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Flamenco
Live music and dance with a flamenco band.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600
- 20:30 – 21:45
Sat 1 Jun
£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600
- 20:30 – 21:45
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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Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays
Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.
La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Argentine Tango Dance Classes
Weekly tango classes for beginners up to advanced dancers.
Dance HQ, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Belly Dance Classes
Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.
Nur, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Edinburgh Mela
World music, dance, fashion, food and fun spread over four areas: the Main Music Stage, the Mela World Dance Feste (newly established in 2012), the Mela Mix stage and the Kids Mela. The Mela Global Food Village is on hand to replenish your energy after taking in all the sights and sounds.
Edinburgh: various venues
Thu 28 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Fri 29 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Sat 30 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Sun 31 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 661 7100
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Sat 31 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0131 661 7100
Sun 1 Sep
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0131 661 7100
GFAD Hafla
Glasgow Festival of Arabic Dance presents over 20 performances from solo and group dancers.
St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
£12 / 0141 559 5902
- 19:00
Salsa Aberdeen Dance Class
Learn the art of Salsa and then celebrate your new found dance skills at the party. No partner needed; everyone welcome.
Tiger Tiger, Aberdeen
Wed 22 May
£6 (Student £4) / 07876 474405
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 29 May
£6 (Student £4) / 07876 474405
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
£6 (Student £4) / 07876 474405
- 19:00 – 21:00
West African Dance (course)
Come and enjoy traditional, vibrant West African dance combined in a creative way. The live drumming and energetic movements will leave you uplifted and buzzing for the rest of the weekend! African drums played live by Andy Cook. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. Booking is essential.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:00 – 14:00
Sat 1 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:00 – 14:00
Sat 8 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:00 – 14:00
African Celebration Dances (course)
This brand new class will take you on a whirlwind journey across the African continent, exploring dance, movement and music that celebrate important chapters throughout human life: weddings, births, the all-important harvest, arrival of the rains and more. Come with comfortable clothing, lots of enthusiasm and get ready…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:00 – 21:00
Thu 30 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:00 – 21:00
Thu 6 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:00 – 21:00
Afro-Cuban
Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances such as Gag�, Vod� and Palo with Yamil Ferrera from Santiago de Cuba. In these general level classes you will learn how to dance to a number of key Afro-Cuban rhythms and Yamil will work on overall body movements and technique. No previous experience or partner required, just…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Thu 30 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Thu 6 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Argentine Tango Dance Lessons
Throw some shapes at these tango dance classes.
The Ark T Centre, Oxford
Mon 20 May
£9 / 07793 142743
- 19:30 – 22:30
Mon 27 May
£9 / 07793 142743
- 19:30 – 22:30
Mon 3 Jun
£9 / 07793 142743
- 19:30 – 22:30
Baldwin Institute Hall, Eton
Sun 26 May
£9 / 07793 142743
Sun 2 Jun
£9 / 07793 142743
Sun 9 Jun
£9 / 07793 142743
St Lukes Church Hall, Reading
Tue 21 May
£9 / 07793 142743
Tue 28 May
£9 / 07793 142743
Tue 4 Jun
£9 / 07793 142743
Argentine Tango Dance Night
A chance to dance the tango with teaching support if you need it, or just boogie away to refine your own style.
Baldwin Institute Hall, Eton
Wed 22 May
£7.50 / 07793 142743
Wed 29 May
£7.50 / 07793 142743
Wed 5 Jun
£7.50 / 07793 142743
Argentine Tango
There's a taster session at 5pm to see if the tango is the dance for you, followed by a basics class at 6.15pm to learn a few steps. Keep your dancing shoes on for the Milonga at 8pm, a social dancing event for all abilities. Ages 18+.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sat 1 Jun
£7.20 per class; £4 for Milonga / 01463 234234
- 20:00
Barrull: A Flamenco Legacy
New show from Flamenco dancer Jairo Barrull, based on his gypsy upbringing and his unique dance style.
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 14 Sep
£15 (£13) / 01284 758000
- 20:00 – 21:30
Mumford Theatre, Cambridge
Fri 21 Jun
£15 / 0845 196 2320
- 19:30 – 21:00
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
Bollylicious
Bollylicious takes you on a journey of dance, offering a unique blend of traditional Indian dance moves with a splash of hip-hop, free style, jazz, belly dance and others. Come in comfortable clothing and be prepared to sample diverse rhythms,wriggle your shoulders and swing your hips to this contagious fusion! Wear…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Wed 29 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Wed 5 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Cuban Salsa Beginners
Cuban salsa class teaching the basics before progressing to more complicated techniques in the 'Improvers' course. Come alone or as a couple; wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 20 May
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class (ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 19:30
Mon 27 May
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class (ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 19:30
Mon 3 Jun
£62 for a ten week term; £7.20 per class (ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 19:30
Cuban Salsa Beginners (course)
Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and the feel-good factor in these classes is guaranteed! Gradually learning the basic steps and turns, you will learn how to move to fabulous Cuban rhythms and will soon be dancing elementary salsa routines with confidence. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes, ladies with a…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Tue 28 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Tue 4 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Cuban Salsa Improvers
The next steps for those who already have the basics, taught by former UK Salsa Champion Noel Hernandez-Roque.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 20 May
£62 for full term; £7.20 per class (ages 13–17 £52 for full term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 20:30
Mon 27 May
£62 for full term; £7.20 per class (ages 13–17 £52 for full term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 20:30
Mon 3 Jun
£62 for full term; £7.20 per class (ages 13–17 £52 for full term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 20:30
Cuban Salsa Improvers/Intermediate (course)
This class follows on from the beginners class and all students must have taken at least one term of beginners Cuban salsa or be able to dance the basic Cuban style salsa moves with confidence in order to join this level. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes, ladies with a small heel. Booking is essential.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 28 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 4 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival
Held bi-annually, this event brings together dance groups from Belgium, Switzerland and France with those from Scotland to participate in an exchange of folk dance styles in a series of workshops and performances.
Various venues, Scotland
Sun 21 Jul
Times & prices vary / 07951 918366
Mon 22 Jul
Times & prices vary / 07951 918366
Tue 23 Jul
Times & prices vary / 07951 918366
Edinburgh International Festival
Bringing world-class arts to the capital since 1947, the EIF sets the standard for classical concerts, opera, dance and theatre, with performers drawn from around the world. Among this year's many highlights, curated on a theme of art and technology, are Scottish Ballet's Dance Odysseys, Beethoven's Fidelio rocketed into…
Edinburgh: various venues
Fri 9 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 473 2000
Sat 10 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 473 2000
Sun 11 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 473 2000
Flamenco Beginners
Introducing basic Flamenco techniques and choreography. This is an energetic, no-frills class designed to build a strong foundation in essential Flamenco skills and develop understanding of the intricate Compas (rhythms) and expression at the heart of undiluted Flamenco. Prepare to dig deep. Wear comfortable loose…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Wed 29 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:30 – 19:30





