Part of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 (LDIF26), SIGNATURES AND BLACK BRITISH DANCE PLATFORM are two dynamic launchpads that celebrate the creativity of emerging and establishing choreographers and dancers in the UK and internationally.

Audiences will experience a mixed-bill of bold and original performances, spanning local, national and global perspectives. The programme champions innovation, technique and artistic integrity, showcasing work that pushes the boundaries of dance and engages audiences with fresh ideas and distinctive voices.

SIGNATURES and the BLACK BRITISH DANCE PLATFORM offer a unique glimpse into the future of dance, spotlighting the talent that will shape tomorrow’s cultural landscape. The platforms are produced by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage with support from FABRIC and Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

TOGETHER

Choreographed by Douglas Thorpe (UK) Performed by Imogen Wright and Kadafi Mulula

An explosive contemporary duet driven by pulse, urgency and relentless intensity. Two bodies circle each other with animal alertness, testing strength and endurance through dense, highly crafted movement. Visceral and emotionally charged, the choreography shifts between dark humour, exhaustion and fleeting moments of innocence and simplicity. Breath becomes audible, effort exposed, humanity revealed in small gestures.

Douglas Thorpe, founder and director, trained at The Place London, and returned to Leeds to build his career. He worked with Phoenix Dance Theatre over three decades, dancing, choreographing and teaching. He has created work for Staatstheater Braunschweig, ACE Dance and Music, Mobius, Phoenix Dance Theatre and Verve.

Age guidance: 12+