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Regular annual student performances include Go Dance in Glasgow which brings together over 1000 dancers, the Spring Fling where our senior teen & adult weekly pupils join our professional students and our End of Year Showcase featuring solos from our graduating 3yrs. Our students have been invited to perform at numerous events and danced in front of numerous VIPs, including Scotland’s renowned dance critic Kelly Apter. Of our recent show, she said:
The diversity was remarkable… I wasn’t bored for a single second
Upcoming Shows
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Previous Shows
2023
Legends
27th June 2023
Ashton Theatre
St Stephen’s Street
Edinburgh
EH3 5AB
In April 2023, Dance For All College students performed at the Can You Dance? Scotland convention at the SEC in Glasgow.
“Well done second years! You performed beautifully again today at CYD? Thank you for being great DFA ambassadors!”
– Tracy Hawkes, Principal and Artistic Director, Dance For All
In March 2023, Dance For All College students performed at the Go Dance festival at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.
“We are so proud of our beautiful DFA College dancers who performed brilliantly at Go Dance last night! Congratulations on a stellar performance at the Theatre Royal and a huge thank you to our tutor Lesley Wood for the fantastic choreography!”
– Tracy Hawkes, Principal and Artistic Director, Dance For All
In March 2023, we thoroughly enjoyed hosting our annual Spring showcase of exhilarating dance theatre where our senior dance school pupils joined our full-time dance college students on stage!
New choreography and an uplifting repertoire of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance were performed at the Pleasance.
2022
Took place in June 2022.
Exceptional performances by DFA’s full-time students at The Brunton Theatre were teamed with incredible choreography from some of Scotland’s most renowned dance tutors in the industry!
Around the World and Turning Pointe
After a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic, we were delighted to be performing again!
It was a packed weekend of dance in March 2022 as our junior and senior pupils performed in a three-show spectacle at Magnusson Centre in Edinburgh Academy. Around the World featured a junior and pre-school pupils and Turning Pointe featured our older junior and senior pupils.
In February 2022, Dance For All College students performed at the Go Dance festival at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Go Dance festival returned, featuring dance routines from Scotland’s leading dance colleges, dance schools and community groups. Read more…
Check out show photos in our Gallery.
2021
Our June graduating showcase 2021 was held within pandemic regulations at St Stephen’s Centre.
Photos by Barrie Spence.
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View more show photos on Instagram.
2020
In light of the new guidelines issued by the government on 16th March 2020, we sadly had to cancel our 2020 Easter shows and were unable to hold our June Dance College showcase or perform at Go Dance.
Spring Fling show 2020 (Cancelled)
Easter Shows 2020 (Cancelled)
Check out show photos in our Gallery.
2019
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2018
Check out the video below with a snapshot of the Decades of Dance show:
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2017
Check out this video to watch snippets of Cruise Control show performances:
Check out the videos below of our College students rehearsing one of their Tap dance and modern dance pieces by choreographer, Lesley Wood:
2016
Check out this video trailer for highlights of the Spring Fling 2016 show:
Check out the videos below for the highlights of the performances:
Every year, Dance For All students are invited to perform at the Go Dance festival. This year our students performed an energetic and passionate Carmen Suite at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in March.
“Go Dance 16 leaps on to the Theatre Royal stage with a fresh new showcase of work from dance schools, colleges, community groups and emerging artists.
With an outstanding programme of bite-sized works by dancers and dance makers from across Scotland, Go Dance provides a fantastic platform for both established and up-and-coming groups, as well as schools and colleges.” – Go Dance.
“So proud of all my DFA students and all they have achieved so far! As always, they impressed the audience with another incredible performance.” – Tracy Hawkes, Principal.
Check out show photos in our Gallery.
2015
Dance InOvation
Thu 25th, Fri 26th & Sat 27th June: 7.30pm
& Sat 27th Matinée: 2.00pm
Another EPIC end-of-college-year Showcase!
Captivating new choreography from our inspirational tutors was matched with incredible performances from our professional students!
Audiences of previous shows have given us standing ovations and renowned dance critic, Kelly Apter, said of one such end-of-college showcase: “The diversity was remarkable… I wasn’t bored for a single second!”
Featuring solos from our graduating 3rd years, a full compliment of professional-level dance genres was represented.
Go Dance 2015
28th May 2014
Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street
Glasgow, G2 3QA
In its 8th year, Go Dance 15 returned to the theatre Royal with an exhilarating programme celebrating the best of community dance. A unique collaborative event brought together dancers of all ages and all dance styles. Go Dance 15 presented a varied mix of thrilling and inspiring new work by dance groups from across Scotland.
“I am so very proud of my lovely Dance For All students who danced really brilliantly tonight at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. You looked stunning and were a great finale in the Go Dance show – well done all of you.” – Tracy Hawkes, Principal.
“Thank you for the exhilarating performance tonight. So proud of you all. Sparkling, breathtaking… Supreme!” – Jenny Lewis, Administrator.
‘Go Dance was phenomenal. I have never done anything like it!’ Performer, Go Dance 13.
Spring Fling
Friday 20th & Sat 21st March 2015
St Bride’s Theatre
10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh
EH11 2DZ
What an exhilarating weekend of dance theatre!
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Get a taste of our performances in our first ever YouTube video:
Choreography credits to our inspirational faculty, including:
Artistic Director: Tracy Hawkes
David Aing
Irene Allison
Christina Gusthart
Karen McArthur & Graduates 2011
Steinvor Palsson
Nicky Pyrah
Lesley Wood
Audio Credits: ‘Sweet Fascination’ by Photoside Cafe
2014
~~~ End of Year College Showcase ~~~
On the 25th, 26th & 27th June, in another epic showcase, our new show ‘Dance in Time’ was outstanding!
Captivating new choreography from twelve of our inspirational tutors was matched with incredible performances from our professional students – the audience was so dazzled, they gave us standing ovations every night!
Inspired by legendary and unique music from different decades, our talented students embarked upon a fascinating journey through 150 years, told through a diverse repertoire of dance styles.
Featuring solos from our graduating 3rd years, a full compliment of dance genres was represented, showing just how diversely skilled our students are: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance plus Musical Theatre.
Highlights included:
- Our infamous Can Can
- A fabulous Cabaret set
- Numerous duets
- Sensational finales from the 1920s and 30s
- And an exceptional en-pointe Paquita Suite ballet, with nine solos!
Go Dance 14
Friday 20th June 2014
Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street
Glasgow, G2 3QA
Go Dance 14 is the 7th annual festival celebrating excellence in community dance. It returned to the Theatre Royal in a prime, new summer slot. This week of performances showcased an explosive array of thrilling new work from dance groups and colleges across Scotland and was one of the best dance events of 2014.
‘Go Dance was phenomenal. I have never done anything like it!’ Performer, Go Dance 13.
An Exhilarating Weekend of Dance Theatre was held in Portobello on the 29th & 30th March!
DFA Easter Show
Backstage was buzzing with excitement as our Child & Teen class pupils got ready to perform in our biannual Easter Matinees. A delightful and entertaining event, the magical fairytale Ballet’s Pied Piper and Alice Through the Looking Glass were complimented with Tap, Jazz & Contemporary dance to thunderous applause!
DFA Spring Fling
Our talented professional course students and senior teen pupils, from grade 4 upwards, were thrilled to be performing in our annual Spring Fling. This was a fabulous showcase, with a fantastic and fun repertoire of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Lyrical, Spanish and Contemporary Dance.
“What an incredible weekend! We must give a special thank you to all our volunteers who helped us throughout rehearsals and all four shows! And every member of our staff, who went above & beyond – we really couldn’t have put this dance extravaganza on without you all! Each dancer brought their own amazing performance too. Thank you for everyone’s contributions across every element: choreography & direction, performance, logistics, tech & lighting, photography & video, design & promotion, box office & admin, catering and backstage – hope that’s everyone included!”
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You can view photographs from our previous shows in our Gallery.
2013
First Footing 2013
7pm
Tue 17th, Wed 18th & Thu 19th December 2013
PASS Theatre
Edinburgh College, Granton Campus
A Winter celebration of dance at Edinburgh College.
Our Professional Course students will be performing at First Footing alongside PASS dance students. This promises to be an entertaining, uplifting and inspiring show!
As always, we will have numerous performance opportunities for every student during this academic session and beyond. We will also be holding our biannual Child & Teen Pupils Spring Show in 2014.
Dance Show LIVE
24th & 25th August 2013
We performed and exhibited at Dance Show LIVE in August 2013. Perri & Jordan from Diversity, Ruff Diamond, Lukas McFarlane, Poppin Ron, Joseph Hall, Pre-Skool, Mini Moves, Antics & many more dance acts we all performing, as did our talented professional course students!
There were also workshops, classes, dance celeb interviews, two stages and a competition for Scotland’s best dance act! This event was held alongside UDO’s (United Dance Organisation) World Street Dance Championships. Our 2012 graduate Alanna Aitken’s street dance crew, Pulsationz, won the 4th in the World spot!
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Lights, Camera, Action!
End of Year Showcase
St Brides Theatre
10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
27th, 28th & 29th June 2013
Inspired by the nostalgia and music of movies, our final show of the academic year was an outstanding and spectacular display from our exceptionally talented students. Our audience enjoyed a magical journey through the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, from silent movies onwards, delighted and surprised by our own eclectic twist on the golden movie eras.
Featuring solos from our graduating 3rd years, a full compliment of dance genres was represented, showing just how diversely skilled our students are: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance plus Musical Theatre.
Read renowned dance critic Kelly Apter’s review.
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You can view photographs from our previous shows in our Gallery.
Spring Fling 2013
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
Fri 22nd March & Sat 23rd March
This truly was an exhilarating showcase of dance theatre!
Every year our senior dance school pupils join our professional course students on the stage to present our Spring Fling. As promised, we presented a fabulous and fun repertoire of all dance styles, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance plus Musical Theatre from and senior dance school pupils.
Thinking of a career in dance? Discover the high standard of Professional Training Dance For All has to offer.
You can view photographs from our previous shows in our Gallery.
Go Dance 2013
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Thursday 31st January 2013
This ‘ultimate dance festival’ brings together more than 1000 of the best dancers from across Scotland, with all styles of dance represented.
One of Scotland’s oldest theatres, it is home to Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. For one night only, Go Dance @ College presented a stunning evening dedicated to the work of Scotland’s leading dance colleges. Our professional students really enjoyed their first performance of 2013.
“Our students danced really well at Go Dance yesterday,” said our Principal Director, Tracy Hawkes. “I am so proud of all we keep achieving together again and again! Lots of hard work but always worth it – especially to hear the great response from the audience. Onwards and upwards, there is always more to strive for every day!”
2012
Strictly Shimmy
19th Dec 2012
Edinburgh Castle for Strictly Come Dancing, filmed by the BBC
Twenty of our 2nd year students did us proud on Fri 9th Nov, opening the SQA Star Awards with a brilliant performance of Hairspray. Hosted by Kaye Adams this year, the night recognises inspirational achievements and commitment from individuals, schools, colleges and training organisations across Scotland. Principal Director Tracy Hawkes told our students: ”You were great and it was a fantastic opening to the ceremony!” Read more & see the photos…
Following a great performance to open the Jewel & Esk Graduation Ceremony at the Usher Hall on 28th September, our 2nd and 3rd year students were invited to perform on the 1st Oct at the Assembly Rooms for the Inauguration of Edinburgh College: the official merger of Telford, Jewel & Esk & Stevenson colleges. Dignitaries included the Cabinet Minister for Education & Lifelong Learning and new Edinburgh College Chair, Ian McKay, marking the beginning of a new era.
Dance Around the World End of Year Showcase
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
28th, 29th & 30th June 2012
As expected, our final show of the academic year was mesmerising. Opening with ‘auditions’ for the ‘cruise ship’, the show featured a fantastic Gershwin Suite, a beautiful Tchaikovsky Variations ballet, our trademark CanCan, dance styles from around the globe and an amazing Fabulo-so Fosse Bob Fosse tribute.
Solos from our exceptionally talented graduating 3yrs included: demanding en pointe ballet – each one presented with exquisite grace; an intricate Spanish Tientos – resonating with passion; and the very tricky Girl in 14G – sung in an incredible and powerful vocal range.
Big Dance Weekend
Sat 30 Jun & Sun 1 Jul 2012
We had lots of fun at our outdoor performances in several city centre openair venues, including Princes Street Gardens’ Ross Bandstand, for the nation’s Big Dance 2012. And our students were at the height of their training, as it was also our show weekend. Over 100 local dance schools took part, with free taster sessions, flashmobs, a massive tea dance and more. This was part of Get Scotland Dancing. You can find out more on Creative Scotland.
Our students performed at the opening night of the Edinburgh International Science Festival at the Museum of Scotland, 30th March 2012
Dr Peter Lovatt, a former professional dancer turned psychologist and founder of the Dance Psychology Lab, talks about the Science of Dance.
Simon Gage, festival director, introduces the opening night of the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Find out more: www.sciencefestival.co.uk
Spring Fling 2012
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
Fri 22nd March & Sat 23rd March
As always, our annual Spring Fling was an fabulous showcase from our talented professional students and senior teen & adult dance school pupils, from grade 4 upwards.
All our dance styles were represented: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance, with a Gershwin Blue Rhapsody finale.
A Step in Time
The Biannual Easter Show 2012
17th & 18th March 2012
All Child & Teen Classes in Stockbridge and Newington, from Nursery upwards performed beautifully at the Portobello Town Hall. Beginning with Dr Coppelius’ Toy Workshop, dancing through the 1900’s in ballet, tap, jazz & contemporary, pausing to enjoy a Hansel & Gretel Suite and ending with 1980’s Fame.
A fantastic time was had by all! Backstage fizzed with excitement and our wonderful audience rewarded their young ones with thunderous applause!
Go Dance 2012
Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street
Glasgow, G2 3QA
Go Dance is fast becoming a highlight in the Scottish dance calendar, bringing together over 40 dance groups from across the country. This ambitious festival celebrates the work of dance schools, vocational colleges and community groups with a vibrant mix of dance styles; from hip hop to ballet, contemporary to jazz.
2011
Our students thoroughly enjoyed performing at the Everybody Dance Now Festival at the Corn Exchange 30th October 2011, which brought together dancers and dance enthusiasts of all ages for workshops, performances and more.
End of Year Showcase 2011
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
23rd, 24th & 25th June 2011
As expected, our final show of the academic year was incredible. This show featured an amazing Hairspray Medley, a beautiful Coppelia Suite ballet, graceful and passionate solos from our exceptionally talented graduating 3yrs and an incredible Queen Finale.
Our full compliment of performance genres were presented: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance plus Musical Theatre.
Spring Fling 2011
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
Fri 1st & Sat 2nd April
As always, our annual Spring Fling was a dynamic showcase from our talented professional students and senior teen & adult dance school pupils, from grade 4 upwards.
All our dance styles were represented: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance, with a Italiano finale.
Go Dance 2011
Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street
Glasgow, G2 3QA
Go Dance is fast becoming a highlight in the Scottish dance calendar, bringing together over 40 dance groups from across the country. This ambitious festival celebrates the work of dance schools, vocational colleges and community groups with a vibrant mix of dance styles; from hip hop to ballet, contemporary to jazz.
2010
Variations End of Year Showcase
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
24th, 25th & 26th June 2010
As expected, our final show of the academic year was mesmerising. This show featured impressive crunking and tap dance, passionate Spanish Alegrias, haunting contemporary, a beautiful Paquita ballet (after French-Russian dancer & choreographer Marius Petipa) with graceful solos from our graduating 3rd years and an incredible Variations Finale to Andrew Llyod Webber’s composition.
Our full compliment of performance genres were presented: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance plus Musical Theatre.
You can view photographs from our previous shows in our Gallery.
Our students gave a surprise performance at the opening of the Dance fine art exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery 24th April 2010. The exhibition ran until the 6th June 2010 and featured work by Walter Sickert, Arthur Melville, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas and photographer Diane Arbus.
Spring Fling 2010
St Brides Theatre, 10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ
27th March
As always, our annual Spring Fling was a dynamic showcase from our talented professional students and senior teen & adult dance school pupils, from grade 4 upwards.
All our dance styles were represented: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Commercial, Spanish and Contemporary Dance, with an exciting finale.
You can view photographs from our previous shows in our Gallery.
Easter Fairytale
The Biannual Easter Show 2012
20th & 21st March 2012
All Child & Teen Classes in Stockbridge and Newington, from Nursery upwards performed beautifully at the Portobello Town Hall. Featuring Cinderella mice, teddybears, fairies, Pocahontas, Disney theme tunes, jazzy cats and a wonderful Peter Pan Suite.
A fantastic time was had by all! Backstage fizzed with excitement and our wonderful audience rewarded their young ones with thunderous applause!
You can view photographs from our previous shows in our Gallery.
Go Dance 2010
Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street
Glasgow, G2 3QA
A gathering of over 40 dance Scottish groups from across the country. This ambitious festival celebrates the work of dance schools, vocational colleges and community groups with a vibrant mix of dance styles; from hip hop to ballet, contemporary to jazz.
From 2000 – 2010 we performed numerous events, including our annual Spring Flings and our End of Year Showcases. Prior to amalgamating with the Theatre School in Stockbridge in 2000, we held annual shows for our junior, senior and adult pupils to perform at, since 1985. Read more About Dance For All.
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