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SPECIAL EDITION 2015 A chance to see the blossoming choreographic talent emerging out of Scottish Ballet, as the dancers turn dancemakers. See preview, page 56. Dance Base, 225 5525, 11–16 Aug, 5pm, £10 (£8). Previews 7–9, £8 (£6).
SYLVIE GUILLEM – LIFE IN PROGRESS
The woman who changed the face of ballet forever bids a fond farewell to her audience in this, her final show. Featuring choreography by Mats Ek,
Russell Maliphant, William Forsythe and Akram Khan. See feature, page 55. Festival Theatre, 473 2000, 8–10 Aug, 7.30pm, £14–£50.
VERTICAL INFLUENCES Last year, they brought us a ‘greatest hits’ package of short routines. Now, the world’s only contemporary dance ice-skating company is back with a full show – which is good news indeed. Assembly at Murrayfield Ice Rink, 623 3030, 8–9, 15–16, 23, 28–29 Aug, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, £15 (£12); family ticket £42.
FESTIVAL DANCE | Hitlist DANCE HITLIST
Kelly Apter highlights some of the best dance, circus and physical theatre in the festival’s first week
BALLETRONIC Direct from Cuba, and following in the successful footsteps of their previous show, Ballet Revolution, this mix of ballet, contemporary and Cuban moves is backed by an 11-piece band. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 8–31 Aug (not 18), 9.30pm, £12.50–£16.50 (£10–£14). Previews 5–7 Aug, £7.
CLOSE UP Australian circus troupe, Circa has made a habit of bringing five-star shows to the Fringe, so hopes are high this year will be no exception. Expect jaw-dropping moves, with a tender intimacy. Underbelly George Square, 0844 545 8252, 8–31 Aug (not 12, 18, 25), 8pm, £17–£18 (£16–£17). Previews 5–7 Aug, £11.
CORRECTION Clever and engaging, this unusual show from Czech company VerTeDance finds a row of dancers glued to the floor by their shoes. Yet their movement is dynamic and surprisingly free. ZOO Southside, 662
6892, 11–19 Aug, 8.15pm, £10 (£8).
DISCOTHEQUE MACHINE If participation brings you out in a rash, give this show a body-swerve. If, however, you love to laugh, listen to great music and let yourself go, this Italian company is just the thing. See preview, page 58. ZOO Southside, 662 6892, 9–31 Aug, 9.45pm, £12 (£10). Previews 7 & 8 Aug, £9.
4X4 EPHEMERAL ARCHITECTURES
Ballet dancing and circus skills may seem like strange bedfellows, but Gandini Juggling isn’t a company known for shying away from the unusual – or the fiendishly difficult. Assembly George Square Theatre, 623 3030, 8–30 Aug (not 12, 18, 25), 5.30pm, £14–£16 (£12–£14). Previews 5–7 Aug, £10.
NIJINSKY’S LAST JUMP Company Chordelia explores the life, internal and external, of one of the world’s most acclaimed dancers and choreographers, Vaslav Nijinsky, inspired by letters sent by the man himself. Dance Base, 225 5525, 11–23 Aug (not 17), 2pm, £10 (£8). Previews 7–9 Aug, £8.
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