Wednesday 7 – Saturday 10 September 2016, Tramway, Glasgow. Indepen-dance are delighted to annouce the second edition of Gathered Together. An international inclusive dance festival bringing people together from across the world to share best practice, knowledge and to forge new artistic partnerships in the world of inclusive dance. Delegate passes include entry to: 3 … Continued

The Big Dance Pledge is a free opportunity to learn an original choreography, or develop it to make it your own, then perform it wherever you are as part of our worldwide performance day. Akram Khan has created the choreography and the free set of resources for you to get involved in 2016, along with specially … Continued

Date: Monday 7 March 2016 9.30-17.00 Venue: The Studio at Festival Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL Artful Minds is a new Hearts & Minds approach to engaging with people living with dementia. It is suitable for artists of all art forms. This experiential workshop aims to increase skills, confidence, influence creative responses, as well … Continued

  Date: 12 March Venue: Denny High School, Falkirk, FK6 6EE Cost: Free   The aim of this event is to build capacity and confidence in the delivery of dance in an inclusive training day that will bring practitioners from all sectors together with partner organisations to share best practice.  Participants will choose from 10 … Continued

Tasgadh 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

The Queen’s New Year Honours list recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. In this year’s list appears the name of someone well-known in the traditional dance community. Jessie Stuart was awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to Scottish Country Dancing and Old Time Dancing. Congratulations Jessie. Jessie … Continued

JMStrings Entertainment are looking for four-five Scottish traditional dancers and one bagpipe player to perform at nine Scottish themed events in Bahrain between 14-22 January. Performances will be 45 minutes in duration (three sets x 15 minutes). Flights, accommodation, food and transport (to and from airport and events) will be provided. For more informationa, contact … Continued

TAIC FREUMHAN COIMHEARSNACHD 2016-17 A bheil ùidh agaibh beagan taic fhaighinn airson Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh san sgìre agaibh? Tha an sgeama taic-airgid Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd aig Bòrd na Gàidhlig fosgailte a-nis do dh’iarrtasan ùra, gus cuideachadh pròiseactan a bhios a’ brosnachadh agus a’ meudachadh togail agus cleachdadh na Gàidhlig.  Gheibhear barrachd fiosrachaidh agus foirm iarrtais air làrach-lìn Bhòrd na Gàidhlig no cuiribh fòn gu 01463 225454, … Continued

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

Edinburgh’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