Mondays | 09.30 – 11.00These open sessions are a chance for all professional dancers to share ideas, or simply take advantage of some free studio time. There will be no session leader, but the space is intended to be a shared space between multiple dancers and is subject to numbers on the day. Occasionally taught by … Continued

The Robertson Trust is doing reasearch into how sport and physical activity benefits individuals and communities across Scotland. They are looking at a range of pursuits, including dance, outdoor activities and walking. Take part in their online survey.

A chance to celebrate dance on film and recognise works performed by older dancers… ‘Where maturity is perceived as an asset’ Judith Mackrell, The Guardian  Deadline: Tuesday 21 June 2016, 12.00 noon Please send to Zannah Doan, Regional Producer, at [email protected]. Please read the criteria, competition details and background information before completing and submitting your application. Criteria Length … Continued

YouthLink have been asked by Scottish Government to administer a £2m Facilities Fund targeted at local community based groups offering sports, outdoor learning and physical activity (inclusive of dance) for young people.  The fund will support the purchase of equipment, refurbishment/improvement to facilities.The deadline date for receiving applications is: Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 1:00pm   … Continued

Citymoves Dance Agency is the regional dance agency for North East Scotland, part of Aberdeen City Council and is a Creative Scotland Regularly Funded Organisation. Our purpose is to make a difference through dance in the North East of Scotland through forging strong partnerships, increasing participation, developing audiences, nurturing talent and placing Citymoves on the … Continued

Creative Scotland’s ‘Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund’ aims to support young people aged 14-20…   Are you interested in developing your skills in one of the following areas? Drama Dance Music Film Visual Arts Literature Digital Arts Sometimes creative talent needs a little bit of financial help to reach its full potential. Whatever … Continued

Residency Opportunity in Banff, October-November 2016.  Deadline 6 July.  Application Deadline: July 06, 2016   Overview This residency program is for up to four Scottish artists in any discipline (including but not limited to visual and performing arts, music, photography, film, new media and writing) who wish to explore any aspect of Banff’s unique environment, … Continued

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) is keen to bring Scottish Country Dancing back into classrooms and youth groups. We have produced materials tailored specifically for teachers and for schools’ accreditation and CPD. The popular ‘Jigs & Reels’ aimed at teachers of primary children is now supplemented by ‘Dance Trad’ for secondary school age … Continued

For me, step dancing is essentially about connections: between dancers and musicians, places and communities, generations of friends and family, and of course, the connection of the steps themselves, strung like beads along the rhythmic thread of music. I love step dance because it allows me to express the joy I feel when I hear … Continued

Dance Base residencies, programmed by Artistic Director, Morag DeyesThroughout the year Dance Base offer residency opportunities to professional choreographers, companies and individual artists who want to develop their work. The selection is not highly competitive but we will choose artists who we believe will make the best use of the facilities we have built for … Continued