Dance, Contemporary within 5 miles of Edinburgh

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.

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…

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.

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…

This festival within a festival celebrates the breadth of ballet from classic to contemporary. Featuring a diverse mixture of world premières, including work from Scottish Ballet, Scottish Dance Theatre and Gelabert Azzopardi Companyia de Dansa.

Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard discuss this seminal work.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

This class emphasises placement, breath and musicality. A thorough technique warm-up is followed by travelling 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.

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.

José Montalvo combines farce, burlesque and commedia dell’arte for the 21st century with urban and modern dance, film and slapstick comedy in his brilliant new show. Don Quixote, in his fifties, decides to achieve great things and finds himself in the dance halls, or Trocaderos, of Europe – traditional meeting and…