The Book Launch… On Saturday 30 April 2022, Dance Legacies of Scotland: The True Glen Orchy Kick (Melin-Schoonover, Routledge, 2021) was, at long last, able to be officially launched in Edinburgh during Pomegranates, a two-day event co-sponsored by the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh which celebrated dance from around the … Continued
ReadWe are delighted to announce a new open call available to all traditional dance artists based within the North East of Scotland for two residencies co-funded by Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (TDFS) and Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO, Aberdeen (Citymoves). This is an open call to all traditional dance artists based in the North East … Continued
Read🎶🌟 Ceilidh in Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh 30th October 2021, 8pm With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. More info and tickets here.
ReadJoin in with this fantastic Autism Friendly Ceilidh this October in Fife. This event is one of the many projects that received funding as part of the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland’s ‘Getting People Dancing’ initiative.
ReadTraditional Dance Forum of Scotland held a weekend of activity on the 10th and 11th April 2021. Saturday The weekend began with a performance and presentation from Sandra Robertson, Step Dancer. Sandra has danced since childhood. She trained in Highland Dancing for over 10 years gaining a teaching qualification with the BATD. She became interested … Continued
ReadThe Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland is seeking proposals from individuals and organisations for plans for traditional dance events to take place once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on the 30th April 2021 Further details and how to apply can be found by following the link below: Getting … Continued
ReadBernie Hewitt – TDFS Secretary It is now over three years since I first joined the board of the TDFS, and more recently was asked to take on the role of secretary and treasurer. As all the minute taking and record keeping is done very efficiently by our full-time staff member, my emphasis has … Continued
ReadFor many years two important parts of my life ran along in parallel. My life in traditional dance arose from my own enjoyment of Irish and Scottish social dance and the old-style stepping traditions of both countries. Sharing the Irish Sets and Scottish Cèilidh dances I learned over the years seemed a natural thing to … Continued
ReadTRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and indigenous languages. Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. Registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
