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Acting Workshops
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Drama classes focusing on improvisation, role play, character development, story-telling and movement. All abilities welcome. Ages 16–25.
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23 May13 Jun Wed 7–9pm Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh
Adobe Photoshop
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Become worthy of wielding the mighty airbrush with this six week course teaching you skills in repairing, retouching and all-round improving images, as well as using scripts and thinking more creatively about your images.
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9 May13 Jun Wed 6.30–8.30pm Leith Academy, Edinburgh
Aerial Skills Beginners
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With All or Nothing Dance Theatre Level 1 Climb, swing, suspend, hang and twist your way through this class in the basics of aerial skills. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will then move onto aerial equipment including trapeze, rope and fabrics. Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and some upper body strength. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings…
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 1.30–3pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Aerial Skills Improvers
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With All or Nothing Dance Theatre Level 2 For those that have completed at least one term of beginners or have previous aerial experience and good awareness in the air. The class will involve a mix of trapeze, rope and silks and will focus on building skills and technique, introducing more complex tricks, climbs, and sequences. We`ll aim to be dancing and moving in the air rather than just pulling one move at a time. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this…
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 3–4.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Afro Cuban
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With Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, All Levels Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances such as Gagá, Vodú and Palo with Yamil Ferrera from Santiago de Cuba. In these general level classes you will learn how to dance to a number of key Afro-Cuban rhythms and Yamil will work on overall body movements and technique. No previous experience or partner required, just plenty of energy! Great fun and a great workout too. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and dance in bare feet. Enrolment for this course…
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19 Apr21 Jun Thu 6–7pm 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 loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available…
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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm 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. Drop-in option only available to people who have previous Alexander Technique experience. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet.
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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
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Get swinging through the air with aerial dance classes that teach cocoons, trapeze, rope and silk skills to agile young things. Ages 8–12 from 4pm; ages 12–16 from 5pm.
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3 May7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Art & Design Studies Summer School
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Intensive week-long summer courses in different art and design disciplines.
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16 Jul10 Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art for Not Quite Beginners: Looking 10
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An informal discussion-based tour of the gallery led by art historian Ola Wojtkiewicz. The theme for this session is Masterpieces. Booking is essential.
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31 May 10.30am Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art for Not Quite Beginners: Making 10
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A hands-on art-making workshop led by artist Rosie Lesso, exploring the art and craft of collage.
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31 May 1.30pm Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Writing 2
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Number two in a season of five-day courses on writing (April's focused on Edvard Munch), this course aims to improve participants' writing skills and by using works in the exhibition Van Gogh to Kandinsky: Symbolist Landscape in Europe 1800–1910 for inspiration. Booking is essential.
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21 Jul 10.30am Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Arty Birdhouses
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Margaret Findlay leads this workshop to build a birdhouse for your garden, decorated with vintage papers and printing.
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3 Jun 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Ashtanga Yoga Beginners
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With Polly Rewt Level 1 Ashtanga Yoga is a physically demanding sequence including Sun Salutations and postures that emphasise working with a powerful style of breathing. You`ll learn how to do individual postures safely, to flow through the sequence and improve your strength, energy and flexibility. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking…
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17 Apr19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, 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 loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June…
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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Dance Base, 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 loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet.
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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling
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Matt Adams from multidisciplinary artists' group Blast Theory delivers a webinar (which you can attend in person or online) on the principles of digital storytelling. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme.
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21 Jun 1.30pm Inspace, Edinburgh
BabyCalm
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Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking is essential.
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31 May21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Ballet Beginners
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With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 1 This course will look at the basics of ballet technique, building a vocabulary of steps and working on constructing sentences with what we have learned. You shouldn`t expect to achieve perfect turnout and legs touching your ears, but you will begin to develop the strength and co-ordination necessary to enjoy ballet. Wear soft ballet shoes and comfortable clothing, but nothing too loose. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run…
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, 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 will begin with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. While the foundation of classical technique is taught, the focus will be on fitness and fun. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet.
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18 Apr20 Jun Wed 12.30–1.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballet Fusion
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With Sue Hawksley This class will use the basics of ballet technique in a relaxed setting to provide a complete workout: improve posture, balance, flexibility, co-ordination, and strength. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is essential.
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17 Apr19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballet Improvers
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With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2 Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear soft ballet shoes and comfortable clothing, but nothing too loose. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in…
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 8.30–9.30pm 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 full-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. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet.
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 8–9am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballroom Beginners 1
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With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 1 Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style. Wear well-fitting, comfortable soes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April.
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballroom Beginners 2
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With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 1 Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style. Wear well-fitting, comfortable soes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April.
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 7–8pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballroom Improvers
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With Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 2 If you have learnt the basics, this class will improve your technique and style. Besides adding to your step patterns in the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha and jive, you can add the exciting tango, samba and paso doble to your repertoire. Monday classes will also be taught by Dawn-Claire Robertson. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - normal trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28…
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16 Apr18 Jun Mon 8–9.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ballroom Intermediate/Advanced
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With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 3/4 A new class suitable for those with a sound knowledge of ballroom and Latin with experience in all rhythms who would like the challenge of higher grade figure work and choreography with the same attention to style and technique as our other classes. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - normal trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from…
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18 Apr20 Jun Wed 8–9.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Barefoot Ballet
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With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 Balancing and precise legwork make up an integral part of ballet technique, but it is nothing without the use of our upper body. In an easy-going environment, with socks or barefoot, feel the floor (and your body working) while never forgetting the expressive element of dance. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done bare feet.
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19 Apr21 Jun Thu 10–11.30am Dance Base, Edinburgh
Bead Jewellery with an introduction to Silver Jewellery Design
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Get to grips with crimping, shell crimps, clasps and more as you create your own jewellery designs on this six week course.
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9 May13 Jun Wed 6.30–8.30pm Leith Academy, Edinburgh
Beginners Website Design
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A course that will teach you how to make your own website using Adobe Dreamweaver, covering HTML, CSS and Photoshop. Some computer experience is required. Price given is for the full four-week course.
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31 May21 Jun Thu 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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15 May3 Jul Tue 2–4.30pm
Summer course 2: Tuesday afternoons.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
21 May2 Jul Mon 6.30–9pm
Summer course 1: Monday evenings.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+.
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18 Aug19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Belly Dance Beginners
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With Elspeth Swishandhips Level 1 Learn basic belly dance moves, get shimmying to Egyptian music and enjoy the energy and elegance of belly dance, modern Cairo style! We will learn basic hip-work, fabulous foot patterns and rudimentary rhythms. This moderately energetic class will work your body all over. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is…
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18 Apr20 Jun Wed 6.30–7.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Belly Dance Improvers
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With Elspeth Swishandhips Level 2 In this class you will learn different styles of Egyptian belly dance, as well as improving your technique, travelling, interpretation and confidence. There will be new moves and an emphasis on modern Cairo style belly dance. Later in the term you will need to bring a veil. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is…
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18 Apr20 Jun Wed 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
The Big LGBT Music Jam
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Music-making in a creative and supportive environment. Bring an instrument (which could be your voice) and join in with singing, playing or just listening.
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2 Jun 1pm LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 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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29 May3 Jul Tue 6–9pm Stills, Edinburgh
Bollylicious
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With Nazhat Ahmed Level 1 Blending together traditions of folk and classical dances from India, the classes offer contemporary Indian (Bollywood) dance for a range of people. Enjoy trying basic routines and techniques to popular Bollywood songs. A great way to improve your general fitness, flexibility and have a fun hour of dance. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet/jazz shoes. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings…
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18 Apr20 Jun Wed 8.30–9.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Bollywood
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With Jayan Kumar (Dance Ihayami) Level 1 Blending together traditions of folk and classical dances from India, the classes offer contemporary Indian (Bollywood) dance for a range of people. Enjoy trying basic routines and techniques to popular Bollywood songs. A great way to improve your general fitness, flexibility and have a fun hour of dance. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet/jazz shoes. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September…
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19 Apr21 Jun Thu 8.30–9.30pm Dance Base, 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 Feb1 Jul Sun 10.45–11.45am Edinburgh Studios, Edinburgh
Books in Focus: German Expressionism
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Kirstie Meehan, from the Gallery's Archive and Library, discusses artists' books by German expressionists such as Kokoschka, Balach and Grosz (and Kandinsky, who wasn't German but who gave up the chance of a professorship in Law to study art in Germany). Booking is essential.
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7 Jun 11.30am Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh
Books in Focus: Surrealism
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A chance to see rare publications dating from the very beginning of the Surrealist movement, many of them owned by Roland Penrose and Gabrielle Keiller, whose collections contain fine examples of works by artists including Max Ernst, Man Ray and Salvador Dalí. Booking is essential.
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6 Sep 11.30am Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, 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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2 Jun23 Jun Sat 10am–3.30pm
2 Jun23 Jun Sat 10am–3.30pm
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Breakdance for Kids
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Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival.
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8 Jun15 Jun Fri 2–3pm Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm
P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
Breakin' For Beginners
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With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew 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. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be…
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23 Apr18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Breakin' For Beginners
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With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew 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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23 Apr18 Jun Mon 6–7pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Breakin' Improvers/Intermediate
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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. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be…
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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 7–8pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Breakin' Improvers/Intermediate
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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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25 Apr20 Jun Wed 7–8pm Dance Base, 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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16 Apr25 Jun Mon 7–9pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Burlesque Beginners
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With the Academy of Burlesque and Cabaret Level 1 Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! Age 18+ For burlesque classes wear comfortable small heels and loose comfortable clothing. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April.
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17 Apr19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh

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