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CONTINENTAL SHIFTS Step outside Europe this Fringe, and venture into the other five continents South America – Latin Live The team that brought you Brazil! Brazil! are back, with another hot and steamy show that mixes Latin rhythms, sensational vocals and the kind of dancing they don’t teach you at Sunday school. Assembly Rooms, 0844 693 3008, until 26 Aug, 10.45pm, £16.
Asia – Hi-Kick Who knew that football and dance could be such good bedfellows? This fun show from South Korea blends dance, humour and superb football skills to create a unique and entertaining theatrical experience. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 6, 13, 20), 4.05pm, £13–£15 (£11– £13). Previews until 3 Aug, £8. Africa – Mother Africa Over a million people have seen this large-scale mix of music, dance and circus skills. Performed by an 18-strong cast, the show features traditional African rhythms, purportedly the world’s most flexible man and the world’s smallest bicycle. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 13, 20), 2.20pm, £15–£17.50 (£14). Previews until 3 Aug, £10.
North America – Rhythmic Circus Using everything from sand to folding chairs, the Minneapolis-based group comprised of tap dancers, vocalists and musicians, present their infectiously feel-good show, Feet Don’t Fail Me Now, Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 13, 20), 3.40pm, £15–£17 (£13–£15). Previews 1–3 Aug, £10. Australasia – Knee Deep Featuring performers from 2009 Fringe hit, CIRCA, this newly formed circus troupe from Australia blend thoughtful movement with some jaw- dropping feats. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 13, 20), 7.35pm, £14–£15 (£13–£14). Previews 2 & 3 Aug, £10.
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Mother Africa Eighteen performers from countries across Africa come together for colourful song, dance and circus skills. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 13, 20), 2.20pm, £15–£17.50. (£14). Previews until 3 Rhythmic Circus – Feet Don’t Fail Me Now Rhythmic Circus celebrate rhythm in all its forms. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 13, 20), 3.40pm, £15–£17 (£13–£15).
Knee Deep Australian circus troupe give new meaning to the term ‘down under’. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 13, 20), 7.35pm, £14–£15 (£13–£14). Previews 2 & 3 Aug, £10.
Up & Over It – Back on our Feet Dance duo Suzanne Cleary and Peter Harding leave their Riverdance days firmly behind them. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 26 Aug (not 21), 6.05pm, £10.50–£12.50. 48 THE LIST 2–9 Aug 2012
Anybody Waitin’? Enter the hilarious Flash Mob Dance stars from TV shows such
Within This Dust Inspired by 9/11, and the ‘falling man’
world of Ireland’s Ponydance company, where great dancing meets true wit. Dance Base @ Silk Nightclub, 225 5525, 3–16 Aug (not 6, 13), 8pm, £12 (£10).
as So You Think You Can Dance? blend streetdance, contemporary, Latin and Irish dance. Assembly Hall, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 14), 6pm, £14.50–£17.50 (£12–£15.50). photo, this moving work by Smallpetitklein Dance Company is a must. Dance Base, 225 5525, 8–19 Aug (not 13), 6.30pm, £12 (£10). Preview 7 Aug, £8.