It’s more than just a project; it’s a communal effort to create a dance floor together. An ongoing artistic endeavour focused on crafting sections of this dance floor in various places, engaging different communities through workshops, conversations, and public performances.

Dive into the magical world of Club Origami, an immersive and interactive dance show inviting family audiences to create, imagine and explore whole new ways of thinking, playing and moving.

When the Bleeding Stops – Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir addresses the silence and taboo that seems to engulf menopause in Western society, as well as her personal experience of ageing as a dancer.

FORGED is a durational performance installation, a sanctuary for collective rest in gallery spaces. It’s an ongoing collaboration between artist Laura Fisher and seven sheets of copper metal.

Evolving from 45 years of dedicated dance practice, and wide renown as a leading light in the art of improvisation, Kirstie shares her story of dealing with a life-threatening health crisis: cancer, and its recurrence.

Join us for a delightful adventure in origami! Unleash your creativity as you embark on a journey of folding and shaping paper into beautiful works of art.

An all-ages, family friendly party on The Dancing Green, with a live DJ set. Bring sunscreen and hats, and maybe a brolly just in case, but most of all, bring your moves!

Join Kirstie as she leads a gentle warm-up, preparing our bodies and minds for the joy of Contact Improvisation – a dance form where partners explore movement together through touch, weight-sharing, and spontaneous interaction.

Join Dance North’s Regional Artist Network for our biannual gathering, supporting freelance dance artists across the north of Scotland, Highlands, and Islands. In a field often marked by isolation, we cherish the chance to come together and recharge.

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.

How can we make a line dance? Through shape, rhythm or the body. This workshop is made up of explorations of Lino-printing and movement scores to explore how we can work across and with different artistic practices. 

Embark on a movement journey suitable for the whole family, from little ones to grandparents. This workshop promises a delightful adventure for everyone aged 3 years and up.

Lulu Johnston, Dance Officer at Creative Scotland, offers this rare opportunity for a personal meeting where you can ask questions in an intimate group setting.

Join us to celebrate RISE 2024 at our Friday night party at the Phoenix Café complete with live DJ set from Deborah Lewin. The Phoenix Café will be open late, the drinks will be flowing and the moves will be unparalleled.

Exploring women’s physical and mental experiences while creating a welcoming and creative space where women can explore their experiences with visual artists Lynda Buchan and Kiara McKenzie

The MidLife Mingle is a monthly gathering for women navigating the midlife journey, particularly menopause. We’re creating a welcoming space where women can share their experiences, find support, and realise they’re not alone in this transformative phase of life.

Use this handy overview of the programme to help craft your own festival schedule.