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Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
17 Oct 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Big National Ceilidh
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A national fundraising initiative for Wateraid with ceilidhs taking place all over the UK. Please check the website for a local event.
18 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Scotland
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Beauty and the Beast
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Love conquers all in Birmingham Royal Ballet's rendition of the classic story.
6 Nov–8 Nov 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Stravinsky: A Celebration 2008
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A showcase of the great ballet composer's highlights: 'Firebird', 'Petrushka' and Michael Corder's new version of 'Le Baiser de la fée'.
4 Nov–5 Nov Tue 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 5.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Blank Album and Songs of Home
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Comic dance theatre from Gilmore Dance Company.
16 Oct 8.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
21 Feb 7.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Body Sensing - Three Legs
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A morning workshop of playful improvisational and meditative explorations of the senses with choreographer David Leden. Suitable for intermediate level dancers. 'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
18 Oct 10.00am–12.30 Studio The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen
Cheryl Crawford Dance School
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The boys and girls from the Cheryl Crawford Dance School showcase their talents.
21 Nov–22 Nov 7.00; Sat 1.00 & 7.00 Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
Coppelia
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The Moscow Ballet La Classique performs the tale of eccentric Doctor Coppelius and his clockwork creation.
20 Oct 7.30 Caird Hall, Dundee
22 Oct 7.30 DG One Leisure Complex
26 Oct 7.30 Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Coppelia
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Russian State Ballet presents this delightful ballet which tells the fantastical tale of an eccentric toymaker and his amazing creations, which include a lifelike doll.
23 Feb 2009–24 Feb 2009 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
The Curve Foundation with The Scottish Flute Trio
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The Scottish Flute Trio collaborates with Curve Foundation Dance Company, featuring choreography for a newly commissioned piece by David Fennessy.
31 Oct 7.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Dance Academy
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A colourful display of jazz and tap.
27 Nov–29 Nov 7.00; Sat 2.00 & 7.00 Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
Dance Live! 2008
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Aberdeen's festival of contemporary dance sees the city burst to life with a series of dance performances, films and workshops. Featuring performances from Gilmore Productions, Scottish Ballet, Janis Claxton Dance and Tabula Rasa Dance.
7 Oct–1 Nov (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Dance On Screen: Camera/Movement
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Curated by Helen Blaker, this programme of artists' single screen works in dance and moving image was part of a larger collaboration between the English national agency for dance Capture and Netherlands Media Art Institute.
10 Oct–16 Oct Tue 6.30 The Belmont, Aberdeen
Dilly Dilly
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Tabula Rasa Dance presents some expressive gibberish and serious gobbledygook in this playful and poetic performance of dance and song.
21 Oct 6.30 Lonach Hall, Strathdon
22 Oct 11.30am & 1.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
23 Oct 3.00 Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
24 Oct 7.00 Craigellachie Village Hall, Craigellachie
East Coast Moves
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A showcase programme of new works by choreographers based in the North East. Featuring work by Tony Mills, Ani Tchakmakdijian, Steinvor Palsson and Thomas Small.'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
1 Nov 6.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Edinburgh International Festival 2009
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre.
14 Aug 2009–6 Sep 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Essence of Ireland
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Riverdance-style show blending traditional Irish music and dance with commercial Irish music.
21 Oct Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
Falling Light
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An evening of breath-taking dance and music with Janis Claxton Dance and the internationally acclaimed Edinburgh Quartet.
17 Oct–18 Oct 8.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
31 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Faultline/Exit No Exit
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Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh's strong new work 'Faultline' uses dance, film and live soprano voice to tell a racy tale of a lady and her cocktail dress, whilst Michael Nyman's musical accompaniment to 'Exit No Exit' moves eight dancers at an explosively energetic pace.
17 Oct 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
From South India to Scotland - Kathakali
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The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company presents 'Kathakali', a classical dance drama from South India.
27 Oct 7.00 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
Funky Feet Event
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Britain's Got Talent finalists and UK Hip Hop Champions Nemesis, Strike and Signature perform. There will also be free and funky dance workshops for youngsters after each performance.
13 Oct–17 Oct Mon–Fri 11.00am, 12.30, 2.00 & 3.30 East Kilbride Shopping Centre, East Kilbride
Go Dance 09
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A dance festival showcasing Scotland's dance talent, with performers from community groups, dance schools and colleges. With different performances over five nights, each programme reflects a diverse mix of dance styles, including contemporary, street, ballet, jazz and hip hop.
27 Jan 2009–31 Jan 2009 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Great Big Dance Show 2
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Watch the talent of Dundee as SDT Creative Learning participants perform their routines.
25 Oct 7.30 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Id:me
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Ludus Dance Company presents a new approach to issues of identity and diversity.
16 Oct 7.30 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
Independance
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Fifth show for Dundee based dance school 'Dance Generation'.
1 Nov Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
Jaleo Flamenco
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Spectacular and passionate Andalusian dance, music and percussion from Jaleo.
18 Oct 8.00 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
Janis Claxton Dance - Open Company Class
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Janis Claxton leads an open dance workshop for all levels.'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
21 Oct–24 Oct Tue 2.00–3.30; Wed, Thu & Fri 10.00–11.30am The Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen
Jenny Malcolm Dance School
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Bond, Bassey and Gladys Knight all get a look in at this dance show from the young performers at the Jenny Malcolm Dance School.
14 Nov–15 Nov 7.30 Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
Lauriestone Village Ceilidh
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Back for the fifth year running, this village ceilidh is not to be missed.
20 Oct 7.00 Balmaghie Hall
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
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This playful dance troupe presents their interpretation of classical ballet.
17 Feb 2009–18 Feb 2009 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Locked In
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Half Moon Young People's Theatre present a hip hop drama which revolves around two rising stars of a local pirate radio station.
25 Oct 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
29 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
30 Oct 1.30 & 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
31 Oct 7.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Lord of the Dance
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The Irish dance phenomenon revive their Good vs Evil tale, which premiered in 1996.
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 AECC, Aberdeen
Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Ball
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The theme is Saints and Sinners for the LGLS's latest fundraising ball and ceilidh, which is held, rather appropriately, on All Saints' Day. With music from DJ Michelle, the Lismore Ceilidh Band and Lod and Proud.
1 Nov 8.00–1.00am Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Moscow Ballet La Classique: Coppelia
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Moscow Ballet la Classique's performance of the famous comic love story.
21 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Main Auditorium, Glasgow
Northern Ballet Theatre: Mixed Programme
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Classical meets contemporary in this programme designed to show off Northern Ballet Theatre's repertoire. The pieces are 'La Bayadere', 'Angels in the Architecture' and Gillian Lynne's 'A Simple Man'.
21 Mar 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Northern Isles
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Ceilidh with storytelling from Tom Muir (Orkney) and Lawrence Tulloch (Shetland). 'Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival'.
24 Oct 7.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Martial Dance
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Two works by this dynamic company that fuses contemporary dance with martial arts. 'The Other' is inspired by Simone de Beauvoir's feminist text, 'The Second Sex', while 'Yin and Yang' is a highly physical solo by the company's choreographer, Martin Robinson.
17 Oct 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Otter Pie
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Fish & Game (the young Glasgow company behind Eilidh's Daily Ukulele Ceilidh) use fragments of stories, crazy moves and amateur evangelism to grin their way through this timely exploration of the pursuit of happiness in contemporary society.
4 Nov 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
5 Nov 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
20 Nov–21 Nov 7.30 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
22 Nov 7.30 Tullynessle & Forbes Village Hall, Alford
23 Nov 7.30 Wyness Hall, Inverurie
26 Nov–29 Nov 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
5 Dec–6 Dec 7.30 Tramway, Glasgow
Parallels
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Sonia Sabri Dance Company perform kathak, a narrative and technically impressive Northern Indian traditional dance.
29 Oct 7.30 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Rambert Dance Company: Eternal Light Tour
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Britain's flagship contemporary dance company presents a spectacular dance bill of André Gingras' 'Anatomica #3', Siobhan Davies' 'Carnival of the Animals' and the Scottish première of Mark Baldwin's 'Eternal Light', which is set to a live score by Howard Goodall.
29 Oct–31 Oct 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Richard Alston Dance Company
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The pre-eminent dance company's Autumn show, 'Shuffle it Right', is inspired by classics from the American Songbook composed and recorded by Hoagy Carmichael in the 1940s and 50s.
11 Nov 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Richard Alston Dance Company
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Expect an exhilarating evening of quick-fire choreography and uplifting music as Richard Alston returns.
20 Feb 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
The Royal National Mod
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Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
10 Oct–18 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Falkirk
The Royal National Mod
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Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.
9 Oct 2009–17 Oct 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Oban
Scottish Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
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Scottish Ballet revives their version of the classic fairytale 'The Sleeping Beauty', presented by award-winning artistic director Ashley Page.
6 Dec–27 Dec, not 7 Dec–9 Dec, 14 Dec–16 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec (10 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 23 Dec & 27 Dec 7.30) (6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec & 27 Dec 2.00 & 7.30) (24 Dec 2.00) Theatre Royal, Glasgow
7 Jan 2009–10 Jan 2009 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
14 Jan 2009–17 Jan 2009 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
28 Jan 2009–31 Jan 2009 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Scottish Dance Theatre
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Scottish Dance Theatre perform an interactive afternoon performance, an excellent introduction to dance.
12 Nov 1.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Scottish Dance Theatre
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SDT's latest programme of new and original work includes the return of 'tenderhook' by Liv Lorent, and the world premiere of a brand-new piece from Hofesh Shechter.
8 Nov 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Scottish Dance Theatre: DOG/Tenderhook
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Another chance to see the double bill of Hofesh Shechter's 'DOG' and Liv Lorent's 'tenderhook'.
22 Oct 8.00 Dundee Rep, Dundee
The Scottish Flute Trio & Curve Foundation - FEAT
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A new show bringing together The Scottish Flute Trio with percussionist Rhian Macleod and The Curve Foundation Dance Company with new writing from David Fennessy, in a programme which includes music by Thea Musgrave, Debussy and Geir Rafnsson.'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
31 Oct 7.00 Studio The Lemon Tree Studio, Aberdeen
Scottish Opera: The Merry Widow
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Scottish Opera returns with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna Glawari, the witty widow of a filthily rich man, who is in search of a new spouse.
14 Oct 7.30 Community Centre, Nairn
18 Oct 7.30 Corran Halls, Oban
21 Oct 7.30 Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
23 Oct 7.30 Reid Hall, Forfar
25 Oct 7.30 Byre Theatre, St Andrews
28 Oct 7.30 Queen's Hall, Dunoon
30 Oct 7.30 Tait Hall, Kelso
1 Nov 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
4 Nov 7.30 Peterhead Community Theatre, Peterhead
6 Nov 7.30 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Skin
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A performance that brings together various media, dance and emotionally infused movement. The dancers do an interpretative investigation of what lies beneath the skin, where our skin begins and ends and the spirit of collectivity.
24 Oct 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Sleeping Beauty
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Adorned in handcrafted costumes, the European Ballet performs this classic to Tchaikovsky's glorious score.
7 Nov 7.30 Hamilton Town House, Hamilton
13 Nov 7.30 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Solway Tango Extravaganza
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A series of dance workshops and performances will bring together dancers from Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Eskdalemuir and Cumbria. Workshops will be pitched at improver, intermediate and advanced levels with a special programme designed for the absolute beginners. Music will be provided by Gustavo Vessani and the Buenos Aries Tango Band. Please telephone for a brochure.
17 Oct–19 Oct (Times vary) Victoria Hall, Annan
Soundings
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Combining dance with live music, contemporary choreographer Charlotte Jarvis, musician David Ledden and dance company Three Legs, present a representation of the perennial life cycle as a dance triptych in 'Boots'. Dance company Very Red proffer a series of short experiments in live music and solo dance.'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
18 Oct 7.30 City Moves Dance Space, Aberdeen
Strathspé Away
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A dance festival with workshops and performances in traditional step dance, ceilidh, hip hop and Irish set.
7 Nov–9 Nov (Times vary) The Badenoch Centre, By Kingussie
Strictly Come Dancing
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See the popular TV show, in which celebrities (including Zoe Ball, Letitia Dean, Denise Lewis and Louisa Lytton) get their dance on with a surprising degree of competence, up close.
12 Feb 2009–14 Feb 2009 Thu & Fri 7.30; Sat 2.30 SECC, Glasgow
Swan Lake
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Ballet Ireland perform the Tchaikovsky classic.
11 Nov 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
18 Nov 7.30 Ryan Centre, Stranraer
Swan Lake
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17 Mar 2009–19 Mar 2009 7.30; Thu 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Swing of the Kilts
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Traditional Scottish entertainment with accordion from Tommy Newcomen, singer Anne Pack, piper Graeme Thomson and Highland dancers.
Thursdays 9.00–11.00 Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry
Tabula Rasa Dance Company BZZZZZZZZZZ
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An active session for little ones based on some of the ideas and dances from the dance theatre performance 'Dilly Dilly'. Buzzing bees may indeed be involved.'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
27 Oct 3.45–4.30 City Moves Dance Space, Aberdeen
Tango Fusion - Ani Tchakmakdjin & Martin Espindola
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A relaxed and playful workshop exploring the meeting of Argentinean tango and contemporary dance. 'Part of Dance Live! 2008'
15 Oct 6.00–8.00 City Moves Dance Space, Aberdeen
Tea Dance
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Good company and great music from John Findlay on the keyboards. With tea, coffee, sausage rolls and shortbread.
19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov 1.30–3.30 Almada Suite, Hamilton
Teannaich
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Dance to a funky Ceilidh band with mandolin mischief.
17 Oct, 14 Nov 7.30 Pollock Halls, Edinburgh
World Indoor Ceilidh
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Over 30 bands from all over the world join together for a weekend of reeling, singing, huffing and puffing.
8 Nov–9 Nov 1.00–1.00am West Park Centre, Dundee

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