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Scottish Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
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Scottish Ballet adds this contemporary take on the Prokofiev ballet to their award-winning repertoire, bringing Dutch choreographer Krzysztof Pastor on board to bring a fresh twist to the classic tragedy.
13 May–17 May 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
21 May–24 May Wed & Fri 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
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
The Curve Foundation Dance Company: Four Seasons
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The Brunton's resident dance company celebrate their tenth anniversary with modern dance interpretations of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'.
20 May 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Blank Album and Songs of Home
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Comic dance theatre from Gilmore Dance Company.'Part of the West End Fest'.
13 Jun–14 Jun 8.00 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Dance in a Million
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A showcase of dance by students of Stowaways.
18 May 7.30 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
The Blank Album Workshops
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Learn some of the movement behind the show from Gilmore Dance Company with classes for different levels: 13 years+ at 10.30am; adults at noon; professional dancers and musicians at 2.30pm; company class at 6.15pm. Price includes workshop and performance. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
14 Jun (Times vary) Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Midsummer Ceilidh Dance
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Traditional Scottish music and dancing from Bella McNab's Dance band.
21 Jun 8.00 Birnam House Hotel, Dunkeld
Transgression Sessions: B-Boy Jam
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Breakdance session featuring Etch'n'Sketch, Psycho Styles and Free 2 Flow. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
2 Jun 10.00 Transgression Skate Park, Edinburgh
bahok
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Choreographer Akram Khan joins forces with acclaimed writer Hanif Kureishi and multi award-winning composer Nitin Sawhney, bringing together a new company of nine dancers in collaboration with China's classical ballet flagship company, the National Ballet of China. The resulting piece, 'bahok', is a new take on the story of the Tower of Babel.
22 May–24 May 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn
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There are some doors that should only be opened with care. In Communicating Doors, the exotically named Mrs Poopay Dayseer, fleeing for her life, manages to get one such door open only to find herself back where she started.
4 Jun–7 Jun 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Nederlands Dans Theater 2
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Displaying extraordinary technical ability and filling the stage with an infectious delight, to spend an evening with these young dancers is to experience some of the very best in modern dance. The programme includes 'Sleight of Hand', 'Dream Play' and 'Mammatus'.
10 Jun–11 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
20 Jun–21 Jun 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Yvonne Wright School of Dance: Annual Dance Show
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Starring young dancers from Shotts, Harthill and Broxburn.
19 Jun–28 Jun 7.30; Sun 12.20 & 7.30 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
5 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival
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Ten-day multi-arts festival covering theatre, dance, music, literature and visual arts.
23 May–31 May (Times vary) Various Venues, Dumfries & Galloway
The Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe
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A stunning performance of traditional Maasai music and dance from this Kenyan group, including their spectacular jumping.
27 Jun 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Scottish Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
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Scottish Ballet adds this contemporary take on the Prokofiev ballet to their award-winning repertoire, bringing Dutch choreographer Krzysztof Pastor on board to bring a fresh twist to the classic tragedy.
28 May–31 May 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Alliance Francaise Ceilidh
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Alliance Francaise host a traditional Ceilidh, bring your own dish of choice for the buffet!
31 May 7.00 Partick Burgh Hall, Glasgow
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh bands Alive & Jiggin' and HLI plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 13 Sep 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
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
BP Live Screens
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Live screening of the ballet 'Romeo and Juliet' direct from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
1 Jun 2.00–6.00 Duthie Park, Aberdeen
Dance School Display: Michelle's School of Dance
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The pupils at Michelle's show off their new moves.
13 Jun 7.00 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
East-West Cultural Festival
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Alongside renowned Scottish artists, visiting popular artists from Bangladesh and India will perform music and songs, dances, instrumental music and theatre, including one short play based on Bangladeshi national poet - Kazi Nazrul's 'The Rebel' (full of dances) - and another based on Scottish national poet, Robert Burns. 'Part of the West End Fest'.
21 Jun 3.00 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Y Dance: Under The Same Sky
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This contemporary dance theatre project explores what it means to be a 'new Glaswegian' in 2008. Experiences from the groups' journey to Glasgow and their lives in the City are combined with their hopes and dreams for the future into a performance full of passion, life and energy. 'Part of Refugee Week 2008'
17 Jun–18 Jun 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Cross Currents
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End of year production from students at Telford College's Centre for Professional Dance Training, featuring a mix of jazz, tap and contemporary styles.
24 May 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Curve Foundation with The Scottish Flute Trio
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The Scottish Flute Trio collaborates with Curve Foundation Dance Company, featuring choreography by Ross Cooper, for a newly commissioned piece by David Fennessy.
31 May 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Dancing on the Lawns
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Members of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society will perform music and dance and even offer the chance to join in.
7 Jun 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
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
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
Scottish Ballet
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Bringing the best of Scottish Ballet to the Highlands and Western Isles.
26 Jun 7.30 The Macphail Centre, Ullapool
28 Jun 8.00–10.00 An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Scottish Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
Date Location
Scottish Ballet adds this contemporary take on the Prokofiev ballet to their award-winning repertoire, bringing Dutch choreographer Krzysztof Pastor on board to bring a fresh twist to the classic tragedy.
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Ballet West: Love Central
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Love Central begins in the cafe of Central Station, New York, where two dancers who reminisce about their careers and relive their pasts.
25 Jun–26 Jun 8.00 Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld
Ballet West: Love Central
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Love Central begins in the cafe of Central Station, New York, where two dancers who reminisce about their careers and relive their pasts.
27 Jun 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
The Border Gaitherin Coldstream 2008 Family Ceilidh
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A ceilidh night with experienced dance callers and two high energy ceilidh Bands.
31 May 8.00 Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream
Dance Extravaganza
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Children of all ages from the Dancestar Academy will present a mix of ballet, tap, hip hop and disco dancing.
30 Jun 7.00–9.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Dancing Divas
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Performance from Zoe Bell School of Dance.
8 Jun 1.30 & 7.00 SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
Ericht Scottish Country Dance Club
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Scottish country dance.
23 May, 11 Jul, 22 Aug, 26 Sep 7.30–11.00 Town Hall, Blairgowrie
Gillian Easdale School of Dance: Razzamatazz
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This annual dance school display will give the pupils a well deserved chance to showcase their new work.
25 Jun 7.30 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
Hollywood
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Annual dance display showcasing the dancing talents of local school children.
21 Jun–24 Jun 7.00; Sat 6.00 Macrobert, Stirling
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
Morag Alexander School of Dance Annual Show
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The school's annual performance of singing and dancing
16 Jun–28 Jun, not Sundays 7.00; Sat 3.00 & 7.00 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
The Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe
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A stunning performance of traditional Maasai music and dance from this Kenyan group, including their spectacular jumping.
24 May 7.30 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
20 Jun 7.30 Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
Reading Room
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Award winning choreographer and director Jonathan Lunn has drawn on the worlds of film, music, literature and opera to create this work, which focuses on the vagaries of human relationships.
22 May 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
The Red Room
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The David Hughes Company and Al Seed have collaborated to create a contemporary and visually shocking interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale 'The Masque of the Red Death.'
13 Jun–14 Jun 8.00 Traverse 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'.
25 Sep–27 Sep 7.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
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Enjoy the sounds and spectacle of a variety of Scottish traditional dances performed by Edinburgh Early Dancers.
1 Jun 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
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
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 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie
Tea Dance
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Old-time Scottish dancing to live music, with tea, coffee and biscuits included.
2 Jul 2.00–4.00 Pipe Band Hall, Wick
We're Listening
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The Macrobert Youth Dance Company presents this highly stylised exploration of family and home life.
25 Jun–27 Jun Wed & Thu 8.00; Fri 7.00 Macrobert, Stirling
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
Dance UK: Don't Stop the Music
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Performance by the Jacqui Wilson school of dance.
28 Jun–30 Jun 7.15 SECC: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase
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Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Family Ceilidh
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Dancing and traditional music.
21 Jun 7.00 Village Hall, Ullapool
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 (from 1 Jul) 7.15–8.15 Stirling Castle Esplanade, Stirling
Lord of the Dance
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Celebrating its tenth year, Michael Flatley's Irish dance phenomenon continues to thrive without him.
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 AECC, Aberdeen
Magic
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Performance by students from the Elizabeth Cruikshanks School of Dance.
27 May–29 May, not Wednesdays 7.00 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
Nederlands Dans Theater 2
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Displaying extraordinary technical ability and filling the stage with an infectious delight, to spend an evening with these young dancers is to experience some of the very best in modern dance. The programme includes 'Sleight of Hand', 'Dream Play' and 'Mammatus'.
17 Jun–18 Jun 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
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
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
Scotland United
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Ankur Productions unites an international team of performers from Scotland to provide a mix of music, dance and comedy in collaboration with the Scottish Refugee Council.
12 Jun 7.30 The Arches, Glasgow
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.
8 Jun 2.30–4.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Shetland Western Line Dancing
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Come along and have a dance. The beginners group starts at 7pm, with the more advanced dancers welcome at 8pm.
4 Mar–31 May 7.00–10.00 Islesburgh Community Centre, Shetland
SkyeDance
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A showcase of a wide variety of dance styles performed by local children and adults from all the different dance classes in Skye and Lochalsh.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
Surprise
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Dance for very young children, with, as the title suggests, surprises. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
31 May–2 Jun 10.15am & 2.30; Mon 10.15am & 1.15 North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Trio Stage Academy
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Music and dance from students at the Trio Stage Academy.
14 Jun Sat 7.00; Sun 6.00 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
We Dance, Wee Groove!
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Get down and funky with the Imaginate DJ - a theatrical, Scottish, dancing extravaganza for clubbers age 0-4, and their grown-ups. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
24 May–25 May 10.00am, 11.45am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
In the Flesh
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A four minute stereoscopic 'dance screen installation' by choreographer and filmmaker Billy Cowie, in which the audience wear 3-D glasses.
9 May–24 May Tue–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 12.00–5.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Karen Berry School of Dance: Musical Magic
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The infant classes will twirl, point and clap.
17 Jun–21 Jun 6.30; Sat 11.30am, 3.00 & 6.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Kathleen Edgar School of Dancing: Canned Heat
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Lift the lid on these fresh young talents.
26 Jun 6.30 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
Ladyfest at The Reid
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The prestigious Reid Hall plays host to a night exploring the boundaries between music and dance, with the UK's finest b-girls, contemporary classical music and even Nintendo Wii. Installation at 7pm followed by an hour-long concert at 8pm with an after party from 10pm at nearby Teviot Union (tbc). 'Part of Ladyfest Edinburgh'.
30 May 7.00 Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
Lomond Folk Festival
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A family weekend of traditional folk music featuring coeilidhs, open sessions, craft fair, competitions, kids entertainment and lots more.
25 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) Moss O'Balloch, Balloch
The Magic of Dance
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This spectacular dance show features professional dancers Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite from the successful BBC show 'Strictly Come Dancing'. 'Part of Perth Festival of the Arts'.
26 May 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Nederlands Dans Theater 2
Date Location
Displaying extraordinary technical ability and filling the stage with an infectious delight, to spend an evening with these young dancers is to experience some of the very best in modern dance. The programme includes 'Sleight of Hand', 'Dream Play' and 'Mammatus'.
13 Jun–14 Jun 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
The Scotch School of Adelaide
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A pipe band display and traditional dancing from the Scotch School of Adelaide.
19 Jun 2.00 Drum Castle & Gardens, Banchory
Scottish Country Dancing
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Scottish country dancing to some of the nation's best traditional dance bands. Spectators and listeners welcome.
31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep 7.30–10.30 Town Hall, Pitlochry
Tayside Highland Dancing Festival
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A festival of Scottish dance including the North East Scotland and Tayside championships, graded competitions and regional heats.
29 Jun 8.30am–6.00 Community Centre (Marketgait), Arbroath
Verve
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The first graduate dance company from Northern School of Contemporary Dance. The show features a mixed bill of new and existing dance pieces by choreographers Darshan Singh Bhuller, Simon Birch, Carol Brown, Wendy Houston and Henri Oguike.
6 Jun 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling

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