Artists working in choreography and movement are invited to submit a proposal for a 10-15 minute work in progress to be performed as part of Dance Base’s Spring 2016 Showcase on Saturday 23rd January at 20.00. The evening is curated by Rosanna Irvine. The showcase is designed to allow artists an opportunity to try out … Continued
ReadEdinburgh’s Hogmanay are rebranding the popular Keilidh to the Old Town Ceilidh and relocating the event from the Mound Precinct to the historic High Street and Parliament Squares. One of Edinburgh Hogmanay’s most well-loved events, the traditional Scottish ceilidh event is a sell-out each year and has hosted 3,000 revellers annually with the very best in Scottish music, dance, … Continued
ReadThe body is an articulation of complexity and grace, a 3 -dimensional model that can fold, construct, collapse, manipulate and re vision the future. We are Dancing in the shadow of our own humanity balanced precariously between advancement and disaster- the only way to respond is to move, move together like swarms to transcend, transform … Continued
ReadTramway is partnership with the Bonnie Bird Choregraphy Fund for the next Marion North Mentoring Awards. The Marion North Mentoring Awards give new and emerging choreographers, working in any style, the opportunity to gain invaluable advice, support and feedback from established choreographers or dance artists. The scheme consists of pairing a choreographer with a chosen … Continued
ReadAn informal quarterly meeting for practitioners who work with dance and movement in Scotland to meet, eat, connect and affect relevant sectoral change. Face To Face offers travel bursaries to help tackle the ongoing cost considerations of independent artists and small scale companies whilst purposefully scheduling it’s activities in accordance with performances and festivals to … Continued
ReadLlangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is more than a renowned choral music festival. It is a celebration of music, dance, costume and culture from nations around the world. Llangollen 2016 is now open for applications from choral, solo, dance and ensemble competitors. Entry deadlines – Choral, Dance, Ensemble: 20 November 2015 Solo: 4 March 2016. For … Continued
ReadTasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals. Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment nor can the … Continued
ReadJimmy Shand was world renowned as player, composer, band leader and innovator. Less well known is that he was also a discerning collector of old music books. Friends of Wighton bought The Jimmy Shand Collection at auction and they are now raising money to have the volumes conserved so they can be used by musicians, scholars and … Continued
ReadThe Scots Music Group are reintroducing Scottish Stepdance classes to their programme, starting in September, with tutor Mairi Britton. Classes are open to anyone aged 18 or over and are held over three continuous terms, which align to the school year, September to June, for 12, 10 and 8 weeks. For more information and booking details, … Continued
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