Following the success of Leap 2024 we are back and looking to bring dance once again to theatres, venues and public spaces across Liverpool City Region. The support you gave to our crowd funder last year highlighted the appetite for a dance festival in our region. Your generous donations enabled us to unlock further income and investment through funding bodies, sponsors and in kind support, for every £1 you donated we were able to unlock an additional 10x the amount.
This year we aim to continue bringing opportunities for young people, community groups and professional artists based in Liverpool City Region, whilst welcoming companies and artists from further afield to share their work.
Leap Dance Festival will return with events such as Liverpool Dance Prize, Dancing In The Streets, our two Youth Dance Platforms as well as a new film commission and will comprise ticketed and free events. There will also be new elements added as we build relationships with cultural partners and venues. We will continue to showcase a diverse range of dance styles and work by emerging and established artists.
Thanks to your support this year we were able to deliver;
165 individual live performances,
15 event days,
11 classes and workshops,
3 new dance films,
During the festival 781 performers took part including 419 young people and our work was seen by over 37000 audience members at live events and on digital platforms.
This is a festival built by, with and for the people of Liverpool City Region and we have listened to, and look forward to implementing your feedback for 2025.
We need your support. We are seeking £5000 to enable us to unlock further funding and once again deliver an ambitious programme for Leap 2025.
Money raised will support
5 artist bursaries for Liverpool Dance Prize
Ensure Schools Dance Platform takes place
Provide free workshops for young people participating in our Youth Dance Platform
Commission an artist to present work at Unity Theatre as part of Leap 2025