Find us at The Fringe! ⭐️
Bringing together the National Youth Dance Companies of Scotland and Wales, Celtic Collective celebrates the power of dance through bold choreography, cultural influences and contemporary movement.
In a dynamic double-bill of new commissions, expect vibrant ensemble work, intimate duets and striking performances as emerging dancers push their artistry to new heights.
A celebration of connection, energy and precision, these rising stars offer a glimpse into the future of dance in the UK.
Celtic Collective tickets: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/celtic-collective
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Rehearsal Director:
Dance Artist: Gillian McKechnie
Lighting: Simon Gane
Costumes:
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YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) is the award-winning national dance organisation for children and young people in Scotland.
YDance, Scotland’s national youth dance organisation, aims to offer every child and young person in Scotland the opportunity to realise their potential as individuals through dance. We work through key partnerships in education, culture, health and sport, to provide a range of high quality dance experiences across three main areas of work:
- Education – dance within the formal education sector
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10/06/2026
An amazing opportunity for those in the early stages of their dance career! ⭐️
Applications will close next week.
A gentle reminder, the exciting Early Career Artist Support Programme opportunity deadline is the 15th June. 😊
Barrowland Ballet and The Work Room are providing 2-3 emerging dance/artists/choreographers with a package of suppor to assist them in navigating the early stages of their careers in Scotland.
To find out more and apply, please visit: https://barrowlandballet.co.uk/news/early-career-artist-support-programme-callout
09/06/2026
We would like to thank the David & June Gordon Memorial Trust for awarding our Aberdeen Foundations group £500.
This generous support will help us continue providing opportunities for young people to access free high-quality dance training and development.
Our Foundations programme creates a pathway for young people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, equipping them with the skills, confidence and experience needed to apply for the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland, Scotland's free, national-level contemporary dance training programme for talented young dancers.
We're grateful for this investment in the next generation of dancers and their creative futures 💛
06/06/2026
We are delighted to bring back our FREE dance workshops during our Horizons summer week 🧡
6 - 10th July
14.00 - 16.00 each day
Huntershill Sports Hub, Glasgow
Throughout the week participants will explore new ways of moving, be creative, learn from expert Dance Artists, make new friends, & have lots of fun!
Suitable for dancers aged 12 – 25 yrs, with and without disabilities.
Sign up now - https://ydance.org/horizons
Today marks the last day of our ‘If Not, You Then Who?’ project at Kilwinning Abbey, working with local young people to explore themes of climate change and sustainability, while working on their creative dance response.
A huge thank you to everyone involved:
Historic Environment Scotland, Project Partner
Kilwinning Academy, School Partner
Shaun from Media Education Scotland, Filmographer
Beth and Donna, Dance Artists
Gillian, Project Lead
We can’t wait to see the final film🙌🏼
04/06/2026
We're halfway through our tour! ⭐️
Next performances:
3–5 July – U.Dance National Festival, Tramway ()
7–16 August – Edinburgh Fringe Festival () - Celtic Collective
Edinburgh Fringe tickets - https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/celtic-collective
Creative Team:
Choreographer: Tess Letham
Rehearsal Director: Katie Armstrong
Dance Artist: Gillian McKechnie
Lighting: Simon Gane
Costumes: Victoria Brown
04/06/2026
Our 3-day ReCharge course is for experienced and emerging dance artists and teachers to reflect on and develop their teaching practice.
Delivered in partnership with and , the programme blends practical workshops with reflective discussion focused on teaching in youth, community and educational settings.
Sign up today - https://ydance.org/recharge-cpd
‘I’ aka the talented Dani Bower from One Dance UK 😌
We’re super excited to be an event partner for the U.Dance National Festival 2026 🙌🏼
For the first time ever, the festival is being held in Scotland! From 3–5 July at the iconic Tramway, you’ll be able to enjoy performances from youth dance groups across the UK, including our National Youth Dance Company of Scotland, Glasgow Horizons and NYDCS Foundations groups.
Tickets are on sale now - https://www.tramway.org/event/a613566f-3b8c-42ca-8df9-b45500af66e8/
02/06/2026
Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund⭐️
We're proud to be part of the Glasgow 2026 programme through our new Reach Up project. Thanks to Festival Fund support, our Beyond Horizons team will be delivering Reach Up, bringing inclusive dance workshops, performances (choreographed by Just Us) and teacher training directly into ASL schools across Glasgow this June.
Together, we'll create accessible spaces where young people can build confidence, explore identity and experience the power of movement.
If you’re an ASL school interested in taking part, get in touch with [email protected] for more information 💌
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