Support Dance Education at West Anchorage High School
DanceWest is sustained through community donations, grants, and partnerships that make high-quality arts education possible for our students.
Your gift directly supports:
Student performances
Costumes and production design
Dance film projects
Guest artists and workshops
Competition travel and entry fees
Photography and video keepsakes
Give Online
Make a secure donation online through our giving page.
You may choose:
a one-time gift or
a recurring monthly donation to provide ongoing support
Online donations can be made by card and allow you to contribute in the way that works best for you.
Give by Check
Please make checks payable to:
DanceWest Booster Club
Mail to:
West Anchorage High School
ATTN: DanceWest – Irenerose Castillo
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
Why Your Support Matters
DanceWest was founded in 1991 by Lori Bradford, who built a program rooted in excellence, access, and belief in the power of dance. Today, Director Irenerose Castillo continues that legacy by expanding opportunities and ensuring students experience a wide range of dance styles — from jazz and hip hop to contemporary, modern, cultural forms, and more.
While our winter and spring productions welcome the wider community, ticket revenue covers only a portion of what it takes to provide meaningful arts education. We intentionally keep tickets affordable so the arts remain accessible to all.
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Bring in Guest Artists
Students train with visiting instructors and choreographers from diverse backgrounds, exposing them to new styles, cultures, and professional-level experiences.
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Compete and Grow
Dance competitions challenge our students to refine their craft while representing West Anchorage High School with pride. Travel, uniforms, and entry fees make these experiences possible.
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Create Beautiful Productions
Each year we costume over 120 students. While we reuse and archive pieces from past shows, new choreography often requires new designs. Donations help cover materials, set builds, lighting rentals, tech week supplies, and production needs.
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Preserve the Memories
Professional photography and videography allow students and families to relive these milestone moments long after the curtain closes.
Make a Difference
When you support DanceWest, you invest in confidence, discipline, creativity, and community. You help young artists discover who they are and who they can become.
Thank you for believing in the power of dance.