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Romeo and Juliet rehearsal

Romeo and Juliet

8 May 2008

When the curtain falls on Scottish Ballet’s new production, it won’t just be the performers who deserve a round of applause. Sitting in the audience, it’s easy to forget the months of planning, preparation and perspiration that go into staging a…

Edinburgh International Festival programme unveiled

2 Apr 2008

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival will take the changes and challenges facing contemporary Europe as its theme, it was announced today. Highlights of the programme include the world premiere of Matthew Bourne’s new dance work ‘Dorian…

Scottish Ballet

Scottish Ballet to tour another Romeo and Juliet

13 Mar 2008

Following Scottish Ballet’s win for Outstanding Repertoire (Classical) at the National Dance Awards, the troupe is to introduce a second full-length production of Romeo and Juliet to its touring programme. Acclaimed choreographer Krzysztof Pastor…

The Blank Album

The Blank Album

13 Mar 2008

As all musicians know, putting together an album isn’t just about writing songs. Running order, track length and variety of sound all come into play. So when choreographer, Natasha Gilmore decided to use the album model to create her latest dance piece…

La La La Human Steps: Amjad

La La La Human Steps: Amjad

31 Jan 2008

MODERN BALLET They say a picture tells a thousand words, and the poster for La La La Human Steps’ latest show pretty much tells you all you need to know. Standing 20ft tall, male dancer Dominic Santia is wearing a sharp black suit and pointe shoes.

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Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre
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Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central America. Performing companies include, Aike Raes and Cie Ph/f/ase from Belgium, Gastana Dance from Israel and the Georgia Dance Theatre Legacy. Please see website for performance times.'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
4 Aug–6 Aug (Times vary) Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
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 Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
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Scottish Ballet revives their version of the classic fairytale 'The Sleeping Beauty', presented by award-winning artistic director Ashley Page.
7 Jan 2009–10 Jan 2009 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
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This playful dance troupe presents their interpretation of classical ballet.
17 Feb 2009–18 Feb 2009 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Birmingham Royal Ballet: 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
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