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Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
4 Aug–6 Aug
(Times vary)		 Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central…
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.
Angus Hotel, Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie
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Tuesdays
8.15		 Blairgowrie Highland Night A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
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
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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
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25 Jul
7.30		 An Evening Of Ballet And Divertissements Performance by the Russian Ballet Society.
31 Jul
7.30		 YDance Showcase Some of the best young dancers in Scotland, in a programme of short pieces by leading international contemporary choreographers, including Anna…
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.
Culzean Castle, Maybole
Date Event
27 Jul
2.30–4.30		 Scottish Country Dancing Enjoy Scottish country dancing in the walled garden or bring a picnic if you just want to watch.
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
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…
29 Jul–2 Aug, 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…
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)		 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
(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)		 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 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)		 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 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…
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.
Glamis Castle, Glamis
Date Event
Sundays Scottish Country Dancers at Glamis A traditional piper and dancers will perform in the castle grounds. Please check the website for times.
King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow
Date Event
23 Feb 2009–24 Feb 2009
7.30		 Coppelia Russian State Ballet presents this delightful ballet which tells the fantastical tale of an eccentric toymaker and his amazing creations, which…
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
Date Event
7 Aug
7.30		 AIYF International Dance Gala The highlight of the festival's dance programme, the Gala draws together young dancers from international companies to present new choreography and…
23 Sep–27 Sep
7.30; Wed 2.00 & 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 Le Grande Cirque An international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and jugglers, perform feats you never thought possible, in this theatrical circus show.
The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
2 Aug
7.00		 Project Y - Y Dance Scotland's best young dancers in this brand new programme from Scotland's National Youth Dance Company. 'Part of Aberdeen International Youth…
Moss O'Balloch, Balloch Road, Balloch
Date Event
25 Jul–27 Jul
(Times vary)		 Lomond Folk Festival A family weekend of traditional folk music featuring ceilidhs, open sessions, craft fair, competitions, kids entertainment and lots more.
Musselburgh (Various Venues), East Lothian
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays (from 9 Aug)
(Times vary)		 Musselburgh On the Fringes A festival of free events with art, photography and dance competitions and dazzling prizes worth up to £700. There will also be dance workshops…
Northern Meeting Park, Ardross Street, Inverness
Date Event
28 Jul–2 Aug
7.00–10.00		 The Inverness Tattoo A spectacular evening of military and Highland displays. Including pipe band music, Highland and country dancing, and military displays.
Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Jul
7.30		 Last Tram to Auchenshuggle Traditional Scottish ceilidh and live music.
Ptarmigan Restaurant, Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore
Date Event
3 Jul–31 Aug
Thu 6.00–10.00		 Highland Fling Ceilidh Night 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…
SECC, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow
Date Event
12 Feb 2009–14 Feb 2009
Thu & Fri 7.30; Sat 2.30		 Strictly Come Dancing See the popular TV show, in which celebrities (including Zoe Ball, Letitia Dean, Denise Lewis and Louisa Lytton) get their dance on with a…
Stirling Castle Esplanade, Stirling
Date Event
Tuesdays
7.15–8.15		 Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display An hour's Highland dancing and pipe band performance every Tuesday during July and August.
Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow
Date Event
18 Sep–20 Sep
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…
27 Jan 2009–31 Jan 2009
7.30		 Go Dance 09 A dance festival showcasing Scotland's dance talent, with performers from community groups, dance schools and colleges. With different performances…
17 Feb 2009–18 Feb 2009
7.30		 Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo This playful dance troupe presents their interpretation of classical ballet.
20 Feb
7.30		 Richard Alston Dance Company Expect an exhilarating evening of quick-fire choreography and uplifting music as Richard Alston returns.
Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling
Date Event
25 Jul
5.30		 Friday Night Fling A cabaret style evening of entertainments with Ingrid Henderson and Iain McFarlane.
1 Aug–10 Aug
(Times vary)		 Neilston Live! Festival of Neilston Life and Culture A big old Neilston shindig with a Barfest, local history talks, crafts, ceilidh, tea dance and a village walk with the Walking Theatre Company.
1 Aug
5.30		 Friday Night Fling A cabaret style evening of entertainments with Gordon Gunn and Brian McAlpine.
6 Aug, 13 Aug
8.00		 Summer Ceilidhs An evening of traditional music and dancing, with a 'caller' on hand to talk you through the moves.
Town Hall, Brown Street, Blairgowrie
Date Event
22 Aug, 26 Sep
7.30–11.00		 Ericht Scottish Country Dance Club Scottish country dance.
Town Hall, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry
Date Event
26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep
7.30–10.30		 Scottish Country Dancing Scottish country dancing to some of the nation's best traditional dance bands. Spectators and listeners welcome.
Various Venues, Edinburgh
Date Event
8 Aug–31 Aug
(Times vary)		 Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this…
Various Venues, Falkirk
Date Event
10 Oct–18 Oct
(Times vary)		 The Royal National Mod Scotland's premier festival of Gaelic music, song, dance, drama, literature and sport, as well as informal Mod Feis events.

Found 57 events at 30 places.
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