04.02.2026

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Leap Dance Festival is returning for 2026!

This year, Culture Liverpool are partnering with Leap to offer dance commissions of between £1000 to £2000 in the following three categories.

• Work by LGBTQIA+ artists
• Dance film commissions
• Community commission working with global majority women

They are now inviting dancers, dance artists, and organisations from across the Liverpool to be part of the programme.

This opportunity has been made possible thanks to support from UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF), Culture Liverpool, LCC in partnership with Leap Dance festival. Homotopia are proudly co-commissioning the LGBTQIA+ element of the commission.

Closing date for submissions: Thursday 26 February at 12 noon.

To apply, please complete the application form via this link: Leap 2026 x Culture Liverpool Dance Commissions

Please note:

• It is anticipated that 2-4 commissions will be awarded.
• Grants recipients must reside in Liverpool City Council (LCC) area or be able to demonstrate that the creative work and/or activity will be within the LCC area/ impact LCC residents.