Divergent Dances is a vibrant and engaging work for the intermediate double bassist. It is in one extended movement, with clearly defined sections, and the bass part remains in bass clef throughout. Divergent Dances has an independent and supportive accompaniment which creates both clarity and lucidity, and the contrasting slow and fast sections create variety and interest. There is a rhythmic energy, alongside accessible musical and technical challenges, and would be ideal for a player who isn't playing in thumb position yet. Divergent Dances was composed for Fizz@50, a project to commission fifty short pieces for double bass and piano from composers throughout the world, instigated by David Heyes to celebrate his 50th birthday. Each composer received a bottle of champagne (Fizz) as payment.