Dance within 5 miles of Edinburgh

347 events within 5 miles

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Nile Rodgers with Jean Pierre Muller

Master guitarist/producer/songwriter Nile Rodgers has brought the funk to collaborators as diverse as Sister Sledge and Daft Punk. Tonight’s show is a special collaboration between Rodgers and Belgian artist Jean Pierre Muller for 'Indigo Night', a music and art project that brings to life the musical and cultural history…

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001

  • 20:00

Sat 22 Jun

£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001

  • 20:00

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

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

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 (1.2 miles)

Sat 3 Aug

0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 4 Aug

0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Mon 5 Aug

0131 226 0000

2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 20 more dates until 25 Aug

Salsa Night at Harry's Bar

Everyone welcome at these salsa classes, with no experience or partner required. Free social dancing from 9pm.

Harry's Bar, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)

Wed 26 Jun

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00

Wed 3 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00

Wed 10 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00
…and 23 more dates until 18 Dec

Sofia National Ballet's Swan Lake

Probably the most popular ballet of all time, to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score.

The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)

Wed 17 Jul

£17.50–£39.50 / 0844 871 3014

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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)

Fri 2 Aug

Main Theatre

£6 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 4 Aug

Main Theatre

£6 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri 9 Aug

Main Theatre

£8 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 8 more dates until 25 Aug

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

Ballroom Beginners 1

Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style. Wear well-fitting, comfortable…

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Mon 24 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 18:00 – 19:00

Burns Night Ceilidh

The Flaming Heather ceilidh band and caller Ken Gourlay set off Burns Night right, with a few folk dancers and a piper in tow.

Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)

Sat 25 Jan

£8 / 0131 339 5374

  • 20:00 – 00:30

Ceilidh Beginners (course)

A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable shoes. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:30 – 20:30

Thu 27 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:30 – 20:30
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Ceilidh Dancing (for dancers with additional support needs)

Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable…

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Fri 28 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate (course)

Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable shoes. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30

Thu 27 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30

L.O.V.E.

Volcano Theatre. Exuberant, sensual and violently passionate, Volcano's award-winning Shakespearean threesome has toured all over the world. L.O.V.E. is a landmark production in British theatre, directed and choreographed by Nigel Charnock. It is based on Shakespeare's love sonnets. Three lovers, a poet, a dark lady…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Thu 1 Aug

Central

£8 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri 2 Aug

Central

£8 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

Central

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 19 more dates until 25 Aug

St Andrew's Night Ceilidh

Ken Gourlay calls it, Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band plays it, while a piper and international folk dancers do their thing. Remember: no stilettos or high heels! This is serious dancing business.

Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)

Sat 30 Nov

£8 / 0131 339 5374

  • 20:00 – 23:00

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

Wed 17 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 18 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

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Alba Flamenca

Alba Flamenca. Alba Flamenca’s very own Edinburgh-based Spanish flamenco troupe return with another new show! Already rich in provenance and authenticity, they consistently delight! ‘…an authentic taste of flamenco … the warmth from the performers [is] infectious’ ★★★★ (ThreeWeeks, 2012). ‘…never for a moment letting…

La Sal, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)

Fri 2 Aug

£14 (£12) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

£14 (£12) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 4 Aug

£14 (£12) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 21 more dates until 25 Aug

Ballroom Improvers

If you have learnt the basics, this class will improve your technique and style. Besides adding to your step patterns in the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive, you can add the exciting tango, samba and pasodoble to your repertoire. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes, ladies with a small heel. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Mon 24 Jun

£91.50 for the full course (£73) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:00 – 21:30

Burlesque Beginners (Leith)

Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page - slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! Age 18+ For…

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Tue 25 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 19:30 – 20:30

Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)

Tue 25 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

  • 19:30 – 20:30

Cajon Flamenco Classes

Study the rhythms and sounds of flamenco in these dance classes.

Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600

Fri 21 Jun

Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600

Sat 22 Jun

Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600

Commercial Hip Hop

We know Nicki Minaj, Beyonc� and Shakira can shake it, but now it''s our turn to take over! In this fast-paced, fun class, we will cover styles from music video to reggaeton to pure pop; make sure you bring all your diva attitude.

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Tue 25 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 18:30 – 19:30
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Dance 'n' Play 1 (course)

We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…

Dance Base, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Wed 26 Jun

£46 for the full course, £3.50 per week drop-in (Free) / 0131 225 5525

  • 10:45 – 11:30

Dance 'Til Dawn

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back with a brand new show celebrating the Golden Age of Hollywood.

The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)

Thu 3 Apr

£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014

Fri 4 Apr

£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014

Sat 5 Apr

£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014

La Donna è Mobile

Words are no longer enough. The body must now speak. And what will it say? This is about the private and the perverse … an experiment … an investigation into the murkier parts of the human psyche, where the inexplicable becomes visible. Let us take a look at womanhood in all its deformity. Let us shred our skin and…

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 2 Aug

Demonstration Room

£9 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

Demonstration Room

£9 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 4 Aug

Demonstration Room

£9 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 18 more dates until 25 Aug

Édouard Lock: World Premiere (2013)

Scottish Ballet presents a World Premiere from La La La Human Steps Founder, Artistic Director and Choreographer Édouard Lock. Lock is renowned for his extreme, incandescent style of dance and his precise technique. His boldly challenging style has always attracted international attention. His creations are an arresting…

Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)

Fri 16 Aug

£10–£18 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Dance Odysseys.

HeLa

Henrietta Lacks walked into the coloured section of the John Hopkins Hospital with a pain in her abdomen. A cell sample taken without her permission was used as the raw material for some of the most important scientific discoveries of the past 100 years. This solo show by Adura Onashile takes as its inspiration the…

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 2 Aug

Anatomy Lecture Theatre

£7 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

Anatomy Lecture Theatre

£7 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 4 Aug

Anatomy Lecture Theatre

£7 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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