Features archive

The Scottish Arts Council actively supports many difference types of dance in Scotland. Browse through this list of past features and select one by clicking on the image or hyperlink to read more. Features include information on different dance styles and profiles of particular events, artists or companies.

To view current features - go to our Dance features section

Profiles

Company Chordelia A profile on a flexibly funded organisation Company Chordelia

Scottish Youth Dance All about Y Dance and the Dance in Schools Initiative

Nikki Milican Nikki Milican is Artistic Director at New Moves International in Glasgow.

Indepen-dance Glasgow-based dance company specialising in dance performance projects for adults with learning disabilities and their carers.

Ian Spink Artistic Director of Citymoves, Aberdeen

Morag Deyes Artistic Director of Dance Base, Edinburgh

The Curve Foundation Dance Company The Brunton Theatre's resident dance company

Natasha Gilmore Dance Artist in Residence at Dance House

Joyce Anderson Traditional Dance Artist in Fife

Move-me.com  This your chance dance to creat your own dance and show it to the world

Janice Parker - Creative Scotland Award recipient 2005 Her visions and aspirations

Dance style

Contemporary Dance Enjoy the free flow and movement of contemporary dance

Hip-Hop Not just a dance style, but a lifestyle with its own language, style of dress and music, a culture which is constantly evolving

Contact improvisation Where there are no 'moves' to learn, its more like a moving puzzle.

Bharatanatyam- classical dance from South India

Ballroom fever is sweeping the nation

Swing dancing - Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie and the Carolina Shag are all part of swing dancing which is currently enjoying a worldwide revival

Flamenco - Past, present and future Dance known for its fiery footwork and with deep roots in Southern Spanish culture

Argentine Tango - a brief history A dance that through history has moved from the streets of Buenos Aires to Hollywood glamour

Sizzling Samba Hot rhythms, feathers, sequins and very fast shaking hip moves

African dancing   African dancing is an expression of life and its complexities.

Belly dancing Belly dancing is regarded as one of the oldest dances in the world. We take a look at the history and background of this sensual dance style.

Salsa dancing Salsa is one of the most popular dance styles in the world, with a thriving scene in Scotland.

Ceilidh dancing A traditional Scottish dance style, led by a 'caller'.

Tap dancing Looking at tap dance, a dance style which was created from combining elements of African drumming with the techniques of European clog and step dancing.

	Highland dancing Looking at Highland dancing and how you can get involved

	Ballet Taking a look at the different styles of ballet