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Dance Companies

For other dance companies in Scotland please refer to the Dance Contact List.

Company Chordelia Glasgow-based dance company producing and touring shows which are fun, theatrical and accessible
Curve Foundation Dance Company Edinburgh-based contemporary dance company performing work by acclaimed international choregraphers, artistic director Ross Cooper 
Dannsa Dance company specialising in Scottish Step Dance and other traditional Scottish Dances
Janis Claxton & Co Janis Claxton & Co was founded in April 2002, the company is dedicated to the use of orignial music and collaboration with composers and other choreographers.
Scottish Ballet Scotland's National Dance Comapany led by artistic director Ashley Page, performing a wide repertoire from 19th century classics through neo-classicism to 20th century work by new leading dance creators
Scottish Dance Theatre Internationally acclaimed and award winning Dundee-based contemporary dance company, artistic director Janet Smith 
Spinal Chord Project  Glasgow-based company whose performance work encompasses dance with aerial work 
X Factor Dance Company Choreographer/artist led Edinburgh-based dance company, artistic director Allan Greig

Dance Centres

Citymoves Dancespace Regional dance agency for North East of Scotland
Dance Base Scotland's National Centre for Dance, the focal point for dance in Scotland providing public classes, professional support, and outreach work
Dance House Glasgow dance centre offering a wide range of dance classes from ballet to hip hop, also runs a broad range of workshops
The Space Dundee dance centre which also houses Scottish School of Contemporary Dance

Scottish Dance Organisations

Bodysurf Scotland Organisation promoting and presenting dance and movement events
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust National organisation which exists to promote, research, conserve traditional Scottish dancing
Scottish Youth Dance/Ydance National agency for development of dance for children and young people in Scotland 

Traditional Dance Organisations

Dannsa Dance company specialising in Scottish Step Dance and other traditional Scottish dances
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society National organisation promoting and presenting Scottish country dancing
Scottish Stepdance Company Dance company presenting traditional Scottish Step Dance
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust National organisation which exists to promote, research, conserve traditional Scottish dancing

Dance Training

Anniesland College Further education college in Glasgow offering NC and HNC Dance Community, and HND Dance Artist
Council for Dance Education and Training National organisation promoting excellence in dance education and training
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Leading dance examination board, covering a full spectrum of dance examination
International Dance Teachers Association Leading dance examination board, covering a wide range of dance disciplines
Scottish Ballet Scotland's National Dance Company - Dance School of Scotland offering full time vocational dance course
Scottish School of Contemporary Dance Further education college in Dundee offering a three-year training programme in contemporary dance

Other dance contacts

Article 19 Contemporary Dance Online Article 19 is a web-based contemporary dance magazine, with video features, interviews, editorials, and written featrues.
danceinthecity.com The first ever website dedicated to dance in Glasgow.  From dance classes to tickets to the hottest dance events in the city, you'll find all the information here.
Dance Web Dance Web is an interactive directory which holds information on dance classes, schools and dance products.
Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association Rural Touring Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association Rural Touring is a new and exciting project to help bring more live music, drama, comedy, dance and literature and everything entertaining to the region of Dumfries and Galloway.
on-the-move on-the-move is a web site dedicated to information about international activities, projects and their funding, in the areas of theatre, dance, music and other performing arts disciplines.
Royal Academy of Dance Estabilished in 1920 the Royal Academy of Dance promotes recognised dance and teacher training.
The Place Home to Robin Howard Dance Theatre, London Contemporary Dance School, and Richard Alsoton Dance Company, the Place also provides advice, information, research and development opportunites for dance professionals. They also provide a wide range of classes for all abilities.
Videodance Dedicated on-line resource for video dance and for all those interested in making and watching dance for the screen.
Work in Dance On-line resource offering free information, resources and guidance for professional development and training opportunities in dance.
World Wide Dance UK.com Comprehensive dance website run by the Dance Consortium, with features, advice, calender of international touring dates.

Festivals

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Annual international multi-arts festival in August committed to open-access to all performers showcasing a wide range of artforms from dance, drama to music and comedy
Edinburgh International Festival Annual internationally acclaimed festival in August/September - featuring world-renowned international artists from dance, opera, theatre, and music
New Moves International Arts production company principally involved in presentation of new work in the context of international festival

Venues

Brunton Theatre Musselburgh venue for theatre, dance, music and film 
Byre Theatre Theatre venue located in St Andrews showing a wide range of performances and productions
Dundee Rep Theatre Dundee venue showing dance, drama, and music events and houses Scotlands only full-time ensemble company
Eastgate Theatre Arts Centre Multi-arts venue located in Peebles offering a wide variety of programmes and activities in dance, drama, music, film and visual art
Eden Court Inverness venue showing a broad range of productions from dance and drama, to music and film
Edinburgh Festival Theatre Large-scale Edinburgh theatre hosting dance, drama and music shows of international standards, and is a principal venue for the Edinburgh International Fesitval
His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen's principal theatre venue showcasing dance, drama, music, comedy and children's performances
MacRobert Stirling venue for dance, theatre,visual art, music and arts workshops
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Mid-scale theatre venue located in Perthshire, hosting a broad range of events from dance, theatre, exhibitions, and drama workshops and summer school
Theatre Royal Glasgow One of Glasgow's principal performance venues staging performances by Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and a host of international touring companies
Tramway Glasgow venue showcasing contemporary groundbreaking artist, directors and companies, who strive to push artistic boundaries
Traverse Edinburgh venue showing contemporary and inovative dance, drama, literary events and workshops

Dancer Donatella performing with Hoops; Photo: Douglas McBride
Akram Khan Dance Company at EIF 2004; Photo: Ayman Tanvee
Scottish Ballet Company in The Four Temperaments; Photo: Catherine Ashmore
Akram Khan Dance Company at EIF 2004; Photo: Altaf Khan
X Factor Dance Company dancer David Hughes; Photo: Paul Watt
Citymoves: Elevate Youth Dance Company 2003/4; Photo: Mike Davidson
Culberg Ballet performing at EIF 2003; Photo: Lesley Leslie-Spinks
Scottish Ballet dancers in Acrid Avid Jam; Photo: Catherine Ashmore
SDT dancers Pippa and Victoria; Photo: Rodrigo Cesar
Scottish Ballet dancers in The Four Temperaments; Photo: Catherine Ashmore
Scottish Ballet in Stephen Petronio's MiddleSexGorge; Photo: Mark Hamilton
Ririe-Woodbury Nikolais Dance Theatre; Photo: Brent Herridge & Assoc.
Tabula Rasa's 'The Bright-Eyed Mariner'; Photo: Kenny Bean
Norman Douglas & Co dancer in red; Photo: Paul Watt
Citymoves: Elevate Youth Dance Company 2003/4; Photo: Mike Davidson
Ensemble Group dancers; Photo: Paul Watt
Hoops, Hats and Acrobats dancers starshape; Photo: Douglas McBride
Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreaultat EIF 2004; Photo: Joe Robert
X Factor Dance Company dancer David Hughes; Photo: Paul Watt
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