Sarah Chaves - Receptionist and Administrator

Sarah brings extensive experience in operations, administration and client service. She has worked across consultancy, creative industries and hospitality.

Her expertise spans quality management and office operations, complemented by a strong commitment to community volunteering with organisations including Save the Children, Imperial Health and Creighton House in a long-term befriending service, to help to reduce isolation and loneliness for Hammersmith & Fulham residents. Sarah holds a Masters in Design and Visual Culture from IADE Creative University in Lisbon and is fluent in both Portuguese and English.

Info@dancewest.co.uk

Zeynep Gunaydin - Producer

Zeynep is a producer with experience across theatre, dance and community-led projects. She specialises in delivering high-quality events and performances, with a focus on supporting emerging artists, engaging communities and young people in the arts, and fostering collaborative practice.

Her work has included roles with Sadler’s Wells Theatre, The Little Angel Theatre and Mousetrap Theatre Projects. Alongside her role she is a freelance producer for Matthew Bourne New Adventures and choreographer Vidya Patel.

Producer@dancewest.co.uk

Rosie Whitney-Fish - Chief Executive & Founder

Rosie founded DanceWest in 2014 and is responsible for developing the non-profit which engages 30,000 people each year and operates across seven West London boroughs. DanceWest became a registered charity in 2018 and Rosie is responsible for the strategic operation of the organisation, the development, fundraising and artistic programming. Rosie is an entrepreneur with significant experience in developing strategies for local authorities, developing community programmes and leading programmes for housing associations and national arts organisations. She has a track record of successfully fundraising via the Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and charitable trusts.

Rosie works part-time for DanceWest and combines with producing and Fundraising for Dance for Yorke Dance Projects, Cohan Collective, Lea Anderson and Frantic Assembly.

Rosie@dancewest.co.uk