Evening events, Dance

• Written by: Derek Deane

Choreographer Derek Deane's highly dramatic version of the Tchaikovsky ballet is performed in the round, featuring 60 swans which glide across the arena floor. Artist director Tamara Rojo performs the role of Odette/Odile in some performances.

The company's performance of Swan Lake, screened in 3D.

Matthew Bourne's ballet inspired by La Sylphide, first performed in 1994, returns for a new Scottish tour. We follow the misfortunes of James, a young Scotsman whose taste for the wilder side of life brings him into the company of a strange and beautiful gothic fairy.

A breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show which continues the story of the warrior and vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training.

What would happen if one day you woke up without even knowing what your name is, where you are or why? Ella's mind is absolutely blank. Along her voyage she will encounter various characters who try to help her recover and put together the puzzle of her life. Directed by Graham Shackell Performed by Florence Leon Music by…

• Written by: Christopher Moore

A ballet choreographed by the company's artistic director Christopher Moore, based on Lewis Carroll's novel and set to music by Tchaikovsky.

A large array of local and international burlesque entertainers are shipped to Edinburgh to do their sultry and cheeky thing. Performers include America's Moana Santana and Go-Go Gadget and Glasgow's own Cat Aclysmic and Vendetta Vain.

The ones from Dancing on Ice who do it for a living (and not to boost flagging media careers) show you how it's supposed to be done.

With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh bands Flaming Heather, HLI, Scott Leslie, Willie Fraser and piper. All dances walked through and called. Cheap bar. Hall has air-conditioning! Fringe groups welcome. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk.

The dance pupils of London Studio Centre strut their stuff in this showcase of first and second years.

Diverse show spanning every style from ballet to breaks from the long-running dance school.

• Written by: Alexandre Glazunov

Three works that were synonymous with the late Russian dancer-choreographer are performed in this programme marking his 75th birthday. Music is by Stravinsky, Mahler and Glazunov.

African Soukous music and dance by the singer from the North West.

Set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs and boasting outstanding views all around, this music and arts festival will once again take place on the bank holiday weekend within the grounds of Glynde Place, featuring many outstanding international, national and local acts. Music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art, DJs…

Learn how to jive as a fun way to keep fit.

Anniesland College's award-winning dance department demonstrate the work of Scotland's established choreographers.

Students present a performance of Les Sylphides, a short classical ballet with lyrical and romantic dances set to music by Chopin.

Director Tony Mercer and Imperial Ice Stars return to UK theatres with this ice-skating adaptation of the classic.

Develop skills and elegance in barre and centre work.

Group tutorials and one to one tutoring, with time to practise and train ideas. Led by Bboy Heron and Bgirl Kelfx.

The group presents a summer show.

• Written by: Akram Khan

A full-length contemporary work which draws on tales of nation, land and resistance, moving between Bangladesh and Britain. Choreographed by Akram Khan in collaboration with visual artist Tim Yip, writer Karthika Nair, composer Jocelyn Pook and slam poet PolarBear.

• Directed by: Cathy Marston
• Written by: Vivaldi (music)

The sixteen-strong company led by artistic director Cathy Marston, presents its latest work which draws upon the tale of the state-murdered Swiss woman Anna Goeldi, who was tried as a witch in the 1780s, and whose name was only cleared by the Swiss government, in 2008.