Celebrating diversity in dance
This year’s platform welcomes work from The Netherlands, England, Spain, and of course, Scotland. For over a decade, Innovations continues to provide a platform for new dance work championing bold ideas, choreographic innovations and space for artists to realise the full potential of their work.
The platform celebrates diversity in dance and the artistic voices of the dance sector. Each year Innovations shines a spotlight on industry talent, vision and artistic experimentation. Join us at the Studio Theatre this November to experience the hottest night of dance in Edinburgh.
Innovations 2025 programme includes:
Jack Webb Dance (Scotland), Mariona Vinyes Ràfols (The Netherlands), Jessica Castellón & Boris Orihuela (Spain), Salvatore De Simone (England) and Dorine Mwesiga (Scotland/Tanzania).
Innovations Dance Platform is independently curated and produced by Dance Horizons, Edinburgh.
Image by Michele Massiello (Dance Horizons Limited)
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Homo(sapien) is a joyful, queer, coming-of-age one-man show about overcoming your fears. Catch it at Studio Theatre in Edinburgh in February!
READ MOREThe Gaze - you, me, us and them is a unique event combines an interactive film installation with a powerful live solo performance, accompanied by live music from Ankna Arockiam!
READ MOREWritten and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator! Catch it at the Studio Theatre Edinburgh in March!
READ MOREA Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.
READ MOREJoin writer and theatremaker Fiona Moon in this rollercoaster of comedy, colour and chaos which will endear, enlighten and amuse its audience.
READ MOREWhat drives a young man to murder? This powerful production from Northern Broadsides explores a society where some people will do anything to survive.
READ MOREWorld’s Evolution is more than a dance show — it’s a journey, following the story of humanity — our growth, our struggles, and our shared future.
READ MOREPlayfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.
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Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
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Dance away the afternoon, and enjoy good company at these Ceilidh Tea Dances held in Marchmont St. Giles on Thursday afternoons!
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Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
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Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.
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Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their informal Christmas Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House, on 13th December.
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Don't miss the Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Assembly Roxy on Saturday, 13th December!
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Join Alba Flamenca for these fab flamenco classes taught by a professional dancer coming from Spain! Give it a go & have fun!
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TuFlamenco is back with its traditional Christmas performance “Zambomba Flamenca” – an authentic flamenco Christmas party right in the heart of Edinburgh on Sunday 14th December!
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Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
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