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Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre
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Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central America. Performing companies include, Aike Raes and Cie Ph/f/ase from Belgium, Gastana Dance from Israel and the Georgia Dance Theatre Legacy. Please see website for performance times.'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
4 Aug–6 Aug (Times vary) Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
AIYF International Dance Gala
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The highlight of the festival's dance programme, the Gala draws together young dancers from international companies to present new choreography and traditional dance. Featuring companies from Belgium, Georgia and China. 'Part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
7 Aug 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Alan Lucien Oyen, X Factor Dance Company & Steinunn Ketilsdóttir
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A triple bill of contemporary dance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays (6 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug & 14 Aug 4.30) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 7.00) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh bands Wild Geese (13 Aug) and Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
5 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Aurora Borealis
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The breathtaking phenomenon of the Northern Lights is translated into movement in this performance by Lazzi. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug 12.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
The Big Festival Ceilidh
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Hoots mon! It's a relaxed introduction to traditional Scottish ceilidh dance with music from Freeland Barbour and Kevin MacLeod and expert guidance from caller Sheila McCutcheon.
24 Aug 3.00–6.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
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
Blairgowrie Highland Night
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A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
Tuesdays 8.15 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie
Coppelia
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The Moscow Ballet La Classique performs the tale of eccentric Doctor Coppelius and his clockwork creation.
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
Corryvreckan
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A dance show for kids based around the facts and legends that surround the Corryvreckan Whirlpool - one of the most dangerous whirlpools in the world. Ages 10+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
12 Aug–16 Aug 12.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Classes
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Get in shape for all that Festival madness or just take a break from relentless shows to learn something new. The Dance Base runs a full programme of pilates, ballet, West End, yoga and contemporary dance throughout August. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–22 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Classes
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Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in street dance, clowning and other skills. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Workshop: Afro-Groove
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Dance to the rhythm of your own drum with this workshop in Afro-based dance forms. Ages 16+.
17 Aug 2.30–5.30 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Dance Base Workshop: Bollywood!
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A chance to discover all the elements that make up Bollywood dance: Indian classical and folk dance; jazz; hip-hop and contemporary. Ages 16+.
10 Aug 12.00–2.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Danceform Dance Party Night
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A big old dance party in the town hall.
6 Sep 8.00 Castle Douglas Town Hall, Castle Douglas
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Enclosure 44 - Humans
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The Dance Base presents the animalistic side of human nature through movement and behaviour with daily feeding times (1-2pm) and talks (3pm). Tickets include zoo admission and are available on the door. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
5 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays 10.00am–5.00 Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Ericht Scottish Country Dance Club
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Scottish country dance.
22 Aug, 26 Sep 7.30–11.00 Town Hall, Blairgowrie
An Evening Of Ballet And Divertissements
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Performance by the Russian Ballet Society.
25 Jul 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Forgotten by Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Pat Kinevane
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The story of a sector of society often ignored and maligned, the elderly, are placed centre stage in this mixture of Kabuki dance and Irish storytelling. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug 6.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Friday Night Fling
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A cabaret style evening of entertainments with Gordon Gunn and Brian McAlpine.
1 Aug 5.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
Friday Night Fling
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A cabaret style evening of entertainments with Ingrid Henderson and Iain McFarlane.
25 Jul 5.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
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
Le Grande Cirque
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An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought possible, in this theatrical circus show.
23 Sep–27 Sep 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Heads Up
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Despite having a packed programme of dance and physical theatre this Fringe, there are even more shows that the Dance Base couldn't fit in. This is a chance to catch the best of the rest in the studio. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–22 Aug 4.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display
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An hour's Highland dancing and pipe band performance every Tuesday during July and August.
Tuesdays 7.15–8.15 Stirling Castle Esplanade, Stirling
Highland Fling Ceilidh Night
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Travel on the funicular to the UK's highest restaurant to enjoy a three course, traditional Highland buffet and dance to live music from the Jock Fraser Ceilidh Band.
3 Jul–31 Aug Thu 6.00–10.00 Ptarmigan Restaurant, Aviemore
Inbetween
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Cie. Willi Dorner from Austria presents an ironic comment on the science fiction movies Alphaville and 2001: A Space Odyssey and on its future visions. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–23 Aug 2.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
The Inverness Tattoo
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A spectacular evening of military and Highland displays. Including pipe band music, Highland and country dancing, and military displays.
28 Jul–2 Aug 7.00–10.00 Northern Meeting Park, Inverness
Irish Cream
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Forget Michael Flatley, this is a triple bill of Irish contemporary choreography from Catapult Dance Company, Fearghus O'Conchuir and Legitimate Bodies Dance Company. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays (6 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug & 14 Aug 2.00) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 4.30) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 7.00) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Last Tram to Auchenshuggle
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Traditional Scottish ceilidh and live music.
25 Jul 7.30 Pollock Halls, Edinburgh
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
Lomond Folk Festival
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A family weekend of traditional folk music featuring ceilidhs, open sessions, craft fair, competitions, kids entertainment and lots more.
25 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) Moss O'Balloch, Balloch
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
Musselburgh On the Fringes
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A festival of free events with art, photography and dance competitions and dazzling prizes worth up to £700. There will also be dance workshops, band showcases, storytelling and a cracking jazz session. All tickets are available from the Brunton Theatre Box Office.
Saturdays, Sundays (from 9 Aug) (Times vary) Musselburgh (Various Venues), East Lothian
Neilston Live! Festival of Neilston Life and Culture
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A big old Neilston shindig with a Barfest, local history talks, crafts, ceilidh, tea dance and a village walk with the Walking Theatre Company. There will be carnival celebrations on the Saturday with a cracking line-up of pipers, drummers and dancers from Brazil to Marakesh bringing a taste of Cuba, Africa, Brazil and Scotland to Main Street and Pig Square. There will be live music from Eletricat dancers and Artists in Exile amongst others.
1 Aug–10 Aug (Times vary) Tolbooth, Stirling
parallel/parallels
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Plan B fuse song, text and dance to explore the world of parallel universes. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not 11 Aug, 15 Aug 9.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Project Y - Y Dance
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Scotland's best young dancers in this brand new programme from Scotland's National Youth Dance Company. 'Part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
2 Aug 7.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Rambert Dance Company: Eternal Lige 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
Rosie Kay Dance Company & Odd Johan Fritzøe
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For the 2008 Fringe Rosie Kay Dance Company perform their new duet 'Double Points: K' and Odd Johan Fritzøe brings 'Balls'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays (6 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug & 14 Aug 7.00) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 2.00) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 4.30) Dance Base, Edinburgh
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
Scottish Ballet
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The highly regarded national company present an autumn bill with such diverse influences as Radiohead, film techniques and the 1930s. American choreographer Stephen Petronio's 'Ride the Beast' is set to Radiohead's music, Trisha Brown's 'For MG: The Movie' complements a soundscape by Alvin Curran and Ashley Page introduces an interpretation of popular songs from the 30s in 'Pennies from Heaven'.
25 Sep–27 Sep 7.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Ballet
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The highly regarded national company present an autumn bill with such diverse influences as Radiohead, film techniques and the 1930s. American choreographer Stephen Petronio's 'Ride the Beast' is set to Radiohead's music, Trisha Brown's 'For MG: The Movie' complements a soundscape by Alvin Curran and Ashley Page introduces an interpretation of popular songs from the 30s in 'Pennies from Heaven'.
18 Sep–20 Sep 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
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.
7 Jan 2009–10 Jan 2009 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Country Dancers at Glamis
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A traditional piper and dancers will perform in the castle grounds. Please check the website for times.
Sundays Glamis Castle
Scottish Country Dancing
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Enjoy Scottish country dancing in the walled garden or bring a picnic if you just want to watch.
27 Jul 2.30–4.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Scottish Country Dancing
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Scottish country dancing to some of the nation's best traditional dance bands. Spectators and listeners welcome.
26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep 7.30–10.30 Town Hall, Pitlochry
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
Summer Ceilidhs
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An evening of traditional music and dancing, with a 'caller' on hand to talk you through the moves.
6 Aug, 13 Aug 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
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
YDance Showcase
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Some of the best young dancers in Scotland, in a programme of short pieces by leading international contemporary choreographers, including Anna Kenrick and Duncan Macfarland
31 Jul 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

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