Monday 28 January 2019
We are delighted to announce that we are producing a brand new programme for adults at The Bush Theatre.
Join us every Wednesday for Contemporary HIIT training with Kate Mummery and Contemporary Dance classes led by Natalie Dodd and Aaron Vickers! More information including how to book here
Friday 18 January 2019
Bolder not Older Dance Company was launched by DanceWest in March 2018, to provide adults aged 55+ an opportunity to perform, create choreography and take part in a weekly class. The company celebrates the artistic integrity of older dancers, and challenges preconceptions of what it means to be older. We are delighted to announce we have appointed Danielle Teale as the Rehearsal Director! Danielle joins us from January!
Thursday 6th December 2018
Young people from our Contemporary Dance Class programme at Lyric Hammersmith shared to a large audience of friends and family this Thursday! The young people shared warm up phrases, performed choreography and creative tasks! We can not wait for next term!
Monday 3rd December 2018
Move it Mondays is an inclusive dance programme for young people with and without disabilities to dance together. We offer three, free classes a week two in Hammersmith in partnership with Action on Disability and one class in Westminster in partnership with Caxton Youth Centre.
On Monday 3rd December, we presented performances from all three Move it Mondays groups and a guest performance from the DanceWest Youth Co. We were so proud of the young people that performed!
Friday 2 November 2018
We are delighted to announce that joining our Chief Executive Rosie Whitney-Fish are two new team members in the office! Maria Yacoob joins us as Community Projects Manager and Ania Straczynska joins as our Administrator and Classes Coordinator! Both roles are permeant part time, three days per week. Read about our team here
Thursday 1 November 2018
We are delighted to announce a brand new programme. Combining dance, ballet and post-natal pilates, Mum’s Movement is for mothers and their babies (up to one-year old) during the postpartum recovery period. Supporting your body through rehabilitation and giving a safe workout, Mum’s Movement classes give mothers the opportunity and freedom to exercise in a baby-friendly environment.
Mums movement is a programme developed by DanceWest, West London Community Dance Organisation and Dance Artist Gemma Parrott, a dancer & mother who after the birth of her daughter couldn't find a class like this. See our Community Projects page for more details!
Monday 23 July 2018
We have launched a crowd funder to support our Bolder not Older programme! Support us here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bolder-not-older
Tuesday 19 June 2018
DanceWest premiered five new works by Avatâra Ayuso, Jennifer Irons, Sam Quy, Kloe Dean and Cameron McMillan on Friday 15 June at the Rose Theatre Kingston. Supported by Arts Council England, Royal Borough of Kingston. Photos by Gigi Giannella.
Friday 8 June
Read about the festival and watch our interview here
Monday 4 June
We are delighted to share the interviews with the Ignition Choreographers processes. Find out more about the choreographers process and the work they are creating for Friday 15 June at Rose Theatre Kingston. Watch here
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Delighted to share the trailer of the Choreographers Platform 2018. Tickets available via the Rose Theatre Website HERE
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Perfect for 7-15 year olds who love to dance! Join us from the 23-27 July to take part in a huge variety of dance workshops where you can learn new skills, try out new techniques and work with professional, experienced choreographers and dance artists. More information here
Tuesday 22 May 2018
We are delighted to share the new design for the Choreographers Platform. Read more about the Choreographers and their work here
Monday 21 May 2018
We are delighted to have received a four star review for the Launch of Ignition Dance Festival. Read our review by Luke Jennings here
Wednesday 16 May 2018
The winners of the 2018 choreographic commissions were announced on Monday 14 May. The awards were presented by The Guardian’s Dance Writer, Judith Mackrell, Dance writer and critic Graham Watts, The Times’ Donald Hutera, dance writer Nicholas Minns and former Rambert Artistic Director Mark Baldwin. Five winners were selected from 390 applications.
The winners are:
Avatâra Ayuso (solo)
Jennifer irons (solo)
Sam Quy (duet)
Kloe Dean (Trio)
Cameron McMillan (Quartet)
Tuesday 15 May 2018
On Monday 14 May, DanceWest invited five Choreographers who have participated in Ignition Dance Festival to present new work. Taking place at the Lyric Hammersmith. The evening included work from Casson & Friends, Sally Marie, Salah El Brogy, Dane Hurst & Thick and Tight.
Monday 14 May 2018
Over 1,000 people joined us for the fifth year of the Ignition - Community Dance Platform! Dancers aged 6-86 performed on stage at Lyric Hammersmith which was hosted by Heart FM DJ Annaliese Dayes. More details and film documenting the day released soon!
Tuesday 8 May 2018
We are delighted to announce that Annaliese Dayes will present the Ignition Community Dance Platform's. “Annaliese Dayes is a model and presenter from Camden, London. She presents Club Classics every Friday and Saturday evening on Heart radio from 7pm to 10pm. Read more here
Sunday 6 May
We are delighted with our third feature in the Evening Standard on all things Ignition Dance Festival. Watch the interview with DanceWest & Ignition Dance Festival founder Rosie Whitney-Fish here
