Events with traditional dance roots to mark our 10th anniversary

Ten out of Ten

Did you know that the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland was established in 2014? Join us for Ten out of Ten – a series of events with traditional dance roots across Scotland in autumn 2024 to mark our 10th anniversary. We start with 10 events across Edinburgh celebrating the diversity and breadth of traditional dance activities by our 200+ members. We hope that this may inspire you to collate the top Ten out of Ten in your stomping ground. How about the Ten out of Ten from the Scottish Highlands and Islands to the Scottish Borders? Contact us and we will be pleased to help spread the word.

Some of the Ten out of Ten highlights in Edinburgh?

Start with a Scottish Stepdance Workshop; then try a Ceilidh Plus night packed with Ceilidh dances and tunes from Scotland, China and the USA; dance through the Scottish Enlightenment and finish on a high note with another Ceilidh Plus event featuring Ceilidh dances and tunes from Scotland, Italy and Greece.

Click on the links below for all further details on each of the Ten out of Ten events across Edinburgh and stay tuned for the Ten out of Ten events across the rest of Scotland curated by our members based up and down the country. Browse and book now! 

We are also delighted to be the national charity of choice for this year’s ReFashion Edinburgh – a sustainable slow fashion event curated by our Pomegranates 2024 festival fashion designer-in-residence Alison Harm. Help us celebrate our 10th birthday by raising funds towards our efforts to embed sustainability and diversity in the traditional dance across Scotland.

 

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Scottish Stepdance Workshop

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:00 – 19:00
16B Bellfield St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2BP
From £3

Join this fun and lively workshop led by our member Alison Carlyle. Explore this traditional percussive dance form in person or remotely via the video recording. Choose from sessions for beginners and more experienced dancers.

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Breton Fest-noz & Dance Workshop

Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:00 – 22:30

Institut Francais d’Ecosse, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RN

From £10

Brittany comes to Scotland. Start the festivities with a dance workshop led by our member Jean-Christophe Denis. Continue Fest-noz with Breton comperes, as well as local musicians. Galettes and crepes available.

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Ceilidh Plus

Sat, 2 Nov 2024 18:30 – 21:30
Community Church Edinburgh – King’s Hall, Edinburgh EH8 9NZ
From £10

Curated and hosted by our dance musician-in-residence Chris Lyons, this first Ceilidh Plus night features Ceilidh dances and tunes from Scotland, China and USA called by New Scots and home-grown dancers alike. Pop-up food and drinks bar available.

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Scottish Country Dance Class

Sun, 3 Nov 2024 10:30 – 12:00
Hall 3, Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
From £5

The Autumn Gathering of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society provides an opportunity for dancers from across the world to gather over a weekend full of activities. We recommend the General Class led by dancer Faye McNeil accompanied by musician Adam Brady.

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Scottish Fiddle Festival Ceilidh

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:30 – 23:00
The Quaker Studio, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ
From £11.50

Heel-toe-heel your way through the Scottish Fiddle Festival this year with the Ruckus Ceilidh Band formed during their studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and still passionate about bringing traditional music to the dance floor.

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Dancing through the Scottish Enlightenment

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:00 – 17:00
Inch House Community Centre, 225 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UF
From £20

Take this introductory course led by the dance historian Alena Shmakova and learn about the formal dance repertoires in Edinburgh during the Scottish Enlightenment. Enjoy exploring the dance techniques of the time.

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Open House Ceilidh

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:30 – 22:30
Royal British Legion. 33 Rodney St, Edinburgh EH7 4EL
From £10 (cash only)

Ceilidh the night away with Marina Sharp (dance caller) and our members from Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band. Licenced bar! No need to book in advance but entry at the door is by cash only. All welcome.

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St Andrew’s Day Family Ceilidh

Sat, 30 Nov 2024
11:30 – 12:30, 12:45 – 13:45 or 14:00 – 15:00
The Counting House Ballroom, 38 West Nicolson Street. EH8 9DD
From £5 per family
Ideal for families with children aged 3-9 years, but everyone is welcome. Dances are led by our member Caroline Brockbank of CeilidhKids. Bring your own refreshments. Wear tartan if you wish!

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Cosmic Dance Annual Recital

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:30 – 17:30

Broughton St Marys Parish Church, 12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 6NE

From £12 (Kids under 6 free)

Meet new friends, catch up with old ones and find out about the history behind Cosmic Dance school for Indian classical dance established by our member Oxana Banshikova. Celestial celebration of dance! Chai and snacks during intermission.

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Ceilidh Plus

Sat, 7 Dec 2024 18:30 – 21:30
Community Church Edinburgh – King’s Hall, Edinburgh EH8 9NZ
From £10

Curated and hosted by our dance musician-in-residence Chris Lyons, this Ceilidh Plus night features Ceilidh dances and tunes from Scotland, Greece and Italy called by New Scots and home-grown dancers alike. Themed pop-up food and drinks bar is available.

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