INNOVATIONS 2021 \ LEICESTER

Thank you for your interest in Innovations Dance Platform. This page provides further information to guide you towards applying to present your work.
Platform Information:
Date: Saturday 10th April 2021
Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester
Tech Times: from 09:00
Performance times: 14:00 & 19:30
Creative Guidance:
Please read these guidelines carefully prior to submitting your application.
  • Applications to Innovations MUST be completed works.
    We are unable to accept “works-in-progress” works for this event.
  • Multiple Applications can be made with different pieces of work.
    These will be considered on an individual basis.
  • Supporting video footage is mandatory to your application.
  • Works should carry a low technical requirement- due to the nature of the event and venue, large scale technical provision may not be available. 
  • Work(s) should be 20-30 minutes in length.
    We may accept shorter works depending on the balance of applications. 
  • We cannot accept works which require projection as there is no facility for this. Naked flames are not permitted. Any electrical equipment (inc props) would require a PAT certificate to be approved for use within the venue.
  • All artists must ensure they have usage permission for any sound/music used as Innovations, Dance Horizons nor the Venue will accept responsibility for copyright infringement. We can offer guidance on this.
  • Ensure your application is as thorough as possible, Dance Horizons will not accept changes to these and reserve the right to withdraw your work from the platform at any time should the requirements not be met.
  • The venue is a fully accessible space, we welcome applications from all artists and companies.
  • Accepting an offer to present your work at Innovations is only secure upon return of the specified contract agreement of performance document.

Other factors:
  • Artists and companies are responsible for their own overheads, logistics and arrangements to participate in Innovations Platform.
  • All choreographers and performers must be over the age of 18 and not currently in full time training. No youth companies please. 
  • Dance Horizons Limited is working with the Attenborough Arts Centre as the producer for this event. 
  • Innovations is a paid opportunity. Full details of payment amount will be sent out to shortlisted applicants, as this is still to be finalised.