NEWS: Save the Date – RISE 2023 Fri 23 – Sun 25 May
RISE is coming back for 2025! Make a note, mark your calendars, and keep an eye out for upcoming announcements of the artists who will be joining us. …
DO: I Wish Someone Told Me I Can Dance
Join M:ADE's facilitators Lynda and Kiara, along with Dance North’s Ruth Kent, for I Wish Someone Told Me I Can Dance — a space for open conversation, shared reflections, gentle movement, and, above all, support. Together, we'll …
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DO: Dance for Parkinson’s | October -December 2024
This is a welcoming class in Forres for anyone who is part of the Parkinson's community, whether you have a diagnosis or are supporting someone living with Parkinson's. …
DO: Forres Youth Dance (ages 10+) | October-December 2024
New term for Forres Youth Dance – an opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique, choreographic and performance skills in a safe environment. Young people will have fun and explore their creativity. …
DO: Elgin Youth Dance (Advanced) | Oct-Nov Term 2024
Led by Dance North's Participation Lead, Ruth Kent, with visiting guest artists, this class will develop Contemporary Dance technique, improvisation and performance skills in young dancers aged 11+ …
DO: Forres Youth Dance (7–10 year-olds) | October – December 2024
A dance class for 7-10 year-olds in Forres! An opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique, choreographic and performance skills in a safe environment. Young people will have fun and explore their creativity. …
DO: Fochabers Youth Dance | October – December 2024
Are you a young person (aged 10+), who has loads of creativity and loves to move and dance? Bring them along to our Fochabers Youth Dance class. Young dancers get an opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique …
DO: Movement Session with Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson for a physical movement workshop, part of her Dance North AIM residency. Explore dance, movement, and body awareness in a supportive environment. Open to all, with no prior experience needed. …
DO: Film showing – Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson in an informal film showing, where she will be sharing selected performances from her forty year career. Watch, discuss and reflect on Kirstie’s journey as part of her Dance North AIM (Arts in Moray) …
DO: Gentle Movement Workshop
A gentle introduction to exploring movement with Kirstie Simson - no dance or movement experience necessary, inclusive body exploration session and open to all. …
DO: Health Circle Dialogue “Deepening Journey” with Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson for the Health Circle Dialogue "Deepening Journey" in Moray. Women are invited to explore wellness, self-care, and community through interactive workshops and discussions. Interactive health circle dialogue for women in Moray …
NEWS: Response to the Closure of the Open Fund for Individuals
We call on the Scottish Government to review its budget urgently to address the shortfall in funding to Creative Scotland and we call on Creative Scotland to reverse the rash closure of the Open Fund for Individuals …
Open Letter
NEWS: Open Letter: Closure of the Open Fund for Individuals
The staff of Dance North Scotland have joined over 100 signatories to this open letter to the Scottish Government, expressing grave and deep concern over the Scottish Government's failure to provide certainty surrounding the £6.6 million Grant …
DO: Being Well Group – Workshop Session
Join our free wellness workshops in Findhorn, designed for women navigating menopause. Explore gentle movement, share your journey, and connect with others in a supportive environment as part of Dance North's Arts in Moray programme.These sessions are …
DO: Movement Session led by Kirstie Simson (open to all)
A movement based workshop held by Kirstie Simson as part of her AIM residency through Dance North AIM (Artis In Moray) - Open to all and no previous experience necessary. Kirstie will lead a gentle warm up …
DO: A Gentle Introduction to Exploring Movement
A gentle introduction to exploring movement with Kirstie Simson - no dance or movement experience necessary and open to all. …
DO: Afternoon JAM led by Kirstie Simson
Kirstie's final workshop with us until her return in October offering a Contact Improvisation Dance Jam session - for people who like and are experienced in movement. Kirstie will lead a warm up and then guide us …
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DO: Health Circle with Kirstie Simson
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. …
DO: Subterranéa Feedback Session with Kirstie Simson
Join Kirstie Simson in conversation to discuss her Subterranéa Rise 2024 performance and her journey in creating the work inspired by her cancer journey. …
RISE festival of contemporary dance and performance 24-26 May 2024
RISE, Dance North Scotland’s annual three-day festival of contemporary dance and performance, is back in 2024 with a programme that reflects connection, care and community, with a recognition that all of us experience those themes differently. …
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WATCH: Rise 2024 – Keep the Fire Burnin’
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, …