A Celebration of Community Dance

Welcome to DanceWest Fest 2025. West London’s most exciting dance festival returns on Sunday 15th June 2025, bringing together community dance groups from across the region for an unforgettable showcase of talent, creativity, and movement.

This year, DanceWest Fest takes centre stage as part of Kingston 2025, a special cultural celebration of the borough’s vibrant past, present, and future.

Past events: DanceWest Fest Community Platform at the Rose Theatre Kingston 2023

On Saturday 17th June 2023, DanceWest Fest took place at the Rose Theatre in Kingston, where a diverse variety of emerging artists and community dance groups from across the area performed. Read more about past DanceWest Fest events here

What’s Happening?

DanceWest Fest 2025 invites up to 25 community dance groups of all ages, styles, and abilities to perform on stage at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. Each group will have the opportunity to shine in a professionally produced, ticketed event that celebrates the diversity, passion, and joy of dance. This year’s festival promises to be an extraordinary celebration of West London’s vibrant dance community.

Who Can Apply?

We are seeking an array of dance groups regardless of age, ability and style to take part, including:

  • Schools

  • Youth Groups

  • Adult Groups

  • Older Adult Groups

  • Inclusive Dance Groups

  • Any community group passionate about dance!

Whether you’re seasoned performers or a newly formed group, we encourage everyone to apply and join this celebration of dance.

*If you require the application form in another format, please get in touch with us at: info@dancewest.co.uk

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: Friday 28th February 2025

  • Notification of Successful Groups: Mid-March 2025

  • Performance Date: Sunday 15th June 2025 (1:30 PM & 7:00 PM)

About DanceWest Fest

DanceWest Fest is produced by DanceWest, West London’s leading dance charity, committed to making dance accessible to everyone. Since its inception, DanceWest has championed creative opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, creating platforms where dance can thrive.

DanceWest Fest 2025 is generously supported by Kingston Council and the Rose Theatre, Kingston

Get Involved!

Whether you’re performing, attending, or supporting from the sidelines, DanceWest Fest is a celebration of the incredible power of community through dance.

Join us on Sunday 15th June 2025 at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and be part of a festival that brings our community to life through movement, creativity, and connection.

Contact Us
Have questions about applying or the event? Contact our team at info@dancewest.co.uk