Dance events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
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Groove Back Dance Class
Join Pirita Tuisku for these weekly Groove Back Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios at St. Margaret's House from Sunday 21st January!
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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs
All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
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Ceilidh in Charteris Centre
Edinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper.
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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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Veil Fans Workshop
Learn all the techniques and secrets to creating your own fan veil performance at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!
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The White Heather Ceilidh Club
Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!
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Burly Ceilidh Club
We’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
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OnOne Salsa: 6 week Salsa Beginners Course
Join OnOne Salsa for these 6 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 6th May at The Mash House!
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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Don’t miss your chance to see Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2024!
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Feria de Seville In Edinburgh
Come and celebrate Spring with the Alba Flamenca Feria, our own little Feria de Sevilla, on Saturday 25th May!
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Regency Soirée in the Georgian House
Join us on 25th May for an immersive Georgian-inspired experience, including guided historical dance, a special tour of the house and a period dance and music recital!
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Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ Battle
Join us this May as we bring Breakin’ back to Dance Base with the Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ tournament, hosted by Lee Crosby, aka DunLee!
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Cèilidh Mhòr Bothan
Bothan Dhùn Èideann is celebrating its 21st Anniversary with an excellent evening of stories, songs, music and dance on Friday 31st May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The event is in Gaelic.
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh!
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Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic
Following their critically acclaimed debut tour, Nadiya and Kai are back with their brand new show Behind the Magic! Don't miss it at the Festival Theatre on Tuesday 4th June!
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Butoh - Space Awareness
Are you ready to delve deeper into the realms of body-mind awareness? Perfect for dancers, performers, actors, and enthusiasts of martial arts, yoga, and beyond!
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Reggaeton Summer Groove Workshop
Join Pirita Tuisku and dive into Reggaeton moves and tunes at Dance Base on Saturday 15th June!
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Ballet Black: Heroes
Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black return to the Festival Theatre with a new double bill, Ballet Black: Heroes.
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TuFlamenco Festival 4th Edition: Annual Student Showcase 2024
Watch Flamenco in Scotland shine when the 4th Edition of the TuFlamenco Festival 'Student Showcase' takes place at the St Brides Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd June!
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Anton & Giovanni - Together
After the hugely successful Him and Me Tour, the nation's favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are back with their brand new live tour - Together!
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse in July!
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Ireland The Show
Ireland the Show will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.
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Grupo Corpo
The legendary Brazilian dance company blends Brazilian forms with ballet and contemporary dance to create a unique style, illuminating the uniqueness of Brazilian culture.
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Songs of the Bulbul
The world premiere of Aakash Odedra’s latest work creates a mediative exchange between the Indian classical dance Sufi Kathak and Islamic poetry.
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Assembly Hall
Combining Arthurian cosplay and emotive contemporary dance, Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young present their major new dance work 'Assembly Hall' at the Festival Theatre!
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In the Mood
Immerse yourself in the timeless music of Glenn Miller and the music of fabulous forties with the record-breaking big band Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation at the Howden Park Centre!
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A Chorus Line
Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.
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Woodland Dance Project
The Woodland Dance Project is back for 2024 with a bang! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on 28th September!
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Rambert’s Peaky Blinders
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Edinburgh, capturing the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack!
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Qudus Onikeku/The Q Dance Company - Re:incarnation
An ode to the richness of Nigerian culture, this dance, music, fashion and visual art creation showcases the depth of ancient Yoruba philosophy mixed with Nigerian youth culture.
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show – Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!
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Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Giovanni - The Last Dance
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns to Edinburgh in 2025 with his tour The Last Dance!
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in April!
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!
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Eaglesham Fair
It's always a fun filled family day out at the bi-annual Eaglesham Fair being held on Saturday 1st June!
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Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle
The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Dance Bank
Students from all branches of The Dance Bank are coming together for their biennial show at Carnegie Hall on 1st & 2nd June!
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Anstruther Harbour Festival
The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns for 2024 between 30th August and 1st September with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!
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Swan Dance Academy 2024
Swan Dance Academy are delighted for present this year’s annual show for 2024! Our Dancers have been preparing super hard all year to ensure this is one you don’t want to miss!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Legends Of The Dance Floor Feat. Brendan, Pasha, James, Vincent & Ian
Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite are to perform in spectacular new show, Legends of The Dance Floor!
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Edward Scissorhands
Matthew Bourne's magical dance production of the classic Tim Burton movie Edward Scissorhands is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May!
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Beginner Drop In Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, Charleston and Collegiate Shag drop-in classes!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Swan Lake
After last year's successful tour, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake!
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All Our Yesterdays
Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!
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An Evening Of Burlesque
An Evening of Burlesque is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 22nd March!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Sharp N’ Elegant Party (Cuban Salsa Ball)
Dress sharp in your own style or dig out your best black tie outfit for Buddie Salsa's inaugural major event in Renfrewshire... their Cuban Salsa Ball!
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PACE May Fest
Fest! is PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 and are open to members and non members!
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Feel Good Festival: Flamenco Dance
Explore new movements and rhythms through the power and passion of Flamenco dance at the McKillop Institute as part of this year's Feel Good Festival!
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Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023
Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!
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Back To Nevermore Party with Cloud Nine Events
Cloud Nine Events brings the Back To Nevermore Party to Dobbie Hall, Larbert on Saturday 14th September!
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Dance Connection - Decades of Dance
Dance Connection returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on 1st & 2nd June with their new show 'Decades of Dance'.
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