Dance, free events

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.

DJs Nathan H and Lee spin chart and dance.

Rockabilly dance night with vintage make-overs, milkshakes and live rock'n'roll from the Bird Doggers.

Young children can see dancers create a painting using dance, paint and music.

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.

Back To The Future DJs mix old skool hip hop, R&B, pop and dance.

DJ Dextrous spins R&B, drum'n'bass, funk and dance.

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.

Resident DJs play chart, dance, pop, R&B and house, with 1950s fancy dress.

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

Resident DJs play pop and dance.

Pop, dance and R&B courtesy of resident DJs.

A chance for dancers of all stripes – young or seasoned, beginners or experts – to take part in a large scale, outdoor performance in Woking Park. An ability to commit to the rehearsal schedule is a must.

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

'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…

World class international and UK acts perform alongside local groups in Swansea's annual dance festival.

Outdoor performances by local dance companies, plus information about workshops and joining in.

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.

Dance music by the French artist, now based in London.