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Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre
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Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central America. Performing companies include, Aike Raes and Cie Ph/f/ase from Belgium, Gastana Dance from Israel and the Georgia Dance Theatre Legacy. Please see website for performance times.'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
4 Aug–6 Aug (Times vary) Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
AIYF International Dance Gala
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The highlight of the festival's dance programme, the Gala draws together young dancers from international companies to present new choreography and traditional dance. Featuring companies from Belgium, Georgia and China. 'Part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
7 Aug 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Alan Lucien Oyen, X Factor Dance Company & Steinunn Ketilsdóttir
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A triple bill of contemporary dance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays (6 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug & 14 Aug 4.30) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 7.00) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh bands Wild Geese (13 Aug) and Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
5 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Aurora Borealis
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The breathtaking phenomenon of the Northern Lights is translated into movement in this performance by Lazzi. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug 12.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
The Big Festival Ceilidh
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Hoots mon! It's a relaxed introduction to traditional Scottish ceilidh dance with music from Freeland Barbour and Kevin MacLeod and expert guidance from caller Sheila McCutcheon.
24 Aug 3.00–6.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Beauty and the Beast
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Love conquers all in Birmingham Royal Ballet's rendition of the classic story.
6 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Stravinsky: A Celebration 2008
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A showcase of the great ballet composer's highlights: 'Firebird', 'Petrushka' and Michael Corder's new version of 'Le Baiser de la fée'.
4 Nov–5 Nov Tue 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 5.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Blairgowrie Highland Night
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A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
Tuesdays 8.15 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie
Coppelia
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The Moscow Ballet La Classique performs the tale of eccentric Doctor Coppelius and his clockwork creation.
26 Oct 7.30 Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Coppelia
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Russian State Ballet presents this delightful ballet which tells the fantastical tale of an eccentric toymaker and his amazing creations, which include a lifelike doll.
23 Feb 2009–24 Feb 2009 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Corryvreckan
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A dance show for kids based around the facts and legends that surround the Corryvreckan Whirlpool - one of the most dangerous whirlpools in the world. Ages 10+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
12 Aug–16 Aug 12.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Classes
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Get in shape for all that Festival madness or just take a break from relentless shows to learn something new. The Dance Base runs a full programme of pilates, ballet, West End, yoga and contemporary dance throughout August. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–22 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Classes
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Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in street dance, clowning and other skills. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Workshop: Afro-Groove
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Dance to the rhythm of your own drum with this workshop in Afro-based dance forms. Ages 16+.
17 Aug 2.30–5.30 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Workshop: Bollywood!
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A chance to discover all the elements that make up Bollywood dance: Indian classical and folk dance; jazz; hip-hop and contemporary. Ages 16+.
10 Aug 12.00–2.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Danceform Dance Party Night
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A big old dance party in the town hall.
6 Sep 8.00 Castle Douglas Town Hall, Castle Douglas
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Enclosure 44 - Humans
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The Dance Base presents the animalistic side of human nature through movement and behaviour with daily feeding times (1-2pm) and talks (3pm). Tickets include zoo admission and are available on the door. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
5 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays 10.00am–5.00 Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Ericht Scottish Country Dance Club
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Scottish country dance.
22 Aug, 26 Sep 7.30–11.00 Town Hall, Blairgowrie
Forgotten by Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Pat Kinevane
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The story of a sector of society often ignored and maligned, the elderly, are placed centre stage in this mixture of Kabuki dance and Irish storytelling. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug 6.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Friday Night Fling
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A cabaret style evening of entertainments with Gordon Gunn and Brian McAlpine.
1 Aug 5.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
Go Dance 09
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A dance festival showcasing Scotland's dance talent, with performers from community groups, dance schools and colleges. With different performances over five nights, each programme reflects a diverse mix of dance styles, including contemporary, street, ballet, jazz and hip hop.
27 Jan 2009–31 Jan 2009 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Le Grande Cirque
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An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought possible, in this theatrical circus show.
23 Sep–27 Sep 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

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