Let's Dance International Frontiers

Let's Dance International Frontiers (LDIF) is a vibrant and dynamic annual dance festival that launches each year on 29 April, coinciding with International Dance Day. At its core, LDIF is dedicated to celebrating the art of dance while also pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and cultural discourse. The festival offers a diverse and innovative programme that encapsulates the rich international tapestry of Leicester, featuring an array of performances, engaging discussion seminars, hands-on masterclasses, and an insightful annual conference.

Over the past fifteen years, LDIF has emerged as a crucial platform for the arts, showcasing over 340 artists and dance companies. This includes an impressive tally of 69 UK premieres and 42 world premieres, highlighting its role as a launchpad for new works and talent in the dance community. In addition, LDIF has prioritised the development of emerging artists through various initiatives such as Signatures, the Black British Dance Platform, all in partnership with FABRIC. The festival also features masterclasses, discussions, film and local, national and international networking.

These efforts have positioned LDIF as a pioneering force in international dance programming and commissioning across the UK, attracting numerous artists to present their work for the first time in the UK. Notable past participants include acclaimed companies and choreographers such as Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion from the USA, Urban Bush Women, PHILADANCO, Senegal's Germaine Acogny, Maya Taylor from the USA, Shamel Pitts/TRIBE and the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.

LDIF25 explores the theme Intersection: Diasporic Dialogues. It is an opportunity for conversation that celebrates the richness of Black dance. The festival explores how common movement languages can be found, even if different ones are spoken. Conversely, LDIF25 is a forum that refuses to be reductionist in the representation, opening discussion around culture, connections and collaborations.