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The 2012 Middle East Festival Forum on Aggression, Leadership and Masculinity
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Chaired by Carol Craig, this panel forum examines the differing religious and spiritual attitudes to aggression and retaliation. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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3 Mar 6.30pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
The 2012 Middle East Festival Forum on Conflict and Seeing Different Points of View
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Hugh R Donald OBE chairs this forum on conflict, and explores how various disciplines can be used to break through barriers. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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10 Mar 6.30pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
The 2012 Middle East Festival Forum on Culture, Health and Wellbeing
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Rev Sandy Young chairs this forum discussing the limitations and the benefits of modernity. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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7 Mar 6.30pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
The 2012 Middle East Festival Forum on Spirituality, Religion and Film
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Using selected film clips, Dr Nacim Pak-Shiraz presents a discussion on the representation of spirituality and religion in film. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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1 Mar 6.30pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
The 2012 Middle East Festival Forum on the Middle East and the West
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Professor Hugh Goddard examines recent events in the Middle East and comments on the implications they have on relations with the West. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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11 Mar 6.30pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
The 2012 Middle East Festival Forum on Transpersonal History and the Future of Peace in the Middle East
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David Lorimer chairs this examination of the how transpersonal history can be used to explore the struggles in the Middle East. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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9 Mar 6.30pm The Augustine Church, Edinburgh
Admiral Cochrane – The Real Master and Commander
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Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, was a bundle of contradictions. A brilliant and aggressive naval commander, he was also a fiercely radical politician; over the course of his long career he was a national hero not just in Britain but also in Chile and Brazil, for his efforts in their respective wars of independence, and yet a couple of years earlier he'd been sentenced to a year in prison for stock exchange fraud. His life inspired CS Forester's Hornblower novels as well as Patrick…
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2 Dec 2011–19 Feb 2012 Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Adventures of an Australian Paranormal Investigator
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A talk from Richard Saunders, a resolutely sceptical paranormal investigator from Australia, who has appeared frequently on TV puncturing the supposed mystery of stage psychics, water diviners and ghosts.
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2 Mar
(Over-18s only) 7.30pm 		Counting House, Edinburgh
Aerial skills for Children and Teens
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Aerial skills classes including spins, swings and climbs on trapeze, ropes and silks, in six-week blocks offering a perfect release for the energies of Edinburgh's little monkeys.
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23 Feb–29 Mar Thu 4–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
African Street Jazz
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With Denise Stephani All Levels Explore South African culture through music and dance and get an Afro-funk workout at the same time! Upgrade your stamina and rhythm with an energetic, jazzy combination of traditional and modern African street moves. Great for freeing-up,toning and strength. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet.
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13 Feb–19 Mar Mon 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Alexander Technique
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With Robert Robertson Or Sarah Bonner-Morgan All Levels The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed. Wear comfortable loose clothing with socks or bare feet.
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8 Feb–21 Mar Wed 5.30–6.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
All in a Spin!
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Make a bright spinning top, inspired by the vintage designs from the museum. Best suited to ages 5 years and over.
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31 Mar Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
Anton and Erin: Let's Do It
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Hole in the Wall presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke partners Erin Boag in a dance show accompanied by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Kander & Ebb and Cole Porter.
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18 Feb 7.30pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Aphrodisiac Canape Reception: Scientist at your Table
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'Monsieur ambassador, with zese Deer Penis & Ginseng Crostini, you are spoiling us.' Author Mark Douglas Hill and nutrition scientist Dr Alexandra Johnstone explore the history, biology and psychology behind aphrodisiac canapes and cocktails, sorting out the science from the myths. Samples will be available. Ages 18+. Booking is essential.
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8 Apr 7pm John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Artist's Talk: Anna Barriball
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The artist behind the current exhibition, in conversation with Fiona Bradley, gallery director.
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14 Mar 6.30pm Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
Ashtanga Yoga Improvers
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With Polly Rewt Level 2 Aimed at students who have completed a beginners Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and learn more about the technique and benefits of this challenging style of yoga. It is essential that you have a basic knowledge of the sequence to attend this class. Wear comfortable loose clothing with socks or bare feet.
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8 Feb–21 Mar Wed 5.30–6.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate
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With Polly Rewt Level 3 For experienced Ashtanga practitioners familiar with the sequence and demands of the Primary Series. This talk-through class will help you deepen understanding of asana and pranayama technique. Occasional variations will be included to challenge and refresh your practice. Not suitable for beginners! Wear comfortable loose clothing with socks or bare feet.
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11 Feb–17 Mar Sat 3–4.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Roller Girls Home Season 2012
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A spring series of four roller derby matches between Auld Reekie's home teams.
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25 Feb 2pm
In February it's the Skatefast Club versus the Leithal Weapons. 		Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
7 Apr 2pm
The Cherry Bombers take on the Skatefast Club. 		Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
28 Apr 2pm
The Home Season final, as Edinburgh's roller girls decide which team is top of the table. 		Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Aumba!
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With Dougie Hudson All Levels POP - AFRO - WORLD – MELANGE. Get up and go to a vigorous, high energy, fun and funky workout! Extracting West African dance moves to create a melange of world, pop, high life style dance sequences. To the pre-recorded rhythms and music of popular, modern and traditional African music. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. We recommend you bring a bottle of water to class.
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9 Feb–22 Mar Thu 8.15–9.15pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art.
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19 Feb 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Bake Club
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Share the love, and the cake, at this skill-swapping session.
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21 Feb 7pm Sofi's, Edinburgh
Ballet: Drop-In (Advanced)
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Weekly adult ballet class for advanced students with experienced tutor Sheena Gough.
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14 Feb–27 Mar Tue 6.30–7.45pm Dance For All Studios, Edinburgh
Ballet: Drop-In (General/Improvers)
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Weekly adult ballet class for post-beginner students with experienced tutor Peter Twyman.
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16 Feb–29 Mar Thu 6.45–8pm Dance For All Studios, Edinburgh
Ballet: Drop-In (Intermediate)
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Weekly adult ballet class for intermediate students with experienced tutor Nicky Pyrah.
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15 Feb–28 Mar Wed 6.45–8pm Dance For All Studios, Edinburgh
Ballet For Lunch
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With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 A fun weekly class set to a variety of music. We begin with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. While the foundation of classical technique is taught, the focus is on fitness and fun! Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes.
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8 Feb–21 Mar Wed 12.30–1.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballet Stretch
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With Laura Forbes All Levels An invigorating way to begin your day. Wake up your muscles with a ballet warm-up, followed by a revitalising fully body stretch. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes.
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13 Feb–19 Mar Mon 8–9am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Barefoot Ballet
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With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 A more laid-back approach to ballet without the restriction (or cost) of shoes, but still with the grace and beauty you would normally associate with a ballet class. No shoes means no big jumps or dizzying turns, so relax and get svelte at the same time! Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes.
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9 Feb–22 Mar Thu 10.30–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Beginners Online Portfolio Course
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A four-week journey to effective and stylish online display of your photographic talents. Computer experience is required. Price is for the full four-week course.
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22 Feb–14 Mar Wed 6–9pm Stills, Edinburgh
Beginning Botanical Art
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A 10-week course introducing students to botanical painting techniques. Develop skills in drawing, watercolours and pen and ink and use them to create work inspired by the Gardens. Courses run in ten-week blocks, and are available at different times of day (Mon morning and Tue afternoon in Jan–Mar, Mon evening and Tue afternoon in Apr–Jul). Booking is essential.
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7 Feb–20 Mar Tue 2–4pm
Spring course 1: Tuesday afternoons. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
13 Feb–26 Mar Mon 10.30–11am
Spring course 1: Monday mornings. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
16 Apr–2 Jul Mon 6.30–9pm
Summer course 1: Monday evenings. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
17 Apr–3 Jul Tue 2–4.30pm
Summer course 2: Tuesday afternoons. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Beginning Botany
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An eight-week course designed for the complete beginner who wants to know more about the wonderful world of plants using living specimens from the Garden. The classes will focus on the identification, nature and ecology of various plant species and is taught by the RBGE's Ben Dell. Booking is essential.
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26 Jan–22 Mar Thu 7–9pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Beltane Fire Festival
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What started in 1988 as a word-of-mouth cult event has grown into a major festival that attracts 12,000 late-night revellers. A revival of ancient Celtic pagan tradition, Beltane ushers in the spring with teams of semi-naked drummers daubed in coloured paint, various dancing characters and the ritualistic lighting of a massive bonfire. Expect even more ebullience than usual as the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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30 Apr 8pm Calton Hill, Edinburgh
The Beshara Lecture: The Pattern of Meaning – Human Consciousness
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This lecture examines the way notions of the self have changed. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012. Booking is essential.
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25 Feb 2pm Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
Beyond Google
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An introduction to Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online.
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16 Feb 10am National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Beyond Macbeth: Shakespeare in Scottish Collections
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An exhibition looking at the Shakespeare collections held by institutions in Scotland, and what the Bard's work means in the Scotland of today. Includes a rare First Folio edition, and a number of Quartos.
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9 Dec 2011–29 Apr 2012 Times vary National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Beyond Words Non-Verbal Theatre Permanent Lab
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A series of four weekend theatre workshops in different disciplines of physical theatre, movement and gesture, delivered by Italian mime artist and actor Matteo Cionini.
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18 Feb–20 Feb Mon 6.30–10.30pm; Sat & Sun 2.30–7pm
A course in physical construction of a character. 		Teviot Place, Edinburgh
17 Mar–19 Mar Mon 6.30–10.30pm; Sat & Sun 2.30–7pm
Mime Basics course. 		Teviot Place, Edinburgh
14 Apr–16 Apr Mon 6.30–10.30pm; Sat & Sun 2.30–7pm
A course in Non Verbal Extra-Actorial Elements. 		Teviot Place, Edinburgh
Black & White Photography 2 -– Fine Printing and Alternative Processing
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For those with some knowledge of analogue photography, or who have completed the beginners' course, this course offers a chance to extend your developing and printing skills and to learn a bit more of the technical lingo. Some darkroom experience is required. Price given is for the full six-week course.
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5 Mar–9 Apr Mon 6–9pm Stills, Edinburgh
The Black Dinner
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One night in November 1440, the 16-year-old Earl of Douglas and his younger brother David were invited to dinner with James II. They didn't know that it was a plot to destroy their family's power. Over the course of the evening they were accused of trumped-up charges and summarily beheaded, an event which has become known as the Black Dinner. Hear the story of how it happened at this living history event.
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10 Mar–11 Mar Sat & Sun 11am, noon, 1.30pm & 2.30pm Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Blackwell Book Group
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Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening of friendly discussion.
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20 Feb 6pm Blackwells, Edinburgh
Booiaka
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A dance fitness class incorporating elements of Latin, Brazilian, Jamaican, hip hop and reggaeton into an intense cardio workout that also promises to be lots of fun.
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12 Feb–1 Jul Sun 10.45–11.45am Edinburgh Studios, Edinburgh
Book Signing: Dougie Bell
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Author Dougie Bell talks about his two books Two Cooks and a Suitcase and The Half Canned Cooks at this signing accompanied by chilli and drinks. Booking is essential.
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16 Dec Sun 6–7pm & 7–8pm Lupe Pintos, Edinburgh
Botanical Art Society: Studio Days
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Use the quiet surroundings of the Botanics' Teaching Lab as a place for painting. Plant material is available if arranged in advance. These sessions are self-led and overseen by monitors. Booking is essential.
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21 Apr–23 Jun Sat 10am–3.30pm
21 Apr–28 Apr Sat 10am–3.30pm
12 May 10am
2 Jun–23 Jun Sat 10am–3.30pm 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Brain Cancer: Recent Advances in Treatment
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Public talk in new technologies and their application in the field of brain surgery, from leading experts in the field.
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29 Feb 6pm George Square Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh
Breakin' Beginners
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With Nico Major Level 1 Come and learn the basic steps, style and history of BBoying (more commonly known as breakdance). From top rock to drops and from footwork to freezes, as well as timing and musicality, this class will give you the foundations you need to take your skills to the next level. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers.
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13 Feb–19 Mar Mon 6–7pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Breakin' Improvers
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With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew, Levels 2/3 Now you ve got the basics down, it s time to take it to the next level. In this class you will learn how to create your own sets (routines) with more advanced skills in toprock, footwork and power moves to prepare you for the circle and help you discover your own style. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers.
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8 Feb–21 Mar Wed 7–8pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Brian Taylor's Big Debate
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Air your views on the week's goings-on as BBC Scotland's Political Editor brings his debate to town. To book a seat or contribute a question, email brian@bbc.co.uk. Booking is essential.
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2 Mar 11.30am Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Brunton Theatre Players
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New weekly amateur theatre group for adults with a focus on performance and techniques, and plans to work on a range of classic and contemporary plays.
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30 Jan–2 Apr Mon 7–9pm
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 7–9pm 		Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
By Leaves We Live
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Ten delicate paper sculptures left anonymously in various Edinburgh cultural and literary institutions over the last year have delighted and intrigued a growing number of fans. This exhibition offers the opportunity of a close encounter with two of them – the bookends for this anonymous artistic project, the first and the last of these enchanting tributes to the book, both gifted to the Scottish Poetry Library just off Edinburgh’s Canongate. Part of StAnza: Scotland's International Poetry…
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14 Mar–18 Mar Wed–Sun 10am–10pm Byre Theatre, St Andrews
C B L Salsa
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With Sagi Iluz, All Levels CBL refers to a standard way for the woman to "cross" the lead`s "body" as he "leads" his partner to a great salsa finish. This is then the basis for most of the fancy mWith Sagi Iluz, All Levels CBL refers to a standard way for the woman to "cross" the lead s "body" as he "leads" his partner to a great salsa finish. This is then the basis for most of the fancy moves in crossbody styling. Both LA (Los Angeles) and NY (New York) Salsa are CBL styles that look…
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9 Feb–22 Mar Thu 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh

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