With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist.
Location: 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
Dates: 6-11 August, 13-18 August, 20-23 August & 25 August
Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm to reduce the risk of injuries
Mobile phones and tablets: taking photos or videos is OK but if you need to answer / make a call / text / browse etc. (musicians find this very rude) please do so outside the dance room
No high heels please
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