Welcome to RISE 2025.

This year, Dance North’s annual festival of contemporary dance and performance brings to Findhorn another unique programme which celebrates the connections between us.

For RISE 2025 we have brought together an extraordinary line up of international artists and performers to explore how we live, dream and move in extraordinary times.

Storytelling is at the heart of this year’s festival, inviting us to share in the personal experiences and journeys of our programmed artists through performance, participation and conversation.

With live dance performances, workshops, artist talks and an immersive installation, it’s a programme tailor-made to challenge, provoke and inspire.

This year we’re offering a three day full Festival pass for £85. Your full pass gives you access to most shows and parties, with a couple of exceptions, clearly marked.

Tickets for individual performances will be released very soon. Individual performances will cost £15 and tickets to workshops £10-12.

Be still, sit back and listen; celebrate, debate and relate; dance and feel alive at RISE 2025.

Karl Jay-Lewin

Festival Director

RISE 2025 Programme

Friday 23rd May
1-3pm                       Regional Artists Network event with guests artist Rakesh Sukesh (not included in the pass – for RAN members only – tickets available soon)
3.30–4.30pm          The Perfect Number, Richard Layzell  (Age guidance 12+)
8-9pm                       Because I Love The Diversity, Rakesh Sukesh (Age guidance 16+)
9pm till midnight    Festival Party with DJ Deborah Lewin

Saturday 24th May
3.30-4.30pm          Long Solo 4, Seke Chimutengwende
8-9pm                     Cosmos, Ashtar Muallem et Clément Dazin – La Main de l’Homme (Age guidance 14+)

Sunday 25th May
10.30am–12pm     Acro-balance family workshop with Ashtar Muallem (not included in the pass – must be bought separately – tickets available soon)
12-2pm                    Sunday Picnic (BYO) with DJ Bration
2.30-3.30pm           And, Charlotte McLean  (Age guidance 16+)
4-6pm                      Dance jam led by Seke Chimutengwende (Age guidance 12+)

All Weekend
RADIOMATON (Free)

Please note some performances contain swearing and nudity.