Dance, free events within 5 miles of Edinburgh

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.

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.

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!

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.