Dance Nominations 2026
Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
an Accident / a Life
an Accident / a Life is a critically acclaimed collaboration between two leading artists: trailblazing disabled choreographer Marc Brew and internationally renowned choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. A semi-autobiographical piece exploring the moments in our lives when everything changes. For Marc, this was his car accident, where he went from ballet dancer to paraplegic in a split second. A stunning, highly visual theatrical experience, including music, dance, storytelling, film, humour and a car. Brew’s performance challenges audiences to rethink assumptions about who can dance and shows how a personal story of resilience and reinvention can resonate with audiences worldwide.
Alesandra Seutin
Mimi’s Shebeen
Inspired by the enduring legacy of Miriam Makeba, Mimi's Shebeen explores exile, belonging and collective experience through a powerful fusion of dance, music and storytelling. Choreographer Alesandra Seutin creates a rich and vibrant work that uses movement as a living archive, carrying stories, memories and identities across generations. Drawing audiences into a celebration of resilience, heritage and humanity, the production bridges cultures and histories while speaking directly to contemporary conversations around migration, ancestry and belonging. Ambitious, emotionally rich and visually striking, it demonstrates the power of dance to connect people across borders and generations.
Oluwaseun Alatise
AfroDanceBlast
AfroDanceBlast has become one of the UK's leading platforms celebrating African dance and culture, transforming perceptions of the artform while connecting artists, audiences and communities across continents. Created by choreographer and artistic director Oluwaseun Alatise, it combines world-class performance, cultural storytelling, education and artist development to elevate African dance within the wider cultural conversation. Through sold-out showcases, international collaborations and a commitment to nurturing emerging talent, AfroDanceBlast has expanded the reach, visibility and influence of African dance while creating meaningful connections between Africa, the diaspora and the wider world.
