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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

Wed 29 May

£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647

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

Sat 20 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

Wed 17 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 18 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

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Strictly Oxford for Vale House 2013

A scaled down version of the BBC's smash hit show, with Oxford-based dignitaries and celebrities donning their dancing shoes for a six week tuition period, culminating in this show where they demonstrate how well (or poorly) they got on. All in aid of Vale House.

New Theatre, Oxford

Sun 21 Jul

£10–£45 / 0870 606 3500

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

Sat 25 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

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

Sadler's Wells, London EC1R

Sun 24 Nov

£12–£38 / 0844 412 4300

  • 19:30

Mon 25 Nov

£12–£38 / 0844 412 4300

  • 19:30
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How to Host a Dinner Party

The stage is set with dining room furniture. Two women enter; they prepare for a lavish dinner party. Will anyone turn up? Join them on a journey of expectation, nerves and despair in this minimalist dance work which looks at the challenges of throwing a dinner party and the character developments the party has on the…

Nightingale Theatre, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£8.50 (£6.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

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

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

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 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

Fri 14 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:00 – 20:00
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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
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

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
…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun

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
…and 2 more dates until 27 Jun

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 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

Fri 14 Jun

£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 17:30 – 19:00
…and 2 more dates until 28 Jun

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

£12 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Dance Odysseys.

Sat 17 Aug

£12 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Dance Odysseys.

Mon 19 Aug

£12 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Dance Odysseys.

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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
…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

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
…and 2 more dates until 27 Jun

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
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

Contemporary Intermediate

This technique class focuses on placement, control, breath and musicality. Emphasis is on finding a strong centre from which to explore movement with care, efficiency and fluidity. Technique exercises lead into longer travelling sequences and jumps to get you moving in the space to the rhythms of wonderful live music.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Mon 3 Jun

£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Mon 10 Jun

£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:00 – 20:30
…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

Contemporary-Jazz (level 2-3 / course)

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

Sat 1 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 15:00 – 16:00

Sat 8 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 15:00 – 16:00

Sat 15 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 15:00 – 16:00

Sat 22 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 15:00 – 16:00
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Contemporary: Release-Based Intermediate-Pro (course)

This class draws upon contemporary release technique, focusing on flow, dynamic movement and our connection to the floor. We will build and deconstruct technique, developing a stress-free relationship between dance, embodiment and floorwork. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Thu 30 May

£91.50 for the full course, £8/£6.50 per week drop-in (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 17:30 – 19:00

Thu 6 Jun

£91.50 for the full course, £8/£6.50 per week drop-in (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 17:30 – 19:00

Thu 13 Jun

£91.50 for the full course, £8/£6.50 per week drop-in (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 17:30 – 19:00
…and 2 more dates until 27 Jun

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

Sat 13 Jul

£13 / 0844 871 7646

Sun 14 Jul

£13–£18 / 0844 871 7646

Do It for Danceaid

Danceaid, with performers from Britain's Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance, team up with local company Kidz Got Swagga for a show in support of the charity, which introduces disadvantaged children to the power and energy of dance.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sun 26 May

£15 / 0844 871 7607