Dance, free events within 5 miles of Edinburgh
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Cest Gelabert Conversation
Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Sun 18 Aug
Contemporary Classics Conversation
Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the V&A, in conversation.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Sat 17 Aug
Dance Odysseys Discussion
An overview of this unique weekend of dance, chaired by Scottish Ballet’s Artistic Director Christopher Hampson.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Fri 16 Aug
Dance on Film Talk
Curator of Dance Odysseys films Nele Hertling shares her thoughts on dance on celluloid.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Mon 19 Aug
Golden (For dancers aged 60+)
Golden is a class for anyone over 60 who enjoys dancing without strain but with enthusiasm. Taught by the artistic director of Dance Base, it’s a contemporary based session with eclectic music and guest teachers who pop by to lead some classes in whatever the group would like to do. It’s a dance democracy!
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Tue 28 May
Free for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 15:00 – 16:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 15:00 – 16:30
Tue 11 Jun
Free for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 15:00 – 16:30
Julie Brook in Conversation
The landscape artist, who works in a multitude of media, sits down to discuss her practice and solo exhibition made, unmade with a number of different cultural workers, from administrators to a filmmaker to a choreographer to a poet.
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 550 3660
Tonight's discussion with Scottish poet, writer and musician Don Paterson centres on language, poetry and artistic practice.
- 18:00 – 19:30
LaNua Youth Dance Group
Dance classes for kids aged 10–16 who fancy learning some new moves.
Pilmeny Youth Centre, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Fri 31 May
Free / 0131 554 0953
- 16:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0131 554 0953
- 16:00 – 18:00
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0131 554 0953
- 16:00 – 18:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 554 0953
- 16:00 – 18:00
Portobello Swim Centre, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 669 6888
- 16:00 – 18:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0131 669 6888
- 16:00 – 18:00
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0131 669 6888
- 16:00 – 18:00
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 669 6888
- 16:00 – 18:00
New Voices Discussion
A panel of emerging choreographers discusses the New Voices programme, hosted by Dance Base Artistic Director Morag Deyes.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Fri 16 Aug
Oktoberfest
Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.
Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Wed 9 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Thu 10 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 11 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Pierrot Lunaire Talk
Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard discuss this seminal work.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Sat 17 Aug
Platinum (For dancers aged 60+)
This is a contemporary class with live music, designed especially for dancers over 60. The session will focus on stretching and flow of movement and will free up your energy and your body, making you feel lighter, brighter and longer. It’s best if you have had some dance experience in the past, and a fitness level…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 15:30 – 16:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 15:30 – 16:30
Thu 13 Jun
Free for the full course (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 15:30 – 16:30
Reflections on Dance Odysseys
Mary Brennan, Dance Critic of The Herald, chairs a discussion with Scottish Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, Scottish Dance Theatre Artistic Director Fleur Darkin and Dance Base Artistic Director Morag Deyes.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Mon 19 Aug
The Rite of Spring Talk
The Rite of Spring Talk with choreographer Christopher Hampson.
