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AECC, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Date Event
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 Lord of the Dance The Irish dance phenomenon revive their Good vs Evil tale, which premiered in 1996.
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Date Event
25 Sep
7.30		 The Merry Widow Scottish Opera return with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna…
An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Kenneth Street Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Date Event
18 Sep
7.30		 The Merry Widow Scottish Opera return with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna…
Angus Hotel, Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie
Date Event
Tuesdays
8.15		 Blairgowrie Highland Night A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
Aros Hall, Main Street Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Date Event
15 Sep
7.30		 The !Gubi Family These Bushmen musicians are the keepers of a vanishing tradition of San Musical Culture from the Kalahari Desert, Namibia. As the originators of…
Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug–25 Aug, not 11 Aug
6.50		 Bale De Rua Gorgeous Brazilian company blending hip hop, salsa, capoeira and traditional dances, to highlight the good and bad times of Brazil's history.
Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Aug–25 Aug, not 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug
3.00		 Dancing on Your Grave Deliberately small-scale, cabaret-style production from the cult dance companies the Cholmondeleys and the Featherstonehaughs, with veteran…
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Sep
8.00		 Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct
8.00		 Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh bands Wild Geese (13 Aug) and Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
The Badenoch Centre, The Brae Kincraig, By Kingussie
Date Event
7 Nov–9 Nov
(Times vary)		 Strathspé Away A dance festival with workshops and performances in traditional step dance, ceilidh, hip hop and Irish set.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Aug
12.00–5.00		 Day of Dance Hip hop and an open dance competition for ages 6-16..
Buccleuch Centre, Thomas Telford Road, Langholm
Date Event
30 Sep
7.30		 The Merry Widow Scottish Opera return with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna…
C Soco Urban Garden, 233 Cowgate and Chambers St, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
9.30		 Transgression A dazzling display of skill from the BMXers, breakdancers and free runners of Edinburgh's 'urban sports' community. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
C, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug
10.00am		 Nycht-Hemeron Mildly diverting solos and trios interspersed with laboured readings of classical poetry, in a work that is mostly polite, tasteful, and…
1 Aug–25 Aug, not 11 Aug
7.15		 A Night at the Movies Faithful, loving recreations of famous scenes from classic Hollywood movies like 'Casablanca' and 'From Here to Eternity', reinterpreted in dance.
Castle Douglas Town Hall, Castle Douglas
Date Event
6 Sep
8.00		 Danceform Dance Party Night A big old dance party in the town hall.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
15 Aug
8.00		 Tango Milonga Argentine Tango with andoneonist Joaquin Amenabar of Buenos Aires, with a class at 8pm.
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug
(Times vary)		 Dance Base Classes 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…
29 Jul–22 Aug
(Times vary)		 Dance Base Classes 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…
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays
(10 Aug, 14 Aug 7.00) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 2.00) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 4.30)		 Rosie Kay Dance Company & Odd Johan Fritzøe 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…
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays
(10 Aug, 14 Aug 2.00) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 4.30) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 7.00)		 Irish Cream Forget Michael Flatley, this is a triple bill of Irish contemporary choreography from Catapult Dance Company, Fearghus O'Conchuir and Legitimate…
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays
(10 Aug, 14 Aug 4.30) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 7.00) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00)		 Alan Lucien Oyen, X Factor Dance Company & Steinunn Ketilsdóttir A triple bill of contemporary dance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not 11 Aug, 15 Aug
9.00		 parallel/parallels Plan B fuse song, text and dance to explore the world of parallel universes. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
10 Aug
12.00–2.00		 Dance Base Workshop: Bollywood! A chance to discover all the elements that make up Bollywood dance: Indian classical and folk dance; jazz; hip-hop and contemporary. Ages 16+.
12 Aug–16 Aug
12.00		 Corryvreckan A dance show for kids based around the facts and legends that surround the Corryvreckan Whirlpool - one of the most dangerous whirlpools in the…
17 Aug
2.30–5.30		 Dance Base Workshop: Afro-Groove Dance to the rhythm of your own drum with this workshop in Afro-based dance forms. Ages 16+.
20 Aug–23 Aug
12.00		 Aurora Borealis 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
2.00		 Inbetween Cie. Willi Dorner from Austria presents an ironic comment on the science fiction movies Alphaville and 2001: A Space Odyssey and on its future…
20 Aug–22 Aug
4.00		 Heads Up 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…
20 Aug–23 Aug
6.00		 Forgotten by Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Pat Kinevane 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…
24 Aug
3.00–6.00		 The Big Festival Ceilidh Hoots mon! It's a relaxed introduction to traditional Scottish ceilidh dance with music from Freeland Barbour and Kevin MacLeod and expert guidance…
Duthac Centre, Shandwick Street, Tain
Date Event
9 Sep
7.30		 The Merry Widow Scottish Opera return with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna…
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles
Date Event
28 Aug
7.30		 Akellare Dancers Akellare perform Basque dance in the colourful, traditional costumes of the country.
Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park Rouken Glen Road Giffnock, Glasgow
Date Event
4 Sep–6 Sep, not Fridays
7.30		 The Merry Widow Scottish Opera return with a lavish new production of Franz Lehár's light opera. Set in Paris 1912, 'The Merry Widow' tells the tale of Hanna…
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
Date Event
9 Aug, 13 Aug–20 Aug
Wed 8.00		 Eden Court Summer Ceilidhs Grab your partner, hit the floor and make the most of Eden Court's fine hospitality.
16 Aug
7.30		 Re-set: Summer Youth Dance Project Performance Dance artist Louise Marshall and guest choreographer Will Thorburn direct young dancers in a new and unique performance.
18 Aug
8.00		 Tap Ole Uniquely Spanish approach to dance from a company who fuse virtuoso flamenco guitar with the elegance of tap.
7 Oct
7.30		 Scottish Ballet The highly regarded national company present an autumn bill with such diverse influences as Radiohead, film techniques and the 1930s. American…
Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays
10.00am–5.00		 Enclosure 44 - Humans The Dance Base presents the animalistic side of human nature through movement and behaviour with daily feeding times (1-2pm) and talks (3pm).
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Sep–27 Sep
7.00		 Scottish Ballet The highly regarded national company present an autumn bill with such diverse influences as Radiohead, film techniques and the 1930s. American…
29 Oct–31 Oct
7.30		 Rambert Dance Company: Eternal Lige Tour Britain's flagship contemporary dance company presents a spectacular dance bill of André Gingras' 'Anatomica #3', Siobhan Davies' 'Carnival of the…
4 Nov–5 Nov
Tue 7.30; Wed 2.00 & 5.30		 Birmingham Royal Ballet: Stravinsky: A Celebration 2008 A showcase of the great ballet composer's highlights: 'Firebird', 'Petrushka' and Michael Corder's new version of 'Le Baiser de la fée'.
6 Nov–8 Nov
7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Birmingham Royal Ballet: Beauty and the Beast Love conquers all in Birmingham Royal Ballet's rendition of the classic story.
11 Nov
7.30		 Richard Alston Dance Company The pre-eminent dance company's Autumn show, 'Shuffle it Right', is inspired by classics from the American Songbook composed and recorded by Hoagy…
7 Jan 2009–10 Jan 2009
7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30		 Scottish Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Scottish Ballet revives their version of the classic fairytale 'The Sleeping Beauty', presented by award-winning artistic director Ashley Page.
Fishers Hotel, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Date Event
Thursdays
9.00–11.00		 Swing of the Kilts Traditional Scottish entertainment with accordion from Tommy Newcomen, singer Anne Pack, piper Graeme Thomson and Highland dancers.
Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr
Date Event
26 Oct
7.30		 Coppelia The Moscow Ballet La Classique performs the tale of eccentric Doctor Coppelius and his clockwork creation.
George Square Theatre, University Of Edinburgh George Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–25 Aug, not 11 Aug
1.45		 Sa-Choom They call it a 'dance musical', but 'Sa-Choom' is more like a happy assault vehicle. A rolling collision of breakdancing, martial arts, techno, hip…

Found 87 events at 56 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.