Dance, free events within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Ashwini Ramaswamy. A soloist with renowned company Ragamala Dance (called 'excellent' and 'moving' by the New York Times), Ashwini Ramaswamy has performed at venues throughout the world. At this year's Festival of Spirituality and Peace, Ashwini will present a body of choreography taught to her by Ragamala's Artistic…

Dance Ihayami. Combining contemporary and classical Indian dance, classical music composed by Ash Madni and elements of audience participation, Blue Lotus: Summer explores the connection between Indian dance and the natural environment, reflecting the changing seasons. As human beings, we interact with our environment…

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the V&A, inž conversation.

An overview of this unique weekend of dance, chaired by Scottish Ballet’s Artistic Director Christopher Hampson.

Curator of Dance Odysseys films Nele Hertling shares her thoughts on dance on celluloid.

With elements of Dance, Butoh, mime & physical theatre, Karavan & Khabarova share over 20 years of experience, reflecting on their unique and original style, they offer diverse and powerful exercises which move the participants in search of their own limits. The workshop aims to improve the participants…

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!

Do you believe in reincarnation? It is traditionally believed in Japan that every single life will be reincarnated in a different form after its death: we are part of the great circle of life where the process of birth, death and rebirth is perpetually repeated. Uv+Km is a collaborative project from Japan, with…

A panel of emerging choreographers discusses the New Voices programme, hosted by Dance Base Artistic Director Morag Deyes.

Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard discuss this seminal work.

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…

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.

The Rite of Spring Talk with choreographer Christopher Hampson.

Join us for a showcase of the best in local talent from across Scotland! Be preparded for show-stopping live performances from all age gropus and cultural backgrounds as well as special guests including; live music, beat-box, break-dance, theatre and a mix of other spectacular surprises, hosted by BAFTA Nominated…