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Scottish Dance Theatre: Second Coming and Winter, Again
The dance troupe's double-bill spring show takes on the LA-street-dance-influenced Second Coming and Winter, Again, an exploration of the season choreographed by someone who knows it well – Jo Strømgren, a Norwegian.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Dance Overture 2013
The dance pupils of London Studio Centre strut their stuff in this showcase of first and second years.
New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19
Fri 12 Jul
£13 / 0844 871 7646
Sun 14 Jul
£13–£18 / 0844 871 7646
Glasgow Schools’ Street Dance Championships
Forty teams of 7–18 year olds from primary and secondary schools across Glasgow bust a move for glory and bragging rights in this inaugural competition. Expect tons of swagger and a fair amount of popping and locking.
Emirates Arena, Glasgow
Fri 7 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
- 09:00 – 17:00
Break The Floorboards
From the award-winning Theatre Company that brought you the 2011 smash hit musical Britain's Got Bhangra, Rifco Arts and Watford Palace Theatre present a new dance drama – Break The Floorboards. All Zain wants to do is dance, but his family, the local fascists and his two left feet are getting in the way. Fusing the…
Key Theatre, Peterborough
Tue 11 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £16 / 01733 207239
Wed 12 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £16 / 01733 207239
Thu 13 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £16 / 01733 207239
Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Tue 4 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £5–£19.50 / 0161 624 2829
Wed 5 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £5–£19.50 / 0161 624 2829
Thu 6 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £5–£19.50 / 0161 624 2829
The Oxford Playhouse
Thu 30 May
Times to be confirmed / £10–£17.50 / 01865 305305
Fri 31 May
Times to be confirmed / £10–£17.50 / 01865 305305
Sat 1 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £10–£17.50 / 01865 305305
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Simply the Best
Lossiemouth's Rock Academy Performing Arts present their summer showcase of dance.
Elgin Town Hall
Fri 28 Jun
£8 (£6) / 01343 813111
- 19:30 – 22:00
Sat 29 Jun
£8 (£6) / 01343 813111
- 14:30 – 17:00
Strictly Confidential
Craig Revel Horwood's new show takes a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, told through music, song and stunning dance routines. Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite.
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)
Fri 19 Jul
£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000
Sun 21 Jul
£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tue 2 Jul
£19.50–£45 / 0844 871 7607
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Tue 16 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 18 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
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Meryl Tankard's The Oracle
Set to Stravinsky's seminal composition for the infamous 1913 ballet The Rite of Spring, this sensual and intense dance work by celebrated choreographer Meryl Tankard explores the conflicting forces of nature and man, masculinity and femininity, violence and nurturing, strength and vulnerability. The Oracle is a vehicle…
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London SE1
Fri 31 May
£20 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 19:30
(M)imosa/Twenty Looks or Paris is Burning at The Judson Church (M)
Cecilia Bengolea, François Chaignaud, Marlene Monteiro Freitas and Trajal Harell in a choreographic collaboration of virtuosic movement, sculptural acrobatics and elaborate drag, which imagines what might have happened if someone from the 1963 Harlem voguing ball scene had performed alongside the early postmoderns at…
Tramway, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6 / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
- 20:30
Saturday Street Dance
Fun and informal dance lessons building confidence and teaching funky hip hop and street styles. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. No previous experience needed. Ages 8–14.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 26 May
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 1 Jun
£55 for full term / 0141 552 3988
- 12:30 – 13:30
Spill: A Playground of Dance
A mix of gymnastics and dance.
Southbank Centre, London SE1
Fri 24 May
Outdoor Spaces
Times to be confirmed / Free / 0844 875 0073
Sat 25 May
Outdoor Spaces
Times to be confirmed / Free / 0844 875 0073
Agony Art
An evening of contemporary dance, physical theatre and performance art, with a different curated theme each time.
Chisenhale Dance Space, London E3
Fri 31 May
£5 / 020 8981 6617
This time it's 'No Man's Land', with Mariana Camiloti, Geneviève Giron & Anne-Gaëlle Thiriot, Mary Ann Hushlak and Holly Blakey & Claudia Palazzo.
- 18:30 – 21:00
Another Tarantino Story
Zion Dance Company (ZDC) is not your mother’s dance company. Premiering three pieces of fresh dance-theater that inspire and surprise. A 55 minute evening of exhilarating dance-theater, dichotomy between ferocity and vulnerability, wildness and refinement, ZDC takes traditional dance expectations and slaps them in the…
The Lectern, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Wed 29 May
Art, Science and Performance
Leonardo is celebrated as both an inspired artist and anatomist. This special event considers how contemporary artists, performers and scientists are informed by each other’s work in their exploration of the human body. Part of the Clod Ensemble’s Performing Medicine programme in collaboration with Wellcome Trust.
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 473 2000
Balletboyz: The Talent
An evening of contemporary dance premièring two new dance pieces by choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett.
Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Sat 22 Jun
£8–£30 / 0844 482 1556
- 19:30
Billingham International Folklore Festival
One of Europe's oldest festivals, this annual eight day celebration features over 300 dancers, musicians, singers and craftsmen promoting their artistic work. In addition to the main concert programme there are street performances, dance and music workshops and a children's club.
Various Venues, Billingham
Sat 10 Aug
£5–£16 / 01642 553220
- 10:00 – 22:30
Sun 11 Aug
£5–£16 / 01642 553220
- 10:00 – 22:30
Mon 12 Aug
£5–£16 / 01642 553220
- 10:00 – 22:30
Breakdance for Beginners (course)
Come and learn the basic steps, style and history of BBoying (more commonly known as breakdance). From top rock to drops and from footwork to freezes, as well as timing and musicality, this class will give you the foundations you need to take your skills to the next level. Wear comfortable loose clothing and indoor…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:00 – 20:00
Fri 31 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:00 – 20:00
Fri 7 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:00 – 20:00
Commercial Hip Hop
We know Nicki Minaj, Beyonc� and Shakira can shake it, but now it''s our turn to take over! In this fast-paced, fun class, we will cover styles from music video to reggaeton to pure pop; make sure you bring all your diva attitude.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 4 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 11 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Contemporary Advanced/Professional
Throughout this class, emphasis is on moving with ease, efficiency and fluidity. Focusing on alignment, breath, clarity of movement and musicality, the class moves from standing exercises for working on technique and stability through movement sequences and jumps that explore space, rhythm and shifting dynamics.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£4.50 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:00 – 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£4.50 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:00 – 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£4.50 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:00 – 19:30
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Fri 24 May
£49.60 for the term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 10:15
Fri 31 May
£49.60 for the term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 10:15
Fri 7 Jun
£49.60 for the term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 10:15
Fri 14 Jun
£49.60 for the term; £7.20 per class / 01463 234234
- 10:15
Contemporary Beginners (drop-in)
This class will introduce you to the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm and momentum. From centre exercises to traveling across the space you will be challenged both mentally and physically whilst having the opportunity to explore expressive movement. Be prepared to sweat, smile and…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Thu 6 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Thu 13 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Contemporary Bolder Beginners
For more confident beginners who are looking for a slightly more challenging beginners class. Exercises will focus on safely preparing the body to move dynamically through space. We will develop strength, flexibility, momentum and expression whilst working up a sweat and enjoying the buzz that comes from dancing! We…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 19:00
Fri 31 May
£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 19:00
Fri 7 Jun
£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 19:00
Contemporary Classics
Exciting contemporary classics from established choreographers each of whom challenged their own genre of dance. Featuring Christopher Bruce’s 'Shift', an energetic study of 1940s factory workers during the war; Jirí Kylián’s 14´20˝ – a sensual duet of feral beauty and human entanglement taken from the choreographer’s…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Fri 16 Aug
Sat 17 Aug
Mon 19 Aug
Contemporary Dance
An open-level dance class mixing techniques found in ballet and modern dance, as well as working on alignment, control and developing expression. Good level of fitness required; wear loose fitting clothes and no shoes. Ages 16+.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 27 May
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for a ten week term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 19:00
Mon 3 Jun
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for a ten week term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 19:00
Mon 10 Jun
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for a ten week term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 19:00
Contemporary (for dancers with additional support needs)
We will focus on safely preparing the body to move, travelling in space and progressively building sequences as well as working with rhythm, expression and fun! Different variations of all movements will be given so that everyone can build upon the foundations they bring to class to boost their own skills. *Please note…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Tue 4 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Tue 11 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Contemporary Fusion
This class is suited to those with some previous experience contemporary or jazz movement. It will begin with a set warm-up fusing contemporary and jazz technique. Each week you will learn a different short sequence that will challenge you physically and emotionally and allow you to work on your musicality and…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Thu 6 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Thu 13 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Contemporary General (level 2+ / drop-in)
This class emphasises placement, breath and musicality. A thorough technique warm-up is followed by traveling sequences and jumps that explore a dynamic use of the space, to the rhythms of wonderful live music. We recommend loose comfortable clothing and bare feet for all classes.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Tue 4 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Tue 11 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30




