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Arirang Party
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High decibel soundtrack accompanies a mix of tricksy martial arts and breakdance moves from this Korean company, which are impressive but don't quite gel with the more traditional sweep of fans up front. 'Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival'
4 Aug–25 Aug 10.45 clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, 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
Bale De Rua
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Gorgeous Brazilian company blending hip hop, salsa, capoeira and traditional dances, to highlight the good and bad times of Brazil's history. Dynamic, uplifting, oozing imagination. A Fringe must-see. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe*
2 Aug–25 Aug 6.50 Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
Behind the Mirror
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Bizarre love triangle between a couple and his mirror reflection. The mock-cartoon violence has been seen in everything from the Three Stooges to Tom and Jerry - it's the invigoratingly-nuanced attention to detail that makes it refreshing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
4 Aug–25 Aug 12.15 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Capoeira Knights
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An endearing ensemble recreate street fighting and warrior dancing before moving onto the birth of samba. Body-bending acrobatics and street-cool moves, complemented by feelgood music. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–31 Aug 7.00 The World at St George's West, Edinburgh
Chess
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Taiwanese company Dansmusicians present a skilled and sumptuous performance that fortunately avoids elaboration on the central war as chess metaphor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
13 Aug–25 Aug 1.15 Freemasons Hall Universal Arts Theatre, Edinburgh
Children of the Khmer
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An ensemble of young talented Cambodian performers deliver perfectly orchestrated dance routines that are soulful, funny and powerful. As inspiring as it gets. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 4.00 The World at St George's West, Edinburgh
Damned Beautiful
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Yet another dance version of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' on the Fringe this year. Lovely, dreamy choreography, beautifully portrayed . . . and then completely ruined by an awful, invasive industrial soundtrack that doesn't let up for the whole show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug 2.40 Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
Dancing on Your Grave
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Deliberately small-scale, cabaret-style production from the cult dance companies the Cholmondeleys and the Featherstonehaughs, with veteran choreographer Lea Anderson creating a story about a deceased music hall troupe on never-ending tour. As part of an evening of cabaret it would be stunning, but it struggles to make a strong impact as a stand-alone show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe*
4 Aug–25 Aug, not 21 Aug 3.00 Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
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 Factory
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Bristol-based company Precarious return with another uncompromising piece of cutting-edge dance. A little bit Big Brother, a little bit George Orwell,'The Factory' fuses physical theatre and multimedia work to take a timely look at contemporary consumerism. Unfortunately, it comes across as earnest, too long and pompous. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe*
3 Aug–25 Aug 8.30 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
Family
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Korean breakdancers take on Taekwondo masters in a fight played out like a computer game. It's impressive stuff, made to look crazily effortless, but it's all a bit chaotic and the running time feels a bit short. 'Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival'
4 Aug–25 Aug 3.00 clubWEST @ Quincentenary Hall, Edinburgh
Flamenco, Flamenco!
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With the emphasis as much on music as dancing, this reinterpretation of the Spanish classic strips away touristy clutter and presents a vibrant tradition in a modern, witty manner. An absolute treat for any audience. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–24 Aug 8.20 Pleasance Dome, 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
The !Gubi Family: Hall Show
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These Bushmen musicians are the keepers of a vanishing tradition of San Musical Culture from the Kalahari Desert, Namibia. As the originators of trance dance, their music is specifically designed to evoke an altered state of consciousness through the rhythms and beats.
23 Aug 8.00 Universal Hall, Findhorn
Hemingway's Havana
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Valerie Hemingway, secretary and daughter-in-law to the man himself, reminisces about Papa and Cuba, but you can't help wishing that a native Cuban was giving the insight. Fortunately, she's accompanied by a powerhouse of Cuban beats and fabulous salsa performance, although you probably need to be Hemingway fan to appreciate this. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
4 Aug–26 Aug 8.30 The World at St George's West, Edinburgh
Holdin' Fast
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Sexy piece of modern dance by a young, beautiful Czech company, that looks at the logic and mathematics behind sexual relationships. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 1.00 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
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 Judgement of Paris
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Saucy, gilded reinterpretation that uses Baroque dance and can can to turn the Greek myth into a meditation on femininity. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 8.15 Rocket Venue @ Demarco Roxy Art House, Edinburgh
Lost in the Wind
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Ramshackle, rather lovely piece of patchworked physical theatre with frantic clowning and some arresting visual tableaux. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 7.40 The Zoo, Edinburgh
Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray
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Big-budget dance reinvention of Oscar Wilde's novel with Bourne's trademark gender trickery, in which the eternally beautiful boy is now a male model. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'
22 Aug–30 Aug 8.00; Sat 2.30 & 8.00 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Mudfire
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Acrobatic dance on stilts from brilliant US company The Carpetbag Brigade, depicting a primal fight between the gods of earth, wind and fire. The material is slightly stretched and the piece feels overlong - check out the superior 'The Vanishing Point', in the same venue and by the same company. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
4 Aug–24 Aug 5.30 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh
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 (Times vary) Musselburgh (Various Venues), East Lothian
A Night at the Movies
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Faithful, loving recreations of famous scenes from classic Hollywood movies like 'Casablanca' and 'From Here to Eternity', reinterpreted in dance. Enjoyable familiar, but never much more than pale imitations of the originals. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 7.15 C, Edinburgh
Nycht-Hemeron
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Mildly diverting solos and trios interspersed with laboured readings of classical poetry, in a work that is mostly polite, tasteful, and uncommunicative.'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 10.00am C, Edinburgh
Obong
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Celebration of Nigerian music and dance, featuring tribal costume and 11 different Cross River dances covering momentous events like war, courtship and childbirth. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe*
3 Aug–25 Aug (Times vary) Udderbelly's Pasture, Edinburgh
One More Than One
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A love story between a three foot tall woman and a six foot man, played out through computer dating and a striking, sensuous pas de deux. Thought-provoking and unique. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 5.50 C Central, Edinburgh
Pericles Redux
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Physical theatre retelling of Shakespeare's sexiest epic, from the director behind last year's Fringe First-winning 'Wish I Had a Sylvia Plath' 'Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival'
3 Aug–25 Aug 3.00 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Phantomysteria
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Pyrotechnic-laden performance set on a doomed planet. It's uncomfortable and exhausting to witness, and yet it will haunt you. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
5 Aug–25 Aug 10.00 Old College Quad, Edinburgh
Polaris
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Poignant Czech mime piece about two men lost in the Antarctic. The performers' versatile and expressive characterisations demonstrate the potential of mime as a serious dramatic genre, and are in danger of giving the form a good name. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
3 Aug–25 Aug 6.35 The Zoo, Edinburgh
Rise
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Deeply atmospheric, oppressive piece from Tom Dale, who has spent the last few years exploring how contemporary dance can have more resonance with younger audiences. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe*
3 Aug–25 Aug 2.40 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
Rise
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Gotham City meets the streets of 'Bladerunner' in this atmospheric exploration of urban angst. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
13 Aug–25 Aug 2.40 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
Sa-Choom
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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 hop and glossy pop. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 1.45 George Square 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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Scottish country dancing to some of the nation's best traditional dance bands. Spectators and listeners welcome.
23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep 7.30–10.30 Town Hall, Pitlochry
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. They're dramatically different pieces, but both beautifully executed, showcasing the versatility and talent of the company.
4 Aug–24 Aug 6.30 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
Spirit of the Samurai
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Samurai swordplay from the 'Kill Bill*'s fight choreographer. The fighting itself is initially impressive, but the pace of the whole show lags with too many comic skits and slower dance numbers. One for the hardcore Tarantino or Manga fans. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
6 Aug–24 Aug 10.30 Zoo Southside, Edinburgh
State of Matter
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2FaCeD DaNcE return with a structurally tightened breakdance/acrobatics show; a forceful display of masculine showmanship, moving the audience to spontaneous ovations. An hour of fun, drama, and headspins. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
1 Aug–25 Aug 4.00 Udderbelly's Pasture, Edinburgh
Transgression
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A dazzling display of skill from the BMXers, breakdancers and free runners of Edinburgh's 'urban sports' community that, while constantly thrilling, becomes repetitive. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe* .
1 Aug–25 Aug 9.30 C Soco Urban Garden, Edinburgh
The Vanishing Point
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Breathtaking acrobatic dance on stilts from brilliant US company The Carpetbag Brigade. Tribal sexuality, mythical themes, and awe-inspiring gymnastic feats. Oh, and at one point they all pretend to be dinosaurs. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
5 Aug–24 Aug 8.00 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh

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