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Scottish Ballet: Highland Fling
Matthew Bourne's ballet inspired by La Sylphide, first performed in 1994, returns for a new Scottish tour. We follow the misfortunes of James, a young Scotsman whose taste for the wilder side of life brings him into the company of a strange and beautiful gothic fairy.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Fri 24 May
£12.50–£42.50 / 0131 529 6000
Sat 25 May
£12.50–£42.50 / 0131 529 6000
Mariinsky Ballet: Swan Lake
The company's performance of Swan Lake, screened in 3D.
Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous
The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.
The Meadows, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Sun 4 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Mon 5 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
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.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Tue 16 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 18 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Ballet Improvers 2 (Grassmarket/course)
Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose.
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Wed 29 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Wed 5 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Wed 12 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Aerial Skills
Suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience in the air. The beginners group will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, while the second group will push their existing skill base. We advise you should have a good level of fitness to get the most from the class. We'll be working on various…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 3 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 10 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Aerial Skills for Beginners
Climb, swing, suspend, hang and twist your way through this class in the basics of aerial skills. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will then move onto aerial equipment including trapeze, rope and fabrics. Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and some upper body strength. Wear comfortable…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:15 – 19:45
Mon 3 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:15 – 19:45
Mon 10 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:15 – 19:45
Cross Currents
End of year production from students at Telford College's Centre for Professional Dance Training, featuring a mix of jazz, tap and contemporary styles.
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
The Professionals on Ice
The ones from Dancing on Ice who do it for a living (and not to boost flagging media careers) show you how it's supposed to be done.
Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh (3.2 miles)
Fri 24 May
£25 / 0131 337 6933
Sun 26 May
£25 / 0131 337 6933
Alpha Dance Academy
Annual showcase of dance, including ballet, tap and jazz, from pupils at the Alpha Dance Academy.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh (4.1 miles)
Fri 24 May
£11–£13 (£9–£10.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:00
Sat 25 May
£11–£13 (£9–£10.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 14:00
- 19:00
Ballet Stretch
An invigorating way to begin your day.Wake up your muscles with a ballet warm-up followed by a revitalising full body stretch. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 08:00 – 09:00
Mon 3 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 08:00 – 09:00
Mon 10 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 08:00 – 09:00
Bright Night International Workshops
Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.
North Edinburgh Arts Centre (3.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 315 2151
- 11:00 – 14:00
Design Your Own Dance (drop-in)
Have fun using your creativity and imagination in order to make your own dances. Participants will develop co-ordination, balance and flexibility, while learning contemporary dance movement sequences which will give them the building blocks needed for expressing themselves through dance. We will work together as a team in…
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Fri 24 May
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:00 – 18:00
Fri 31 May
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
£4 (Free) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:00 – 18:00
Flamenco
Live music and dance with a flamenco band.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600
- 20:30 – 21:45
Sat 1 Jun
£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600
- 20:30 – 21:45
Hip Hop Mix
If you like trying a bit of everything within the hip hop genre, then this is the class for you! From funk styles lockin’ and poppin’ to New York’s hip hop and house… each week will be a lucky dip. There will be something for everyone. Wear comfortable loose clothing and indoor trainers.
Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Fri 24 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:00 – 21:00
Fri 31 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:00 – 21:00
Fri 7 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:00 – 21:00
Nile Rodgers
Master guitarist/producer/songwriter Nile Rodgers has brought the funk to collaborators as diverse as Sister Sledge and Laurie Anderson, and went to the top of charts in April 2013 with Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky'.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0845 874 3001
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0845 874 3001
Pilrig Park: Our World
End of year Theatre Arts show put on by pupils at the school.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
£7 / 0131 529 6000
Street & Hip Hop P1–P3 (Leith)
Come join in the fun with these classes, dancing to the funkiest tunes around. Learning the coolest moves that are sure to impress your friends, this is a high energy introduction to street and hip hop. You’ll also have the opportunity to bring your own style to life! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor…
Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
£37.50 for the full course (Free) / 0131 529 6185
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sat 1 Jun
£37.50 for the full course (Free) / 0131 529 6185
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sat 8 Jun
£37.50 for the full course (Free) / 0131 529 6185
- 11:00 – 12:00
Wiggle & Giggle 1
Incorporating music, props and mime, Wiggle & Giggle will bring out the little dancer within! This class will also help encourage confidence and working alongside other children in a fun and exciting environment. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and indoor trainers.
Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185
- 09:30 – 10:15
Sat 1 Jun
£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185
- 09:30 – 10:15
Sat 8 Jun
£3.50 (Free) / 0131 529 6185
- 09:30 – 10:15





