We are looking for volunteers to support us on our programme at Lyric Hammersmith. The role would suit a dance student or recent graduate looking to build their career as a dance teacher, with passion for making dance accessible for all.
Find our more on our JOBS page
Monday 25 February 2019
We produced our first ever half term programme at Lyric Hammersmith this February. Young people got to experience three dance styles a day, delivered by an exciting roster of DanceWest teachers. The young people presented their experience on the final day to family and friends!
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Join us on Saturday 16 March for a Tea Dance with a Twist for a jubilant and joyous afternoon of live music and dance. Crossing continents and generations with live flamenco from Strictly’s Sam Quy, swinging jazz led by Vera Lynn’s pianist Jack Honeyborne, dance-theatre from Sadlers Well’s duo Thick and Tight, performances from Company of Elders, DanceWest’s Youth Co and Bolder Not Older Dance Company. All served with lashings of afternoon tea. Buy tickets here
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
‘Bring a friend for FREE’ to any of our classes this February 2019.
You and a friend can attend any DanceWest class together for the price of one. The offer applies to our new adult programme and Bush Theatre and Children’s and Young People Classes at Lyric Hammersmith. All classes are listed here.
*Friend must be unregistered prior to attending. Offer can be user only once per participant and the friends have to attend the same class on the same day as DanceWest participants.
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!
Monday 14 January 2019
Produced by DanceWest - A Tea Dance With a Twist will be a spectacular intergenerational event for 300 people on Saturday 16 March. Taking place at Hammersmith Town Hall, the programme will include a live jazz band led by keyboard legend Jack Honeyborne, dance performances from Thick and Tight, Company of Elders and our very own Bolder Not Older Company. It promises to be a fabulous afternoon of music, dancing and cake! We are looking for volunteers to assist on the day with the smooth running of the event. If you are motivated to make a difference through dance, then come and work with us and feel part of something amazing. Contact Maria projects@dancewest.co.uk
Photo Ellie Kurttzz, Sadlers Wells, Company of Elders
Friday 7 December 2018
Eighty people attended our Bolder not Older open class! The company offers adults 55+ the opportunity to take part in weekly class and collaborate with high profile choreographers. More news announced shortly!
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!
Monday 26 November 2018
Bolder not Older Company is a dance company for West Londoners aged 55+, founded by DanceWest. Company rehearsals take place weekly, at The Bush Theatre, and DanceWest commissions high profile artists to create new work for the company. In 2019 the company will expand and work towards two high profile performance opportunities in spring and summer.
DanceWest is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic rehearsal director to lead weekly company class and produce a new piece of choreography for a large scale Tea Dance event on Saturday 16 March 2019. More here
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 29th October 2018
Bolder not Older is a contemporary dance company for West Londoners aged 55+, founded by DanceWest. The company meets every Friday morning and works towards high profile performances. We are recruiting for new members to join the company and participate in a performance at DanceWest's 'Tea Dance With a Twist' on Saturday 16 March. You don't need previous dance experience, but passion and enthusiasm are required.
Join our free open class to get a flavour of what we do:
Friday 7 December
10.30am-12pm
Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street
W6 0QL
If you are selected, you will be invited to join company rehearsals 10am-12pm Friday 25 Jan - Friday 5 April 2019.
To take part please contact: projects@dancewest.co.uk 0208 741 6850
Monday 10 September 2018
DanceWest is working in partnership with the Harrow Club in North Kensington to provide opportunities for young people to access free dance classes. Supported by Arts Council England and Chepstow School. Watch our latest video here!
Tuesday 21 August 2018
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, creative and well organized Community Projects Manager to lead the delivery of large scale projects with our community. Be part of an inspiring team, committed to making positive change in West London by bringing dance to people of all ages and abilities. Further details here
Friday 10 August 2018
DanceWest is seeking an administrator to support the smooth running of the organization and the coordination of a dance class programme. For further information please see our work with us page here
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
Friday 20th July 2018
We can’t wait to kick off our DanceWest Summer School next week! This is an exciting opportunity for 7-15 year olds to develop new skills in a huge range of dance MasterClasses delivered by industry professionals. Young people will participate in everything from Flamenco to Physical Theatre - learning original choreography and then sharing at the end of the week. The DanceWest Summer School takes place from the 23-27 July at Lyric Hammersmith.
Friday 6 July 2018
The Bolder not Older Dance Company were commissioned to create a new work to celebrate 400 years of Hammersmith United Charities.
The Bolder not Older Dance Company is for adults 55+ in Hammersmith & Fulham, giving access to performance and choreographic opportunities. Under the direction of Sonia Illescas the company rehearse once a week.
An audience of 250 attended the event at St Pauls Church and the performance included choreography from a weekend intensive spent with Robert Cohan MBE. Read more, or apply to take part in the company here
