Tuesday 24 April 2018
We are delighted to share the identity of the Community Dance Platform 2018!
Tickets on Sale! Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Monday 23 April 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Ignition Dance Festival Launch and the Community Dance Platform! Visit the Lyric website for more information. Don't miss West London's only Dance Festival!
Elevate Bursaries - Ignition Dance Festival Awarded artists
Monday 16 April 2018
From the shortlist of 21 artists DanceWest has awarded the following artists the elevate bursaries: Counterpoint Dance Company, Tomorrow's Men & Jeanefer Jean Charles, Caitlin Barnett Company, Charlie Brittain & English National Ballet Seniors. Read more about the awarded commissioned artists here.
Elevate Bursaries - Ignition Dance Festival 2018!
Friday 13 April 2018
Over 70 emerging choreographers applied for the elevate bursaries, the panel met and have selected the following shortlist The winners announced 10am on Monday 16 April!
250 Community Dance applications! - Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Thursday 12 April 2018
DanceWest received 250 applications from Community Dance groups of all ages, styles and background to participate in the Ignitions' Community Dance Platforms. The full line up announced here
Five years, five commissions - Ignition Dance Festival 2018
Monday 9th April 2018
Calling all mid-career choreographers DanceWest needs you. Now in its fifth year, Ignition is west London’s only Dance Festival supported by Arts Council England, the Royal Borough of Kingston and London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Ignition supports community dancers, emerging artists and mid-career choreographers to create new choreography.
The Choreographers platform showcases a vibrant programme from visionary choreographers. The festival is able to offer five commissions to mid-career choreographers with a supportive developmental package.
More here
Bolder not Older Company - Open Classes
Thursday 29 March 2018
Bolder not Older is a free dance programme for adults 55+. DanceWest has hosted two open classes where adults 55+ audition to take part in the company building towards high profile performances. Company members and details will be announced shortly!
Elevate Bursaries - Ignition Dance Festival 2018
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
New over 55's Dance Company
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
Ignition Community Dance Platform - Needs you!
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
Ignition Dance Festival 2018
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
Meet our - Classes Administrator Jemima Frankel
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.
Introducing - Bolder not Older Dance Company
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
DanceWest Nominated & Shortlisted - Civic Honours
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!
Meet our Community Programme Coordinator!
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.
Hestia Programme
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
Open Doors - Tri-borough Virtual School Programme
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!
55 Applications!
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!
New Year - New Programme!
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.
Come and work with us!
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