Monday 7 March 2022
DanceWest is seeking an experienced and organised Community Officer to manage a diverse programme of health and wellbeing projects for and with west London communities.
This is a very exciting time to join the organisation in a brand new post. Leading the planning, delivery and administration of a diverse and exciting programme.
This is a full-time position, the deadline is Monday 4 April 2022.
Further details here
Friday 21 January 2022
DanceWest is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised General Manager.
The General Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of DanceWest with particular focus on the systems and operations of our studio.
You will lead our administration and play a lead role in operations, HR and policy, as well as a supporting role in compliance, governance and planning.
Full-time based at the DanceWest Studio in Hammersmith & Fulham
£30,000 plus benefits.
Deadline 28.02.2022
Monday 10 January 2022
In light of the Omicron variant we are operating a reduced programme at our studio and in the community this January. We will be announcing new classes and introducing programmes steadily this term. We have implemented the following measures in all of our classes to keep everyone safe but still dancing!
DanceWest staff & teachers:
Lateral Flow Tests: We are asking every teacher to test twice a week.
Isolation: If the teacher tests positive then we will ask that they isolate for 7 days and a cover teacher will be arranged if required.
Masks on entry and exit: We ask all teachers to wear a mask into the venue and out of the venue.
Ventilation: We have asked our team to ensure the windows are open during the class.
Washing of hands: We ask our team to wash their hands before and after each class.
In class:
We will encourage social distancing, so limit contact between participants and encourage them not to connect, touch or support.
We will supply our own sound system to limit the use of equipment.
If equipment is used in the session (for example resistance bands, balls and mats). DanceWest will supply these and disinfect after each use.
Wednesday 15 December 2021
We are very sorry to share that we have had to cancel our holiday club. Concerns have been raised about mixing children aged 4-11 from different schools and parts of the borough. All families have been notified and we thank you for your patience and support.
DanceWest will be offering an exciting holiday programme throughout 2022. Stay tuned and stay safe everyone. If you have any questions please email: admin@dancewest.co.uk
Thursday 2 December 2021
We are delighted to announce a further 26 classes each week for children, young people and adults in our beautiful brand new professional dance studio. Limited places, more information and booking here.
Tuesday 30 November 2021
In Partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council we are delighted to announce we will be offering a FREE holiday club for children and young people this Christmas. Taking place from the 19-21 December, the holiday club offers an action packed day and a hot meal. Limited places, more information and booking here.
Monday 29 November
An exciting programme of festive themed dance workshops for children aged 4-11. Try styles ranging from Ballet to Flamenco to Musical Theatre!
Read more here.
Friday 19 November 2021
DanceWest are thrilled to share that we are among the 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund!
This is vital support enabling us to provide vital high quality health and wellbeing programmes for everyone. We are incredibly grateful to our supporters at the Department for Culture Media and Sport!
Monday 25 October 2021
Take part in our taster programme at our brand new world class Dance Studio in Fulham, Parsons Green. Starts Monday 1st November 2021!
More here
Supporting DanceWest after school and evening class programme. The post-holder will work 25 hours over 3-4 days between Monday to Saturday. This is a part time, temporary role.
Main duties and responsibilities
· To sign in people to the classes.
· To manage the phone
· To support the public to book into classes
· To prepare registers for teachers
· Responding to day to day telephone and email enquiries.
· To process and coordinate online sales
· To code and administrate prompt payment of invoices.
· Maintaining and updating mailing lists and contact details on databases
· Support to manage the attendance monitoring Marketing and Communication
· Attend and participate in team meetings
· To adhere to and demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, customer care and professionalism.
· To adhere to the DanceWest equality, data protection, child protection and vulnerable adult’s policies.
To apply for a Kickstart placement, you must be:
Aged 16-24
Claiming Universal Credit
In receipt of no other earned income
How to apply: Talk to your Work Coach at Job Centre Plus about available vacancies and how to apply. Full vacancy details or further questions about the role please email: Rosie@dancewest.co.uk
Friday 20th August 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Age UK Westminster to offer an exciting programme. We will launch our programme and partnership at Silver Sunday 2021, by offering a Day of Dance! Weekly classes will be announced at the event as well as the chance to try a range of styles.
Monday 2 August
We are delighted to announce that DanceWest has been nominated for Peoples Choice! The One Dance UK Awards are an annual celebration for people from across the dance sector to unite, celebrate, acknowledge and reward the people who have made an impact on the vibrant UK dance landscape! You can Vote for us here voting ends on the 27th August.
Friday 30th July
Week one of our summer school was an incredible success. 33 children aged 5-10 years took part in a full week of activity from 9am-3pm each day. From Musical Theatre, Latin, Hip-Hop and Yoga each day the children had access to four different dance styles. ‘I made seven friends’ ‘My favourite thing was Musical Theatre’ and ‘I felt chilled out after Yoga’.
Tuesday 13 July
We are delighted to announce that you can now vote for DanceWest in store for the Tesco Community Grant. It’s a scheme which gives community projects like us grants of up to £1,500. We have applied to support our work for Disabled and Learning Disabled Children.
Tesco customers will now vote in Fulham, Hammersmith, Askew Road, Shepherds Bush and White City in store during July & August to decide how much funding we get, so please support us next time you shop at Tesco!
Wednesday 30th June 2021
In partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Libraries, Dancing Books will return this summer. Join us at Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherds Bush Library for FREE this July and August. More details here
Wednesday 23 June 2021
Take part in free pop-up dance classes this August in Ravenscourt Park and South Park Fulham.
Led by our award winning team of teachers. Take part in Hip-Hop, Salsa, Contemporary, Jive, Bollywood, Dance Cardio and much more!
We have intergenerational dance classes, as well as sessions for families, children and dance adults 55+. Supported by Hammersmith and Fulham, sports development.
Further information and booking here
Wednesday 16 June 2021
If you have applied for the summer school 2021, we will be in touch by Monday 21 June to confirm your places and are doing our best to accommodate everyone. We received 118 applications and have been able to extend our programme by a further week - Monday 23rd August until Friday 27th August.
We will be in touch soon!
Monday 14 June 2021
Delighted to be supporting this programme!
Chelsea Theatre and choreographer Lea Anderson are searching for amateur, professional, enthusiast dancers of all ages to feature in a new ground-breaking film. Are you a street dancer, ballroom performer, do you dance in the kitchen at home for fun? Then we need to hear from you! We need all dance styles and ages! To apply then please email: With your name and how you heard… dance@chelseatheatre.org.uk
Tuesday 8th June 2021
We are delighted to announce our summer school! Supported by the Dr Edward Bishop King Charity, the Daisy Trust and Hammersmith & Fulham Council. The programme is FREE to families in the London borough Hammersmith & Fulham! Read more here
Thursday 27 May 2021
In partnership with Hammersmith Bid. We are delighted to launch a brand new programme for our colleagues in the borough working from home. Delivered every Tuesday morning in June, this activity provides a gentle and efficient way to stretch at your desk at the start of your working day. Screen users all suffer to some extent from tight shoulders, necks and backs from repetitive movements, static pose and a lack of attention to our posture. Deskercise allows participants to release stress and spark some energy with a quick bout of seated dancing. Further details here
