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Alston
Date	Location
The eagerly awaited new show by Richard Alston Dance Company, including the choreographer's latest creation, A Ceremony of Carols, set to the rousing piece of music of the same name by Benjamin Britten. View full details and ticket info
23 Oct 7.30pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Batsheva Ensemble: Deca Dance
Date	Location
Work choreographed by Ohad Naharin and performed by Israel's Batsheva Dance Company. View full details and ticket info
30 Oct–31 Oct Tue & Wed 7.30pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Big Dance Aberdeen
Date	Location
Citymoves Dance Agency take centre stage showcasing Aberdeen's dance talents with some special guest performers tipped to turn up. View full details
5 Jul 7.30pm	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Breakdance for Kids
Date	Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
8 Jun–15 Jun Fri 2–3pm	Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Breathe/Impulse
Date	Location
Leigh Warren + Dancers present a double bill. In Breathe, dancers writhe, intertwine and pulse with natural, spellbinding rhythm as though each gesture were merely an extension of their own breath. Impulse places Michael Nyman’s String Quartet No 2 at the heart of the action, with dancers inspired and propelled by the witty and dynamic music, performed live on stage by the Zephyr Quartet. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat 7.30–9.05pm; Sun 2.30–4.05pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Collaborations I: Choreography & Digital Technology
Date	Location
Innovative combinations of movement and digital technologies from Contemporary Performance Practice students. View full details
13 Jun–14 Jun Wed & Thu 7pm	Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

Contemporary
Date	Location
With Steinvor Palsson Level 2/3 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. View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 11am–noon	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Contemporary Beginners
Date	Location
With Emma Park Level 1 Class exercises will focus on safely preparing the body to move dynamically through space. We will develop strength, flexibility, momentum, and expression while working up a sweat and enjoying the buzz that comes from dancing! We recommend loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is essential. View full details
20 Apr–22 Jun Fri 5.30–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Contemporary Beginners Drop-in
Date	Location
With Emma Park Level 1 This class will introduce you to the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and momentum. From centre exercises to travelling across the space, you will be challenged both mentally and physically, while having the opportunity to sweat, smile and strengthen your skills. We recommend loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8.30–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Contemporary Dance: Advanced
Date	Location
A chance for adults with considerable dance experience to improve their technique. View full details
18 May–3 Aug Fri 10.15am 22 Jun–29 Jun Fri 10.15am	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Contemporary Dance
Date	Location
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+. View full details and ticket info
14 May–25 Jun Mon 6.30pm	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Contemporary for dancers with additional support needs
Date	Location
With Emma Park All Levels 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 that support workers will be expected to participate in this session. We recommend comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet. Booking is… View full details
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 11am–noon	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Contemporary General Drop-in
Date	Location
With Emma Park Level 2+ Be prepared to work! Different progressions will be offered so everyone can build upon the foundations they bring to class, boosting not only their skills but their understanding of their own body. Sequences will challenge how you combine the fundamental elements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and momentum to move with maximum efficiency. We recommend loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. View full details
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Contemporary Intermediate
Date	Location
With Steinvor Palsson Level 3 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. We recommend comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet. We recommend loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course… View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 7–8.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

D Force
Date	Location
Learn fast, high energy breakdancing in this class for boys led by an experienced dance tutor. A class for ages 5–8 begins at 4pm and a class for ages 9–16 begins at 5pm. View full details
23 Apr–25 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

The Dance Academy Showcase
Date	Location
For a 20th anniversary special, pupils perform new routines with boundless energy and showmanship. View full details
15 Jun–16 Jun Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm	Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly

Dance Dreams
Date	Location
Harvey School of dance present a of show performed by ages 3+ featuring a variety of styles including freestyle, street dance and zumba. Phone or email for ticket information. View full details
16 Jun 7.30pm	Gardyne Theatre, Dundee

Dance Fever
Date	Location
Students perform a mix of hip hop, jazz, tap, disco, ballet and contemporary. View full details
7 Jun–9 Jun Thu–Sat 7pm	Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly

DanceLive
Date	Location
Contemporary dance festival based in Aberdeen, including performances, film screenings, masterclasses and educational workshops. The 2012 festival will open with a world premiere choreographed by artistic director Andy Howitt, and will feature new choreography and commissions from Scottish based artists, as well as leading dance companies including Scottish Dance Theatre, Rosie Kay Dance Company and Company Chameleon. View full details
15 Oct–28 Oct Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

Dundee Dance Factory Show
Date	Location
The annual performance from Dundee Dance Factory, showcasing a variety of styles including tap, ballet, jazz and freestyle. View full details
9 Jun Sat 1pm & 7pm	Gardyne Theatre, Dundee

Edinburgh International Festival
Date	Location
Bringing world-class arts to the capital since 1947, the EIF sets the standard for classical concerts, opera, dance and theatre, with performers this year drawn from Australia, America, Russia, Japan, Europe and the Middle East. Already announced for 2012 are two innovative adaptations of Shakespeare: TR Warszawa’s 2007: Macbeth and Dmitry Krymov’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As You Like It). And in Britain's Olypmic summer Edinburgh’s iconic mountain, Arthur’s Seat, is to be spectacularly… View full details and ticket info
9 Aug–2 Sep Times vary	Various venues, Edinburgh

Encore: Sharon Gill School of Dance
Date	Location
The Sharon Gill School of Dance is joined by the Aberdeen Cheer and Dance Company to show off their award-winning dancers. Money raised goes towards Cash for Kids. View full details and ticket info
21 Jun–23 Jun Thu–Sat 7pm	Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen

An Evening of Dance: Appolinari Dance Studio
Date	Location
Pupils from the Appolinari Dance Studio show off their skills in a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, Latin, tap and hip-hop. View full details
29 Jun 7.30pm	The Webster Theatre, Arbroath

Fresh Faced Dance Summer School
Date	Location
A week-long contemporary dance workshop, inspired by the Tramway venue and the exhibitions on show, leading to an informal performance on the last day. No previous experienced necessary. Ages 14–18. View full details
23 Jul–27 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–4pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Helikopter/Eldorado (Sonntags Abschied)
Date	Location
A superb double bill highlighting the synergy between movement as choreographed by Angelin Preljocaj to music by Stockhausen. Helikopter sees Preljocaj create a scintillating dance. Displaying incredible virtuosity, six dancers intertwine and rotate, echoing the whirring sound of the blades of the helicopter in ever more complex forms and shapes. Eldorado (Sonntags Abschied) sees the dancers trapped in a distinctive sound-world, responding to the music in an almost visceral way, compelled to… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
22 Aug 7.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Hora
Date	Location
Hora is a thrilling spectacle of movement, an emotional rollercoaster that successfully highlights – in a company that deliberately works without soloists – the uniqueness of each one of the dancers. Led by artistic director Ohad Naharin, one of the world’s most distinctive choreographers, Batsheva Dance Company makes a welcome return to the Festival following 2008’s sensational Deca Dance. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
30 Aug–1 Sep Thu–Sat 7.30–8.30pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

JGN Dance Attic: This Is How We Do It
Date	Location
High impact, energetic dance show featuring the adults and kids from JGN Dance Attic. View full details
31 May–2 Jun Thu & Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm	Perth Theatre, Perth

Juilliard Dance
Date	Location
New York’s famous Juilliard School has trained dancers and choreographers who have gone on to influence the shape and evolution of dance around the world. Its impressive alumni include Ohad Naharin, artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company, and the late, great Pina Bausch. Encounter the future stars of dance in an exceptional triple bill: The Waldstein Sonata, Gnawa, and European premiere of Episode 31. Supported by Léan Scully EIF Fund, with additional support from Embassy of the United… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
25 Aug–27 Aug Mon, Sat & Sun 8–10pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Junior Street Dance
Date	Location
Pop, lock and jam your way to this street dance workshop. Wear comfy clothes and suitable shoes for dancing. Ages 4–7 from 10am; ages 8–11 from 1pm. View full details
12 Jul Thu 10am–noon & 1–3pm	Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Just Press Play
Date	Location
Taylor School of Dance present their annual show, this time featuring 177 pupils in a display of all they've learned this year. View full details
31 May–2 Jun Thu–Sat 7pm	Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen

Kick Start Summer School
Date	Location
Week-long summer school exploring a host of dance styles with games and activities to keep you on your toes. Ages 5–16. View full details
2 Jul–6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–3pm 30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–3pm	Dance HQ, Glasgow

Live – Love – Dance
Date	Location
Danscentre storm the stage with everything from ballet to hip hop in a high energy show that celebrates the school's 25th anniversary. View full details and ticket info
21 Jun–23 Jun Thu–Sat 7.30pm	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Mania Dance Studio: A to Z Dance Mix
Date	Location
A performance from the studio's groovers aged 3–18. The Mania Star Cheerleaders also make an appearance to throw each other around, and there's a visit from dance crews Divas, TNT and MDC. View full details
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri & Sat 7.30pm	The Webster Theatre, Arbroath

Michael Clark Company: come, been and gone
Date	Location
Clark presents the latest evolution of his dance piece choreographed to the music of David Bowie and his collaborators and influences. View full details and ticket info
5 Jun 7.30pm	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
8 Jun 7.30pm	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
8 Sep–9 Sep Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm & 8pm	Barrowland, Glasgow

Private Dancer
Date	Location
A promenade event combining dance, installation, and the art of Zen in a full-sized luminous house. Directed by Janice Parker. View full details
21 Jun–23 Jun (Over-12s only) Thu 7pm; Fri & Sat 4pm & 7pm	CCA, Glasgow

Professional Dance Class: Leigh Warren
Date	Location
Advanced contemporary dance class with one of Australia’s foremost choreographers and dancers. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
26 Aug 11am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Saturday Street Dance
Date	Location
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 8–11. View full details
21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 12.30–1.30pm	Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow

The Scottish Starlets
Date	Location
A display of cheerleading, freestyle and hip hop from the Perthshire dance troupe. View full details and ticket info
3 Jun 2pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Showcase the Street: Moves and Grooves Show
Date	Location
Members of Showcase the Street dance studios take to the stage to show off their street, hip hop and breakdance skills. View full details
23 Jun 7pm	Caird Hall, Dundee

Skye
Date	Location
North London Collegiate School. When three-year-old Skye was left alone in her mother's car, the world erupted. Based on a true story, this play explores the life of Skye's mother alongside her prosecutor's turbulent relationship with her own daughter. Performed by a group of sixth form students from North London Collegiate School, this new work combines drama with dance and physical theatre to raise questions about who has the right to judge. All ages. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
20 Aug–25 Aug Mon–Sat 5–6pm	Greenside, Edinburgh

SkyeDance
Date	Location
A showcase of a wide variety of dance styles performed by local children and adults from all the different dance classes in Skye and Lochalsh. View full details
22 Jun–23 Jun Fri & Sat 7.30pm	Aros Centre, Isle of Skye

Sports Development Dance Festival
Date	Location
Performances from young people who have been taking 'Urban Moves' and 'Funky Feet' dance classes, as well as invited groups. View full details
15 Jun–16 Jun Fri & Sat 7pm	Caird Hall, Dundee

Stagecraft School of Dancing: A Children's Revue
Date	Location
The youngsters show off what they've learned this year in ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. View full details
29 Jun 7.30pm	The Webster Theatre, Arbroath

Starlet Dance Studio: Showtime 2012
Date	Location
Students from Starlets Dance Studio show off their range of styles, from hip hop to ballet and rock 'n' roll. View full details
17 Jun Sun 1pm & 6.30pm	Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Street & Contemporary Dance
Date	Location
Classes mixing two difference styles: street and contemporary. Learn more about both disciplines as you work towards creating a hip hop theatre piece. Wear loose fitting clothes and indoor trainers. Ages 14–17. View full details
20 Apr–29 Jun Fri 4.30–5.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Strictly Presents: Dance to the Music
Date	Location
No judges; no rules! Strictly 2010 champion Kara Tointon and her dance partner Artem Chigvintsev face off against professionals Kristina Rhiannoff and Robin Windsor to a soundtrack provided by the Strictly house band. View full details
19 Jun 7pm	Music Hall, Aberdeen
20 Jun 7.30pm	Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

Tatyana
Date	Location
Straight from the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Deborah Colker Dance Company transports Aleksandr Puskin's classic tale, Onegin, from 19th-century Russia to contemporary, sultry Brazil. Typically explosive energy and choreography packed full of Brazilian colour and flair combine with compelling storytelling with a wonderfully inventive set to poignantly capture the intense emotional rollercoaster - from joyous elation to bitter disappointment. Sponsored by Jenners, a House of Fraser store. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
11 Aug–14 Aug Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 7.30–9.05pm	The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Telford College: Cross Currents 2012
Date	Location
Students perform contemporary and jazz dance pieces choreographed by their tutors at Performing Arts Studio Scotland. View full details
28 Jun 7.30pm	Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Tick–Tock
Date	Location
The Livingston dance school puts on a high-energy display of freestyle, street, tap, ballet, majorette and jazz, with pupils ranging from two years old to adults. View full details and ticket info
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri & Sat 7pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

Time Gentlemen Please!
Date	Location
Set in a deserted pub, this innovative dance performance pits old traditions against new, with Morris dancers facing off against B-boys and clog dance followed by krump and popping. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun 7.30pm	Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
3 Jun 7.30pm	Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Uncharted Seas/Timeless
Date	Location
The Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company presents a powerful and beautiful double bill. Uncharted Seas takes you to the heart of classical Kathak. Dancers weave in and out of the shadows with grace, poise and a stunning sense of rhythm. Entrancing, distinctive and exhilarating, Timeless utilises a totally new contemporary movement vocabulary and Mangaldas’s choreography draws you in to a compelling and many textured abstract world. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 7.30–9.15pm	Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

Youth Dance Showcase
Date	Location
A performing showcase of the very best youth dance work in West Lothian. View full details
1 Jul–2 Jul Mon 2pm & 6pm; Sun 7.30pm	Howden Park Centre, Livingston

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