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Call for ceasefire in Palestine
Dance North Scotland urges the Scottish Government and the government in Westminster to apply all possible pressure to ensure immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the indiscriminate violence against Palestinian people, who have no access …
AIM: STEVIE – OUTSIDER ARTIST, by Mike Inglis
Short film with and about Stephen Finlay, maker of Cullen Pet Cemetery, an outsider art environment of international interest about which little is known outside of the local community. …
AIM: My_co_ Meditation with Simone Kenyon
My_co_ Meditation is a walk and guided meditation to explore our collective and individual ways of imagining and relating to fungi and the wider woodland within our reach. …
AIM: Recycled S:ounds, Dave Martin with Nathan Mills
A live audio performance on headphones at Wastebusters in Forres. Featuring sounds and recorded conversations all from Wastebusters which will be sampled and mixed to create a unique sound experience. …
AIM: One Woman Show: I HEAR YOU, Salma Francoise Faraji
BOOKING REQUIRED. Salma is sharing a story which breaks a long-held and necessary silence. She is exploring BSL (British Sign Language) as a dance language. This work was developed in Moray where Salma experienced race issues. She …
AIM: ROOTS, Jacqueline Briggs
Silent Disco, Expressive Painting and Mark-making Workshop with illustrator, Jacqueline Briggs. Using stencils and foraged materials found in and around the Moray area we will be creating spray painted collaborative canvas artworks. …
AIM: I’ve been walking along the Spey since before I was born
Join Artist Norma D. Hunter & others to explore the new Rothes Way and Loop on Oct 23 & 26, 12:30-3pm, Anvil Park Gardens. Be welcomed by this warm community overshadowed by its past reputation of the …
AIM: Cuppa & Chat with MADE
BOOKING REQUIRED: Book in some time on Monday 23rd or Wednesday 25th of October between 10am and 4pm at Greenbrae Steading to meet with Caroline and Stacey for a creative cuppa and chat. …
DO: Aerobics with Soul®️, Tue 24 Oct
BOOKING REQUIRED: Salma Faraji is inviting you to an open-access class of Aerobics with Soul®. Based on traditional dances from Tanzania, this is a multi-level class combining Fitness Industry guidelines with the magic and creativity of African …
RISE festival of contemporary dance and performance 26-28 May 2023
Join us on Dance North’s 20th anniversary year with a three-day festival of contemporary dance and performance. Buy one or three-day performance passes and individual tickets for workshops and talks …
Dance North is 20! Birthday celebrations at RISE 2023
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Dance North at RISE 2023! Included in this year's festival performance passes is your entry to our celebrations – a party, a picnic, and a fireside gathering. …