Classes and Workshops
Dance North’s Participatory Programme offers regular classes, one-off workshops and performance opportunities facilitated by trained dance artists across the length and breadth of Moray.
- Dance North Youth – for young people aged 7-19 who want to explore dance and performance.
- Older people (aged 55+) – dance mixed with gentle standing and seated exercise to increase mobility, strength and fitness.
- Dance for Parkinson’s – a welcoming class for anyone who is part of the Parkinson’s community
DO: I Wish Someone Told Me I Can Dance
Join M:ADE's facilitators Lynda and Kiara, along with Dance North’s Ruth Kent, for I Wish Someone Told Me I Can Dance — a space for open conversation, shared reflections, gentle movement, and, above all, support. Together, we'll …
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DO: Dance for Parkinson’s | October -December 2024
This is a welcoming class in Forres for anyone who is part of the Parkinson's community, whether you have a diagnosis or are supporting someone living with Parkinson's. …
DO: Forres Youth Dance (ages 10+) | October-December 2024
New term for Forres Youth Dance – an opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique, choreographic and performance skills in a safe environment. Young people will have fun and explore their creativity. …
DO: Elgin Youth Dance (Advanced) | Oct-Nov Term 2024
Led by Dance North's Participation Lead, Ruth Kent, with visiting guest artists, this class will develop Contemporary Dance technique, improvisation and performance skills in young dancers aged 11+ …
DO: Forres Youth Dance (7–10 year-olds) | October – December 2024
A dance class for 7-10 year-olds in Forres! An opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique, choreographic and performance skills in a safe environment. Young people will have fun and explore their creativity. …
DO: Fochabers Youth Dance | October – December 2024
Are you a young person (aged 10+), who has loads of creativity and loves to move and dance? Bring them along to our Fochabers Youth Dance class. Young dancers get an opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique …
DO: Movement Session with Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson for a physical movement workshop, part of her Dance North AIM residency. Explore dance, movement, and body awareness in a supportive environment. Open to all, with no prior experience needed. …
DO: Film showing – Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson in an informal film showing, where she will be sharing selected performances from her forty year career. Watch, discuss and reflect on Kirstie’s journey as part of her Dance North AIM (Arts in Moray) …
DO: Gentle Movement Workshop
A gentle introduction to exploring movement with Kirstie Simson - no dance or movement experience necessary, inclusive body exploration session and open to all. …
DO: Health Circle Dialogue “Deepening Journey” with Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson for the Health Circle Dialogue "Deepening Journey" in Moray. Women are invited to explore wellness, self-care, and community through interactive workshops and discussions. Interactive health circle dialogue for women in Moray …
DO: Being Well Group – Workshop Session
Join our free wellness workshops in Findhorn, designed for women navigating menopause. Explore gentle movement, share your journey, and connect with others in a supportive environment as part of Dance North's Arts in Moray programme.These sessions are …
DO: Movement Session led by Kirstie Simson (open to all)
A movement based workshop held by Kirstie Simson as part of her AIM residency through Dance North AIM (Artis In Moray) - Open to all and no previous experience necessary. Kirstie will lead a gentle warm up …
DO: A Gentle Introduction to Exploring Movement
A gentle introduction to exploring movement with Kirstie Simson - no dance or movement experience necessary and open to all. …
DO: Afternoon JAM led by Kirstie Simson
Kirstie's final workshop with us until her return in October offering a Contact Improvisation Dance Jam session - for people who like and are experienced in movement. Kirstie will lead a warm up and then guide us …
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DO: Health Circle with Kirstie Simson
Kirstie warmly invites you to explore concepts crucial to our well-being: health, self-care, resilience, care for others, surrender, creativity, connectedness, community, and restoration. …