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Applications open: 2026 Commissions

We are excited to announce that Leap Dance Festival are once again partnering with Culture Liverpool to offer dance commissions of between £1000 to £2000, for:

  • Work by LGBTQIA+ artists 

  • Dance film commissions

  • Community commission working with global majority women

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About
Leap Dance Festival

Leap Dance Festival is Liverpool City Region's leading dance event, showcasing the work of local artists, community groups and young people. 

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Since relaunching in 2024 we have brought dance to theatres, venues and public spaces across Liverpool. 

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To date we have...

  • Commissioned 35 new dance works including 5 films. 

  • 1,438 people have taken part in performances across Leap Dance Festival in 2024 and 2025. 

  • We have supported the work of 7 emerging artists at an early stage in their careers. 

  • Leap 2025 attracted audiences of 72,928 through live and digital engagement.
     

Our work aims to...​

  • Provide opportunities for young people 

  • Bring community groups from across the city region together through dance

  • Co-commission new work from artists based in our city region

  • Create development opportunities for emerging artists

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You can donate using the button above to help us create more opportunities for people in our region. 

CONTACT US
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CONTACT US

​EMAIL

paul@leapfestival.co.uk

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