Glasgow – Dance House Dance House will be flying the flag for dance activity in the Greater Glasgow area. Specific Get Scotland Dancing initiatives include: Dance Juke Box – public spaces such as shopping centres and streets host a unique blend of performance and participation opportunities for all. 12 March at Glasgow Central Station, 29 July at Merchant City Festival, and in various transport hubs as part of The Last Mile. Dance House Community Company – new choreography by Rosina Bonsu to The Making Music Overture by Orlando Gough, performed live by Helensburgh Orchestral Society. 28 July as part of Merchant City Festival. Bus Stop – connecting marginalised groups of young people throughout the City, animating outdoor public spaces and playing with their urban landscapes, in partnership with Visible Fictions. April-December. www.dancehouse.org
Inverness – Eden Court Theatre Flashmob Relay, 23 April – 9 June. Groups across the Highlands will learn a piece of choreography to perform, film and up-load to create an on-line relay. On 9 June, when the Olympic Torch is in Inverness, groups will perform the Flashmob along the route. Breakin’ Convention, 22 May. Coming to Inverness for the first time this year. Salsa Street Parties, 6-8 July. A series of outdoor events in Inverness, Portree and Aviemore offering taster classes and performances in Latin American and Street dance styles. The Big Screen Big Dance, 9-14 July. A week of dance classes for all ages based on famous pieces of choreography from the movies. Hit Squad, Autumn. Groups will learn a piece of commissioned choreography which they will perform to another group in their community. page 33
www.eden-court.co.uk