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Dance events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen

20th April 2023 - 20th April 2029
Broxburn

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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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 25th May 2023 - 25th April 2024

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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

1st September 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 5th September 2023 - 19th December 2023

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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Groove Back Dance Class

Selected dates between 12th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

Dive into Afro-Fusion, Soca, Jazz, Street dances, different Latin styles, Musical dances and many more with Pirita Tuisku at Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House!

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Reggaeton Dance Class

Selected dates between 12th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

Join Pirita Tuisku for these Reggaeton Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios in St. Margaret's House from 12th November!

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Dance Base Christmas Show

11th December 2023 - 12th December 2023

Dance Base is delighted to bring back the legendary Christmas Show. Enjoy an evening of live dance performances!

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Sin Fin Bachata Festival

15th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Edinburgh South

The SIN FIN Bachata Festival brings together all the different styles and kinds of Bachata and it's coming to Edinburgh in December!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidh with the Robert Fish Band

16th December 2023

All welcome to SMG's fabulous fundraising ceilidh on 16th December at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

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Dancing in a Winter Wonderland

17th December 2023

Strictly legends Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec are back with another hugely entertaining festive song and dance extravaganza for 2023. Catch them at the Usher Hall on 17th December!

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Festive Charity Ball in aid of CHAS & St Columba’s Hospice

29th December 2023
Edinburgh West

Come and join us on 29th December at Norton House Hotel for a night of fun, dancing, singing, magic mirrors and of course raising money for our charities CHAS and St Columba’s Hospice.

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Hogmanay at The Three Sisters

31st December 2023

Bring in the bells in style this year at The Three Sisters with live entertainment all day from 10am - 5am!

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Sprogmanay – Family Ceilidh

1st January 2024

Come join the party at the Sprogmanay Family Ceilidh, an afternoon of ceilidh dancing and fun on New Year’s Day hosted by the incredible Fruin Ceilidh Band.

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Scottish Ballet’s Cinders!

5th January 2024 - 20th January 2024

Scottish Ballet’s festive favourite returns for the winter season with a new name, glittering new designs, including a stunning art-nouveau-inspired set, and a charming twist to the tale.

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Varna International Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

18th January 2024

Every child’s favourite fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

19th January 2024

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

20th January 2024

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

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Annasach’s Burns Night Ceilidh

25th January 2024

Annasach Ceilidh Band are delighted to invite you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!

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Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh

26th January 2024

Enjoy a night like no other in the beautiful setting of the National Museum of Scotland at night as the fantastic Jacobites Ceilidh Band bring the Grand Gallery to life!

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Burns Night Ceilidh

27th January 2024
Edinburgh West

Celebrate Burns Night with a family friendly ceilidh in Ratho Church Hall on Saturday 27th January, dancing to HotScotch Ceilidh Band!

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On Before - Carlos Acosta

16th February 2024 - 17th February 2024

World favourite dancer Carlos Acosta brings his 'On Before' dance show to the Festival Theatre on 16th & 17th February.

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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

14th April 2024

Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 with his brand new live tour 'Let Me Entertain You' which he'll bring to the Usher Hall on Sunday 14th April!

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Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo

21st April 2024

Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 21st April!

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Scottish Ballet: Swan Lake

2nd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable Swan Lake, when it finally returning to Scotland in 2024 after its sell-out 2016 debut!

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

18th May 2024

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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Nadiya & Kai: Behind The Magic

4th June 2024

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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Ballet Black: Heroes

18th June 2024

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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Anton & Giovanni - Together

7th July 2024

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

16th July 2024 - 18th July 2024

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

30th July 2024

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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A Chorus Line

24th September 2024 - 28th September 2024

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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Rambert’s Peaky Blinders

1st October 2024 - 5th October 2024

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

18th October 2024 - 19th October 2024

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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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:

Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle

Encore Cinema Screening: Message In A Bottle

1st June 2024

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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Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

22nd May 2024

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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Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera’s The Nutcracker

Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera’s The Nutcracker

18th December 2023

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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Dance Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Hogmanay Party

Hogmanay Party

31st December 2023

This Hogmanay, why not feast and dance your way into 2024 at Pratis Barns? Bring your family and friends to celebrate, let go of 2023 and welcome in with open arms 2024.

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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

13th April 2024

Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour 'Let Me Entertain You' and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre on 13th April!

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Children’s Christmas Party

Children’s Christmas Party

22nd December 2023

Enjoy a festive buffet and Christmas Disco with The Grinch & Santa at The Inn at Charlestown on 22nd December!

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Dance Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker

Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker

6th December 2024 - 30th December 2024

Scottish Ballet's much-loved production of The Nutcracker returns! Catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in December 2024!

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Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

21st May 2024 - 25th May 2024

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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The Ladyboys of Bangkok

The Ladyboys of Bangkok

28th July 2024

Funnier, cheekier and as glamorous as ever, The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 28th July as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour!

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Dance Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

12th December 2023

The Royal Ballet's revival of Ivanov and Wright's The Nutcracker brings a fairytale winter to Lanternhouse Cinema on Tuesday 12th December!

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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th May 2024

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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The Royal Ballet: Manon

The Royal Ballet: Manon

7th February 2024

Don't miss The Royal Ballet's passionate revival of Macmillan's Manon at this special screening at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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Dance Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Paisley Highlanders Monthly Ceilidh

Paisley Highlanders Monthly Ceilidh

Selected dates between 14th October 2023 - 11th May 2024

Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Highlanders' Monthly Ceilidh!

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Beginners Cuban Salsa Course

Beginners Cuban Salsa Course

16th January 2024 - 17th January 2024

Whether you are an experienced dancer or feel you have two left feet, join Buddie Salsa for their Beginners Cuban Salsa Course either in Johnstone or Paisley!

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Family Hogmanay Ceilidh

Family Hogmanay Ceilidh

31st December 2023

Come and welcome in the New Year at Paisley Salvation Army's traditional Family Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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Dance Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Dance Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Ecstatic Embodiment - Ecstatic Dance Gathering

Ecstatic Embodiment - Ecstatic Dance Gathering

Selected dates between 4th November 2023 - 6th January 2024

Ecstatic Embodiment dance gatherings invite a space to unleash joy, freedom, and express yourself with Ecstatic Dance! Join us at St Ninians Old Paris Church in Stirling!

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Monthly Tea Dance with Lunch, Music and Dancing

Monthly Tea Dance with Lunch, Music and Dancing

Selected dates between 29th November 2023 - 27th March 2024

Join Stirling4Community at their Monthly Tea Dance with live music, a delicious light lunch and dancing (if you'd like to)!

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Cluaran School of Highland Dance

Cluaran School of Highland Dance

17th August 2023 - 17th December 2023

Cluaran School of Highland Dance Stirling is holding Highland Dance classes for children ages 3 years upwards both beginners and experienced.

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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier
Join Bill Bailey for a jaunt through the error-strewn, distracted, crumb-festooned, sometimes magnificent history of human thought and how it might help us survive in this brave new world!

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