Dance Base Brochure Spring 2014

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LET’S GETPHYSICAL

Courses, drop-in classes &workshops for everyone

6 January – 5April

DanceBase is a registered charity that encouragesand celebrates the potential for dance in everyone.

Dance Base gratefully acknowledges support from:

Corporate Sponsors:

If you or your companywould like to supportDanceBase please contact AlexHinton,Communications&DevelopmentManageron 0131 225 5525

Front cover: 80s Icons – FionaCampbell, Chris Stuart-Wilson, FrancescaDymond

Photography:Maria Falconer

Design: EmmaQuinn

Print: Streamline

ContentsWelcome 3

Community 4 / 5

Studio 1 6

Professional 7

Venue 8

Howwedo it 9

How tobook 10 / 11

Workshops 12 / 13

Ballet 14 / 15

Celtic 16 / 17

Contemporary 18 / 19

Hiphop 20 / 21

Jazz 22 / 23

Just for Fun 24 / 25

Partner dances 26 / 27

Tap 28 / 29

Wellbeing&Workout 30 / 31

Worlddances 32 / 33

Youngdancers 34 / 35 / 36 / 37

DayPlanner 38 / 39

DanceBase14 –16 GrassmarketEdinburgh EH1 2JU

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Patron:HRHPrince CharlesDuke of RothesayKT KG

Artistic Patron:MarkMorris

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WelcomeSpring is the time to refresh, and there’s plenty new at Dance Base this term.We've got a new programming team and a new look to our brochure, so wherebetter to discover your ‘New Year new you’ than with us!

There’s so much on offer for everyone new to dancing – including free dancingfor anyone over 60 who hasn’t danced with us before at the new-style Goldenclass (p25). If you've danced with us for a while, we’ve simplified some ofthe programme as we want to give you easy routes to develop your dancing(see Ballet p14). Due to popular demand we've got more high-flying aerialsessions and more classes to give you a good (dance) workout.

Dance is for everyone and everyone can dance so we’ve got new classesspecially designed for both our babies and our baby boomers. We’ve brokenour young people’s activity into clear chunks so there’s more to choose fromat each stage – including new creative dance for children.

We’ve got some great workshops on offer, from ballet to Bollywood (p12) andour ever popular ballroom socials, to new breakdance open weekend sessions.

Although we have no Christmas Show this term there are other opportunitiesfor our classes to show off their moves throughout 2014 as part of the excitingGet Scotland Dancing programme (p5). To give you a flavour of all the otheractivities, we’ve got information about our important community projects (p4)and our extensive professional programme (p7).

Weare excited to have been passed the baton of community dance atDanceBase and look forward to the newspring term!

AmyNoble HelenMcIntoshCommunity Dance Manager Programme Co-ordinator

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CommunityDanceBase’s Community Programme is fully inclusive,workingwith a diverserange of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.We create opportunitiesfor people to be able to see,make and take part in high-quality dancewithin theirlocal community and on a national level.

We take creative dance workshops and projects to schools, youth and communitygroups in the local area and beyond. Groups and individuals can also access classes,professional residencies and performances in our award-winning building in theGrassmarket.

Having recently joined the team at Dance Base, it is my vision to provide inspiringand life-enriching dance experiences for participants and get more people dancing.By developing relationships with local and national partners, I aim to continue tobuild an exciting and innovative infrastructure of community dance in Edinburgh.

If you’d like to help us to continue and expand our workwith these community groups, simply buy a Lucky Ticket!Anyone who buys an adult course can buya Lucky Ticket – they only cost £1 and youget the chance to win back the cost ofyour course. All income goes directly tosupport our community projects. Seedancebase.co.uk/luckyticket for moredetails and T&Cs.

To find out more or to get involved with the Community Dance Programme,please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

AmyNobleCommunity Dance Manager

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Current Community ProjectsSeated SwingDance keeps older people activeand alert, both physically andmentally, and enhances theiremotional and social wellbeing.For those older adults who can’tmake it to us, we can take danceto them. Our 1920s-style SeatedSwing classes are fun andenergising and are speciallydesigned to get toes tapping andhands clapping regardless ofage or ability. We are currentlyworking in four centres aroundEdinburgh but would love to getmore people involved.We’re looking for continuing fundingto support this project.

Early YearsDance lets children move freelyand expressively. Dancingtogether with your child can helpto build confidence and developimportant motor and cognitiveskills. We currently sing, danceand play with lots of Early Yearsgroups throughout NorthEdinburgh and have recentlystarted working with a groupof marginalised young mums,helping them to discover thephysical, emotional andsocial benefits of dancingwith their children.We’re looking for continuing fundingto support this project.

The UnusualSuspectsDance Base’s very own‘boys only’ dance crew!This group is free and open tokeen, young male dancers whowant to take their dancingexperience to a new level andget out there and perform.The group meets at Dance Baseon Wednesday afternoons towork on varying styles ofchoreography from breakdanceto contemporary. The group hasrecently performed at DundeeRep Theatre and Y DanceConnections event inEdinburgh. Now they areworking towards creating newwork for Get Scotland Dancing.Supported byGet ScotlandDancing

Raising the aspirations of at-riskyoung people through an intensiveprogramme of dance andeducation. This includesweekly classes, performances,attending professionalrehearsals, attending theatreperformances and learningabout a healthy lifestyle.So in the next few months thegroup will be working withEdinburgh Community Food,Glasgow Parkour and takingpart in national project, TheClose, delivered by ScottishBallet. We are delighted toannounce that we have justreceived funding from CashBackfor Communtities to continuethis work for another year.

EverybodyDance Now!We are excited to be continuingour work with special schools inEdinburgh, running a series ofdance and movement classesfor disabled children. Each termwe work with four differentschool groups, delivering abespoke programme of dance,movement and music tailored tothe needs of the school and theparticipants.

Breakin’ It DownIn partnership with The StateCIC, a hip hop educationorganisation, we are visitingschools in North Edinburgh todeliver break dance tastersessions. We are taking adifferent approach to engaging

young people in danceactivity – sessions are deliveredby a youth worker and a dancetutor to ensure everyone getsthe support they need to makethe most of their chance todance! All participants in thetaster sessions will be invited tocome along to weekly classes atDance Base. At the end of theproject the young people will puton a show for friends, familyand the local community todemonstrate their new skills.

Get ScotlandDancing:Dance Open DaySunday 16 MarchGet Scotland Dancingencourages more people toget active and participatein dance. Supported bythe Scottish Government,Get Scotland Dancing willbring together communityand professional dancersto showcase danceactivities that are alreadyhappening in Edinburghand the Lothians. It will alsoprovide the opportunityfor those who have neverdanced before, or those whoare returning to dance, toget fit, healthy and find theirinner dancer in 2014.Kicking off in March, wewill be opening our doorsand inviting you and yourfriends to come along for aday of free taster sessionstaught by some of ourwonderful tutors. It’s anideal way for our existingdancers to show off what wedo and encourage everyoneto join the movement.

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Dance Base DevelopmentStudio1Dance Base is working to realise its ambition to create a much-needed,fully-equipped technical studio space for professional dancers andcompanies to innovate, create and develop new work. The spacewill develop the existing, well-established professional residencyprogramme to the logical next stage. It will also provide opportunitiesfor community dancers to show their work in a blacked-out, fully-litspace with accessible, raked seating.

Creative Scotland is supporting this important development and wenow need to raise the last portion of funding to complete the project.This new resource will greatly enhance the opportunities availableto all professional and community dancers and open up possibilitiesfor exciting special projects.

If you’d like to know more about this, or find out how you can help makeit happen, visit dancebase.co.uk/studio1

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Professional Programme

British Dance Edition 201430 January – 2 FebruaryWe’re delighted to be hosting British Dance Edition 2014, Britain’s biennial showcase ofthe best dance from around the UK. This is the first time British Dance Edition has beenin Scotland and its presence starts off a great creative year for us all. Delegates fromas far afield as Korea, America, Brazil and Australia will converge in Edinburgh andGlasgow over four very busy days to see some amazing dance, but also to enjoy thedelights of our beautiful cities.

You too can join the party – the headliners are open to everyone with three specialperformances at the King’s Theatre. Tickets available at edtheatres.com and on0131 529 6000. There is also a joint ticket offer of £30 if you book for all three shows.

Akram Khan CompanyiTMOi (in the mind of igor)King’s Theatre

Thu 30 Jan I 19.30 I £12

To celebrate the centenary ofStravinsky’s legendary Rite ofSpring, this highly-acclaimednew work explores the wayStravinsky transformed bothclassical music and dance.

iTMOi is another extraordinaryartistic collaboration from Khanand his talented team, creatinga world where beauty andugliness are ruptured to revealhow closely they interrelatewith each other.

Scottish Dance TheatreWinter, AgainAvant Garde DanceThe Black AlbumKing’s Theatre

Fri 31 Jan I 18.30 I £12

A contrasting double bill of hiphop and contemporary dance,starting with three effortlesslystylish hip hop choreographieswoven together like a cool blackconcept album by Avant GardeDance. Scottish Dance Theatrepresents a dark and beautifulpiece by radical Norwegianchoreographer Jo Strømgren.

Hofesh ShechterCompanySunKing’s Theatre

Sun 2Feb I 16.00 I £12

Recognised as one ofthe UK’s most excitingcontemporary artists,Shechter is both composerand choreographer forthis outstanding workwhich features 14world-class dancers.

Alongside the ever-evolving and fabulous community programme that keepsEdinburghers dancing, we host inspirational training for professional dancersthat makes the building fizz with creativity and that supports the professionaldance community all over Scotland and beyond.

We offer regular residencies that give dancers and choreographers the spaceand time to develop new work. So, many great dance shows around Scotlandand indeed the UK were born in our studios. On the last day of thoseresidencies the dancers often feel the urge to share their ideas, so watch outfor our weekly showings on Friday afternoons where workthat’s in development is showcased free in one of ourstudios. See dancebase.co.uk/professional to keepan eye on what’s coming up.

This term there is an extra buzz in the house as manydancers prepare for British Dance Edition 2014 (see below).

MoragDeyesMBE Artistic Director

Visitdancebase.co.uk/BDEfor more information

Image:AkramKhan, iTMOiPhoto: Jean Louis Fernandez

HireDanceBaseOur beautiful studios, meeting room and other spaces are available tohire, offering flexible options in an amazing central-Edinburgh location.Our award-winning spaces can be used for everything from privatedance tuition to meetings, and from children’s parties or hen parties tocorporate events and receptions.

Please contact our Venue Manager, Matt Roe, [email protected] or call 0131 225 5525.dancebase.co.uk/hires-and-events

Dance Base is accessible via a lift from our entrance in the Grassmarket.Dance Base has been awarded the ADAPT Trust Access Award inrecognition of our facilities for people of all abilities.

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We’re Flexible!CoursesKnow what you want? Book in advance for the fullterm and save money.

Drop-in classesNot sure what to try or need to be flexible? Drop-inis for you. Bookings open 24 hours in advance.

Someclasses are available asboth courseanddrop-in.

Gentler classesLook out for this symbol if you’re returning to dance aftera long break or injury, or if you’d like a gentler session.

Get SweatyLook out for this symbol if you want to sweat, get fit andfired up through dance.

Formore on levels (including our newEntry Level)and types of class, call us on 0131 225 5525 or visitdancebase.co.uk/howto

It’s for everyone!Dance Base is for everyone and age is no barrier. All classesare open to everyone aged 14+ unless otherwise specified.And, whether you want a buddy for your first class, havespecific access needs, or just need a helping hand to guideyou, we can help. Please tell your teacher about pregnancy,any health issues or medical conditions you might have.Visit dancebase.co.uk/access or ask at reception for moreinformation.

To find out practical details like what to wear, where youcan change and when to arrive, please seedancebase.co.uk/howto

Brand new for springMusical TheatrePerformance group p 23

80s Icons p 24

Aerial SkillsMore classes added! p 25

YoungDancers p 34 – 37New programme

OlderDancersBallet Vintage p 15

Platinum p 19

Golden – an introductionto dance p 25

Tap for Mature Movers p 29

(Im)Mature Latin Movers p 33

Get SweatyJazz Turn Up & Dance p 23

Ashtanga Yoga p 30

Dance Workout p 31

Afro Cuban p 33

Bollylicious p 33

West African Dance p 33

Classes for dancerswith additional support needsCeilidh ASN p 17

Contemporary ASN p 19

Hip Hop ASN p 21

Creative Movement ASN p 25

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HowtobookPhone 01312255525In person at 14–16Grassmarket, EdinburghEH12JUOnline at dancebase.co.uk

Term DatesMonday6January–Saturday5April

Booking opens on Saturday 30 November 2013 at 10.00, and enrolmentfor 13-week courses closes on Saturday 18 January 2014. Drop-in classescan be bought from 24 hours in advance to just before class begins.

TryBeforeYouBuyLove to dance but unsure about which style or level to go for? Try a classabsolutely free before deciding if it’s the one for you. Drop in to any coursein the first two weeks of term and have a go with no obligation! Coursesare subject to availability and can only be booked in person at reception.Go to dancebase.co.uk/TBYB for details.

DancePointsBe rewarded every time you dance! Sign up for a Dance Card and startearning points straight away. Earn 1 dance point for every £1 spent oncourses, drop-in classes and workshops. Redeem points at the equivalentof 10p per point. For example, 65 points gets you a free drop-in class valuedat £6.50. For terms and conditions, see dancebase.co.uk/dancepoints

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Spread the costTo make things easier, courses can be paid for in three instalments,with the first payment taken on booking. Terms and conditions apply.See dancebase.co.uk/spreadthecost for details. You must pay all threeinstalments regardless of whether or not you complete the course,or receive a credit. A £3 card processing fee will be split between thesecond and third instalments. If purchasing multiple instalment plans,the fee only applies once.

Feeling lucky?Winback the cost of your course for just £1!Buy your Lucky Ticket when purchasing your course.The draw will take place on 7 February. All proceedsgo to the Community Programme – see page 4for details of our projects. Lucky Ticketis available to over 16s only. Details atdancebase.co.uk/luckyticket

The small printConcessionary rates are listed in brackets. To find out if you are eligible,visit dancebase.co.uk/terms-a-conditions. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Refunds andExchangesAll courses are non-refundable, but credit will be issued if you notify us in the first two weeksof term that you need to cancel your course. Please note that cancellations are subject toterms and conditions. Please see dancebase.co.uk/terms-a-conditions

Latecomers will not be admitted to class more than 15 minutes after it is due to start.This is both for safety and to prevent disruption to the class.

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BreakdanceOpenSessionsSun12 Jan, 16 Feb and 16Mar I 13.00 – 15.00 I All Levels

The State CIC I £2

Open training space for hip hop dancers to practise skills learned inclass. A chance to meet and train with other hip hop dancers on thescene in an informal session without specific tuition. All styles andages welcome, under 16s should be accompanied by a responsibleadult.

Broadway JazzSun23Feb I JoRichards I £14 (£11.50)

Beginners 12.00 – 14.00 I Intermediate 14.00 – 16.00

They say all the world’s a stage – now’s your chance to shine! In thisworkshop we'll work on a classic number from one of Broadway’stimeless shows, looking at jazz-based footwork, use of character andperformance. In two separate sessions, Beginners and Intermediate,Jo will break down the choreography and have you spotlight-ready inthis relaxed class. Feel free to come in costume! The musical for thesessions will be chosen in a Facebook poll by participants.

BollywoodSun30March I 13.00 – 15. 00 I All Levels

JayanKumar, Dance Ihayami I £14 (£11.50)

In this fun and energetic Bollywood dance workshop you will learna dynamic dance routine to the music from a South Indian film.Get your arms, legs and hips ready for some funky Indian dancemoves as you’ll be turning into a Bollywood hero or heroine in zippychoreography. Fun, enjoyable, and a great workout too! Wear looseand comfortable clothing. You’ll be dancing barefoot.

Ballroom&LatinPractice SessionsSun16Feb and 16Mar I 15.00 – 17.00 I All Levels

JaneBell andMarinaDelicata I £10 (£8)

We provide the floor, the music and expert help – you bring yourpartner and dance! Whatever your level of competence in eithersome or all of the classic dances – waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba,cha-cha-cha, samba or jive, Jane and Marina will explain, coach andcorrect to increase your confidence and knowledge to dance. Thissession is for anyone who has some ballroom experience. Singledancers attending may be partnered with others where possible.

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Northern BalletWorkshopsSun16Mar

Children’sWorkshop (10 – 13 yrs)10.00 –12.00 I £8

An exciting opportunity for young ballet enthusiasts to experience working with this inspirationalprofessional company. Following a basic ballet warm up you will learn steps from the productionand creatively explore the story and characters from the show.

NorthernBallet Insight12.15 – 12.45 I Free I Open to all workshop participants

To complement your workshop, join Northern Ballet for a talk on the company and production.

AdultWorkshop (age 14 +)13.30 – 15.30 I £14 (£11.50) I All Levels

Join Northern Ballet for a workshop inspired byAMidsummerNight’sDream. The workshopincludes a short ballet class to develop technique and the opportunity to explore and learn stepsfrom the production to create your own piece of movement.

Allworkshopparticipantswill beentitled to2x£10 tickets forAMidsummerNight’sDreamat theEdinburghFestival Theatre from20–22March2014.Formore informationgo todancebase.co.uk/northernballet

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Thu9Jan–Thu3Apr I 17.30–18.30 I LaurenPorter-Worth

This class is for those who have never been to a balletclass before. It will introduce you to the fundamentalsof classical ballet technique, exploring the basicpositions and steps, proper posture and alignment.You will learn simple jumping, turning and travellingsequences, all while developing your poise, style,grace and musicality.

Ballet BeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Mon6Jan–Mon31Mar I 19.30–20.30 I LaurenPorter-Worth

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 17.00 – 18.00 I JonathanBurnett

This course will continue to build a vocabulary ofballet steps and movement phrases that willdevelop your strength, confidence and poise.Linking basic steps together, in this class you willfloat, fly and have fun with no stress or strain!

Ballet ImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50)

Mon6Jan–Mon31Mar I 20.30–21.30 I LaurenPorter-Worth

Wed8Jan–Wed2Apr I 20.30 –21.30 I MatthewHawkins

Fri 10 Jan–Fri 4Apr I 18.00 –19.00 I JonathanBurnett

For those who want to brush up on their basics,this class will continue to build and develop yourmovement vocabulary using the principles andtechniques introduced in Ballet Beginners. Throughbarre work and centre-practice, you will strengthenyour core, develop presentation skills and delve deeperinto the world of classical ballet technique whileintroducing a more expressive approach to movement.

Ballet IntermediateLevel 3 I £103 (£82.50)


Consolidate your technique, build up your confidence,explore your artistry and join the famous Friday-nightclass. Enhance your technique and performancewhile learning gems from classical ballet’s gloriousrepertoire.

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Elegant, beautiful, and one of the best bodyconditionings you could ask for, ballet is aspopular now as ever. Right frombeginnerlevel, ballet helps buildsmuscle tone andimproves posture through graceful andexpressivemovement.

Never been to a ballet class before?Absolute Beginners is for you. If you knowthe difference between a plié and a tendu,head for Beginners.Wear comfortableclothing, but not too loose. And have fun!

Formore information on appropriate levels,or to find out which ballet class is for you,go to dancebase.co.uk/balletfocus

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In this advanced class, the focus will be onstrengthening and refining your technique whilecontinuing to develop artistry and musicality.Unlock and explore the wonderful and rich world ofclassical ballet’s repertoire by learning sequencesand excerpts from well-loved classics such asSleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.

Ballet StretchAll Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Mon6Jan–Mon31Mar I 08.00 –09.00 I Charlotte Jarvis

An invigorating way to begin your day. Wake upyour body and mind with a simple ballet warm-upfollowed by a revitalising full-body stretch. Thisclass will leave you feeling refreshed, re-alignedand prepared for the challenges of the day ahead.

Ballet FusionLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 20.30 – 21.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

This class will use the basics of ballet andcontemporary technique in a relaxed environmentto improve and develop your posture, balance,flexibility, co-ordination, and strength. The classbrings awareness to breath, ease and fluidity ofmovement, while focusing on the joy of ballet.

Ballet for LunchLevel 2 I £6.50 (£5.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 12.30 – 13.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

A fun weekly class that begins with traditional barrework before progressing to centre. Covering thefoundations of classical ballet technique, the focus ison fun, joy and the musicality of ballet. It will leave youfeeling light and invigorated for the rest of the day.

Barefoot BalletLevel 2 I £8.50 (£7)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 10.00 – 11.30 I Charlotte Jarvis

Balance, alignment and precise legwork make up anintegral part of ballet technique, but it is nothingwithout the use of breath and upper body. In aneasy-going environment, with socks or bare feet, feelconnected to the floor, your breath, and the expansivemovement and fluidity of ballet, while neverforgetting the expressive element and joy of dance.

Essential BalletLevel 3 I £8.50 (£7)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 19.00 – 20.30 I Teacher TBC

This high-level class will consolidate yourtechnique and enhance your interpretive skills.Building confidence and strength, the sequenceswill challenge both your creativity and physicalstamina.

MorningBalletLevel 2 I £8.50 (£7)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 11.00 – 12.30 I Vincent Hantam

These classes have all the right ingredients for afun dose of ballet. From barre work to centrepractice, your muscles will be reminded to lengthenand turn out. Musicality, length of line and workingto your abilities and beyond will leave you wantingmore and feeling great.

Ballet VintageAll Levels I £60 I LaurenPorter-Worth

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr (not 31 Jan) I 10.00–11.00

Specially designed for dancers over 60, this sessionwill take the structure of a traditional ballet class.Emphasis will be placed on alignment and balanceto produce ease of movement and develop bodyawareness, musicality and an understanding ofyour body’s own artistic possibilities. Perfect forthose coming back to ballet after time away andthose who have never done ballet before!

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Scottish dancing is alive andwell! Join therevelry at our highland and ceilidh classes,then show off to your friends.With livemusic,and a strong social element, these dances arethe original toe-tapping floor fillers.

Footwear depends on the class. To find outmore, visitdancebase.co.uk/celticfocus

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IrishDanceAll Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 17.30 – 18.30 I Jennifer Roxburgh

Learn traditional and modern Irish Dance steps aswell as performance skills and have a great timegetting fit! The class begins with an appropriateaerobic warm up, before moving on to soft shoetechnique and choreography, where your skills willimprove week by week.

HighlandBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Mon6Jan–Mon31Mar I 17.30–18.30 I VeronicaJackson

Enjoy the energetic, rhythmic steps of our country’snational dances. Veronica, former World Champion,will teach you the way to enjoy all the swirlingsounds of not just the bagpipes, but all the greatup-tempo music Scotland has to offer.

Highland ImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50)

Mon6Jan–Mon31Mar I 18.30–19.30 I VeronicaJackson

The class is energetic, fast and introduces a higherstandard of Highland dance steps. Enjoy an hour offun to the sounds of Scotland, dancing our nationalhornpipes and jigs.

CeilidhAll Levels I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 19.30 – 21.30

Cathy andEricWood

This class is a chance to learn those traditionalScottish dances, enjoy live music and join in theceilidh! There will be a variety of dances taughtthroughout the evening with a natural progressionto more complex dances by the end of the class.A great way to have fun, meet new people andexperience an integral part of Scottish culture.This is a new, longer session, so you can really getinto the swing.

Ceilidh for dancerswithadditional support needsAll Levels I £5.50

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr (not 31 Jan) I 11.00 – 12.00

SheilaMcCutcheon

Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of alldances. Dance with your partner, dance with othersin a group and join in the party! The pace of thisclass will be led by the dancers with live accordionaccompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lotof laughs.

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ContemporaryBeginnersLevel 1

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 20.30 – 21.30 I EmmaPark£6.50 (£5.50)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 17.30 – 19.00 I AlanGreig£110 (£88)

These classes will introduce you to the fundamentalelements of alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythm,momentum and expression. From centre exercises totravelling across the space, you’ll experience a mentalas well as physical challenge while working up asweat and enjoying the buzz that comes from dancing.

Contemporary ImproversLevel 2

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 11.00 – 12.00Steinvor Palsson I £82 (£65.50)

Tuesday I 17.30 – 18.30EmmaPark I £6.50 (£5.50)

These classes emphasise placement, strength,breath, momentum and musicality. Enjoy a thoroughtechnical warm-up followed by travelling sequencesthat combine the fundamental elements ofcontemporary dance to rhythmic live music.

ContemporaryIntermediateLevel 3 I £110 (£88)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 19.00 – 20.30 I Steinvor Palsson

This technique class focuses on placement, control,breath and musicality. Emphasis is on finding astrong centre from which to explore movement withcare, efficiency and fluidity. Technique exercises leadinto longer travelling sequences and jumps to getyou moving in the space to the rhythms of wonderfullive music.

ContemporaryAdvanced-ProLevel 4–Pro I £4.50

Wed 8 Jan –Wed2Apr I 18.00 – 19.30 I Steinvor Palsson

Throughout this class, emphasis is on moving withease, efficiency and fluidity. Focusing on alignment,breath, clarity of movement and musicality, the classmoves from standing exercises for technique andstability, through to movement sequences and jumpsthat explore space, rhythm and shifting dynamics.

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Individuality and freedomof creativity really flourish in contemporary dance,all thewhile giving you a firm foundation in technique, strength and balance.Bare feet are best for contemporary, alongwith comfortable clothing.

Techniques and styles differ in contemporary, so to find outmore about which classis for you, go to dancebase.co.uk/contemporaryfocus

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Contemporary(Release-Based)Level 3 –Pro I £110 (£88) / £8.50 (£7)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 17.30 – 19.00 I Thania Acarón

This class draws upon contemporary-releasetechnique, focusing on flow, dynamic movementand our connection to the floor. We will build anddeconstruct technique, developing a stress-freerelationship between dance, embodiment andfloor work.

PlatinumAll Levels I £65.50

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 15.30 – 16.30 I EmmaPark

A contemporary class designed for dancersover 60, the session will introduce you to thefundamental elements of alignment, strength,flexibility, rhythm and momentum. From centreexercises to travelling across the floor, the sessionwill present the opportunity to challenge both themind and body. It’s best if you have had somedance experience in the past, and a fitness levelthat means you are comfortable with little jumpsand a spot of rolling around on the floor!

Contemporary fordancerswith additionalsupport needsAll Levels I £5.50

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 11.00 – 12.00

EmmaPark andMatthewHawkins

We will focus on safely preparing the body to move,travelling through the space and creatively buildingmovement patterns as well as working withrhythm, expression and fun! All movements willhave a number of variations so whatever yourexperience or ability, you’ll be able to enjoydeveloping your own skills. Support workers areencouraged to participate in the session to explorerecreational benefits and increase rapport.

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Hip hop started on the streets. Inspired bythe famousManhattan Cotton Club, dancersexpressed the hardship and grit of daily lifethrough this innovative and spirited dance form.Nowadays, with its countless different styles –such as house, lockin’ and poppin’ – it is stillas funky, energetic and fun as ever.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoortrainers, and be prepared to sweat!

Formore information onwhich class is for you,or to find outmore about hip hop, go todancebase.co.uk/hiphopfocus

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HipHopBeginnersLevel 1 I £6.50 (£5.50)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 19.00 – 20.00 I Ashley Jack

If you love music and dance, then get involved!Learn a funky new routine each week andchallenge the body and mind at a relaxed pace.In this class you will go through the basic movesand rhythms to different styles within hip hop,street and social dance. This class keeps you fit andup to date on the latest styles and hottest tracks, aswell as introducing you to old skool technique andclassic jams.

HipHopMixLevel 2 I £6.50 (£5.50)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 18.00 – 19.00 I Ashley Jack

If you like trying a bit of everything within the hiphop genre, then this is the class for you! From funkstyles lockin’ and poppin’, to New York’s hip hop andhouse … each week will be a lucky dip. There will besomething for everyone.

HipHop IntermediateLevel 3 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 18.00 – 19.00 I Ashley Jack

In this class, we will be pushing the boundaries alittle further, progressing into learning moreadvanced technique, choreography and, mostimportantly, working on musicality. Come andlearn a new, fresh routine each week and explorethe history of hip hop culture along the way. Thisclass will push each person to find their own styleand most of all … have fun!

Commercial HipHopAll Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 18.30 – 19.30 I JoRichards

We know Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé and Shakira canshake it, but now it’s our turn to take over! In thisfast-paced, fun class, we will cover styles frommusic video to reggaeton to pure pop – make sureyou bring all your diva attitude.

Mini JackersInvite only I Age 8+ I FREE

Mon6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 17.00 – 18.00 I Ashley Jack

Edinburgh-based dance company Jackin the Boxpresents a new, exciting opportunity for youngdancers. Artistic Director Ashley Jack aims tocreate an even stronger dance scene within theyouth community. The group will developperformances, build skills and work togetheras a company. Class is by invitation/audition only.

HipHop for dancerswith additionalsupport needsAll Levels I £5.50 I Allan Irvine

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr (not 31 Jan) I 10.00 – 11.00

Do you enjoy dancing? And would you like to have areally good time with other young dancers? Thenthis is the class for you – hip hop with an emphasison fun. Make Friday the funkiest day of the week.

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CJazz AbsoluteBeginnersEntry Level I £82 (£65.50)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 18.00 – 19.00 I JoRichards

Taking your first steps into the wonderful, versatilestyle that is jazz? With a laid-back approach, Jo willguide you, covering many facets of jazz includingmusicals, street jazz, swing, lyrical and much more.So come along, have a giggle and have a go!

JazzBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)


For those with a little understanding of the style andfollowing the same basis as Absolute Beginners, we’lldevelop your jazz-tastic skills even further! Bringbags of confidence – and be prepared to have a laughor two – in a relaxed environment.

Jazz IntermediateLevel 3 I £110 (£88)


If you already have the basics down, this is the classfor you. Focusing on developing technical skill andunderstanding of the various styles within the jazzspectrum, this class is gonna make you sweat!Covering six different routines over the term, it’llkeep your brain and body working.

Jazz Advanced / ProLevel 4 –Pro I £4.50

Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 16.00 – 17.00 I PaulWood

This is an energetic and dynamic class that spans awide variety of jazz forms including Fosse, musicalmainstream, and street funk soul. A challenging andfun class that will have you building up a sweat andwill allow you to explore and develop dance stylesused by the pros.

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The broadest of the traditional dancecategories, jazzmeans anything fromFosse to Fame to Footloose. Andwith ahealthy dose of high-energy drama, jazz isone of themost enjoyable and inclusivedance genres. Bring your inner diva to theparty and release the attitude!

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Jazz TurnUp&DanceAll Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 18.00 – 19.00 I JoRichards

Wannabe pop idols take serious note: here’s thebest high-energy jazz class for your developmentas a dance floor diva/dude!

Destination JazzAll Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Sat 11 Jan–Sat 5Apr I 14.30 –15.30 I Chris Stuart-Wilson

Fancy a bit of everything? Here at DJ Travel we aimto provide you with a varied tour programme. Takea flap-a-tap into the 20s, or swing into the 60s.Maybe a saunter down the Carnival in Rio or somehip hop in Harlem? This fast-paced course cramsevery second with so many surprises and wonders,make sure you leave enough space in your case foryour new-found confidence!

MusicalMadnessAll Levels

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 19.30 – 20.30Chris Stuart-Wilson I £82 (£65.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 20.30 – 21.30Chris Stuart-Wilson I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Do you like to tango in the Cell Block? Do you shout,‘Good Morning, Baltimore!’ everyday? Are youDefying Gravity? If you answered ‘Yes!’ or yousimply want to learn fun and dynamic danceroutines from your favourite shows, this isthe class for you. With a diverse range of fabulousmusicals per term there really is no business likeshow business!

Musical TheatrePerformanceGroupAll Levels I £110 (£88)

Sat11 Jan–Sat 5Apr I13.00 –14.30 I Chris Stuart-Wilson

Open audition Sat 11 Jan

For the first time, we are putting on a performancecourse outwith the Christmas term AND we arebasing it on more than one iconic musical. Thiscourse is for anybody with a passion for musicaltheatre and gives the opportunity to perform at theend of the term at Dance Base. It will introduceparticipants to acting and other performancetechniques, and result in a mini-revue of musicalsand films. This course is admitted by informalaudition.

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CBurlesqueBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50) I Age 18+

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 19.30 – 20.30

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Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and BettiePage – slip on your seamed stockings and operagloves as you are led through the glamorous world ofretro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique andincorporating it into dance routines, this class isguaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy!

Burlesque ImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50) I Age 18+

Mon6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 20.30 – 21.30


Burlesque Improvers is designed for those alreadyinitiated in the world of old-fashioned burlesque andconcentrates on the ‘3 Cs’ of burlesque – concept,character and choreography – as well as advancedpeeling, posing and teasing techniques! This classwill challenge the individual performer as well asoffer fun-filled troupe work.

Burlesque IntermediateLevel 3 I £82 (£65.50) I Age 18+

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 20.30 – 21.30


Burlesque Intermediate builds on the burlesqueessentials of concept, character and choreographyin a class that uses advanced peeling techniques,props (including chair and fan dance) and troupework honed in the Improvers class. A fun-filledclass that concentrates on individual and groupperformance techniques and works on developingacting, as well as dance and peeling skills.

80s IconsAll Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Sat 11Jan–Sat 5Apr I 16.00–17.00 I ChrisStuart-Wilson

They were so bad they were good! Unleash the beastthat is your inner 80s wannabe and tay-tay-tay-taytake a trip back to double denim, ra ra skirts, legwarmers and more in this brand spanking new,high-energy course. Celebrate everything fromFlashdance to Footloose, Madonna to MJ and evenJane Fonda. Get physical and let's put the ham inWham!

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You’re sure to find something to yourtaste in this eclectic section.With theemphasis verymuch on fun, our 80sIcons classwillmake you feel atomic;Aerial Skills will teach you to fly; andBurlesque is sure to release the innershow-girl.

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GoldenLevel 1 I £65.50 or FREE for newdancers

Tue7Jan–Tue1Apr I 15.00–16.30 I DanceBase teachers

Golden is a taste of the wonderful dance delights onoffer to the over 60s at Dance Base. This entry-levelcourse will give those who have never dancedbefore, and those who already enjoy dancing, thechance to learn new styles or revisit long-forgottensteps. With a sampling of ballet, jazz, contemporaryand tap, whet your dance appetite and exercise bothyour body and mind. This course is free to dancerswho have never participated in a Dance Baseclass before and is a great introduction to ourprogramme for over 60s.

DanceMakersAll Levels I £57 (£46) I 9-week lecture series

Fri 7 Feb –Fri 4 Apr I 11.30 – 13.00 I AgnesNess

This term will continue to look at dance-makerspast and present. The series will also prepare forthe companies visiting Edinburgh: Northern Ballet,Matthew Bourne, Scottish Ballet and for theperformances from the Bolshoi, relayed ‘live’to the Cameo Cinema. The hope is also to enticea few of the choreographers in residence atDance Base to come and speak about their work.An exciting term.

CreativeMovementfor dancerswithadditional support needsAll Levels I £5.50

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 11.00 – 12.00

RobertaBeakbane and Julie Chilvers

Join this lively and fun class for people of allabilities and ages. To music from around the world,you will explore and celebrate your own personaldance movements. Through dance you will developawareness of your body, express yourself andmake connections with others in a supportiveenvironment.

Aerial Skills BeginnersLevel 1 I £135 (£108)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 15.00 – 16.30 I All orNothing


Climb, swing, hang and suspend your waythrough this class. Starting with a warm-up andconditioning, the class will focus on learning thevery basics of aerial skills, spending time on silks,rope and trapeze. This is suitable for completebeginners but we advise that you should have a goodlevel of fitness and upper-body strength to get themost from the class.

Aerial SkillsAll Levels I £135 (£108)



Suitable for both beginners and those with moreexperience in the air. The beginners group willfocus on learning the very basics of aerial skills,while the improvers will push their existing skillbase. You’ll be learning moves and sequences onvarious aerial apparatus including static trapeze,silks and ropes. We advise that you should have agood level of fitness to get the most from the class.

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CBallroomBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 19.00 – 20.00

ChrisMalone andDawn-Claire Robertson

Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire(former British and World Champion) will takeyou through the basics of the waltz, quickstep,cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learnfor a particular occasion or just for fun, this class willget you moving on any dance floor with style.

Ballroom ImproversLevel 2 I £110 (£88)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 20.00 – 21.30


If you have learnt the basics, this class will improveyour technique and style. Besides adding to your steppatterns in the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive,you can add the exciting tango, samba and pasodobleto your repertoire.

Ballroom IntermediateLevel 3 I £110 (£88)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 20.00 – 21.30


A class suitable for those with a sound knowledge ofballroom and Latin, with experience in all rhythms,who would like the challenge of higher-grade figurework and choreography. This class pays the sameattention to style and technique as our other classes.

CubanSalsaBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 18.00 – 19.00

Yamil CuedoFerrera andKathBateman

Cuban Salsa is a joyous expression of life and thefeel-good factor in these classes is guaranteed!Gradually learning the basic steps and turns, you willlearn how to move to fabulous Cuban rhythms andwill soon be dancing elementary salsa routines withconfidence.

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No longer a reserve of the British tea dance, these classes are a brilliant way ofsharing your love of dancewith a friend or partner. However, individuals are alsowelcome as youwill be paired up in the class.With a sprinkling of transatlantic flavour,and a dose of South American spice, only the strictly fabulous need apply! For ladies,footwearwith a small heel is preferable. Normal trainers should be avoided.

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Social BallroomBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 19.00 – 20.00

JaneBell andMarinaDelicata

Strictly Social Dancing! Learn to take the floor withthe confidence to lead or follow your partnerthrough waltz, social foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, jive,rumba and more. No routines, just pure dance!

Social BallroomIntermediateLevel 3 I £110 (£88)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 20.00 – 21.30

JaneBell andMarinaDelicata

Polish, refine and define your ballroom and Latinskills. Learn to lead or follow, adding figures to yourbeginner-level dances and increasing your repertoireto include foxtrot, tango, samba and more.

LindyHopAll Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 20.30 – 21.30

Fly Right DanceCompany

Called the Folk Dance of America, this social danceis the original swing dance and evolved from 20sand 30s jazz music. It is a madcap fusion of jazz,Charleston, tap and breakaway. Cool andsophisticated or wild and energetic – the emphasisis always on fun.

TangoArgentinoBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 18.30 – 19.30

Willie and LouiseGreen and guest teachersJenny andRicardoOria (Rumbos de Tango)

A course to introduce you to the wonders ofArgentine tango in a fun and relaxed way.Rumbos de Tango will guide you through thefoundations of the dance and help you discoverhow to embrace your partner and to walk anddance with elegance.

TangoArgentinoImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 19.30 – 20.30


Now you’re hooked … so this is the time to startenjoying the magic of improvisation that tangooffers. In this class you will be exploring connectionand creativity as you master key steps and developyour dance even more.

TangoArgentinoIntermediateLevel 3 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 20.30 – 21.30


You will be introduced to different steps and turnsto enhance your social dance. The course will alsocover new combinations and adaptations, focusingon variation and musicality, relaxation andenjoyment.

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If you’ve ever been envious of Fred Astaire’s poise andGeneKelly’s pizazz, tapwill bring you one step closer.A fantastic way to develop your natural rhythmandinventiveness, and, with a satisfying percussive element,tap is one of theworld’smost popular dance forms.

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TapAbsoluteBeginnersEntry Level I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 17.30 – 18.30 I DawnTurner

For those who have never tapped before. This classintroduces basic tap steps along with technique forrhythm and style, and builds a fun routine eachweek. This is a relaxed class with time to practiseand chat.

TapBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)


Have fun while increasing your ability. Suitable forthose who have done at least one term of AbsoluteBeginners or equivalent. You should be able toshuffle-ball-change, tap-step-ball-change,tap-step-heel, etc. Building on previous technique,we will produce more challenging combinations.

Tap ImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 19.30 – 20.30 I SusanHarvey

For those who wish to enhance their tap skills andlearn more advanced steps in a relaxed and funway. After a warm-up combination, we will create afun routine throughout the term using new stepsand rhythms. Then you can enjoy a gentle cooldown!

Tap IntermediateLevel 3 I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 19.30 – 20.30 I Lucy Tulloh

This is a challenging class designed to tighten skilland timing. Each week, the class will work onrhythm and technique exercises that will developthe link between the brain and feet. We will alsowork towards routines that showcase what welearn in different combinations and across differentmusic genres.

TapAdvancedLevel 4 I £82 (£65.50)


Develop your vocabulary of steps and fastfootwork through challenging exercises, andincrease your rhythmical awareness withcomplicated cross-rhythm work. Then put itall into practice in a fantastic routine whichwe will build week-by-week. Come to this classready for an exciting, fun challenge.

Tap forMatureMoversLevel 2 I £65.50 / £5.50


This class teaches you all the lovely things abouttap – steps, rhythm and fun – without the exhaustion!There is a warm-up, technique exercises and aroutine which builds week-by-week. Designed fordancers aged 60 and over who have done TapAbsolute Beginners, Beginners or equivalent.

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Ashtanga YogaBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Tue 7 Jan – Tue 1Apr I 19.30 – 20.30 I Polly Rewt

Ashtanga Yoga is a physically-demanding sequenceof Sun Salutations and postures that work with apowerful style of breathing. You’ll learn how to doindividual postures safely, to flow through thesequence and improve your strength, energyand flexibility.

Ashtanga Yoga ImproversLevel 3 I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 17.30 – 18.30 I LindaDouglas

Aimed at students who have completed a beginner’sAshtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keento improve and learn more about the technique andbenefits of this challenging style of yoga. It isessential that you have a basic knowledge of thesequence to attend this class.

Alexander TechniqueAll Levels I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed2Apr I 18.00 – 19.00 I Robert Robertson

The Alexander Technique analyses your wholemovement pattern and helps you to become awareof balance, posture and co-ordination whileperforming everyday actions. This brings intoconsciousness tensions throughout your body thathave previously gone unnoticed.

DanceWorkoutAll Levels I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 18.00 – 19.00 I PaulWood

Wed8 Jan –Wed2Apr I 19.00 – 20.00 I PaulWood

A fun, dynamic, dance workout. Learn routinesset to a variety of music styles – including funky soul,salsa, disco, and hip hop. Dancing is beneficial to allthe main muscle groups, while building up a sweatand getting your heart rate going. The class isdesigned to be accessible to those who have neverdanced before, but it will also push more experiencedmovers. Tone up, lose some weight, or simplyhave fun.

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The benefits of dance to fitness and health aremany,even for those just starting out. In this section youwill findclasses that will help you heal, workout, loseweight,and tone upwhile having fun!

To find out which classwillmost compliment your fitnessregime, go to dancebase.co.uk/workoutfocus

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Gentle PilatesAll Levels I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 17.30 – 18.30 I RebeccaPalmer

This class is aimed at anyone who would like tofocus on rebalancing the whole body throughimproving posture, muscle strength, bone density,balance and flexibility. Pilates can be beneficialand fun for just about everyone, regardless ofphysicality, age and fitness level. This class is idealfor those recovering from most injuries, asexercises will be adapted to suit individual needs.

PilatesBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)


For those new to Pilates. A beginners class focusedon rebalancing the body by working to improveposture, strength and flexibility. Just abouteveryone can benefit from Pilates, regardless ofphysicality, age and fitness level.

Pilates ImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50)


For those who have experience in Pilates andunderstand the basic principles. This class willwork on strengthening and stretching the bodywith a focus on breath, fluidity, postural alignment,and stability.

Pilates Early BirdAll Levels I £6.50 (£5.50)

Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 08.00 – 09.00 I PamelaDay

Pilates is a great way to maintain your physicalhealth. It is an exercise system that focuses onstretching and strengthening the whole body.As well as improving posture, muscle tone,flexibility, core strength and joint mobility, Pilatescan also relieve stress, tension and nurturewellbeing. A great way to start the day!

PilatesMorningLevel 2 I £6.50 (£5.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 09.30 – 10.30 I JeanineDavies

‘Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness’ –Joseph Pilates. A wonderful mind and body form ofexercise, Pilates will improve your posture, developstrong, lean muscles and increase suppleness.These exercises and breathing techniques focusand calm the mind, and enliven the whole being.

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Our fantastic selection of world danceswill transportyou across continents from the comfort of Edinburgh citycentre, and are a fantastic introduction to the cultureof another place.

Flamenco requires shoeswith a small heel; for all otherclasseswear comfortable clothing and bare feet. Formoreinformation, visit dancebase.co.uk/worldfocus

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FlamencoBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 18.30 – 19.30 I Linda Skakel

An introduction to basic flamenco techniques andchoreography. This is an energetic, no-frills classdesigned to build a strong foundation in essentialflamenco skills and develop understanding of theintricate compas (rhythms) and expression at theheart of undiluted flamenco.

Belly DanceBeginnersLevel 1 I £82 (£65.50) I ElspethSwishandhips

Wed8Jan–Wed2Apr I 18.30–19.30

Learn basic belly dance moves, get shimmying toEgyptian music and enjoy the energy and eleganceof belly dance, modern Cairo style! We will learnbasic hip work, fabulous foot patterns andrudimentary rhythms. This moderately energeticclass will work your body all over.

Belly Dance ImproversLevel 2 I £82 (£65.50) I ElspethSwishandhips

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 19.30 – 20.30

In this class you will learn different styles ofEgyptian belly dance, as well as improve yourtechnique, travelling, interpretation and confidence.There will be new moves and an emphasis onmodern Cairo style belly dance. Later in the termyou will need to bring a veil.

BollyliciousAll Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Wed 8 Jan –Wed 2Apr I 17.30 – 18.30 I Rajani Ravikumar

Bollylicious takes you on a dance journey,offering a unique blend of traditional Indian dancemoves with a splash of hip hop, free style, jazz,belly dance and others. Come in comfortableclothing and be prepared to sample diverserhythms, wriggle your shoulders and swingyour hips to this contagious fusion!

(Im)MatureLatinMoversAll Levels I £5.50

Mon 6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 12.00 – 13.00

Yamil CuedoFerrera

This is the perfect way to start your week. An earlylunchtime class with Yamil Ferrera from Cuba,showing you how to dance salsa, cha-cha-cha andmerengue to the smooth sounds of Latin music.No partner required, just a sense of fun and a‘can-do’ approach to dance. Fun, friendly andespecially for the over 60s!

West AfricanDanceAll Levels I £82 (£65.50) / £6.50 (£5.50)

Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 13.00 – 14.00 I Raquel Ribes

Come and enjoy traditional, vibrant West Africandance combined in a creative way. The livedrumming and energetic movements will leave youuplifted and buzzing for the rest of the weekend!

Afro CubanAll Levels I £82 (£65.50)

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 18.30 – 19.30

Yamil CuedoFerrera

Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances suchas Gagá, Vodú and Palo with Yamil Ferrera fromSantiago de Cuba. In this all-level class youwill learn how to dance to a number of keyAfro-Cuban rhythms and work on overall bodymovements and technique. No previousexperience or partner required, just plenty ofenergy! Great fun and a great workout too.

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Exploring your child’s natural physicalitycan not only be important to theirdevelopment, but can be a great bondingexperience for you. These early yearsclasses are designed to be fun, sensoryand build confidencewith expressivemovement. Obviously whenwe saymums, wemeanmums, dads, andanyone lucky enough to have time tospendwith a baby dancer, can jointhese sessions!

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Baby Steps0–1 yrs£52 / £4.50

Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 13.00 – 13.45 I RobertaBeakbane

We’ve developed a baby dance class for bothmums and babies to enjoy together. Incorporatingstimulation and one-to-one interaction using sensoryprops, music and baby yoga. This also gives parentsa chance to stretch and enjoy movement with theirbabies. Research now shows that the major learningperiod is in the first 12 months of life – what betterway to learn than through an explosion of colour,sound and rhythm to stimulate your baby and aidcognitive development.

Baby Steps Caféfor Baby Steps ParticipantsThu 13.45 – 15.00 (not 30 Jan)

Spending time with other parents and babies isimportant too, so we’re creating an informalbaby café after each session. We’ll provide teaand coffee for parents and toys for babies.A great chance to relax together in oursensory area.

Dance ’n’ Play2–3 yrs£52 / £4.50

Wed 8 Jan –Wed2Apr I 10.30 – 11.15 I GemmaWilliams

Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 10.00 – 10.45 I JanineWyse

Using songs, movement and play, children will beencouraged to move freely and expressively in this funand energetic class. Working together with your child,you will stomp, jump, wriggle and giggle together,helping young dancers to develop important motorskills such as balance and co-ordination, in a creativeand imaginative way.

CreativeDancePreSchool3–5 yrs£52 / £4.50

Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 11.00 – 11.45 I GemmaWilliams

This class will offer young dancers the opportunity tohop, bound, run, dive, leap, turn, kick and stretch.Creative dance uses rhythm and movement, givingyoung dancers the chance to express ideas throughtheir bodies and develop self-confidence and socialskills in a relaxed and fun environment.

Toddlers and preschool prices are for one adultand one child – bring an extra child or adult for£1.50more.

Mini Dance P1–3Mini DanceAcademy£54 I Wed8Jan–Wed2Apr I 16.00–17.00 I JenniferBloe

It’s all here in one class! A world of dance ineasy-to-learn chunks which will allow youngdancers to try a variety of styles. From the basics ofballet and contemporary, to the rhythm of tap andjazz, our mini dancers will be ready for anything!

Street&HipHop£54 I Sat 11Jan–Sat 5Apr I 12.00–13.00 I JanineWyse

£54 I Sat 11Jan–Sat 5Apr I 14.00–15.00 I JanineWyse

In this class young dancers will be introduced to thebasic street and hip hop moves and techniques.During each class dancers will learn street routinesto hip hop sounds old and new, while enhancingself-confidence, fitness and self-discipline.

CreativeDance£54 I Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 14.00 – 15.00

GemmaWilliams

A chance to move and dance while developing yourimagination, dexterity, cognitive and physicalstrength. Explore the possibilities of expressionthrough movement whilst gaining creativeconfidence, working with others and having funin a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

Junior Dance P4–6Junior DanceAcademy£54 I Wed8 Jan –Wed2Apr I 17.00 – 18.00

Jennifer Bloe

Following on from Mini Dance Academy, thiscombination class allows young dancers todevelop their dance styles further and explorestage performance. Covering ballet, tap, jazz andcontemporary, this is a fun and fast-paced classfor any budding performer.

Street&HipHop£54 I Sat 11Jan–Sat 5Apr I 13.00–14.00 I Ashley Jack

This class will focus on developing technique,musicality, co-ordination and confidence in streetdance and hip hop. Young dancers will beencouraged to be creative and express themselvesthrough movement.

CreativeDance£54 I Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 15.00 – 16.00

GemmaWilliams

Further developing their imagination, in thisclass young dancers will learn short piecesof choreography, and be encouraged to inputtheir own creative ideas. Building confidence inself-awareness, movement and imagination, thisclass will inspire young dancers to get creative!

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We don’t do exams or follow a syllabus –we’re all about fun, creativity and trying different dancestyles so children can discover dance for themselves in an out-of-school setting. It’s about choiceand challenge, encouraging every child to go on their dance journeywith us. There are threeage-specific stages, with choices of dance style in each, so you can progresswith one style overtime or try something new every term!

To readmore about howour dance school is different, go todancebase.co.uk/youthfocus

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Dance Base Easter SchoolDance: Parkour: AnimationMon7–Fri 11April I 10.00 – 17.00 I Ages 7 – 9&10 – 12

£125 (£100 for additional children from the same family)

We’ve revved up our Easter School to include new activities that complement the great dance we’refamous for. The two age groups will work with our dance teachers and Parkour experts, and beintroduced to the exciting world of free running techniques, learning how to leap and move through spacesafely and with confidence. Over the course of the week they will also work with an experienced animatorto create, devise and star in a short film, giving them a chance to capture and show off their moves.

We’ll throw in some graffiti art, games and other fun activities to make the week fly by. All this willculminate in a mini-showcase of their dance routines and the animated film on Friday afternoon.dancebase.co.uk/easter

Youth Dance P7+BreakFree£54 I Thu 9 Jan – Thu 3Apr I 16.30 – 17.30 I B-boy Eel

B-boying or b-girling (formerly called breakdancing) was one of the first styles that developedunder the umbrella of hip hop dance, and it is stillone of the best known today. In this class we willfocus on keeping your body and mind fit and healthy,developing your musicality, creativity and yourunique style, all while having fun! You will learnb-boy tricks and power moves, plus transitions andfootwork, building up to full routines.

Contemporary£54 I Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 16.30 – 17.30

GemmaWilliams

Introducing dancers to basic contemporarydance techniques to improve strength, flexibility,rhythm and momentum. Learning centreexercises, travelling sequences, choreographyand performance skills, dancers can explore theirown creative voice and develop their personaldance style.

Street&HipHop£54 I Sat 11 Jan –Sat 5Apr I 15.00 – 16.00

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This class will help you to better understand thehistory of the hip hop dance style and movements.It will focus upon improving technique, co-ordinationand performance skills. You will develop creativity,confidence and dance attitude while buildingstrength and fitness in a fun environment!

RUNamuckFREE I Fri 10 Jan –Fri 4 Apr I 15.00 – 16.30 I Allan Irvine

Contact [email protected] to join

Our dance performance group is for everyonebetween 15 and 19 looking to make good use oftheir time, energy and dance passion. A fun andenergetic group which learns different dancestyles, builds on technique and works towardsperformances. Free!

Mini JackersInvite only I Age 8+ I FREE

Mon6 Jan –Mon31Mar I 17.00 – 18.00 I Ashley Jack

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Ballet Stretch 08.00 – 09.00 p 15

Contemporary Improvers 11.00 – 12.00 p 18

CreativeMovementASN 11.00 – 12.00 p 25

(Im)MatureLatinMovers 12.00 – 13.00 p 33

Aerial Skills 13.30 – 15.00 p 25

Aerial SkillsBeginners 15.00 – 16.30 p 25

Mini Jackers INVITE ONLY 17.00 – 18.00 p 21

HighlandDanceBeginners 17.30 – 18.30 p 17

Aerial SkillsBeginners 17.15 – 18.45 p 25

DanceWorkout 18.00 – 19.00 p 30

JazzTurnUp&Dance 18.00 – 19.00 p 23

HighlandDance Improvers 18.30 – 19.30 p 17

Aerial Skills 18.45 – 20.15 p 25

BallroomBeginners 19.00 – 20.00 p 26

Contemporary Intermediate 19.00 – 20.30 p 18

Ballet Beginners 19.30 – 20.30 p 14

Ballroom Improvers 20.00 – 21.30 p 26

Ballet Improvers 20.30 – 21.30 p 14

Burlesque Improvers 20.30 – 21.30 p 24

LindyHop 20.30 – 21.30 p 27

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Golden 15.00 – 16.30 p 25

Tap forMatureMovers 16.30 – 17.30 p 29

IrishDance 17.30 – 18.30 p 17

Contemporary Improvers 17.30 – 18.30 p 18

TapAbsoluteBeginners 17.30 – 18.30 p 29

CubanSalsaBeginners 18.00 – 19.00 p 27

CommercialHipHop 18.30 – 19.30 p 21

TangoArgentinoBeginners 18.30 – 19.30 p 27

TapBeginners 18.30 – 19.30 p 29

BurlesqueBeginners 19.30 – 20.30 p 24

TangoArgentino Improvers 19.30 – 20.30 p 27

Tap Intermediate 19.30 – 20.30 p 29

AshtangaYogaBeginners 19.30 – 20.30 p 30

Ballet Fusion 20.30 – 21.30 p 15

Burlesque Intermediate 20.30 – 21.30 p 24

TangoArgentinoIntermediate 20.30 – 21.30 p 27

TapAdvanced 20.30 – 21.30 p 29

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Dance ’n’ Play 10.30 – 11.15 p 34

Ballet for Lunch 12.30 – 13.30 p 15

MiniDanceAcademyP1–P3 16.00 – 17.00 p 35

AshtangaYoga Improvers 17.30 – 18.30 p 30

DanceAcademyP4–P6 17.00 – 18.00 p 35

Bollylicious 17.30 – 18.30 p 33

ContemporaryAdvanced /Pro 18.00 – 19.30 p 18

AlexanderTechnique 18.00 – 19.00 p 30

BellyDanceBeginners 18.30 – 19.30 p 33

FlamencoBeginners 18.30 – 19.30 p 33

DanceWorkout 19.00 – 20.00 p 31

MusicalMadness 19.30 – 20.30 p 23

BellyDance Improvers 19.30 – 20.30 p 33

Tap Improvers 19.30 – 20.30 p 29

Ballroom Intermediate 20.00 – 21.30 p 26


MusicalMadness 20.30 – 21.30 p 23

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BabySteps 13.00 – 13.45 p 34

BabyStepsCafé 13.45 – 15.00 p 34

Platinum 15.30 – 16.30 p 19

BreakFreeP7+ 16.30 – 17.30 p 37

GentlePilates 17.00 – 18.00 p 31

Ballet AbsoluteBeginners 17.30 – 18.30 p 14

Contemporary(Release-Based) Level 3–Pro 17.30 – 19.00 p 19

HipHop Intermediate 18.00 – 19.00 p 21

PilatesBeginners 18.30 – 19.30 p 31

AfroCuban 18.30 – 19.30 p 33

HipHopBeginners 19.00 – 20.00 p 21

Essential Ballet 19.00 – 20.30 p 15

Pilates Improvers 19.30 – 20.30 p 31

Ceilidh 19.30 – 21.30 p 17

ContemporaryBeginners 20.30 – 21.30 p 18

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PilatesEarlyBird 08.00 – 09.00 p 31

Ballet Vintage 10.00 – 11.00 p 15

HipHopASN 10.00 – 11.00 p 21

CeilidhASN 11.00 – 12.00 p 17

MorningBallet 11.00 – 12.30 p 15

DanceMakers 11.30 – 13.00 p 25

RUNamuck 15.00 – 16.30 p 37

ContemporaryP7+ 16.30 – 17.30 p 37

Ballet Beginners 17.00 – 18.00 p 14

ContemporaryBeginners 17.30 – 19.00 p 18


JazzAbsoluteBeginners 18.00 – 19.00 p 22

HipHopMix 18.00 – 19.00 p 21

JazzBeginners 19.00 – 20.00 p 22

SocialBallroomBeginners 19.00 – 20.00 p 26

Ballet Intermediate 19.00 – 20.15 p 14

Jazz Intermediate 20.00 – 21.30 p 22

Social BallroomIntermediate 20.00 – 21.30 p 27

Ballet Advanced 20.15 – 21.30 p 15

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CreativeDancePre-School 11.00 – 11.45 p 34

Street&HipHopP1–3 12.00 – 13.00 p 35

WestAfricanDance 13.00 – 14.00 p 33

Street&HipHopP4–6 13.00 – 14.00 p 35

Musical PerformanceCourse 13.00 – 14.30 p 23

Street&HipHopP1–3 14.00 – 15.00 p 35

CreativeDanceP1–3 14.00 – 15.00 p 35

Destination Jazz 14.30 – 15.30 p 23

Street&HipHopP7+ 15.00 – 16.00 p 37

CreativeDanceP4–6 15.00 – 16.00 p 35

80s Icons 16.00 – 17.00 p 24

JazzAdv/Pro 16.00 – 17.00 p 22

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