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Dance Companies
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Scottish Dance Organisations
Traditional Dance Organisations
Dance Training
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Festivals
Venues
Dance Companies
For other dance companies in Scotland please refer to the Dance Contact List.
| All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre |
Set up to cross the boundaries between the floor, the air and the space in between, All or Nothing combines aerial work with dance theatre. The company is led by Artistic Director Jennifer Paterson. |
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Company Chordelia |
Glasgow-based dance company producing and touring shows which are fun, theatrical and accessible |
| Curve Foundation Dance Company |
Edinburgh-based contemporary dance company performing work by acclaimed international choregraphers, artistic director Ross Cooper |
| Dannsa |
Dance company specialising in Scottish Step Dance and other traditional Scottish Dances |
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David Hughes Dance
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Following two successful solo UK tours, David Hughes launched his company at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2005. David Hughes lives and works in Scotland and is one of the UK's most respected dancers. |
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Freshmess
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Freshmess inhabits the territory where contemporary dance and hip-hop style merge. With a professional dance background but a firm focus on funk and street dance, Freshmess has created a new and accessible form of movement. |
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Gilmore Productions
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Natasha Gilmore is well known as a performer and choreographer - her work reflects British cultural identity, style and most importantly our sense of humour. The work embraces the surreal and the fast pace of popular culture, via an emotionally charged intimacy that invites the audience into the characters' inner worlds. |
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Indepen-dance
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Indepen-dance was founded by Karen Anderson in April 1966 on the principle of access, participation and integration. Indepen-dance aims to create opportunities for people with disabilities and their carers to enjoy, express and fulfil their potential through dance. |
| Janis Claxton & Co |
Janis Claxton & Co was founded in April 2002, the company is dedicated to the use of orignial music and collaboration with composers and other choreographers. |
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Plan B
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Plan B was formed in 1989 by Frank McConnell and Caroline Docherty to explore new ways of creating and presenting dance and theatre in performance. |
| Scottish Ballet |
Scotland's National Dance Comapany led by artistic director Ashley Page, performing a wide repertoire from 19th century classics through neo-classicism to 20th century work by new leading dance creators |
| Scottish Dance Theatre |
Internationally acclaimed and award winning Dundee-based contemporary dance company, artistic director Janet Smith |
| Spinal Chord Project |
Glasgow-based company whose performance work encompasses dance with aerial work |
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Stammer Productions
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stammer was a structure initiated by Colette Sadler to facilitate the production of works by Sadler and between artists working in the fields of choreography and interdisciplinary performance. Sadler's work reflects a conceptually motivated choreographic practice positioning itself on the frontier between dance and interdisciplinary performance. |
| X Factor Dance Company |
Choreographer/artist led Edinburgh-based dance company, artistic director Allan Greig |
Dance Centres
| Citymoves Dancespace |
Regional dance agency for North East of Scotland |
| Dance Base |
Scotland's National Centre for Dance, the focal point for dance in Scotland providing public classes, professional support, and outreach work |
| Dance House |
Glasgow dance centre offering a wide range of dance classes from ballet to hip hop, also runs a broad range of workshops |
| The Space |
Dundee dance centre which also houses Scottish School of Contemporary Dance |
Scottish Dance Organisations
Traditional Dance Organisations
Dance Training
Other dance contacts
| Article 19 Contemporary Dance Online |
Article 19 is a web-based contemporary dance magazine, with video features, interviews, editorials, and written featrues. |
| British Association for Performing Arts Medicine |
BAPAM is a unique charity delivering specialist health support to performing artists. It runs free, confidential health assessment clinics, holds an online directory of healthcare practitioners who specialise in treating performing artists, and has an online library of health information resources for performers. |
| danceinthecity.com |
The first ever website dedicated to dance in Glasgow. From dance classes to tickets to the hottest dance events in the city, you'll find all the information here. |
| Dance UK |
Dance UK advocates and lobbies to promote the importance and needs of dance. It aims to promote sustainable, longer dance careers and to improve the conditions in which dance is created, performed and experienced. |
| Dance Web |
Dance Web is an interactive directory which holds information on dance classes, schools and dance products. |
| Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association Rural Touring |
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association Rural Touring is a new and exciting project to help bring more live music, drama, comedy, dance and literature and everything entertaining to the region of Dumfries and Galloway. |
| on-the-move |
on-the-move is a web site dedicated to information about international activities, projects and their funding, in the areas of theatre, dance, music and other performing arts disciplines. |
| The Place |
Home to Robin Howard Dance Theatre, London Contemporary Dance School, and Richard Alsoton Dance Company, the Place also provides advice, information, research and development opportunites for dance professionals. They also provide a wide range of classes for all abilities. |
| Videodance |
Dedicated on-line resource for video dance and for all those interested in making and watching dance for the screen. |
| Work in Dance |
On-line resource offering free information, resources and guidance for professional development and training opportunities in dance. |
| World Wide Dance UK.com |
Comprehensive dance website run by the Dance Consortium, with features, advice, calender of international touring dates. |
| Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
Annual international multi-arts festival in August committed to open-access to all performers showcasing a wide range of artforms from dance, drama to music and comedy |
| Edinburgh International Festival |
Annual internationally acclaimed festival in August/September - featuring world-renowned international artists from dance, opera, theatre, and music |
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Glasgay!
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Scotland's annual celebration of 'queer' culture, taking palce in October/November each year. |
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Imaginate Festival
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The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival and Tour is an annual event that takes place in Edinburgh and on tour throughout Scotland in May/June each year. The festival attracts an audience of children and young people, their teachers, families and carers. |
| New Moves International |
Arts production company principally involved in presentation of new work in the context of international festival |
Venues
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The Arches
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One of Europe's leading arts venues, The Arches has secured a deserved, international reputation as an exciting hub of ground-breaking creativity, with a year-round programme of live music, club nights, theatre, corporate events and visual art. The Arches has won numerous awards and media accolades. |
| Brunton Theatre |
Musselburgh venue for theatre, dance, music and film |
| Byre Theatre |
Theatre venue located in St Andrews showing a wide range of performances and productions |
| Dundee Rep Theatre |
Dundee venue showing dance, drama, and music events and houses Scotlands only full-time ensemble company |
| Eastgate Theatre Arts Centre |
Multi-arts venue located in Peebles offering a wide variety of programmes and activities in dance, drama, music, film and visual art |
| Eden Court |
Inverness venue showing a broad range of productions from dance and drama, to music and film |
| Edinburgh Festival Theatre |
Large-scale Edinburgh theatre hosting dance, drama and music shows of international standards, and is a principal venue for the Edinburgh International Fesitval |
| His Majesty's Theatre |
Aberdeen's principal theatre venue showcasing dance, drama, music, comedy and children's performances |
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The Lemon Tree
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In 1992 The Lemon Tree was born, named after the pub which had existed on the site. The venue showcases the very best musicians and comedians in the downstairs lounge, and cutting-edge drama and dance in the upstairs studio. |
| MacRobert |
Stirling venue for dance, theatre,visual art, music and arts workshops |
| Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Mid-scale theatre venue located in Perthshire, hosting a broad range of events from dance, theatre, exhibitions, and drama workshops and summer school |
| Theatre Royal Glasgow |
One of Glasgow's principal performance venues staging performances by Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and a host of international touring companies |
| Tramway |
Glasgow venue showcasing contemporary groundbreaking artist, directors and companies, who strive to push artistic boundaries |
| Traverse |
Edinburgh venue showing contemporary and inovative dance, drama, literary events and workshops |
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The Tron Theatre
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Located in Glasgow's merchant city, The Tron Theatre is home to the Tron Theatre Company which presents a range of contemporary plays and new writing. | |