ben will be collaborating with Dance West on a number of workshop deliveries across their current Bolder Not Older, Youth Company, and Move it Mondays programmes. Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. 

Watch his latest piece: Crossover

Dive in!

Monday 17th February 2020

We are delighted to announce a new programme of activities in partnership with Riverside Studios. Check out the programme here or book online here.

Riverside Rhyme!

Monday 20th January

Starting Wednesday 12th February 2020!

Riverside rhymes is designed for children under 4 and their carers. Through movement, music and creative play the sessions support the development of literacy, phonetics and inspire storytelling. Each session is delivered by a team of DanceWest teachers. £5.00 book here

Disco at Riverside Studios!

Monday 20th January 2020

Join us on Sunday 1st March 2020!

In partnership with DanceWest, encouraging people of all ages to get down on the dance floor, throw some shapes at an intergenerational disco. There’ll be Dad dancing, baby bopping and granny grooving. Dust off your dancing shoes and join us under the glitter ball for a family friendly daytime disco.

FREE but booking essential! Book here

New Bolder not Older classes announced

Thursday 9th January 2020

Delighted to announce brand new programmes in the London boroughs of Richmond and Hammersmith. Read more here

Happy New Year!

Monday 6 January 2020

Our programme resumes on Monday 20th January 2020! Stay tuned for news on old favourites and new and exciting partnerships!

New BNO CO class announced!

Friday 13 December 2019

We have launched a brand new company class for adults 55+ in the London Borough of Richmond! More here

February 2020 - half term announced

Thursday 12 December 2019

We are delighted to be offering a half term holiday programme. Take part in three different dance styles a day - Monday 17 February - 20 February 2020! More here

Bolder not Older at the Troubadour Theatre Wembley

On Wednesday 11 December 2019

Supported by the Troubadour Trust, the Bolder not Older programme delivered taster workshops for the community on Wednesday 11 December.

End of term - Open studio events

Monday 2nd to Thursday 5 December 2019

We are so incredibly proud of the young people for sharing their work to family and friends. Across the week over 200 young people took part in our open studio events! Sharing warm-up phrases, choreography, and creative tasks! We can not wait for next term! Congratulations to all!

Community Dance Teachers for adults 65+

Tuesday 15 October 2019

We are looking to expand our pool of exceptional community dance teachers, to deliver Bolder not Older our programme for adults 65+ in care homes, community centers and sheltered accommodation.

Applicants must have a minimum of five years, experience teaching dance in community settings for vulnerable adults. We are interested in hearing from people that represent the BAME community (BAME definition - Black, Asian, and minority ethnic), community dance teachers that live in West London and community dance teachers with experience of delivering dance to adults with Parkinson’s Dementia and Alzheimer's. More here

DanceWest shortlisted - One Dance UK People's Choice award!

Wednesday 9 October 2019

We are delighted to announce that DanceWest has been shortlisted for One Dance Uk’s national awards. People’s choice recognises an organisation that has made a significant contribution to the dance industry throughout the last 12 months. One Dance UK is the sector support organisation leading the way to a stronger, more vibrant and diverse dance community. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for DanceWest. We are looking forward to the awards! www.onedanceuk.org

Save the Date - Tea Dance

Wednesday 18th September 2019

DanceWest will be producing a large scale Tea Dance on Saturday 15 February 2020. More news to follow!

Vote for DanceWest - People's Choice Award

Friday 13 September 2019

DanceWest - has been nominated for the People's Choice Award, One Dance UK national awards. The public vote is open until 4th October and you can vote here

Bolder not Older Company Open Class

Friday 6 September 2019

Over 30 dancers attended our open class at The Tabernacle, enjoying the challenge of learning and creating choreography. “A fantastic experience,” remarked Charles, dancing with BNO Co for the first time. DanceWest offers three weekly BNO Company classes in Hammersmith, Twickenham, and Ladbroke Grove. For more info click here

Nominated One Dance UK Award

Friday 23 August 2019

DanceWest has been nominated for a One Dance UK award. The awards recognise excellence and the outstanding contribution of professionals and organisations in our sector. Congratulations to the nominees! Let's Dance!

London Borough of Culture Fund

Thursday 22 August 2019

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from Brent 2020 to expand our Bolder not Older programme into the London Borough of Brent. More details released soon!

Bolder not Older Company Open Class 6 September

Tuesday 30 July 2019

Do you love to dance? Are you aged 55+? Then join DanceWest’s Bolder not Older Company. We are hosting an open class from 11.30am-1pm on Friday 6 September at The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY. The open class costs £5, payable on the day. It will provide a flavour of what the Company does each week, with an opportunity to sign up for one of our three weekly Bolder not Older Company classes in the autumn term. To book a place, email projects@dancewest.co.uk

Summer School Lyric Hammersmith 24-27 July 2019

Monday 15 July 2019

We have a limited amount of spaces left on our Summer School! Perfect for 7-15 year olds who love to dance! Try three different dance styles each day, led by an exciting roster of experienced choreographers and dance teachers. Learn new skills, try out new techniques and make new friends. More here

Let's Dance - in partnership with Richmond Arts Service

Thursday 4th July 2019

In partnership with Richmond Arts Service at Orleans House Gallery, join us over the summer holidays to explore different styles of dance, from Contemporary to Hip Hop and beyond. Perfect for 6-10 years olds who love to move and groove, the experienced and dynamic DanceWest team. More here