Tickets Now Available
DanceWest’s spring show “Heartbeats” is a celebration of this universal connection, where sound and motion meet, and the stories of our shared human experiences unfold- stories of passion, drive, love, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. And as with every DanceWest experience, “Heartbeats” will be sure to showcase all of the high-energy dance styles you love, but with one very special feature - our dancers will also share the stage with some of our very own West high student musicians!
Showing May 2 and 3 at 7PM
Students $12 and General $15
About DanceWest
DanceWest is West High School’s dance program that provides dance training and education for all skills and grade levels. Irenerose Castillo, the current director and teacher for DanceWest, shares her passion for dance through a range of classes on technique, dance styles and movement patterns, and by creating and setting choreography for all classes to perform. Students that have never danced before are given the challenge of a lifetime as they train and rehearse for performances. Students who are highly skilled and experienced in dance are given more opportunities to perform, as well as to create choreography that is featured in our highly anticipated dance concerts. Furthermore, students enhance their training with local choreographers and artists throughout the semester, and are given chances to perform at West High events and throughout our community.
DanceWest is a home for students who need a place to tell their stories and to make their music come to life.
DanceWest is a home for students who need to dance to feel safe and at peace within their world.
DanceWest is a home for student artists and visionaries, to beautiful movers, and creative minds.
DanceWest is family, connection, passion, and hardwork.
DanceWest is a place for artists to experience the incredible journey of sharing stories through dance.
DanceWest is home for all who enter our dance studio.
Our Mission
DanceWest's mission is to provide comprehensive dance education for every student. We strive to lift student and community voices through storytelling and dance, and to enhance every student’s experience through guest instruction, master classes and workshops. At every step of the way, students are encouraged to grow in both the skill and artistry of dance, to make healthy lifestyle choices, and to foster lifelong connections through friendships and teamwork.
Our Vision
To continue fostering collaborations with artists from all genres in order to inspire our students for generations to come. To continue on our journey of providing excellence in dance training and education. To watch students grow and become upstanding citizens in our society that understand the value of hard work and compassion for themselves and for others. To impact our community through storytelling and lifting up marginalized voices.
Contact
Email Irenerose Castillo
antonio_irenerose@asdk12.org
Phone West Anchorage High School
907-742-2500