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Dance West

Dance West has pioneered high-quality dance programmes in London since 2015, offering a creative response to local and social issues, including poor health.

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Dance West's mission is to engage people of all ages and abilities in high quality dance activity, improve the mental, physical health and wellbeing of all people through dance. We believe that dance enriches lives and is the catalyst for positive change in our community.

Dance West's vision is to:

  • Encourage everyone to participate in dance

  • Use dance to respond to local and individual need

  • Be open and accessible to everyone.

Our vision is delivered through a programme of non-profit making:

Community Projects – responding to local need to improve health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation among older people, provide safe and inclusive dance activity for young people with disabilities and tackle physical inactivity among children and young people.

Classes – providing affordable dance classes for children, young people and adults.

School & University projects – supporting dance in and outside the curriculum, creating work experience and training opportunities for future dance professionals.

Performances – curating and producing performances and bespoke dance events.

Dance West Network – offering professional development, employment and networking opportunities for dance artists.

Our base We are based in the London Borough of Hammersmith at the Lyric Hammersmith and we work across seven West London boroughs including Kingston.

Our reach Our community programmes are delivered across seven West London boroughs including Kingston.

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Dance has the power to change everyone’s lives and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to access it.

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