Where did it all begin?
Innovations was initiated with the ambition of championing creative innovation within the field of contemporary dance. Opening doors for dance artists and companies at all stages in their career as a catalyst for presenting their work to new audiences.
Innovations has been running since 2014 and has flourished into a versatile and accessible independently run event. The platform has been built around the need for dance artists to have an initial point of output for their creative work to audiences. In the absence of initial funding, small-midscale companies and independent artists can access the platform opportunity to provide an output for their creative voice and create steppingstones for their work to develop and grow. Past companies have used innovations as a key point of their development to gain momentum to apply for further opportunities and touring or further development funding.
Innovations was born through artist-led collaboration to create opportunities. After a successful launch, the platform rapidly expanded and required more formal organisation and producing, whilst keeping the original essence of a forward thinking and dynamic event. The platform is currently structured into seasonal editions throughout the year in Edinburgh with previous editions also being held in Leicester, Chester, and London.
Innovations was initiated with the ambition of championing creative innovation within the field of contemporary dance. Opening doors for dance artists and companies at all stages in their career as a catalyst for presenting their work to new audiences.
Innovations has been running since 2014 and has flourished into a versatile and accessible independently run event. The platform has been built around the need for dance artists to have an initial point of output for their creative work to audiences. In the absence of initial funding, small-midscale companies and independent artists can access the platform opportunity to provide an output for their creative voice and create steppingstones for their work to develop and grow. Past companies have used innovations as a key point of their development to gain momentum to apply for further opportunities and touring or further development funding.
Innovations was born through artist-led collaboration to create opportunities. After a successful launch, the platform rapidly expanded and required more formal organisation and producing, whilst keeping the original essence of a forward thinking and dynamic event. The platform is currently structured into seasonal editions throughout the year in Edinburgh with previous editions also being held in Leicester, Chester, and London.
Meet the team
Our dedicated team from Dance Horizons involved in bringing Innovations to life.
Oliver James Anwyl CEO & Producer 
Adam Main Production Manager |
Rebecca Hunt Producer 
Daniel Arnar Verbeek Media Specialist |
Tracey Largue Marketing Officer 
Michele Masiello Media Specialist |
