welcome

Innovations Dance Platform is an annual dance platform presenting bold, ambitious and diverse choreographic work from Scotland, the UK and Europe. Founded in 2014, Innovations creates space for artists at different stages of their careers to share new ideas, connect with audiences and build meaningful relationships across the dance sector. Alongside performances, the Platform brings together artists, producers, programmers and audiences through workshops, conversations, networking and an industry events programme.

2026 PROGRAMME

Ollie James Anwyl (he/him)
CEO & Platform Director

A welcome from the Platform Director

I can’t wait to welcome you to Innovations Dance Platform 2026.
Returning to Edinburgh from the 5 - 7 November.

Since 2014, Innovations has championed independent artists and companies, bringing ambitious, thought-provoking dance from Scotland, the UK and Europe to audiences in Edinburgh.

This year, our new industry delegate programme creates even more opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and discover new work.

Explore the programme, encounter something unexpected, and join us in discovering what’s next in dance.

Explore The Programme

Register for your industry accreditation for this year’s edition of Innovations Dance Platform. Open to artists, producers, programmers and cultural organisations.

Accredit Here

Industry Registration

NOW OPEN

Industry Registration NOW OPEN

Our 2026 Partners

  • "Infectious Fun"

    ✯✯✯✯ The List

  • A rousing success of hopeful game changers

    CorrBlimey (2022)

  • "an essential part of the Scottish dance scene"

    The Arts Review 2021

  • "A Daring, Dynamic Showcase"

    ✯✯✯✯ The Quintessential Review

  • "a beautifully curated evening of contemporary dance work"

    Audience Review 2022

  • "humbling to see such brilliant Scottish and international work as part of a programme here in Edinburgh"

    Audience Feedback 2022