Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026: Signatures

About the Open Call

Signatures is a platform held as part of Let’s Dance International Frontiers, an annual festival of dance in Leicester, led by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Signatures is offering the opportunity for emerging artists to present new or developing work, perform live, receive mentoring, gain audience feedback and network with peers and industry professionals. Timeline: Not explicitly detailed beyond the deadline. To be eligible you must: * Be an emerging artist. * Be available for the festival dates (not specified but implied for 2026). * Adhere to the organization and partners’ health and safety measures where applicable. Selection Criteria: The selection is made by a panel including artistic leadership from Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, independent artists and international partners. Criteria for selection is based on: * Quality - Work with a clear sense of purpose and integrity that has the highest artistic performance standards. * Engagement - Work that has the ability to interact and engage audiences through a clear and successful conceptual framework. * Technique - Strong demonstration of dance style or genre and chosen techniques. If applicable, with accomplished self-development of approaches. * Innovation - Work that pushes the boundaries of dance and choreographic practice, platforming pioneering artists and ideas. * Suitability - Work that is practically suited to the venue and opportunity.

What is Offered

Opportunity to present new or developing work, perform live, receive mentoring, gain audience feedback, and network with peers and industry professionals.

Requirements

Applicants must be emerging artists and adhere to the organization's health and safety measures.

How to Apply

For more information or for a copy of the application in word document form, please email info@serendipity-uk.com or call +44(0)116 482 1395.