Dance Projects archive

The Scottish Arts Council is proud to support the many exciting dance projects and activities on the go throughout Scotland.  Browse through this list of past featured projects and select one by clicking on the image or hyperlink to read more. Projects include articles on particular events, activities, people and organisations.

To view current featured projects - go to our projects section.

Citymoves DanceLive! 2008 Aberdeen's Festival of Contemporary Dance

Janis Claxton's Autumn Tour Emotionally compelling and musically defined dance

Dance Ireland - Scottish/Irish Dance Exchange Scottish performances at the Dublin Fringe

Dance Base Presents...Fringe Performances 2008 Performances at Dance Base during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Parallel | Parallels by plan B Performances and Events for Summer 2008

Scottish Ballet's production of Romeo and Juliet. Performing in Scotland in May/June 2008

Nederlands Dans Theater 2 Featured in June 2008

The Making of Doubt Stammer Productions

The Four Seasons By The Curve Foundation Dance Company

X Factor Dance: Other Voices, Other Rooms Other Voices, Other Rooms is X Factor Dance Company's first site-specific work since 1992 and will premiere in spring 2008.

Scottish Dance Theatre Spring Tour 2008 Touring throughout the UK and Ireland from 21 February until 21 May

British Dance Edition 2008 Biennial dance showcase which took place in Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008

Citymoves Dance Live! Featuring performances by eight exceptional companies during October 2007

Freshmess Autumn Tour 2007 Touring throughout Scotland until 18 November

Opensource (videodance) 2007 Symposium held in Findhorn from 20 - 24 November 2007

The Sleeping Beauty Scottish Ballet's festive production for 2007

DANCE: FILM 07 Scotland's inaugural dance film festival, which took place from 29 October to 4 November 2007

Red Shoes Dynamic dance-theatre piece, performed by Kally Lloyd-Jones and choreographed by Michael Popper.

YDance - Project Y Scotland's National Youth Dance Company - back with an imaginative and innovative programme for 2007.

Code Butterfly Curious Seed presents Code Butterfly - the first dance production in the history of the Leith Festival.

David Hughes Dance Company's Spring Tour More about the tour and residency at The Byre Theatre, St Andrews

Breakin' Convention The UK's first ever hip hop dance festival

YDance Mentoring Scheme A groundbreaking new training initiative.

Scottish Ballet Spring Tour 2007 Find out more about Scottish Ballet's Spring Tour, which began in Glasgow on 11 April.

Scottish Dance Theatre - Angels of Incidence An extraordinary work featuring able-bodied and disabled dancers.

Take a look at what is actually there New publication by Janice Parker, produced as a result of her Creative Scotland award.

Peter Darrell Choreographic Awards 2007 Find out more about recipients of the fourth Peter Darrell Choreographic Awards.

Dance in the City Glasgow's new website dedicated to all things dance related.

The Winter Room by Tabula Rasa Company A dance theatre performance - 'Strikingly poetic' - The Herald

Cinderella Scottish Ballet's glamorous production - a real festive treat.

Olga the Brolga An exotic Christmas tale from down under presented by Ydance and North Edinburgh Arts.

Stocking Fillers and Super Sparklers Be inspired by Dance Base community dancers - with everything from Swinging Jazz to Furious Flamenco.

Scottish Dance Theatre Autumn Tour 2006 - Out of Africa (and the Hebrides)

DanceLive! A unique short season of dance performances in Aberdeen

'New Look' @ Dance House Check out what's happening at Dance House, Glasgow with it's brand new look and the launch of it's new programme

Scottish Ballet's Autum Tour 2006 This Autumn Scottish Ballet will be bringing dance to audience from the Highland to the Borders

Dudendance Droopy met Hal - innovative physical theatre/film

On the Run Dance Productions Profiling a new young and talented Scottish dance company

The Stand Profile of a new dance studio which has come on stream in West Dunbartonshire

Freshmess - We are 10 Celebrating 10 year anniversary with new commissions

Curve Foundation Dance Company Spring 2006 Programme including the premiere of Beyond Prejudice by Jonathan Watkins - rising star with the Royal Ballet.

Dance Development Officer - Sarah Stuart An insight into the role of a Dance Development

International Dance Day 2006 Celebrate International Dance Day!

Scottish Dance Theatre Spring Tour 2006 Includes world premier of new work by Jan de Schynkel and a showcase of work by company dancers

Scottish Ballet Spring Season 2006 Includes a landmark return to the London Stage after six year's of absence

New Territories 2006 New home, same outstanding talent!

Smoke & After Hours - X Factor Dance Company Spring 06 Tour Featuring new work by Artistic Director Alan Greig and guest choreographer Colin Poole

BDE 2006 UK's biggest International Dance Showcasing event, which this year includes representation from four Scottish Companies and artists.

Transit Station Edinburgh 40 international artists gather together in this multi-artform exhibition event

Four Last Songs An innovative collaboration merging dance and opera

	Dance in Aberdeen Looking at dance activities in the Aberdeen area.

SDT Autumn Tour 2005 The award-winning dance company is back with a a new repertoire of dynamic, diverse and utterly original dance theatre.

 

Dance Base Festival 2005 Programme A goody bag jam packed with exiting treats

Dannsa Summer Tour 2005 A treat for traditional dance fans

	DanceDaze Moray Council Youth Dance Leader in the Community Training Course

	Indepen-dance Scottish integrated dance company performing at Special Olympics 2005f

Hoops, Hats and Acrobats A new commission of fun dance theatre for young children

	Cinderella Pilot Error - by Company Chordelia Dance which is sassy and fun

	Scottish Dance Theatre's sizzling Spring Tour 2005 This season's daring new works unleashed.

Scottish Ballet Spring Tour 2005 Scottish Ballet returns with this season's thrilling dance Programme.

Dance Artists  Dance artist for Inverness, Louise Marshall gives an insight into the role of the dance artist.

Curve Foundation Dance Company  The first Scottish company to perform work by Merce Cunningham

	new territories 2005  Scotland's international festival of live arts

	X Factor Dance Company Lareigne / Uncanny

	Hyperchoreography Web based video dance conceot where the user gets to influence the nature of the dance.

	International Dance Day 2005 The International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, UNESCO, created International Dance Day to be celebrated every year on 29 April.

	Scottish Ballet A profile by Artistic Director Ashley Page.

YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) Encouraging children and young people to get involved in dance.

	Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker After phenomenal success in 2003, Scottish Ballet returned with Artistic Director Ashley Page's critically acclaimed version of The Nutcracker in 2004.

Dance Base Christmas show 2004 Glittering Christmas dance extravaganza.

Freshmess - a fusion of styles Innovative dance company combining contemporary and hip-hop styles.

Citymoves Elevate - a profile Young dancers creating vibrant dance performances for young audiences.

Dance Ihayami - a profile Cross-cultural professional dance company rooted in classical and modern south Indian dance.

	Scottish Dance Theatre's new studio at Dundee Rep Theatre Exciting high-tech dance space creates new opportunities for dancers.

	Edinburgh International Festival 2003 Turn up and Try it (TUTI) scheme To encourage people to be spontaneous and visit a variety of events and performances.

 

no image available	Dancebase festival 2004 This summer's event is bursting at the seams with dance classes, workshops and performances for all.