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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Your donation will help us to create more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in our region.